May 2015 - Vol. 10, Issue 5
The Results From April's Sponsorship Survey Are In!

What could your organization do with an extra $10,000+ each year?

38 percent of Demosphere's Sponsorship Survey participants earn over $10,000 from online sponsorships.

 

Unfortunately, most organizations admitted that they aren't actively searching for sponsorships!

 

How does your organization compare to other youth sports organizations when it comes to online sponsors? 

 

If you're curious about the methods taken and the number of sponsors earned as a result, check out the results of our Sponsorship Survey!
Accumulate Positive Reviews With These Simple Steps

Join us for our next Maximize Demosphere Webinar!

On Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00pm ET, Demosphere will present its 74th Maximize Demosphere Webinar:  Registering For Reviews

Reviews are important - especially to those who aren't familiar with your organization! That's why Demosphere is dedicating an entire Maximize Demosphere webinar to building your online reputation and increasing your positive reviews.

Join us this month to talk about different ways to register your website with review sites and search engines that will help you stay on top!

The session will discuss:
  • Registering For Review Sites
  • Social Media Stars
  • The Local Ranking Effect
  • Managing Negative Reviews
  • And More!
Sign up today to reserve your spot in the webinar! We look forward to chatting with you on May 13 for Maximize Demosphere!
Have You Seen What's New In Your RosterPro® System?

Did you miss our last Maximize Demosphere, 
The Quarterly RosterPro® Review?

N ow's your opportunity to catch up on everything you need to know about the great new features that have been added to your RosterPro® Registration System.

A recording of the April session can be found on Demosphere's website along with slides to help you master the newest features that are guaranteed to save you time setting up your next registration season.
The Best Way To Refuel After Practice

 

Sports drinks and vitamin waters fill the shelves of every grocery store, encouraging fitness enthusiasts and athletes to replenish their lost nutrients after a workout.

 

But before you reach for another one of these drinks to hand out after soccer practice, how much do you really know about the benefits of drinking sports drinks instead of water?

 

This blog post compares the benefits of choosing water, sports drinks, and even chocolate milk post-workout!
The Demosphere Network - New Website Launches

Congratulations to the newest members of the Demosphere Network!

C heck out these great new sites:
Is your site a good reflection of your organization?

Update your website today  and be ready in time for the fall!

Be 'Mobile-Friendly' Or Face The Consequences

After years of warning webmasters to prepare themselves for a mobile-centric transition, on April 21st Google launched a brand new ranking algorithm penalizing websites that do not meet "mobile-friendly" criteria.

 

The Demosphere Blog shares how to ensure your web pages are being detected correctly by Google so you can stay relevant in search engine results pages.
Activity Trackers: Is The Reward Worth The Risk?

 

Activity tracking devices like the FitBit, Jawbone UP24, and Nike+ FuelBand are designed to help users become more active, eat a more well-rounded diet, sleep more soundly, and ultimately create a healthier lifestyle.

 

With potential benefits including weight loss, a community of motivation, and a heightened awareness of one's own unhealthy habits, very few users stop to consider what possible negatives could come from wearing such devices.

 

Demosphere discusses the online and offline risks associated with activity trackers.
What's More Important - Practice or Parking?

 

Young soccer players, family, and friends from Santa Clara Youth Soccer League joined together at their local City Council meeting last week, proving once again that with a little teamwork anything is possible. 

 

Faced with the threat of their soccer fields being sold and turned into parking lots for neighboring Levi's Stadium, the League joined together to voice their opinion.

 

Check out Demosphere's Blog to read the full story about how this team saved their fields!
Demosphere Blog Updates

Check out the newest features and enhancements to Demosphere products, as well as best practices to follow at the  Demosphere Blog !

In particular, our post called Clone, Add, Customize, Delete...It's All Here With The Newest Features provides information on the latest feature updates - including how to clone website content, include international numbers, and so much more.
Create Your Own Custom Branded Club Merchandise!
Want to fundraise and increase brand recognition at the same time?

Consider setting up a shop with MyLocker!

Demosphere has partnered with MyLocker to offer organizations the ability to create custom-branded merchandise and earn a percentage back on all sales.

Upload your logo and get underway in  just a few clicks today!

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