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.
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art presents ever-changing museum where neighbors, strangers, students, families, and communities are invited to explore our shared humanity through locally relevant and nationally resonant, exceptional contemporary art.
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Google Analytics (GA4)
used by 285 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 191 institutionsA code snippet that tracks visitor actions on your website to optimize ad targeting and measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns.
Hotjar
used by 43 institutionsA behavior analytics tool that combines heatmaps, session recordings, and feedback surveys to help understand how users interact with your website.
PHP
used by 438 institutionsA popular open-source scripting language widely used for web development and server-side applications. Read more
Nginx
used by 214 institutionsA high-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy known for its stability, rich feature set, and low resource consumption. Read more
Swiper
used by 116 institutionsA modern touch slider library for creating responsive and mobile-friendly sliders and carousels.
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.
GoDaddy
used by 43 institutionsA web hosting and domain registration company that offers a range of services including website building and online marketing.
SiteGround
used by 17 institutionsA web hosting company known for its performance, security features, and excellent customer support.
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 moreContentful
used by 7 institutionsA headless content management system that enables flexible content delivery across various platforms and devices via an API-first approach.
MySQL
used by 247 institutionsAn open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.
SiteGround
used by 17 institutionsA web hosting company known for its excellent customer support, performance, and security features.
Netlify
used by 7 institutionsA platform for deploying and managing modern web projects with an integrated CDN, continuous deployment, and serverless functions.
All in One SEO Pack
used by 11 institutionsA comprehensive WordPress plugin that provides tools and features to optimize your website for search engines.
React
used by 105 institutionsA JavaScript library for building user interfaces, maintained by Facebook, that allows developers to create reusable UI components. Read moreGatsby
used by 2 institutionsA React-based framework for building fast static websites and apps with a focus on performance and scalability.
Netlify
used by 7 institutionsA platform for building, deploying, and managing modern web projects, offering an integrated CDN, continuous deployment, and serverless functions.
Neon CRM
used by 2 institutionsA cloud-based customer relationship management system designed for nonprofits to manage donors, fundraising campaigns, and events.
Gatsby
used by 2 institutionsA React-based framework for building fast static websites and apps with a focus on performance and scalability.
