What's in a web site?

A powerful and successful web site is made of more than just a pretty design and pages of text.  Today's audience wants more, and we can provide you with everything you'll need to be noticed online.

PhotographerPhoto gallery

Let's say you've just had a church fete or BBQ at your church.  Wouldn't it be great to be able to put all those photos up on your web site so people can see what a friendly bunch of people you are?

A photo gallery is where you can upload a whole load of images, separated into event-specific albums if necessary, each with a title and a brief description.  Great for showing visitors who you really are.

Teens talkingForum

Online communities are a popular phenomenon right now, encouraging people to share their thoughts and opinions on a wide range of topics.

Including a forum as part of your web site can be a great way to get your congregation more involved and can be a useful tool for discipleship.  More than that, it can be an effective access point for people curious about your church but not ready to walk in the front door yet.

Twitter and FacebookSocial networking

Why keep your web presence confined to just your web site?  Why not reach out into the world of Facebook and Twitter too?

While we may not be able to sign you up for you, we can offer support and advice on how to make the most of these online services to get your church or organisation noticed.

CandlesPrayer forms

By putting a simple form on your web site you can accept prayer requests from anyone who visits your web site, whether they're part of your congregation or not.  Those prayer requests are automatically sent to the e-mail inbox of your choice, maybe your office administrator or pastoral assistant or vicar depending on who you have in your church.

KeyboardMailing lists

One of the fastest ways to keep people 'in the loop' about what's going on in your church is to have everyone signed up to a mailing list.  You can then quickly and easily send out an email message to everyone, knowing that it'll be something they're interested in.

We can set up a mailing list system for you, design an email template that fits your web site's visual style, and give you instructions on how to use it effectively.

iPod and laptopPodcasts and MP3 sermons

Why read when you can listen?  Audio recordings of your sermons (or other material) are a fantastic resource for people on the move.  Just record your sermon, post to your web site, and people and download it and listen to it when it's convenient for them - in the car, on the train, on holiday, in their lunch break, in housegroup meetings... the list is endless!

All it takes is a suitable web hosting package, the hardware to record the sermon on the day, and our fantastic software to upload and manage the MP3s on your web site.