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
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