Webmaster Newsletter - July 2007

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Hello OurChurch.Com webmasters,

We hope you're having great summer and finding some time for renewal. July is Web Design Month at OurChurch.Com. Studies show that while great content is what keeps people coming back to a site, the design of the site - the appearance, layout, and navigation - make the biggest initial impression. Our hope is that we can help you improve the design of your website this month.

View this message on the web with color and graphics in our newsletter archives at:
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/archive.php

IN THIS ISSUE
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1) Bronze/Ad-free Special
2) $200 Off a Custom Site
3) New OCC Staff Page
4) OCC Welcomes Karl Beaudry to the Team
5) Blogging about Web Design

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1) BRRONZE/AD-FREE SPECIAL
If you use OurChurch.Com's Beacon web builder, one of the best things you can do to improve the design of your site is to upgrade to the Ad-free Option. Add the tremendous capabilities of the Bronze Package and you've got yourself the makings of a great site. During the month of July you can purchase the a year of the Bronze Package and Ad-free option together for just $179. A savings of $46! Go to your webmaster page and click the "Order & Renew Premium Options" link to order.

2) $200 OFF A CUSTOM SITE
Want a website that combines a unique, personal design along with interactive functionality such as a calendar, blog, media gallery, event registration, and/or shopping cart? Then a Custom CMS Express website is for you. Would you like to delegate website upkeep responsibilities to a team of people in your church, ministry or business so each person can update their section of the website on their own, but you maintain overall control of the site? That's another great feature of Custom CMS Express. During the month of July, receive $200 off any custom website. Contact us for a free phone consultation.
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/

3) NEW OCC STAFF PAGE
Ever wonder who that is on the other end of the phone when you call OCC? Want to know who that friendly and knowledgeable support specialist is whose been assisting you through the help desk? Well, now you can find out. Check out our new staff page complete with pics and bios of our team.
http://www.ourchurch.com/help/staff.php

4) OCC WELCOMES KARL BEAUDRY TO THE TEAM
OurChurch.Com would like to publicly extend a warm welcome to the newest member of our support team, Karl Beaudry. Karl comes to us with an extensive background with computers and web design. He's a committed Christ-follower and just an all around good guy. He'll be providing support through the help desk, forums, and phones. Take a moment to welcome Karl in our forums.
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=3018

5) BLOGGING ABOUT WEB DESIGN
July is Web Design Month at OurChurch.Com and Mike Cotton, OCC's lead web designer has taken the reigns of the Christian Web Trends Blog. He's publishing a 4 part series about web design issues that we're sure will be informative and applicable to your web site. Be sure to check out the articles and join in by posting your own comments.
http://blog.ourchurch.com

Thanks for hosting your website at OurChurch.Com. Post your comments and questions concerning this newsletter here in our forums.

In His Service,
OurChurch.Com

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OCC's NEWEST ADVERTISERS
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- Christian Based Business - http://www.ourchurch.com/ads/click.php3?bannerID=1184

June AWARD-WINNING WEBSITES
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- BENDICIONES - Poemas De - http://www.bendicioness.com/
- Christian GOODNEWSLetters - http://www.christiannewsletters.com/
- Hunting Creek Baptist Church - http://www.huntingcreek.net/
- Royal Puppy Palace - http://www.royalpuppypalace.com/

Info on PowerPoints Challenge - http://www.ourchurch.com/help/help-powerpoints.php

OVERHEARD...
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"Ok would anyone please tell me what I need to do to get a slideshow on to my site. Anyone please. Thank you." - rkabbott

Sound off on our message boards - http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=2893

BEACON TIP O' THE MONTH
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Putting a lot of graphics on a web page can make it look very busy and slow to load. Limit the number of on each page, in particular on the homepage where it's important to make a good first impression with new visitors.

WEBSITE SPOTLIGHT: Notaries on Call - http://www.nocsigning.com
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Notaries on Call is a nationwide signing service dedicated to getting loan documents signed accurately and on time with a quick turnaround to ensure a successful closing. This brand new site is a Custom CMS Express site developed by OurChurch.Com. It includes a custom template and Flash slideshow on the homepage giving the site a unique, professional appearance. The custom order form and newsletter help to facilitate communications between NOC and it's clients effectively and efficiently.