INSPIRATION: 10 Phenomenal Examples of First Time Guest Pages
Design Rob LaughterNeed some inspiration for the new here page on your church website? You’ve come to the right place. Below are 10 examples of great first time guest pages from a variety of churches for your viewing pleasure.
Not sure what content you need to include on your “new here” page? Check out our post, 7 Essential Elements for Your Church’s “New Here” Page.
Without further ado, 10 Phenomenal Examples of First Time Guest Pages.
1. City Church
http://citychurchcville.com/new/
Why We Like It
- Clear information of what to expect inside the church
- Prominent links to core values and team
- Guests can contact them through the button on the page
2. Watermark Community Church
http://www.watermark.org/fort-worth/new-here
Why We Like It
- Amazing layout and presentation of information
- Creative step-by-step guide outlining the membership process
- Opportunities to serve a ministry and to join a community group
3. Saddleback Church
https://saddleback.com/visit/about/new-here
Why We Like It
- Large welcome text
- Vision-focused content: church mission and plan is clearly presented
- We can navigate through the location map
4. Valley Family Church
http://www.valleyfamilychurch.org/new-here/
Why We Like It
- Narrative flow of information
- Experience a weekend service through photo and video
- Includes content for Kids, Students, and Adults
5. Anchor City Church
https://anchorcity.org/im-new-here/
Why We Like It
- Minimalistic layout: content is simple and easy to understand
- All content is above the fold
- Links connect visitors to more detailed relevant information
6. Nappanee Missionary Church
Why We Like It
- Full-width layout with eye-catching images
- Preview a message using the Sermons option
- Description of all services at the bottom of the page
7. Vineyard Church of Mechanic Falls
http://www.mechanicfallsvineyard.com/new-here/
Why We Like It
- Navigation of the New Here Sections in the sidebar
- Get Connected online form
- Interactive Google Map (not just an image) prominently displayed
8. Vista Community Church
Why We Like It
- Express Check-in for kids
- Get to know the culture by checking out the Spotify link
- Appropriate section for each information
9. Illuminate Community Church
http://www.illuminatecommunity.com/im-new-here/
Why We Like It
- Large Buttons
- Use of icons on the content
- Sign up form
10. Southcrest Church
Why We Like It
- Great use of photography and calls to action
- Full-width layout
- Button features links to necessary pages, making the layout shorter but easy to understand
About Rob Laughter
Rob is a Christian, a husband, and a father to two beautiful girls. Rob has 15 years' experience in website design and development, and spent six years as the CEO of Connective Insights, a digital marketing agency, before founding Churchly in 2015. You can follow Rob on Twitter at @roblaughter, and keep up with him in his personal blog, http://roblaughter.com
