Top Church Websites offers a complete solution for your ministry.
A church website from Top Church Websites has all the features that you need to build and manage a powerful website. You can easily create pages with text, images, links, audio and video. You can offer file downloads, a calendar, podcast or a private members-only section. Following is a partial list of the powerful features built into the world-class content management system we utilize. Learn more about all the features included in our church website plans.
Easy website management
Use simple tools to create pages, edit content, add menu items as you build your website.
WYSIWYG editing
Our web-based editor is "What You See Is What You Get". See your web page come to life as you easily add and edit content items.
Built-in image editor
Your website software will allow you to upload, resize, rotate and create thumbnails of your images without using external image editing software.
HTML code access
Advanced editors have direct access to the page HTML with the click of a button.
FTP access
If desired, advanced users have the capability of using FTP to upload and manage files directly on the web server.
File management
Images, documents and media files may be uploaded to the server and organized in folders.
Photo galleries
Just upload your digital images into a folder and you've got an instant slide-show and photo gallery. You can have multiple galleries on one page or even put a gallery inside an article. (Advanced and Pro Plans)
Video
You can easily upload and add your videos in Flash, QuickTime or Windows Media format. Video from sites such as YouTube can also be embedded in your content. (Pro Plan)
Search Engine Optimization
Get found on the web with search-engine friendly URLs, page titled editing and meta descriptions.
RSS Feeds
Categories of articles, such as announcements, messages or blogs can be syndicated with built-in RSS functionality. Your users can then subscribe and keep up to date.
Event Registration
Register visitors for classes, small groups or events easily with the ability to pay online. Send email confirmations and reminders for events. (Pro Plan)
Continual upgrades
Behind the scenes your website engine will be silently upgraded to improve security and add new or improved features.
Podcasts
Audio and video podcasts are easy to create for your important ministry messages. (Pro Plan)
Website search
Integrated into every website is our powerful search engine which allows your visitors to find what they're looking for.
Statistics
Utilize our website control panel to check out your website traffic statistics. See which pages are the most popular.
Members-only sections
You can create a section of your website for members-only access. Only registered members will be able to log-on and see these portions of your site. (Not included in Basic Plan)
Multiple users
Get a website team involved in administering various portions of your site. Specific permissions can be given to allow the different people different responsibilities.
Secure, reliable hosting
Each package comes with free hosting, email and even domain registration. Our servers are fast, reliable and backed up daily. We take care of the technical aspects so you can focus on ministry.
Email Management
Utilize your own domain name for your church email and assign email addresses to staff with your website control panel. POP, IMAP and Webmail accounts can be created.
Calendar
Manage events and display a calendar on your website to keep your church updated. (Advanced and Pro Plans)
Cross-browser compatibility
To administer your website, all you need is a web browser. Your website will work with Windows and Mac systems and is guaranteed to work with all major browsers.
