Match-funding campaigns generate significant PR and backlinks. To capture this SEO value, host the campaign on an evergreen URL on your own domain rather than a temporary page that gets deleted.
Match-funding campaigns (where a major donor matches public gifts) are incredibly effective for driving immediate revenue. However, charities often waste the long-term digital benefits of these campaigns through poor SEO architecture.
The evergreen URL strategy
Never use URLs with dates like `/appeal-2025`. When the campaign ends and the page is deleted, you lose all the backlinks you earned. Instead, use an evergreen URL like `/matching-appeal`. Update the content each year, and the page will build compounding authority over time.
We noticed a charity creating a new micro-site for their annual matched appeal every year. They were starting from zero SEO authority every November. We consolidated everything onto a single, permanent page on their main domain. The next year, the page ranked instantly for their core campaign terms.
Key Takeaways
- Use evergreen URLs for recurring campaigns.
- Host campaign pages on your core domain to capture backlink value.
- When an appeal ends, redirect the URL or update it with an impact report, never delete it.
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