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We’re a digital partner for good 🐰 Helping charities, creatives + community orgs shine online with accessible web, CiviCRM + strategy that puts people first. 🌍 www.pooka.co

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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 3h
Our take on the Fairphone 6 + /e/OS - Open Source is not just about websites! 📱 #fairphone #ethicaltech m.youtube.com/watch?v=nvzp...
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Fairphone 6 + /e/OS: Rethinking the ‘Smart’ Phone
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We’ve rounded up 7 common problems we see on #charity #websites. From confusing navigation and accessibility issues to plugin overload and disconnected systems, plus practical ways to tackle them. And the answer isn’t always a rebuild 👇 www.pooka.co/charity-webs...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A tweak to your phone, or a tweak to you? Pooka Paul in the video, Pooka Marcus in the blog: www.pooka.co/a-more-mindf... #DigitalForGood #WordPress #CiviCRM #Charity
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Marcus has been trying a #Fairphone 6 + /e/OS and thinking about what we trade for the convenience of #BigTech. It’s not really about the phone. It’s about #opensource, #privacy, #digitalsovereignty and switching off some of the noise. 👉 www.pooka.co/a-more-mindf...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Pesky duplicate contacts in your @civicrm.org? 👀 Our latest CiviCRM Scotland Meetup is live! Aidan Saunders of Squiffle Consulting demonstrates how #dedupe rules can help you find, prevent and safely merge #DuplicateContacts. 🎥 Watch here: www.pooka.co/duplicate-re... #CiviCRM #OpenSource
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Organise your website with WordPress Custom Post Types #charity #thirdsector #wordpress #civicrm #digitalforgood
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
For Remember A Charity Week, our latest blog post focuses on: - The importance of Legacies to Charities - The long term Supporter Journey - Why CRM should underpin Data-Driven Fundraising www.pooka.co/remember-a-c... #charity #thirdsector #rememberacharity #civicrm #crm #digitalforgood
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Remember A Charity Week: Building the Supporter Journey - Pooka & Co
Legacy giving is an important source of income for UK charities, but legacy gifts rarely happen in isolation. Discover how supporter journeys, good stewardship and CiviCRM can help charities build the...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Duplicate contacts might sound like CRM housekeeping, but clean, reliable data is fundamental to making CiviCRM really work for your organisation. Join our FREE CiviCRM Scotland Meetup this Thursday, in Edinburgh or online. 🗓️ 10 Sept, 3–4pm 🔗 civicrm.org/blog/marcusj...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Human In The Loop www.pooka.co/pookas-appro... #wordpress #charity #ai
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We’ve tested #AI, talked about it (a lot) and thought carefully about where it belongs in our work. We’re finally ready to share where we stand: AI can be in the process, but people stay firmly in it. Here’s our approach 👇https://www.pooka.co/pookas-approach-to-ai/
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
BlueSky can sometimes feel a bit… (quiet) …So tell the world (a little something) about yourself once a week. You’ll stay in people’s minds. And so will your organisation. #DigitalForGood
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
AI found the flaws. Humans still matter. WP2Shell offers a glimpse at how #AI is changing WordPress security and why active updates, maintenance and human oversight matter more than ever. We’ve unpacked what happened (without too much techy waffle) 👇 www.pooka.co/ai-wordpress...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Modern WordPress gives us some great tools for accessibility. But the tools are only part of the story. Good design, thoughtful development and sensible content choices still matter. Our latest Digital Dispatch explores why 👇 www.pooka.co/wordpress-ac... #WordPressAccessibility #WebAccessibility
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Great to talk faodailfilm.scot with Andy Mackinnon yesterday. Can’t beat the Edinburgh Festivals for bringing people together!
Marcus, Paul and Andy smiling for the camera in Constitution St, Leith
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
SCVO's latest fundraising newsletter landed in our inbox and got us thinking about why we recommend @civicrm.org. Relationships, communications, events, memberships, finances AND donors, Gift Aid, campaigns and reporting. 👉 www.pooka.co/civicrm-for-... #CiviCRM #Fundraising
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
CiviCRM Meetup Scotland - September 10th 2026 - Focus on de-duplicating contact records, amongst other things... Sign up for free attendance in Edinburgh or online. A great chance to meet other CiviCRM users and developers to grow your skills. civicrm.org/civicrm/even... #crm #charity #civicrm
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Scottish Poetry Library @byleaveswelive.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🖋️ WILD WRITING The in-person course at the SPL is now sold out but there are still places on the 8 week online course for those who'd prefer to participate from the comfort of their own home. Starts 6pm, Tues 11th Aug. All the info is below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-writi...
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Wild Writing (online).
8 week online course with Lorna French: poetry-led, timed writing in a supportive small group. No judgement, just honest pages.
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Melapress @melapress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Marcus Wilson, Director at @pookaco.bsky.social, shares how WP Activity Log helps the agency see who logged in, what they changed, and when. Thank you for sharing your experience with us at WordCamp Europe 2026, Marcus! 🎥 #WordPress
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Two months after WordCamp Europe, Tammie Lister's Human in the Loop is still influencing our thinking. It's helping shape how we're approaching AI for charities, third sector and mission-led organisations. We've written about why it matters. 🔗 www.pooka.co/ai-for-chari...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Translation is only the beginning. Great #multilingual #websitedesign considers culture, #accessibility and the people using it, not just the words on the page. Our latest blog explores why human-centred design makes all the difference. 🌍 www.pooka.co/multilingual...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We're proud to share the newly redeveloped website for the Screen Machine. 🎬 Working alongside the team, we refreshed the site in WordPress and integrated CiviCRM to support fundraising, communications and the next chapter of this much-loved mobile cinema. www.pooka.co/introducing-...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Digital tourism is about so much more than promoting destinations, it's about creating brilliant visitor experiences from the very first click. 📸 We've also shared three photos from some of Sian's recent adventures. Can you guess where they were taken? 👉 www.pooka.co/digital-tour...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The biggest takeaway from @cern.bsky.social's move to @wordpress.org wasn't the technology. It was the thinking behind it. Build systems that people can actually use. Reduce complexity. Create confidence. 🔗 www.pooka.co/cerns-chose-... @wceurope.bsky.social
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Everyone has access to #AI now. That's not the advantage anymore. Knowing your audience. Having an opinion. Sounding like yourself. That's where the magic still is. A few thoughts after one of my favourite talks from #WCEU 👇 www.pooka.co/ai-wont-save...
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AI Won’t Save Your Marketing (But Being Human Might) - Pooka & Co
AI has changed content creation, but the best AI marketing strategy still starts with real people, clear values and a strong brand voice.
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“A website is almost a living thing.” 🌱 Couldn’t agree more. At #WCEurope we sat down with Robert Abela from @melapress.bsky.social to talk about creating websites that evolve, grow & keep working long after launch day. Watch our chat 🎥👇 www.pooka.co/wordpress-we...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
We've lived through two revolutions, both of them good... 😘 Great article from @arstechnica.com
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Such an important project @wordpress.org 😍
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🎞️ Some projects remind us why we love what we do. Faodail Found preserves the stories, places and everyday moments captured in Outer Hebrides cinefilm. Proud to help create a digital home for these memories with Andy Mackinnon & Taigh Chearsabhagh. www.pooka.co/digital-arch...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
It’s been a busy 7 days! Our team was in Poland for WordCamp Europe at the weekend, then at CiviCRM Birmingham on Tuesday. Here’s Mads speaking about GDPR & CiviCRM. 🚝🛫🚗 #CiviCRM #CiviBRM #WCEU #PlanesTrainsAutomobiles
Mass Mitchell from Pooka & Co presents at CiviBRM
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Back from Krakow after an inspiring @wceurope.bsky.social 2026. We arrived with questions about #AI and the future of the web. We left reassured. Innovation should never lose sight of who it’s actually for. People 🐰 www.pooka.co/wordcamp-eur...
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Human in the Loop: What WordCamp Europe 2026 Reminded Us About AI, Open Source and the Future of the Web - Pooka & Co
We went to WordCamp Europe 2026 in Krakow last week with a lot of questions. Which, to be fair, is exactly why we love being part of the WordPress community.  And like every year, we have returned to ...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
WordCamp Europe 2026 was a truly inspiring event. Can’t wait for 2027! #wceu #wordpress #digitalforgood
Five of the Pooka team holding WCEU bannersA group photo of thousands of WordCamp Europe attendees outside the conference buildingFour of the Pooka team, in the central square of the Krakow old town
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Half the Pooka team have arrived in Kraków for the annual WordPress European conference. Let the sightseeing commence! 📸🚶‍♀️🇵🇱 #WCEU #WCEU26
Paul, Lidia, Sian and Marcus in Krakow for WordCamp Europe 2026
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We’re excited to head out to @wceurope.bsky.social this week to see the latest in digital. But not gonna lie, it’s nice to go the opposite direction and break out the Pantone books for a client first of all! #oldschool #newschool #offline #online #wceu
A smiling Paul, comparing colours in an uncoated Pantone book, against a client’s printed document
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
💛 This #VolunteersWeek we're celebrating the people behind so many good causes, and reflecting on how thoughtful digital tools can help organisations support, engage and stay connected with their volunteers. Because good digital is really about people. 🔗https://www.pooka.co/volunteer-management/
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We get asked to take over existing WordPress websites from time to time. The surprising thing? The answer is often no. Not because we don't want to help, but because inherited websites can hide years of technical debt beneath the surface. A new blog from Marcus 👇 www.pooka.co/wordpress-we...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Conference season is here! 🎉 The Pooka & Co team will be out & about in June, representing our little agency at WordCamp Europe & CiviBRM. If you’re heading to Krakow or Birmingham, come & say hello 👋 #WordCampEU #CiviCRM
The Pooka & Co team at the airport waiting to travel to Krakow and Birmingham for WordPress and CiviCRM conferences
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Big news from the web nerdery department: WordPress 7.0 has landed — and, continuing tradition, it’s named after jazz legend Louis Armstrong 🎺 For charities and non-profits, that means less time wrestling with web admin and more time doing good. 🎷 wordpress.org/news/2026/05...
Louis Armstrong celebrates the release of WordPress version 7.0, named after him.
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Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Our Hairy Haggis relay team are running 26.2 miles this Sunday to support people seeking safety in Scotland. We're running for hope, solidarity & to give refugees the warm welcome they deserve. Every contribution helps us to make a difference: ow.ly/XRKC50Z19S0 Thank you for your support! 🧡🫶
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
AI search is changing #SEO faster than most organisations realise. Which is why #DigitalPR matters more than ever. 🐇 Your visibility now depends on more than just your website: → media mentions → backlinks → podcasts → social conversations → trusted digital reputation 👉 www.pooka.co/digital-pr/
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Aunt Hagatha @aunthagatha.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Good accessibility is often just good communication design. 🐇 Our latest blog explores making content easier to navigate, from headings and breadcrumbs to keyboard focus and descriptive links. www.pooka.co/making-conte... #WebAccessibility #WCAG #CharityComms
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Lovely to see so many people at our latest CiviCRM Scotland Meetup 🐇 This time we explored: 📧 CiviMail ✅ double opt-ins 📬 transactional emails 🔐 UK GDPR in CiviCRM We’ve now shared the full blog + video if you’d like to catch up 👉 www.pooka.co/civimail_uk_... #CiviCRM #CiviMail #UKGDPR
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Pooka & Co is 16 years young. Still curious. Still independent. Still making good things for good people. ✨
The Pooka standing outside an office with “Purveyors of Fine Websites, Est. 2010” painted on the window.
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This quote reflects @scvo.scot's findings. Charity clients please read the article. "Habitual giving has dropped to 55 per cent from 69 per cent a decade ago, with 11 per cent of donations now triggered by news and social feeds, outweighing email (3 per cent) and postal appeals (2 per cent)."
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We're proud to support @green-alliance.org.uk
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Memento Mori @mementomori4950.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
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"Science is not about building a body of | known 'facts'. It is a method for asking awkward questions and subjecting them to a reality check, thus avoiding the human tendency to believe whatever makes us feel good." 
Terry Pratchett
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Is this the start of the tables turning on AI slop? Imagine if people had to pay the true cost of their AI's output.... Electricity... Environment... Accuracy... Would human experience re-establish it's value?
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
We’re all competing for time + attention. But SEO? Still gets pushed down the list. For charities, that means missing the moment someone is actively searching for help. This guide keeps it simple + human 👇 👉 www.pooka.co/seo-for-char... #SEOforCharities #DigitalForGood #OpenSourceForGood
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
We are hosting our next CiviCRM meet-up next week, and you’re very welcome to join us - in person or online. Register here: civicrm.org/civicrm/even...
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Pooka & Co @pookaco.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We’ve worked Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society for 8 years now. Marcus escaped the office to visit the great team there today @gwsfhs.org.uk
Lunch out in Partick with Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society
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