Best Examples of Church and Ministry Squarespace Website Designs and Inspiration (Part 1)
Using Squarespace for your church or ministry's website design is a great way to be able to manage your websites information and events in house without paying for an expensive website developer each month. I always guide my clients through a step by step process of seeing other websites and gathering inspiration for their own projects.
A big part of deciding what direction to go is visual, so it makes sense to take the time to see other sites and talk about the colors, designs, text, link placement and layout, and overall vibe the website gives to you as a reader. Once the main purposes of your website have been established, you can proceed with deciding how it all works together to help people feel welcome within your congregation or organization.
I've included notes on some of the 'Site Strengths' of each site - what helps it really stand apart from it's competitors! Let's check out the examples below!
The Good Story
Website Design By: Knapsack Creative
Site Strengths: Connecting digital creatives with missionaries needing help with their communication, The Good Story really demonstrates how a beautiful graphics can help tell the story to viewers. The visual elements make the site stand out as different, and clearly feature what is offered and who they serve.
Calvary Community Church
Website Design By: Perspective Studio
Site Strengths: There's no confusion when you get to Calvary Community Church's website - you are welcome to join! Using images and text that show real people connecting with one another is a great way to encourage visitors that they are going to find a place in your community. White backgrounds make the site bright and easy to read, and a video appeals to those who want a closer look.
Miriam’s House Lynchburg
Website Design By: Knapsack Creative
Site Strengths: Classic black and white can be perfect for your website! Miriam's House Lynchburg engages potential donors to get involved with powerful use of high quality photography, and the refined color palette gives air of both comfort and professionalism. Don't forget to notice that Newsletter subscription in the footer, encouraging anyone interested to stay connected with you regularly!
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
Website Design By: Stanley Creative (Yours Truly 🙂 )
Site Strengths: While designing both the brand and website for Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship, we kept returning to a desire to foster growth within the congregation - naturally, imagery of trees came forward! Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship does a terrific job updating their website frequently with sermons, weekly bulletins, and upcoming events, so the site is useful to both current and potential members.
One Church
Website Design By: Unknown
Site Strengths: If you've already got a photographer on your team - use it! One Church's website is a terrific example of how quality photography can fill a site without the need to add much more design. Bold headings direct the viewers to what they may be interested in, including information about the different services and campuses.
She Knows Love Ministries
Website Design By: The Busy Bee
Site Strengths: Apart from being so beautiful, She Knows Love ministries also has a strong layout of content. A direct welcome message assures readers they have found a safe place, followed by direct links to the online store. There's also an openness and vulnerability of story on the home page, as well as proof of the brands the ministry already works with - both of these develops trust with readers just meeting the ministry for the first time.
Heritage Church
Website Design By: Unknown
Site Strengths: Bold and exciting - you really need to see this site for yourself! Heritage Church's site is full of videos, and punch graphic design to excite viewers for the experience of worshipping together. Finding sermon archives and learning where to attend is easy, and there's no doubt there's lots happening to join in on. Notice as well the yellow and black image section stating their mission - it's good to help readers connect with your mission early on, so they know if they align with you from the start.
Network of Hope
Website Design By: Knapsack Creative
Site Strengths: There is no doubt from this site's home page exactly what they are helping the community with. Instead of simply leaving a mission statement (which can sometimes be a bit vague), they follow up with images and links showing the kinds of community work they do, including links and headings that are written with educating the reader in mind, such as "How we're promoting lasting change", and "Ways to Get Involved". Break it down simply for readers so they know exactly what to do next!
Nechako Community Church
Website Design By: Stanley Creative (Yours Truly 🙂 )
Site Strengths: Just a reminder - if you want to stay simple, you can! This small town church contacted me asking for an upgrade to their one page website by expanding it, but asked to keep the website very clean and uncluttered. They chose to keep the home page clean, and let the links at the top and bottom of the page speak for themselves. Calm and subtle colors make the site easy on the eyes and appealing to many people, instead of just a few.
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