Step 1- Signup: We collect some brief information on the Signup Page to help us get started with server and domain work.  We may call or email you within 24 hours about email and domain (web address) questions.  You will receive a login for Steps 2-3 and Training on our menu above and can return to openbible.us anytime to work on them.

Step 2- Structure: We then have you complete a more in-depth questionnaire (Step 2 Form) when you have time.  You may complete it immediately after signing up or you may return to Step 2 later after you have had some time to think about it or collect information.  It will ask you questions like which department pages you want to start with, what are your service times, what initial email account name(s) do you want to use, do you want music on the intro page, etc. You will normally see your website about 24 hours after this step is submitted.

Step 3- Content: We give you a checklist with instructions (Step 3 Checklist above) to help us collect content.  These items can be done one at a time as you have time.  Most of the information can be emailed to us.  Normally, we like to setup a phone appointment with you during this process to answer questions, suggest ideas, and get an idea of what your focus is.  We will periodically email you with an updated "Checklist To Do List" to help you keep organized. 

Step 4- Helping New People: We usually ask you for someone's name in your congregation that can help us with the New to Town page.  Although we can complete most of the page, it is very helpful to connect with someone local to make sure we make it the best page it can be. We normally work on this feature after we have all the other pages setup.  This page can help you with church growth.

Step 5- Delegation: After reviewing our training for the calendar, photo gallery, and sermons system, the person(s) responsible for the weekly routine should call us with any questions.  Many pastors will wait until after the setup and other routines are implemented before implementing the sermon system.

Step 6- Local Maintenance: Start using the "Work On Your End" routine list for regular local maintenance of the website (usually less than an hour per week combined and delegated so only a few minutes for any one person).

Other Implementation Steps

Step 7-  Internal Promotion: You should check publications such as business card, bulletin, letterhead to update your website information. You should include a reference to your website address for more information on your answering machine. You may even want to add it to your sign outside. You may want to promote the photo gallery submission feature to your congregation.  You may want to promote the calendar submission feature to your staff or leaders to save your secretary phone calls and office visits.  

Step 8- External Promotion: Although we do a lot to promote your site behind the scenes for search engines, you can promote your site locally. This is often a good job to delegate to a volunteer.  You should use Google's advanced search with your "town, st" in the phrase box and "churches" in the with words box to find any prominent local websites that list churches. Contact them to ask to be added.  You may also want to contact your chamber of commerce and municipal websites to ask to be added if they list churches.  There are also many free directories you can submit your site to.  You may want to spend a little to add your web address to your free telephone Yellow Page listing.