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4 Questions Before Redesigning Your Website

by Aaron Spiegel

Websites are the “front door” for congregations, and having a web presence is no longer optional. Visitors often search for a new church home online. Savvy congregations even use their websites to gather information from people.

Investing the right resources in a website can help your congregation attract new visitors and better interact with members. Ask yourself these questions before jumping into your website project.

  • What is our budget?
  • What are our goals for the website? Examples: To share information, gather new information, reach new people, interaction, advertise, etc.
  • Who will maintain the site and can they devote enough time to this work?
  • Based on who will be maintaining the site, what type of training do we need?

Considering those questions will help you find the right web-solution for your congregation.

For more info about website strategy, start with the article Designing Your Congregation’s Website.  You can also read What Makes A Good Church Website to learn smart tips from other congregations.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Aaron Spiegel

Aaron is a rabbi, author, and president of the Synagogue Studies Institute. He formerly directed the CRG and information technology at the Center for Congregations.

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