The other day I was asked how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the business models of UK performing arts organisations. More specifically (because obvious answer is obvious), has there been an increase in the number of digital initiatives, or have there been other important implications? I sent back the answer

UPDATE: this was written in July 2020. As of December 2024, people aren't searching for this stuff anywhere near as much. Short version: Contrary to what you might have been told, lots of people are still searching online for virtual museums. Also, be careful with Google Trends data,

I’ve been wanting to write something about the digital aspects of how cultural organisations have reacted to the shutdown, but… Well, firstly, there’s just too much going on. Every ‘what if…’ thought experiment from the past twenty years is currently playing out allatonce. There’s been a flood

A recent tweet asked… Almost every website brief we receive has a section titled ‘Future proofing’. What do other people put in that section? How can a website be future proofed? — Cog Design (@cog_design) September 30, 2019 The short answer Use widely accepted web standards and a well-supported CMS.