2023 Session Outline

1. Learn

• Information architecture, usability, content architecture and technical architecture.
• Domains, hosting, content management and website platforms.
• Firewalls, website anti-virus/anti-malware protection, user and visitor security.

 2. Document

• Definition or review of your website strategy and goals
• Strategic and functional requirements.
• Integration with social media platforms and third party services, including email campaign platforms and congregational applications.
• Website scalability and future growth plan.
• Uptime and security requirements (data security, antivirus/malware protection, backups, disaster recovery).
• Development roles and responsibilities.
• Website management roles, responsibilities and workflows.
• Website development plan.

 3. Manage and Build

• Select the best domain and website hosting.
• Select the best content management platform for your site.
• Select the best vendor/developer for your website.
• Manage your site’s development project plan.
• Get the most value from your web developer.
• Website prerequisites: Accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, mobile device compatibility, multilingual
  support (if needed), congregation private information shielding, and more.
• Security and backup capabilities.

4. Launch

• Pre-launch testing process.
• Website’s analytics and search console.
• Social media automation.
• Backups and security controls.
• New or redesigned website launch announcements and congregation support.

5. Q&A

Lunch