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.
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Swiss Institute
Swiss Institute (SI) is an independent non-profit contemporary art institution dedicated to promoting forward-thinking and experimental art making through innovative exhibitions, education, and programs. Committed to the highest standards of curatorial and educational excellence, SI serves as a platform for emerging artists, catalyzes new perspectives on celebrated work, and fosters appreciation for under-recognized positions. SI is committed to being an organization that is diverse, equitable, accessible, and environmentally conscious in its work, structure, and programming. Open to the public free-of-charge, Swiss Institute seeks to explore how a Swiss context can be the starting point for international conversations in the fields of visual and performing arts, design, and architecture.
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MailChimp
used by 149 institutionsMailchimp is a widely-used marketing platform that helps businesses manage and automate email campaigns. It offers tools for creating, sending, and analyzing emails, as well as managing subscriber lists. Read more
PHP
used by 438 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
Apache HTTP Server
used by 208 institutionsA widely-used open-source web server that provides powerful features and extensive customization options.
MailChimp
used by 141 institutionsMailchimp is a widely-used marketing platform that helps businesses manage and automate email campaigns. It offers tools for creating, sending, and analyzing emails, as well as managing subscriber lists. Read more
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.
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.
WooCommerce
used by 45 institutionsAn open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress that enables the creation of fully functional online stores.
core-js
used by 329 institutionsA modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.
LazySizes
used by 88 institutionsA lazy loading library for images, iframes, and other media that optimizes loading by only loading elements when they enter the viewport.
jQuery
used by 485 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
Modernizr
used by 92 institutionsA JavaScript library that detects HTML5 and CSS3 features in the user’s browser, allowing for graceful degradation.
Select2
used by 51 institutionsA jQuery-based replacement for select boxes that supports searching, tagging, and remote data sets.
