Your Website

Essential Website Options

  • About Us/History - (Who are you?)
    A mission statement followed by a brief overview of the organization's history, objectives and goals is vital. A list of active Board Members should also be included and accessed through this page. [View example]
  • Staff List -
    Here one finds information on staff members along with their contact information. Profiles and credentials of staff and leadership should also be considered. [View example]
  • Programs/Services - (What do you do?)
    Your organization's programs and services are the centerpiece of your website. Start with an overview page where one can then navigate to the specific sections of your program list. [View example]
  • Statistics/Issue Background - (Why do what you do?)
    A brief history and summary of current events surrounding your key issue(s). For example, if your agency is organized to educate the public on HIV/AIDS, then information and statistics about the disease is essential. [View example]
  • Directions/Location & Office Hours -(Where are you?)
    Directing people to your office or special event, along with office hours, should be as easy as a click of the button. [View example] Consider the following:
  • Location map (fixed and/or using an on-line source such as MapQuest)
  • Hours of service
  • Links to other offices/agencies within the organization's network
  • Site Map -
    A directory of all pages and categories within your web site. (This provides for better SEO indexing.)     [View example]
  • Giving Options - (How can one help?)
    Online donations can be collected, planned giving programs can be promoted, events can be announced. [View example]
  • Upcoming Events -
    Not only can you announce your special events/fund-raisers, but you can sell tickets, solicit sponsorships, and provide visuals such as photo galleries, slide shows and streaming video. [View example]
  • Contact Us Form -
    A simple form (which is CAPTCHA screened) that gets delivered directly to the email box of your choice. [View example]
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