Culture Index exists to catalog cultural institutions online, and highlight the best practices that inspire us.
Launching with a focus on museums and building from there, we are a resource for both research and discovery. Browse information about online communications, and discover ideas with examples of what’s possible for cultural institutions in the digital space.
As a community project facilitated by Base, we invite you to use and contribute to this growing resource.
Saatchi Gallery
Saatchi Gallery exists as a registered charity to provide an innovative platform for contemporary art and culture. We are committed to supporting artists and rendering contemporary art accessible to all. We strive to present projects in physical and digital spaces that are engaging, enlightening and educational for diverse audiences.
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PHP
used by 438 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read moreTypeScript
used by 18 institutionsA statically-typed superset of JavaScript that adds optional type checking and is used for developing large-scale applications.
Apache HTTP Server
used by 208 institutionsA widely-used open-source web server that provides powerful features and extensive customization options.
GoDaddy
used by 43 institutionsA web hosting and domain registration company that offers a range of services including website building and online marketing.
Bootstrap
used by 135 institutionsBootstrap is a widely-used, open-source front-end framework for developing responsive web designs. Created by Twitter, it offers a collection of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript tools and components, making it easy to create mobile-first websites. Bootstrap is popular for its ease of use, extensive documentation, and ability to streamline web development processes.
WordPress
used by 266 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites. Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. Known for its user-friendly interface, WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
WordPress
used by 272 institutionsWordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS). Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
MySQL
used by 247 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
Redis
used by 5 institutionsAn open-source, in-memory data structure store used as a database, cache, and message broker for high-performance applications.
RSS
used by 155 institutionsRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog posts, news articles, and podcasts. It allows users to subscribe to feeds from their favorite websites and receive updates in a standardized, easy-to-read format. This helps users stay informed without needing to visit multiple websites.
Cloudflare
used by 178 institutionsA global network service that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, internet security, and distributed domain name server services.
Google Hosted Libraries
used by 79 institutionsA content delivery network provided by Google that hosts popular JavaScript libraries for faster and more reliable delivery.
cdnjs
used by 89 institutionsA free and open-source content delivery network for JavaScript libraries, enabling faster loading of web pages by serving files from distributed servers.
WooCommerce
used by 45 institutionsAn open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress that enables the creation of fully functional online stores.
Elementor
used by 26 institutionsA drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that allows users to create custom layouts and designs without coding.
core-js
used by 329 institutionsA modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.
jQuery
used by 485 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
Select2
used by 51 institutionsA jQuery-based replacement for select boxes that supports searching, tagging, and remote data sets.
Moment.js
used by 70 institutionsA JavaScript library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates and times.
FancyBox
used by 61 institutionsA JavaScript library for displaying images, videos, and other content in a responsive, customizable lightbox.
Stimulus
used by 17 institutionsA modest JavaScript framework that enhances HTML with behavior without taking over the entire front-end architecture.
React
used by 105 institutionsA JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook, that allows developers to create reusable UI components. Read more
Google Analytics
used by 88 institutionsA web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic, offering detailed insights into user interactions and site performance. Read moreSite Kit
used by 27 institutionsA WordPress plugin by Google that integrates various Google services, such as Analytics, Search Console, and AdSense, to provide insights and tools directly within the WordPress dashboard.
All in One SEO Pack
used by 11 institutionsA comprehensive WordPress plugin that provides tools and features to optimize your website for search engines.
