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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Toronto Biennial of Art
The Toronto Biennial of Art’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to everyone. A ten-week event every two years, the Biennial commissions artists to create new works for a city-wide exhibition in dialogue with Toronto’s diverse local contexts. Year-round public and learning programs bridge Biennials and invite intergenerational audiences to explore the ideas that inspire our events. Building upon past editions and offering new ways of seeing and listening, each Biennial connects people to spark meaningful dialogues and imagine new futures.
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Google Analytics (GA4)
used by 318 institutionsGoogle's analytics platform that offers advanced tracking and analysis capabilities across web and app data for enhanced user behavior insights. Read moreFacebook Pixel
used by 214 institutionsA code snippet that tracks visitor actions on your website to optimize ad targeting and measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns.
Site 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.
jQuery CDN
used by 41 institutionsA content delivery network that hosts jQuery and related libraries, allowing for quicker and more efficient access to these resources.
Cloudflare
used by 201 institutionsA global network service that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, internet security, and distributed domain name server services.
cdnjs
used by 95 institutionsA free and open-source content delivery network for JavaScript libraries, enabling faster loading of web pages by serving files from distributed servers.
PHP
used by 485 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read moreGraphQL
used by 9 institutionsA query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries, allowing clients to request exactly the data they need.
GoDaddy
used by 48 institutionsA web hosting and domain registration company that offers a range of services including website building and online marketing.
WP Engine
used by 38 institutionsA managed WordPress hosting service that provides optimized performance, security, and support for WordPress sites.
WordPress
used by 293 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 299 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 274 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
Google Maps
used by 171 institutionsGoogle Maps is a web-based service that provides detailed maps, satellite imagery, and street views of locations worldwide. It offers navigation, real-time traffic updates, and route planning for various modes of travel. Widely used for its accuracy and comprehensive features.
WP Engine
used by 40 institutionsA managed WordPress hosting service that delivers high performance, security, and reliability for WordPress sites.
Yoast SEO
used by 160 institutionsYoast SEO is a popular WordPress plugin that helps optimize websites for search engines. It offers tools for improving content, keywords, and readability, enhancing a site's visibility and ranking.
RSS
used by 171 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.
Elementor
used by 29 institutionsA drag-and-drop page builder for WordPress that allows users to create custom layouts and designs without coding.
core-js
used by 365 institutionsA modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.
LazySizes
used by 100 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 537 institutionsA fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.
Underscore.js
used by 48 institutionsA JavaScript library that provides utility functions for common programming tasks, including manipulating arrays and objects.
Select2
used by 54 institutionsA jQuery-based replacement for select boxes that supports searching, tagging, and remote data sets.
Moment.js
used by 75 institutionsA JavaScript library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates and times.
Slick
used by 59 institutionsA fully responsive and customizable carousel slider for showcasing content in a dynamic and interactive way.
Apollo
used by 8 institutionsA comprehensive state management library for JavaScript that enables the development of modern, data-driven applications with GraphQL.
Backbone.js
used by 30 institutionsA lightweight JavaScript framework that provides structure to web applications with models, views, and collections.
React
used by 118 institutionsA JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook, that allows developers to create reusable UI components. Read moreHandlebars
used by 15 institutionsA simple templating language for creating dynamic HTML content using expressions and logic within templates.
Marionette.js
used by 7 institutionsA framework built on Backbone.js that provides an application architecture for managing views, regions, and more.