Pre-Built Page Types

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There are two types of pages that can be built in the mychurchwebsite.net system. Start with a pre-built page type or with a custom page. The pre-built pages usually have a specific type of content whereas the custom pages allow you to let your creative fly (see next section). Pages can be grouped into Multi-Page Sections as well.

• Announcements
  
  

  a full-paged version displaying announcements added into the announcements manager

• Blog

  display date-sensitive content, attach tags, and get comments on your content

• Calendar

  a full-paged version of the calendar that provides daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views; view events in a list or in a grid; print the calendar; allow site users to subscribe to your calendar

• Directory of Businesses

  a searchable directory of businesses

• Directory of Churches

  a directory of their churches for association, districts, diocese, etc.; each church can display their church's meeting times, contact information, staff members, and a description

• Directory of Links

  an optionally-categorized list of links

• Directory of Missionaries

  a searchable directory of missionaries which can display location, contact information, latest newsletter, flyer, background details, financial support information, and prayer requests

• Directory of
  Memorials/Obituaries

  a searchable directory of memorials which displays birth/death dates, obituary, cemetery information, visitation information, and funeral information

• Directory of Small Groups

  a place to display to the public the following information for your small groups: small group name, meeting time and location, contact information, and further details

• Document

  display a link to a document and provide details for it

• Document/Newsletter/Bulletin Collection

  a multi-column and searchable list of document links; your latest newsletter can automatically be added to this page upon upload

• Donations

  display donation information; use the built-in PayPal form (includes donation categories, "cover processing fees" option, and recurring donation options) or link to a payment processor of choice;

• External Link

  link to URL that is not on your website

• FAQ/Accordion Menu

  display a list of questions/headings which have expandable sections underneath each

• Internal Link

  link to a page within your site

• Live Stream Viewer

  if using our live streaming services, this page displays the video player of your live stream

• Map and Directions

  displays a full-width map and directions to your location

• Media File

  based on audio/or video uploaded to the website's Media Drawer; displays an audio or video player with optional details

• Media Collection

  based on audio/or video uploaded to the website's Media Drawer; displays a list of multi-column audio or video players; can be turned in a podcast

• Member Area

  see dedicated "Member Area" section below

• Member Directory

  a simple, password-protected directory that provides a searchable and printable directory; all users share the same login and password to access the directory (see Member Area for a directory where each individual has their own login); custom fields can be added;

• Member Groups

  each group within the Member Area has its own calendar and posts; displays each group's calendar and posts marked for public viewing

• Ministries

  publish a page for each one of your ministries; displays ministry name, leader(s), email form, and ministry details

• Multi-Page Section

  group multiple pages under a multi-page section; can be password protected; navigation for a section can be in a list or grid

• Online Store

  a categorized directory of products you have for sale; attach a PayPal account to enable online purchases; sell physical or digital items

• Online Form

  display on an online form that was built in the online form builder; see more about the online form builder below

• Photo Album

  display one or more photo albums; each photo can have a caption

• Prayer

  displays a categorized and printable list of public prayer requests added in the prayer manager

  Prayer requests can be emailed out to designated prayer partners, and they can be exported to a spreadsheet by a site administrator. Customize prayer categories, password protect the prayer list, and allow site visitors to use a contact form to email those who submitted prayer requests.

• Sermon/Media Manager

  a library of your sermons and media; displays title, date & time of delivery, speaker or performer, subject/series, central scripture passages, attached documents, and details; archived live streams are stored here; source of the site's main podcast; provides an option to automatically add entries when new YouTube videos are posted

• Single Page

  a blank page whose content is composed in the built-in text editor; has option to enable comments on the page

• Staff

  display a list of staff members; includes each staff member's name, title/role, contact information, social media links, and background information

Custom Pages

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The custom pages allow you to stack various types of content elements in whatever way you choose. It's like you are building a page sandwich, and the possibilities with these pages are endless. Each element in a custom page can have custom margins, can have custom publish/unpublish dates, can display on desktop and/or mobile, and can have a custom image background, gradient background, or video background. Many of these elements have multiple columns on the desktop. Here are the types of elements that can be added to a custom page:

Elements Including Text

• Full-Width Text Area
• Two-Column Text Area
• Three-Column Text Area
• Image & Text
• Highlight Card & Text
• Modules & Text
• Modules & Text & Modules
• Map & Text
• Online Form & Text
• FAQ/Accordion Menu

Elements Including Images

• Full-Width Image
• Full-Width Slideshow
• Image & Text
• Image & Module
• Photo Cascade
• Photo Series (2 to 6 Photos)

Elements Including Media

• Video & Text
• Audio & Text
• Full-Width Video
• Full-Width Audio
• RSS, Podcast, or YouTube Feed

Elements Including Highlight Cards

• Three Highlight Cards
• Two Highlight Cards
• Highlight Card & Text

Elements Including Modules

• Three Modules
• Two Modules
• Image & Module
• Modules & Text
• Modules & Text & Modules

Calendar, Contact, & Map

• Map & Text
• Featured Events
• Upcoming Events
• 1/2 Announcements & 1/2 Upcoming Events
• 2/3 Map & 1/3 Contact Info
• Custom, Multi-Location Map

Other Types

• Full-Width Button
• FAQ/Accordion Menu
• Divider Line
• Full-Width Announcements
• 1/2 Announcements & 1/2 Upcoming Events
• RSS, Podcast, or YouTube Feed
• Highlighted Reviews
• Recent Sermons/Media
• Recent Blogs
• Full-Width Online Form
• Online Form & Text
• Custom Code

Build a Multi-Column or Grid

In both the multi-columns and grids, place items of the following types: text, photo, highlight card, module, faq/accordion menu, price list, icon bullet points, online form, audio, video, or full-width button. Also, build styles for these individual items that allow you to specify content colors, background aspects, and other aspects of appearance.

• Build a Multi-Column

  A multi-column element allows you to place content in 2 to 4 columns. Stack multiple items of different types in each column. You also have the option to stretch all the elements in each column so that the columns are all equal in height. When items are stretched, the content within them can be vertically aligned to the top, middle, or bottom.

• Build a Grid

  For the content that doesn't fit neatly within columns, mix things up by placing content into irregular grids. Here are some examples of grid layout selections.

  

A whole custom page can be duplicated, or selected elements within a custom page can be duplicated into the current page or into another custom page.

In any chosen design, the default home page can be replaced with a custom page.

• Custom URL/Name

  Change the URL name of pages at any time.

• Rearrange Page Order

  With an easy, drag-and-drop control, you can arrange the order of your pages.

• Page Visibility

  Set pages to be visible or invisible. If they are visible, they appear in the site's navigation.

• Page Restoration

  If you accidentally delete a page or piece of content, the deleted content can be restored for up to 90 days. Some pages allow you to restore previously-saved versions of their contents as well.

• Sidebar Modules

  In most non-custom pages, you can establish a sidebar and fill it with modules. Modules are little sections of various types of content (calendar, countdown timer, web polls, mailing list sign-up, etc.). See more about modules below.

• Enable/Disable Search Engine Crawling

  Specify that you do or do not want search engines to crawl a certain page.

• QR Code Generator

  Generate a QR code for your page to share.

• Page Archive

  If there are inactive pages you want to keep but don't want to keep in the flow of the site, place them in the archive. They will be tucked away in the archive, and they will be inaccessible to the public.

• Move Pages Between Navigation Levels

  A site's navigation can contain 3 levels of sections and pages. Pages can be moved from the top level to level 3 and vice versa.

• Affiliations
  

  List and link to your affiliated entities.

• Bible Search
  

  Use this form to search Bible Gateway by scripture reference or by topic.

• Calendar, Upcoming Events,
  & Featured Events
  

  Show one or all of a miniature calendar, a list of upcoming events, and a list of featured events.

• Contact Information
  

  Display your name, address, phone, email link, and social media links.

• Countdown Timers
  

  Attach a countdown timer to a calendar event or specify a date on the timer itself.

• Custom Modules
  

  Place whatever content you like into this module type by using the text editor.

• Donate Module
  

  This modules displays a donate button that people can click on to donate.

• Latest Blog
  

  Display the image, title, and link of your latest blog entry.

• Latest Newsletter
  

  Display the title, and link of your latest newsletter entry.

• Latest Sermon
  

  Display the image, title, and link of your latest sermon entered into the sermon/media manager.

• Mailing & Texting List Sign-Up
  

  If you want people to be able to sign themselves up for one or more of your mailing/texting lists, this module type can be used for that.

• Map
  

  Display an interactive map of your location.

• Member Area Login
  

  Give your members a way to log in to the Member Area via a module.

• Member Group Calendar
  

  Each Member Area group has its own calendar and these can be added as modules.

• Multi-Entry Modules
  

  With this module type, you can enter multiple pieces of content. For instance, you could enter in 10 of your favorite quotes. Then, you could choose to show all entries at once, a random entry per day, or a new, sequential entry per day.

• Newest Members
  

• Prayer Request Submission
  

  Allow site visitors to submit public or private prayer requests. These are reviewed by designated site administrators.

• Promotional Images
  

  Show a photo, advertisement, or promotional image, and link the image to a website.

• Progress Bars
  

  Progress bars use an animated, donut-style graph to display how much progress has been made towards a particular goal.

• Regular Schedule
  

  Publish your weekly meeting times and office hours.

• Social Networking Icons
  

  Allow people to visit your social networking pages by showing their icons and links in this module.

• Slide Show
  

  Display an automatically-rotating series of photos.

• RSS, Podcast, and YouTube Feeds
  

  Automatically display and link to the latest entries from an RSS feed, a podcast, or a YouTube channel.

• Upcoming Member Birthdays
  

• Upcoming Member Anniversaries
  

• Verse of the Day
  

• Weather
  

  Show the current weather and the forecast for the next 3 days.

• Web Polls
  

  A web poll can have up to 6 selections, and results are shown once a selection is submitted.

• Design Chooser

  Choose between many designs and color schemes within the 6 design layouts offered. See the home page for examples. Custom designs are available upon request.

• Custom Footers/Toppers

  When a custom page is built on your site, it can be used as source content for a footer or a topper on your site. Footers appear at the bottom of selected pages, and toppers appear below the site banner and on top of a page's contents.

• Sticky Navigation

  If you want your navigation to remain at the top of your site while scrolling down the page, sticky navigation can be activated.

• Custom Logo & Favicon/App Icon

  Upload your logo and place it in the header of your site. You can also apply a custom favicon/app icon that appears in your website's browser tab and when the website is added to the home screen of a mobile device.

• Custom Banner

  Upload a custom banner image or, on the "Modern" designs, use a video banner as the background banner image.

• Badge Manager

  Badges appear in the banner of the website. They are icon-based, button links to social media, the donation page, sermon manger, etc. Custom badges can be added as well. They can be turned off or on.

• Stickers

  Stickers are floating buttons, text, and images that can be affixed to the banner of a site. Stickers only appear on the desktop version of a site.

• Font Manager

  Use a design's default fonts, or use the font manager to choose your desired fonts. Any font in Google Fonts can be applied to the site.

• Extra Colors

  Add more colors to the chosen design's color scheme.

• Text Styles

  Text styles allow you to establish custom looks and configurations for text. A text style allows you to configure text size, font, text weight, letter spacing, line spacing, text color, border color, background color, and much more! Apply text styles to selected text throughout the site. See a real-time preview of your style as you work on it.

• Module Styles

  If you would like to change up the default look of modules, custom module styles can be established. A module style can be applied to all modules or to specific modules inserted into custom pages. See a real-time preview of your style as you work on it.

• Multi-Column & Grid Styles

  These styles apply to items added within the "Build a Multi-Column" and the "Build a Grid" elements of custom pages. Use this feature if you want to configure a text color, a background color, a border color, a shadow color, etc. for these items. See a real-time preview of your style as you work on it.

• Button Link Styles

  A variety of button styles used throughout a site adds focus, interest, and interaction. You can establish the look of your various button links in this area. Apply a chosen button link style whenever a button link is added to the site. See a real-time preview of your style as you work on it.

• Gradients

  Build linear or radial gradients to apply to backgrounds in various areas of the site. Gradients can contain up to 10 colors. See a real-time preview of your gradient as you work on it.

• Manage Site Administrators

  A site has one main administrator which has access to all areas of the site. Any number of sub-administrators can be added with access to selected areas. Two-factor authentication is available for each administrator via email and via text.

• General Settings

  Establish your site title & subtitle, contact information, social media links, map link, driving directions, and scripture reference tagging settings in this area.

• Site Statistics

  View how many times each page has been accessed on your site within the current month or over time. Dive in deeper to see how many visits per day a particular page is receiving, where those visits are being referred from, and what operating system they are using.

• File Download Statistics

  View daily and monthly statistics on when your documents and media files are accessed.

• Email Hosting

  If you use mychurchwebsite.net as your email host, designated site administrators have access to managing your email addresses from within the website's site administration. Add, delete, and edit email addresses and email forwards here. All email accounts have 8GB of storage by default, webmail and IMAP/POP access, and spam/virus protection. Email storage can be expanded at an extra cost.

• Regular Schedule

  In this area, weekly meeting times and office hours can be set. These display in the "Regular Schedule" module and in various other areas.

• DNS Viewer and Editor

  If your domain name is hosted with mychurchwebsite.net, you have access to a DNS viewer and editor within your website's site administration.

• Site Backup

  Create a local backup of your website's data and download all files from your File Cabinet in one request.

• Calendar

  • Manage your calendar events according to their occurrence (one-time, weekly, monthly, etc.).

  • Assign a title, details, a location, dates/times, featured-event status, an icon, a photo, and attached document links to each event.

  • Assign calendar categories to events. Events within a chosen category can have their own highlight color and icon.

  • Include holidays, season markers, and special observances in the calendar.

  • If you already manage a calendar elsewhere, automatically import your iCal-formatted calendar into the website. Google, Apple, and Microsoft all offer iCal exports.

  • Exclusive to those with the Member Area, opt to show member birthdays and anniversaries in the calendar when a user is logged into the member area.

• Announcements

  Display your latest posts in an ordered list of announcements. Each announcement has a title, icon, photo, start/stop date, and details. Your announcements can display in a module, on the home page, or in a custom page.

• Online Giving

  Your online giving provider, giving icon, and giving page content are established here. Easily access a QR code for your online giving in this area as well.

• Keywords & Policies

  Establish keywords and a description for your home page. This content is added as invisible "meta" tags in your website for search engines to look at. There is a default privacy policy, but this can be edited as well.

• Urgent Alert

  The urgent alert is a pop-up message that displays whenever someone first visits the website. It is ideal for cancellations and closures, but it can be used for urgent announcements as well. The urgent alert displays until the expiration time is reached.

• Photo Drawer

  Upload photos to a world-class and worldwide file hosting service in your Photo Drawer. Create photo folders, and add photos to those folders. A photo can be in multiple folders at once. Add photos from the Photo Drawer into the content flow of your site throughout the entire website platform. The following operations are available to photos after they are uploaded: crop, rotate, add space around a photo, duplicate a photo, and combine a photo with another photo (ideal for a watermark).

• Document Drawer

  Upload PDF documents, Word documents, Excel files, PowerPoint files, Text Files (.txt and .rtf), and vCards to a world-class and worldwide file hosting service in the Document Drawer. Create document folders, and add documents to those folders. A document can be in multiple folders at once. Links to your documents can be added in many areas throughout the website platform.

• Media Drawer

  Upload MP3 (audio) and MP4 (video) files to a world-class and worldwide file hosting service in the Media Drawer. Create media file folders, and add media files to those folders. A media file can be in multiple folders at once. Insert your audio and video into the website in many areas throughout the website platform.

• Online Forms

  Four types of online forms can be published on your site:

  • Information / Registration / Order Form – This is the most versatile type of online form. Use various types of input fields (listed below) to gather needed information. Attach payment-related fields to collect data and donations/money.

  • Scheduler / Appointment Manager – This form type allows you to specify time slots that people can fill. It is ideal for planning meal deliveries or a prayer vigil. Open up this type of form for every site visitor, or, if you have the Member Area, limit form submissions to members.

  • Event Invitation With Optional Sign-Up List – Allow people to RSVP to your invite and optionally sign up to bring specified items. Open up this type of form for every site visitor, or, if you have the Member Area, limit form submissions to members.

  • Multiple-Choice Assessment – Test someone's knowledge through multiple-choice questions and answers.

• Build and format your online forms using an easy, drag-and-drop interface. These are the types of fields that can be added to your form:

  • One-Lined Text Field
  • Multi-Lined Text Area
  • Email Address Field
  • Date Selector
  • Time Selector
  • Number Range Selector
  • Phone Number Field
  • Drop-Down Menu – Allows one selection from many.
  • Group of Dot Selectors (Radio Dots) – Allows one selection from many.
  • Group of Checkboxes – Allows multiple selections from many.
  • File Upload Field – 128 MB Upload Limit Per File
  • Drop-Down Menu with Price Attachments – Each item in this menu has a price attached. All fields with prices attached are totaled at the bottom of the form before payment is made.
  • Group of Checkboxes with Price Attachments – Each checkbox in this input group has a price attached. All fields with prices attached are totaled at the bottom of the form before payment is made.
  • Non-Input Formatting Elements – Insert text, line breaks, and horizonal lines when needed.

  If a payment is attached to a form, there are currently options to embed PayPal, Square, or Authorize.net payment processing.

  Selected site administrators can receive form submissions via email, and form submissions can be exported to a spreadsheet. Submissions are also emailed to the one who submits the form, and a private message can be attached this email. Choose to add a "Fill Out and Print" link to a form. This link opens a print-friendly version of the form that can be filled out before printing. Limit the number of form submissions to a specified number. Email all who submitted a form. Sort online forms into folders.

Subscribers can be added to your lists in three ways.

1. Public Mailing & Text List Sign-Up

   This sign-up takes place in the "Mailing & Texting List Sign-Up" Module which can be added wherever modules are added. Designate administrators to approve those who request to be added to your mailing lists.

2. Import/Include Contacts

   Import/include contacts from a spreadsheet, from a vCard, from the member directory, from the member area, from member area groups, from recent visitors, and from contacts found in online form submissions.

3. Manually enter name, email, and phone information for each subscriber.

About Texting Lists

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Texts are sent via SMS/MMS through an 800 number. Schedule a text to go out immediately or at a future date & time. Replies that are received are emailed to the sender. Texting incurs an extra cost on all plans, and texting credits can be purchased at any time. There is even an option to automatically refill texting credits when you run low. If someone opts out of text messaging, you can see a list of those who have opted out. There are two types of texting available:

1. Basic Texting

   Basic texting has a 140-character limit, and it uses 1 credit per message sent/received.

2. Deluxe Texting

   Deluxe texting has a 1600-character limit, it has the ability to attach an image, and it uses 3 credits per message sent. Replies use 1 credit.

About Email Lists

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Email is delivered using a system that is specifically design for bulk email delivery. Schedule an email to go out immediately, or schedule it to be delivered later. Attach documents from your Document Drawer, and choose to post the content of the email to a page on your site. Email drafts are automatically saved so that you do not lose any work. If you ever need to see a past delivery, pull it up within the website's site administration.

Email can be composed in two ways:

1. Simple Composition

   With this composition type, you are provided with a text editor where you input and format your email content. Add an image banner to your email content as well.

2. Advanced Composition

   Advanced composition allows you to stack various types of content elements together. This works just like the custom pages, and this method results in some very professional and creative emails. Custom text, link, and background colors can be applied to your email content. These are the types of content elements that can be added:

   • Full-Width Text Area
   • Two-Column Text Area
   • Photo Series (2 - 4 Photos)
   • Full-Width Image
   • Full-Width Button Link
   • Image & Text
   • Divider Line
   • Full-Width Announcements
   • Full-Width Upcoming Events
   • 1 Column Announcements & 1 Column Upcoming Events

Member Individuals can be added to your member area in three ways.

1. Self Sign-Up

   This sign-up takes place on the login page of the Member Area. Designate administrators to approve those who request to be added to your member area.

2. Import Individuals

   Send a spreadsheet to support, and we will be happy to import it for you.

3. Manually enter the information for each individual.

Member Area Features

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• Display members-only bulletins and announcements on the home page of the member area.
• Allow members to view, search through, and print the member directory.
• Allow designated members to view and reach out to recent visitors.
• Allow members to view, search through, and print families and couples.
• Set up forum topics under which all or selected members can contribute.
• Email or text all members using the mailing & texting lists.
• If the built-in member fields are not enough to meet your needs, custom fields can be added.
• Export your member database to a spreadsheet from the site administration.
• Members can choose to remove or hide information in their profile.
• Hide children's information in the member area.

About Member Groups

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The member groups are the most in-depth part of the member area. A group's page shows the group's calendar, the members of the group, and group-specific bulletins and announcements.

When a member individual is designated as a group administrator, they have access to do the following things:

• manage group calendar events; assign group members to events
• manage group bulletins and announcements
• create and manage group-only forum topics
• send the group an email or text
• record and view group attendance

Automatic Weekly Update

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Schedule a weekly email that goes out to all members and selected mailing lists. The following items can be included in this email:

new prayer requests, upcoming calendar events, new group bulletins, upcoming group events, new and non-expired announcements, new blog entries, latest newsletter, new photos, new sermons, new member area individuals, upcoming member birthdays, upcoming member anniversaries, new member bulletins

Membership Plans

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If you are an organization that collects yearly member dues or subscriptions, annual membership plans can be added to the member area. Members are emailed renewal reminders, and payment can be processed on the website.

About Live Streaming

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Live streaming gives you the ability to stream your services directly on your website. When, a live stream is activated through the website's site administration, a bar at the top of the site links site visitors to the live stream. When a live stream session is activated, a special RTMP address is created. This RTMP address is plugged into the streaming software integrated into your camera(s) and audio system. Once the live stream is complete, a video-only version and an audio-only version (for podcasting) of the service are added to the sermon/media managers. The maximum stream time is 1.5 hours.

Live streaming gives you the opportunity to direct people to your website in lieu of large platforms. This provides context, focus, and allows people to find out more about your church. The large platforms also can implement undue content filtering which may cause publishing frustrations.

About Podcasting

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Easily activate a podcast on your website when you add audio to your sermon/media manager entries. Define your podcast's album cover, keywords, description, and categories within website's site administration. A link to your podcast displays prominently on the sermon/media manager page. Once your podcast URL is added to the Apple or Spotify indexes, you can add those links to your website as well.

Automation Triggers

• A Date & Time is Reached
  • Specific Date & Time
  • Repeating Date & Time
  • Member Birthday
  • Member Anniversary
  • Recent Visitor's Date of Visitation

  With dates like "Member Birthday," the trigger can take place a certain number of days before or after the date.

• An Online Form is Submitted
  

  Optionally specify the trigger to activate only when certain form submission content is found.

• Designated Site Content is Posted
  

  Calendar Entry, Blog, Sermon/Media Entry, etc.

• A Text Reply Includes a Specified Word

• A Sign-Up is Submitted in the Member Area

  Optionally specify the trigger to activate only when certain member content is found. If certain member content is found, you can select that you want members to automatically be added to selected member groups upon approval.

Automation Actions

• Send an Email

• Send an Email Based on a Mailing List Draft

• Send a Basic Text

• Send a Deluxe Text

• Add a Subscriber to a Mailing List

  This option is only available with the "An Online Form is Submitted" trigger.

In the messages that are delivered through actions, placeholders can be added for personal, context-related content. For instance, if you want to insert a member's name in a message, the "|_name_|" placeholder will be replaced with a recipient member's name when an action is performed.