This article will show you what a great church website design should look like.
Coastal Community Church now has a website that serves the church 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to reach new guests, and it is held accountable with data.
Coastal Community Church wanted a website that could serve people to help them understand the benefits of the church. We built a new website using WordPress and Divi by Elegant Themes then we integrated Planning Center throughout.
The result is a site that helps engage with new users and provides their next steps. The site is easy to manage and integrated into the church database.
Podcast Episode
Show Notes
- Most church websites are very confusing. Confusion is the enemy.
- The website should be built with a goal. If the church website was an employee, what would its job description be?
- The site needs to focus on getting new visitors to help them become guests.
- The site needs a call to action. A great call-to-action for your website is for the user to visit the church in person or online.
- Design the website for the new user that is checking out the church for the first time. Answer their questions so you bring down their walls toward visiting.
- If possible, use other methods to communicate to members besides the website so there is a clear experience. This could be a church app or another website just for members.
- The website is either building your brand by adding value to people or it’s taking away from your brand by confusing them.
01 Home Page
- The website should be designed with a primary focal point such as getting a new user to visit the church.
- When you provide too many options, people don’t take action.
- Use photos to show them what you look like. Be genuine.
- The home page needs to be clear to let people know what benefits you offer them.
02 About Page
- The About page is the second most visited page on your website.
- The About page should be about your audience and their needs, not about how great the church is.
- A brand is about the story, visuals, and reputation.
- Show your team because people are curious about who is in charge.
- Describe the values and beliefs you have.
03 Visit Page
- Designed to show the church with pictures and video so people can see themselves at your church.
- Kids ministry should be highlighted because young families care about what you offer.
- FAQ section to let people know what to expect.
- Show authentic pictures of people smiling at the church.
04 Kids Page
- Simple page layout with information parents wants to know.
- Let them know the kid’s ministry is fun, clean, and safe.
- Include a preregistration option if you are able to.
- Let them know about your leadership.
Lesson 1
Your church’s website is where new guests come first to decide whether they will come on a weekend.
Lesson 2
The website needs to be designed like an employee with a specific job working 24/7 to get people to a worship service.
Take a look at the packages we offer for creating a church brand.
Call to get pricing for a package that best fits your needs.
Package
- Startegy Sessions to define the brand
- Logo Designs
- Letterhead, Business Cards
- Website Design & Development
- Signs & Facility Design
- Collateral: Social Media Cover Images, Offering Envelopes, Connect Cards, Bulletin, and More
- Children's Brand
- Youth Brand
- Other Ministry Brand
- Trip to Location for Consultation and to Capture Photos & Video
- Photography & Edits
- Video & Edits
- Set Up Marketing Software
- Event Strategy & Promotions for 1 Year
Package
- Startegy Sessions to define the brand
- Logo Designs
- Letterhead, Business Cards
- Website Design & Development
- Signs & Facility Design
- Collateral: Social Media Cover Images, Offering Envelopes, Connect Cards, Bulletin, and More
- Children's Brand
- Youth Brand
- Other Ministry Brand
- Trip to Location for Consultation and to Capture Photos & Video
- Photography & Edits
- Video & Edits
- Set Up Marketing Software
- Event Strategy & Promotions for 1 Year
Package
- Startegy Sessions to define the brand
- Logo Designs
- Letterhead, Business Cards
- Website Design & Development
- Signs & Facility Design
- Collateral: Social Media Cover Images, Offering Envelopes, Connect Cards, Bulletin, and More
- Children's Brand
- Youth Brand
- Other Ministry Brand
- Trip to Location for Consultation and to Capture Photos & Video
- Photography & Edits
- Video & Edits
- Set Up Marketing Software
- Event Strategy & Promotions for 1 Year
Book A Call
Get on a call with Michael to learn about the branding process and to ask questions. We specialize in building church websites, logos, and developing your brand strategy to get people to join the church.
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