There are a lot of great church websites out there. That being said, there are a lot of not so great church websites out there. No matter where you feel your site is on that spectrum, the fact is we always need to be looking for ways to keep our site relevant, fresh and updated.I ran across a post from communicorps.org which lists 5 quick tips to improve your church website.
They give 5 suggestions but my favorites are:
(1) Keep it updated. No website is better than an old website. Make sure your information is always current. Only add areas to your site when you know you can keep them updated. A visitor browsing your site and finding details about last year's summer programs will not speak well of your church.
(3) Skip the cheesy junk. That MIDI file that plays "How Great Thou Art" on your home page? Ditch it. Also get rid of those spinning GIF crosses, the animated metallic fish picture and the tiled stained glass window background image. In web design, less is more. Look at what the best sites do (Amazon.com, Yahoo.com, msn.com)--they're colorful, organized, legible and at the same time they're all business. With each site feature, ask yourself, "Is this what I go to a website for?" If you're unsure whether something is a smash or just trash, ask others for their opinions.I encourage you go head over and see what numbers 2, 4, and 5 are. While there you can check out some free logos, and graphics plus tons of other great articles regarding communication.
What do you need to change about your church website?
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