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February 10, 2005
Web Sites Hook Young Families
(Filed under: Technology)An article in Church Executive Magazine is a good reminder of the value of web sites, especially in hooking tech-friendly young families. The author takes his time getting to the point, but then it's good stuff:
1. If you're not on the web, you don't exist.
2. The first impression of your congregation will be from the web.
3. A poor web site will actually turn people away.
Posted by Kevin D. Hendricks at February 10, 2005 8:23 AM
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Thanks for posting this article, what an eye-opener... it has made me re-evaluate my website.
God bless you and yours.
Posted by: Scotwise at February 10, 2005 5:15 PM
This is very true. I was hired in 2002 to remake my church's website. (http://www.portcitychurch.org/) In the first few months after it launched that summer, I was shocked at how many people were telling stories of how they chose our church because of the website. I mean, I don't even like our site anymore (actually I'm in the process of developing ver. 2), but just having an appealing and helpful web presence can mean alot to prospective attendees.
Tom
Posted by: TShafer at February 17, 2005 10:41 AM
I agree with Tom - we redid our website in April and implemented a search marketing strategy,and have seen great results - we are averaging 4 visitors per week from it (average attendence is 125 per week). We are now working on enhancements to make the site a place to come and stay awhile.
Posted by: Ryan Dickinson at May 12, 2005 4:13 PM
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