updated June 26, 2025 As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more sophisticated and accessible, they offer new opportunities—and new challenges—for clerks striving to serve their communities better. Here’s what you need to know about integrating AI-generated content into your daily operations. The Power of AI in the Clerk’s Office Enhanced Communication: AI can generate personalized [...]
Imagine coming in on a typical Monday morning, when suddenly you find out your town's website is down. You get calls from board and committee members, and members of the public, saying they can't access agendas and other town services online. The Council and a few boards all have meetings tonight. The town solicitor suggests [...]
We often receive notice from a client that they're transitioning their website from .com or .org to .gov. What are the benefits and drawbacks of transitioning to a .gov domain, and is it the right choice for your municipality? The Allure of a .gov Domain A .gov domain is a powerful tool for building trust [...]
We all know the frustration of hunting through menus with a mouse. But what if there was a faster, more efficient way to navigate your computer? Enter the wonderful world of keyboard shortcuts! These handy key combinations let you perform actions with a few taps, saving you clicks and precious time. Whether you're a PC [...]
updated 7/23/2025 Traditional outreach—press releases, official websites, and bulletin boards—still matters. But the real engagement game-changer for local governments today is social media influencers. From viral memes to viral policy, influencers are making City Hall the talk of the town. The Port of Seattle Story: Turning the Tide on "Boring Government" The Port of Seattle’s [...]
Technology is constantly evolving, and so are the words we use to talk about it. But even though we’re familiar with many of these terms from seeing them on-screen, we don’t always pronounce them correctly. Fortunately, Simple Ghar has jumped in to help with a list of The Most Mispronounced Consumer Tech Terms and Brands. [...]
AI is using your local government’s website, and this could be a problem if the information on the website is inaccurate or outdated. A recent article in GovExec reports that government websites often contain inaccuracies. This isn’t deliberate. Usually it’s because site information is outdated, or came from a third party and wasn’t thoroughly checked, [...]
There has been a lot of conversation - including a federal ban - on TikTok in the government sphere. National League of Cities published an article on the Federal and state bans and what they mean for local government. Below, we explore the pros and cons of TikTok. TikTok has several potential pros and cons [...]
Today we're sharing a post from CNet on how to get - and keep - your keyboard clean. Spring cleaning time is here, and if you hadn't heard, your keyboard may be the germiest thing you touch, other than your phone. Getting it clean not only will improve the keyboard's life and function, it can help [...]