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Make a list of the basic features your website needs. Examples include a description of what the ministry does, details of events, Christian resources such as videos and articles and contact information. If you do not run the ministry yourself, collaborate with the pastor or ministry leader on this step.
Make a list of between five and 10 key words or terms that describe your website and the ministry. They should be simple words and phrases that Internet users are likely to type into a search engine. For example, if the ministry is a women's outreach in L.A., your key words might be 'women's ministry,' 'Bible teaching,' 'Christian growth' and 'Los Angeles.'
Write a short description of the website. It should feature key words and summarize the ministry and the content of the website. It will be the first thing people read when they find your website through a search engine.
Technical Requirements
Buy a domain name from a site such as Christian-Domains.com, GoDaddy.com or Domain.com. The domain name is what people type into the address bar to find the website, for example www.ehow.com. Memorable addresses contain the name of the ministry or a key word or phrase.
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WWW in front of a domain name stands for 'World Wide Web.'
Buy hosting from a site such as TruePath.com, ChristianHosting.com or HostGator.com. Start with a less expensive package, unless you expect large visitor numbers straightaway.
Get a web design program. You can get free software from a site such as NetObjects.com, buy a very basic, inexpensive program from GoDaddy.com or invest in more substantial software such as Microsoft Expression Web.
Design and Publish
Create the first page using a template. Templates are available through most design programs, or you can find free Christian ministry templates at sites like MagicTemplate.com, ChristianTemplatesOnline.com and WebTemplatesGallery.com. Use a template with colors, design features and layout that will appeal to your Christian audience.
Add a menu, listing the main pages in the website, with links. The menu usually appears in the same place on every page. Update the menu as you add more pages, such as Sermons, Bible Study Resources or Contact Us.
Add text. If you want people to find the content easily through search engines, use simple language that they might use if typing in a search query, e.g. 'How to pray' or 'Find a church in my city,' especially in headings and subheadings.
Add images. Most web design programs come with clip art. You can find free Christian clip art at ChristArt.com, GospelGifs.com and CrossDaily.com.
Add your key words and description. Most web design programs tell you where to add this information so it is not visible on the page but visible to search engines. To add it manually to the html code, add the following code between
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Repeat steps 1 to 5 for other pages.
Upload the website to your hosting account. It will require a user name and password from your hosting provider. Consult the instructions for the web design program, as each program has its own procedure for publishing the website.
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