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Define Your Site's Users

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Narrow your target population--your users will thank you.

Eight Deadly Sins of Church Web Sites

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Maybe not "deadly," but darn close. Web sites who make these mistakes are sure to anger users.

Email Lists: Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

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Guidelines for church mailing lists.

Five Good Deeds in Church Web Design

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Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you . . . simple tips for great web sites.

Getting Support from the Congregation

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As your foundational user group, the congregation's support of your web site is vital.

Getting Support from the Staff

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Without the leadership's support, a church web site will fail. But with their support, there's nothing you can't do.

News, FAQ, and Email - Three Easy Steps to Effective Communication

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Learn how to effectively use news, FAQ, and email list content to communicate in a 24/7 world.

No Such Thing as a Free Web Site: Why Volunteer Webmasters Fail

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Many church web sites are built for free by a member of the congregation, and it shows.

Profile of a Good Web Team

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No man is an island--successful church sites are maintained by balanced web teams.

Surviving In a 24/7 World

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In a world where people are bombarded by information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, a strong web presence can help keep your church on the minds of its members.

Writing for Church Sites: Short, Scannable, and Simple

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Web text isn't print text--the sooner we realize this, the happier our users will be.

Your Web Site: A Repository, Resource, and Time-Saver

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One element of an effective church web site is its ability to store and search the information which the church produces, including sermon audio, newsletters, and study resources.