Well, the results of our October poll are in (a week late…boy, does time fly by). Anyhoo, it looks like 74% of churches don't seem to be taking full advantage of their websites as sources of key information.

I personally am a bit disappointed in this result, but not surprised. I feel that there are two places that key information needs to be placed: the church bulletin and on the church website. The church bulletin is important because then you can make sure that everyone who walks in your doors has access to the information, but the website is just as important. If people miss a service, are looking into your church, or, unthinkably, lose their bulletin, then they can turn to the website for the same information, if not more detailed information.

We have to remember, the goal is for the church website to be an extension of the church, and that's best done by getting the two to work together, and not independently.

November's poll follows up on our Site Longevity series, asking how often you redesign your church's website. Check in on the main page to vote today!