Nebula Design

17/07/2026

Five new funds just landed in Funding Finder, our free directory of grants that can pay for charity websites and digital projects.

▪️The Freemasons' Charity Small Grants: £1,000 to £5,000 a year, unrestricted, for up to three years. England and Wales, income £25k to £500k.

▪️The Robertson Trust Wee and Small Grants: unrestricted funding of up to £20,000 a year for Scottish charities tackling poverty and trauma.

▪️The Robertson Trust Large Grants: £20,000 to £50,000 a year, reopening to all applicants by the end of August.

▪️Schroder Charity Trust: up to £5,000 towards core costs. The current window closes 5pm on 28 August.

▪️Paul Hamlyn Foundation Youth Fund: core funding of up to £150,000 over three years for organisations driving change with and for 14 to 25 year olds.

The theme is unrestricted and/or core funding: money you apply for on the strength of your work, then spend where it's needed most, which can include your website.

Every listing covers amounts, eligibility, deadlines and the angle that matters, checked and dated.

Browse the directory (free, no sign-up): https://nebula.design/funding-finder/

03/06/2026

Spent far too long building a game for our 404 page...

Yes, the error page. The one that only shows up when something has gone wrong. We've gamified failure, and I couldn't be prouder.

Link in the comments for anyone who enjoys a productive dead end. Oh and yes, there is a arcade scoreboard at the end...

04/08/2025

AI tools didn't steal attention from websites - they simply gave people what they wanted all along: clean, accurate, and distraction-free answers.

Yesterday, I made the mistake of Googling a simple chicken salad recipe. Instead of a quick answer, I got someone's life story from a summer BBQ, a wall of ads, and a clunky UI. I switched to Mr GPT... and boom, instant answer, no fluff.

That experience inspired today's article on why more people are turning to AI instead of traditional websites and what that means for digital design moving forward.

👉 Read it here: https://nebula.design/blog/why-more-people-are-turning-to-ai-instead-of-websites/

Would love to hear your thoughts, has AI become your go-to too?

AI tools didn't steal attention from websites. They offered users what they wanted all along: clean, accurate, and distraction-free answers.

20/05/2025

First impressions matter and your homepage only gets one.

Someone's had a coffee and created a a quick slidedeck for your convenience 😎

5 Website Essentials for Trust and Conversion

✅ Clear value propositions
✅ Real trust signals
✅ Fast, mobile-optimised experiences
✅ Strong, visible CTAs
✅ Consistent branding that builds confidence

Let us know what you’d add! 👇

13/05/2025

Are you responsible for your nonprofit's website?

Then you probably know it's more than just a digital brochure, it's your most powerful tool to build trust, attract supporters, and drive impact.

That said, too often, key elements are missing. It's missing the crucial 3 C's. Clarity, Credibility, and a Clear path to action.

We've pulled together the must haves every nonprofit website needs and how marketing agencies can help bring them to life in our article latest here:

👉 https://nebula.design/charities/nonprofit-website-essentials/

Whether you're redesigning or just refining, this guide will help you make sure your site is working as hard as you are.

These days, a nonprofit's website is more than a digital business card. It's a gateway to your cause, a storytelling platform, and often the first real

01/04/2025

Astrolytics is officially LIVE! 🎉 It's currently in closed beta, but it's up and running with remote updates!

This powerful yet simple WordPress plugin fetches your website analytics and Google search data, presenting it in an easy-to-understand format. With Astrolytics, you can set goals and make data-driven marketing decisions with confidence 💪

There are so many more features on the roadmap, here's to version 1.0.5!

20/03/2025

Time to defrost your website! 🥶🌞

The Spring Equinox is here! We made it! The days are getting longer, the sun is making a rare UK appearance, and it's finally acceptable to complain about pollen instead of the cold.

Just like nature, your website might benefit from a little spring refresh too! Let's start with a simple to do list ⬇

⬜ Shake off the cobwebs! When was the last time you updated your about page? 2019?
⬜ How slow is your website right now? If your site loads slower than a sleepy hedgehog, it might be time for one of our free website audits.
⬜ Check your mobile experience - Because nobody should have to pinch-zoom their way through your site in 2025... Load your website up now and try to follow a user journey.

Spring is about fresh starts, whether that’s for your website, your business, or finally tackling that inbox. Not sure where to start? DM me on here and let's chat websites 👍

18/03/2025

Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide have a disability? Yet, many charity websites remain inaccessible, preventing people from engaging, donating, or getting the help they need.

Making your website accessible isn’t just the right thing to do-it’s essential!

Our latest guide breaks down easy ways to improve accessibility in 2025. Start making a difference today!

Have a read 📖 (or listen): https://nebula.design/charities/how-to-easily-make-your-charity-website-accessible-in-2025/

15/01/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Taylor v2.0 is now live!

Our resident web apprentice has just completed his course! HUGE congrats to Taylor Molter

New Taylor Features include:
Bug-Free Mode — Now squashing bugs faster than ever!
Improved Page Load Speed — Just blazing-fast solutions.
Responsive Creativity — Optimised for all client requests
Built-In Problem Solver — Debugging issues before they appear.
Enhanced User Interface — Taylor now communicates in both HTML and human-friendly language.

Drop a “Congrats!” to celebrate Taylor v2.0 with us 🎉

07/01/2025

Are you using the right tools for your website?

We've rounded up various FREE tools we feel every website owner should know about. From user behaviour monitoring to asset generation and SEO.

Check out the full list on our blog:
🔗 https://nebula.design/blog/10-free-tools-every-website-owner-should-know-about/

If you're looking for ways to get more out of your website without breaking the bank, this one is for you.