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<title>Transform Your Site in Website Design Month</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6078</link> 
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Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:18:19 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-02-02.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Do you like the look of your site?  Are visitors able to easily find the information they're looking for?  Does it do everything you want it to?  If not...<br>
<br>
Transform your website!<br>
<br>
We can help.<br>
<br>
February is Website Design Month at OurChurch.Com.  Our goal for the month is to raise awareness about website design issues, facilitate the exchange of ideas with other website designers/managers, and challenge each other to improve our websites.<br>
<br>
Sure, we also have some website design services that can help improve your website, but most important thing is that you have a great looking and great functioning website.  Whether that means providing the tools and advice so you can do it yourself or creating a completely custom website for you, we're happy to help any way you'd like.<br>
<br>
Check out the things we're doing for Website Design Month below. <br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Website Design Month Features<br>
=============================<br>
1) Get a Custom Website That Produces Results<br>
2) Win an Extreme Makeover OCC Edition<br>
3) Show Off Your Customized NE1 Site<br>
4) Save $50 On Custom NE1 Templates &amp; Headers<br>
5) Website Design Tips <br>
<br>
1) GET A CUSTOM WEBSITE THAT PRODUCES RESULTS<br>
Are you ready to take your website to the next level in 2010?  Do you want a site that:<br>
<br>
- Looks great<br>
- Has advanced, interactive functionality<br>
- Is guaranteed to rank at the top of Google's search results.<br>
- Is easy to update<br>
- Is affordable<br>
<br>
Consider one of OurChurch.Com's Custom Design Packages, which include all of the above with no up-front cost and affordable monthly payments.  Take a look at this video testimonial from a client who was so pleased with the results of the first site we developed for him that he had us develop a second site for another business. Check out the latest sites added to our portfolio (http://www.ourchurch.com/design/web-design-portfolio.php).  Then request your free phone consultation.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/free-web-design-consulting.php<br>
<br>
2) WIN AN EXTREME MAKEOVER OCC EDITION<br>
Several weeks ago we began posting weekly Wednesday Website Weviews to our blog.  These reviews have included lots of helpful recommendations the website owner could implement to improve their site.  This month we're taking it one step further.  For one lucky winner, we'll actually make the recommended changes for them.<br>
<br>
The Makeover may include a brand new Flash header, improved menu navigation, custom graphics for the content of the site, and more valued at up to $1,000 or more.<br>
<br>
To be eligible, you must post a request to receive a Wednesday Website Weview per the instructions in the forum topic by noon Eastern on Tuesday February 9.  In addition to the conditions for the Wednesday Website Weviews, only sites created with our NE1 Website builder and our custom CMS clients are eligible to win the Extreme Makeover OCC Edition.  You must be able to reply quickly to our emails during the makeover.  And you must be willing to allow us to make the changes recommended in the review.<br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6043<br>
<br>
3) SHOW OFF YOUR CUSTOMIZED NE1 SITE<br>
One of the things we want to do is encourage our members who use our NE1 Website Builder to customize their sites using the NE1 Template Editor. More than 2/3 of the 200+ templates available for use with our NE1 Website Builder can be customized. You can change the text &amp; link colors, swap in a personalized header graphic, and add modules for Facebook, Twitter, weather, verse-a-day, and more to the sidebar.  Have you customized an NE1 template?  Show it off in this forum topic.<br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6077  <br>
<br>
4) SAVE $50 ON CUSTOM NE1 TEMPLATES &amp; HEADERS<br>
While you can do a ton of customizing on your own with editable NE1 templates, OCC can help you take your NE1 site to another level by creating a custom template or header for you.  This month only NE1 custom templates and headers are $50 of the regular price.  Click for more details:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/hosting/design-services.php<br>
<br>
We also have monthly payment options available if you'd like to spread out payment for the custom header or template over a full year.  Contact us at 727-723-2454 or through our help desk for more about that option.<br>
<br>
5) WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS<br>
Of course, we're going to do all we can to provide you with tips and advice about website design in our Christian Web Trends blog this month.  Check out today's post 12 Reasons to Redesign Your Website and check back daily (or subscribe to the RSS feed) for new articles throughout the month.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2010/02/02/12-reasons-to-redesign-your-website/<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-02-02.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Do you like the look of your site?  Are visitors able to easily find the information they're looking for?  Does it do everything you want it to?  If not...<br>
<br>
Transform your website!<br>
<br>
We can help.<br>
<br>
February is Website Design Month at OurChurch.Com.  Our goal for the month is to raise awareness about website design issues, facilitate the exchange of ideas with other website designers/managers, and challenge each other to improve our websites.<br>
<br>
Sure, we also have some website design services that can help improve your website, but most important thing is that you have a great looking and great functioning website.  Whether that means providing the tools and advice so you can do it yourself or creating a completely custom website for you, we're happy to help any way you'd like.<br>
<br>
Check out the things we're doing for Website Design Month below. <br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Website Design Month Features<br>
=============================<br>
1) Get a Custom Website That Produces Results<br>
2) Win an Extreme Makeover OCC Edition<br>
3) Show Off Your Customized NE1 Site<br>
4) Save $50 On Custom NE1 Templates &amp; Headers<br>
5) Website Design Tips <br>
<br>
1) GET A CUSTOM WEBSITE THAT PRODUCES RESULTS<br>
Are you ready to take your website to the next level in 2010?  Do you want a site that:<br>
<br>
- Looks great<br>
- Has advanced, interactive functionality<br>
- Is guaranteed to rank at the top of Google's search results.<br>
- Is easy to update<br>
- Is affordable<br>
<br>
Consider one of OurChurch.Com's Custom Design Packages, which include all of the above with no up-front cost and affordable monthly payments.  Take a look at this video testimonial from a client who was so pleased with the results of the first site we developed for him that he had us develop a second site for another business. Check out the latest sites added to our portfolio (http://www.ourchurch.com/design/web-design-portfolio.php).  Then request your free phone consultation.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/free-web-design-consulting.php<br>
<br>
2) WIN AN EXTREME MAKEOVER OCC EDITION<br>
Several weeks ago we began posting weekly Wednesday Website Weviews to our blog.  These reviews have included lots of helpful recommendations the website owner could implement to improve their site.  This month we're taking it one step further.  For one lucky winner, we'll actually make the recommended changes for them.<br>
<br>
The Makeover may include a brand new Flash header, improved menu navigation, custom graphics for the content of the site, and more valued at up to $1,000 or more.<br>
<br>
To be eligible, you must post a request to receive a Wednesday Website Weview per the instructions in the forum topic by noon Eastern on Tuesday February 9.  In addition to the conditions for the Wednesday Website Weviews, only sites created with our NE1 Website builder and our custom CMS clients are eligible to win the Extreme Makeover OCC Edition.  You must be able to reply quickly to our emails during the makeover.  And you must be willing to allow us to make the changes recommended in the review.<br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6043<br>
<br>
3) SHOW OFF YOUR CUSTOMIZED NE1 SITE<br>
One of the things we want to do is encourage our members who use our NE1 Website Builder to customize their sites using the NE1 Template Editor. More than 2/3 of the 200+ templates available for use with our NE1 Website Builder can be customized. You can change the text &amp; link colors, swap in a personalized header graphic, and add modules for Facebook, Twitter, weather, verse-a-day, and more to the sidebar.  Have you customized an NE1 template?  Show it off in this forum topic.<br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6077  <br>
<br>
4) SAVE $50 ON CUSTOM NE1 TEMPLATES &amp; HEADERS<br>
While you can do a ton of customizing on your own with editable NE1 templates, OCC can help you take your NE1 site to another level by creating a custom template or header for you.  This month only NE1 custom templates and headers are $50 of the regular price.  Click for more details:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/hosting/design-services.php<br>
<br>
We also have monthly payment options available if you'd like to spread out payment for the custom header or template over a full year.  Contact us at 727-723-2454 or through our help desk for more about that option.<br>
<br>
5) WEBSITE DESIGN TIPS<br>
Of course, we're going to do all we can to provide you with tips and advice about website design in our Christian Web Trends blog this month.  Check out today's post 12 Reasons to Redesign Your Website and check back daily (or subscribe to the RSS feed) for new articles throughout the month.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2010/02/02/12-reasons-to-redesign-your-website/<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>Get the Best Website in the World!</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6052</link> 
<comments>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6052</comments> 
<pubDate>
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:37:28 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-01-13.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is excited to announce a way that you can have the best website in the world:  Hire the top 100 programmers and marketers to work for you.  However, if this approach is a little beyond your means, we have another way to create a new website (or get your current website) to produce exceptional results:  OurChurch.Com's new Consulting services.<br>
 <br>
Note:  This is only for people that are extremely serious about their website!<br>
 <br>
And yes, this mean financially serious as well.  This is a serious service that is only meant for those who are committed to having an exceptional website.  So, if you are thinking that you can get a top tier website, built and marketed by top tier professionals, for a few thousand dollars, then click the &quot;x&quot; on this email (this is not for you).  However, if your website is an essential component of your business, church, school, or ministry and you are tired of having a good looking website that produces mediocre results, then keep reading...<br>
 <br>
OurChurch.Com's Consulting packages include a variety of services.  Depending on your needs, your package can include:<br>
<br>
    * Custom Website Design.<br>
    * Content Structure and Flow Creation.<br>
    * Superior Website Hosting.<br>
    * Unlimited Free Hosting Support.<br>
    * Usability Tests to Ensure you website is marketable to your target demographic.<br>
    * Monthly maintenance to ensure your website is kept up to date.<br>
    * Top Search Engine Rankings in the major search engines.<br>
    * Google AdWords campaign management.<br>
    * And much more...<br>
<br>
For details about OurChurch.Com's Consulting services and to Get Serious about your website click to:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/consulting/website-consultation-services.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-01-13.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is excited to announce a way that you can have the best website in the world:  Hire the top 100 programmers and marketers to work for you.  However, if this approach is a little beyond your means, we have another way to create a new website (or get your current website) to produce exceptional results:  OurChurch.Com's new Consulting services.<br>
 <br>
Note:  This is only for people that are extremely serious about their website!<br>
 <br>
And yes, this mean financially serious as well.  This is a serious service that is only meant for those who are committed to having an exceptional website.  So, if you are thinking that you can get a top tier website, built and marketed by top tier professionals, for a few thousand dollars, then click the &quot;x&quot; on this email (this is not for you).  However, if your website is an essential component of your business, church, school, or ministry and you are tired of having a good looking website that produces mediocre results, then keep reading...<br>
 <br>
OurChurch.Com's Consulting packages include a variety of services.  Depending on your needs, your package can include:<br>
<br>
    * Custom Website Design.<br>
    * Content Structure and Flow Creation.<br>
    * Superior Website Hosting.<br>
    * Unlimited Free Hosting Support.<br>
    * Usability Tests to Ensure you website is marketable to your target demographic.<br>
    * Monthly maintenance to ensure your website is kept up to date.<br>
    * Top Search Engine Rankings in the major search engines.<br>
    * Google AdWords campaign management.<br>
    * And much more...<br>
<br>
For details about OurChurch.Com's Consulting services and to Get Serious about your website click to:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/consulting/website-consultation-services.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>New Web Hosting Prices, Packages and Bundles for 2010</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6042</link> 
<comments>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6042</comments> 
<pubDate>
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:10:41 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
<category>news</category> 
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<description> 
<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-01-05.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is excited to announce new web hosting packages for 2010 with lower prices, more disk space, and more bandwidth than ever before.<br>
<br>
Many organizations are using audio and video to engage first time visitors to their site and keep them coming back regularly.<br>
<br>
Are you?<br>
<br>
Have you set goals for 2010 to grow your business?  Grow your organization?  Grow your website traffic?  Communicate more effectively?  Save money?<br>
<br>
Multimedia and broadband have gone mainstream<br>
<br>
My soon-to-be retired mother does a weekly podcast with her 2nd grade class.  We host rural churches with less than 100 members that post video of their sermons online.  We host missions organizations that are finding sponsors for impoverished children by posting their pictures and stories online.<br>
<br>
This is the time for you to take your website to the next level, and OurChurch.Com can help you do it.<br>
<br>
The Deets!<br>
<br>
- Hosting packages start as low as $5.95/mo for our Starter package.<br>
- 2010 packages have 4x the disk space and 2x the bandwidth as last year.<br>
- All packages include fantastic support 365 days a year from our friendly, knowledgeable, Christian staff.<br>
- Get 2 months free when you pay annually.  <br>
- Save even more when you purchase hosting and search engine marketing services together in a website services bundle.<br>
<br>
Order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
Or see our web hosting packages comparison page for more details.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/hosting/web-hosting-plans-packages.php<br>
<br>
If you already have a paid hosting package, you must contact our support staff via the help desk (http://www.ourchurch.com/support/) to switch to one of the new 2010 packages.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
]]> 
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2010-01-05.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is excited to announce new web hosting packages for 2010 with lower prices, more disk space, and more bandwidth than ever before.<br>
<br>
Many organizations are using audio and video to engage first time visitors to their site and keep them coming back regularly.<br>
<br>
Are you?<br>
<br>
Have you set goals for 2010 to grow your business?  Grow your organization?  Grow your website traffic?  Communicate more effectively?  Save money?<br>
<br>
Multimedia and broadband have gone mainstream<br>
<br>
My soon-to-be retired mother does a weekly podcast with her 2nd grade class.  We host rural churches with less than 100 members that post video of their sermons online.  We host missions organizations that are finding sponsors for impoverished children by posting their pictures and stories online.<br>
<br>
This is the time for you to take your website to the next level, and OurChurch.Com can help you do it.<br>
<br>
The Deets!<br>
<br>
- Hosting packages start as low as $5.95/mo for our Starter package.<br>
- 2010 packages have 4x the disk space and 2x the bandwidth as last year.<br>
- All packages include fantastic support 365 days a year from our friendly, knowledgeable, Christian staff.<br>
- Get 2 months free when you pay annually.  <br>
- Save even more when you purchase hosting and search engine marketing services together in a website services bundle.<br>
<br>
Order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
Or see our web hosting packages comparison page for more details.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/hosting/web-hosting-plans-packages.php<br>
<br>
If you already have a paid hosting package, you must contact our support staff via the help desk (http://www.ourchurch.com/support/) to switch to one of the new 2010 packages.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>Quadruple Your Web Hosting Disk Space Today!</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6009</link> 
<comments>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6009</comments> 
<pubDate>
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:55:42 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
<category>news</category> 
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=6009</guid> 
<description> 
<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-12-02.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is doing a huge end-of-the-year sale on web hosting.  Order a new web hosting account or upgrade any existing web hosting account and we'll QUADRUPLE the disk space and DOUBLE the bandwidth!<br>
<br>
- Order our starter package and get 200 MB of space instead of 50 MB.<br>
- Upgrade to the bronze hosting package and get 2 GB of space instead of 500 MB.<br>
- Order silver and get 6 GB instead of 1.5 GB.<br>
- Get a gold package and receive 24 GB up from 6 GB.<br>
<br>
You'll get the increased disk space and bandwidth for as long as you continue your hosting account.<br>
<br>
This offer if not available for simply renewing an existing hosting package.  You must order a new account or upgrade a current account to a better hosting package than it currently has to take advantage of this opportunity.<br>
<br>
Order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com</p>
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-12-02.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is doing a huge end-of-the-year sale on web hosting.  Order a new web hosting account or upgrade any existing web hosting account and we'll QUADRUPLE the disk space and DOUBLE the bandwidth!<br>
<br>
- Order our starter package and get 200 MB of space instead of 50 MB.<br>
- Upgrade to the bronze hosting package and get 2 GB of space instead of 500 MB.<br>
- Order silver and get 6 GB instead of 1.5 GB.<br>
- Get a gold package and receive 24 GB up from 6 GB.<br>
<br>
You'll get the increased disk space and bandwidth for as long as you continue your hosting account.<br>
<br>
This offer if not available for simply renewing an existing hosting package.  You must order a new account or upgrade a current account to a better hosting package than it currently has to take advantage of this opportunity.<br>
<br>
Order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com</p>]]> 
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<title>Inspire Gratitiude in Give Thanks Month</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5956</link> 
<comments>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5956</comments> 
<pubDate>
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:07:11 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
<category>news</category> 
<guid isPermaLink="false">http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5956</guid> 
<description> 
<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-11-03.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
We've turned another page on the calendar, and Thanksgiving is only weeks away.  As I blogged earlier today, there are few things more powerful than an attitude of gratitude.  When we are thankful, we are focused on the half of the glass that is full.  It helps us overcome so many negative emotions like disappointment, frustration, bitterness, resentment, and jealousy.<br>
<br>
November is &quot;Give Thanks Month&quot; at OurChurch.Com.  We hope you'll join us as we raise up the value of giving thanks to God and other people.  Read on for more info on how we're doing that.  We'd especially like you to read the last entry as we express our gratitude to our members.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Give Thanks Month Features<br>
==========================<br>
1) Save an Additional $70 on Silver/Ad-Free<br>
2) Express Your Gratituesday<br>
3) Thanks You, Our Members!<br>
<br>
1) SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $70 ON SILVER/AD-FREE<br>
You can already save big by purchase a year of any hosting package, but this month only save an additional $70 when you purchase a year of the Silver Hosting Package and the Ad-Free Option together.  This combination gives you just about everything you could ever want for your website - a domain name, calendar, shopping cart, and tons of email addresses, disk space, and extra features. Order today!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
2) EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUESDAY<br>
One of the ways we are going to raise the value of gratitude this month is by posting a blog article each Tuesday about something we're grateful for.  It's something we're calling Gratituesday.  Most of these posts will be a non-techy change of pace, but we kicked things off today with a post called Thank God for These Websites!  Check out the websites we're thankful for and tell us which sites you're thankful for.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/11/03/thank-god-for-these-websites-gratituesday/<br>
<br>
3) THANK YOU, OUR MEMBERS!<br>
How could we talk about giving thanks without thank you, our members.  Thank you for entrusting us with your website.  It truly is an honor.  We love serving you.  Special thanks to those who support us financially by purchasing web design, hosting, search marketing, or advertising.  We could not exist without you.  Each weekday this month we're going to thank one of our members with a public expression of gratitude and a gift.  Check the OCC Fellowship forum each day to see who we are thanking that day. <br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewforum.php?f=9<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-11-03.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
We've turned another page on the calendar, and Thanksgiving is only weeks away.  As I blogged earlier today, there are few things more powerful than an attitude of gratitude.  When we are thankful, we are focused on the half of the glass that is full.  It helps us overcome so many negative emotions like disappointment, frustration, bitterness, resentment, and jealousy.<br>
<br>
November is &quot;Give Thanks Month&quot; at OurChurch.Com.  We hope you'll join us as we raise up the value of giving thanks to God and other people.  Read on for more info on how we're doing that.  We'd especially like you to read the last entry as we express our gratitude to our members.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Give Thanks Month Features<br>
==========================<br>
1) Save an Additional $70 on Silver/Ad-Free<br>
2) Express Your Gratituesday<br>
3) Thanks You, Our Members!<br>
<br>
1) SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $70 ON SILVER/AD-FREE<br>
You can already save big by purchase a year of any hosting package, but this month only save an additional $70 when you purchase a year of the Silver Hosting Package and the Ad-Free Option together.  This combination gives you just about everything you could ever want for your website - a domain name, calendar, shopping cart, and tons of email addresses, disk space, and extra features. Order today!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
2) EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUESDAY<br>
One of the ways we are going to raise the value of gratitude this month is by posting a blog article each Tuesday about something we're grateful for.  It's something we're calling Gratituesday.  Most of these posts will be a non-techy change of pace, but we kicked things off today with a post called Thank God for These Websites!  Check out the websites we're thankful for and tell us which sites you're thankful for.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/11/03/thank-god-for-these-websites-gratituesday/<br>
<br>
3) THANK YOU, OUR MEMBERS!<br>
How could we talk about giving thanks without thank you, our members.  Thank you for entrusting us with your website.  It truly is an honor.  We love serving you.  Special thanks to those who support us financially by purchasing web design, hosting, search marketing, or advertising.  We could not exist without you.  Each weekday this month we're going to thank one of our members with a public expression of gratitude and a gift.  Check the OCC Fellowship forum each day to see who we are thanking that day. <br>
http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewforum.php?f=9<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>New Progressive SEO Management Service</title> 
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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:55:36 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
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<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is proud to announce the launch of its Progressive SEO Management service, an aggressive search engine optimization (SEO) service designed to not only get your website ranking in the top 10 in the search engines now, but also build your site's strength so over time so you can compete for better, more popular keywords (search terms).<br>
<br>
Most websites are not able to rank well for their best keywords when they first start search marketing.  It takes a lot of time and effort and an aggressive search marketing strategy to build a website up in the search engines to the point that it can compete for the most popular keywords.  The Progressive SEO Management service does just that.<br>
<br>
The Progressive SEO Management service combines search engine optimization and a comprehensive link building strategy to build your website up in the search engines so it can eventually compete for the best keywords in your field.  Better rankings for better keywords means more traffic to your site.<br>
<br>
This service is perfect for businesses with a website that want to grow their business and want to rise to the top of their market.<br>
<br>
Learn more about OurChurch.Com's Progressive SEO Management service:<br>
<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com/search-engine-optimization-management.php<br>
<br>
Don't have a website for your business yet? OurChurch.Com can create an amazing custom-designed site for your business (http://www.ourchurch.com/design/) and bundle your custom design site with the Progressive SEO Management service.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-10-06.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is proud to announce the launch of its Progressive SEO Management service, an aggressive search engine optimization (SEO) service designed to not only get your website ranking in the top 10 in the search engines now, but also build your site's strength so over time so you can compete for better, more popular keywords (search terms).<br>
<br>
Most websites are not able to rank well for their best keywords when they first start search marketing.  It takes a lot of time and effort and an aggressive search marketing strategy to build a website up in the search engines to the point that it can compete for the most popular keywords.  The Progressive SEO Management service does just that.<br>
<br>
The Progressive SEO Management service combines search engine optimization and a comprehensive link building strategy to build your website up in the search engines so it can eventually compete for the best keywords in your field.  Better rankings for better keywords means more traffic to your site.<br>
<br>
This service is perfect for businesses with a website that want to grow their business and want to rise to the top of their market.<br>
<br>
Learn more about OurChurch.Com's Progressive SEO Management service:<br>
<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com/search-engine-optimization-management.php<br>
<br>
Don't have a website for your business yet? OurChurch.Com can create an amazing custom-designed site for your business (http://www.ourchurch.com/design/) and bundle your custom design site with the Progressive SEO Management service.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>OurChurch.Com Means Business (and Ministry)</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5920</link> 
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<pubDate>
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:42:49 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
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<description> 
<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-10-01.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Yesterday I took a trip to my local home improvement store, and guess what?  The shelves were already donning inflatable Santas and animated reindeer.  Here we are in October and stores are already gearing up for Christmas.  Good or bad that should serve as a wake up call to anyone in business or in ministry that it's time to start putting together plans for Christmas and for the New Year.<br>
<br>
October is &quot;Business Month&quot; at OurChurch.Com.  This month we're focusing on helping Christian business owners and leaders use the Internet to run their businesses more effectively.  More and more people are shopping online and finding local businesses online, so having a website that stands out and serves your customers well is absolutely essential.  Getting your website to the top of the search engine rankings is huge too.  And if you want to give your business an edge, finding innovative ways to connect and stay connected with your customers, like through social networking, is one way to do that. <br>
<br>
So, check out the discounts, helpful blog articles, and other things we've got going on.  Of course all of these things have church and ministry applications, so if you're not leading a business there's still a lot of great stuff for you.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Business Month Features<br>
=======================<br>
1) Save an Additional $50 on Every Website Services Bundle<br>
2) Custom Website + Search Marketing = Value<br>
3) Usability Testing - Key to a Successful Website<br>
4) Online Business (and Ministry) is All About Trust<br>
5) Catch us at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta<br>
<br>
1) SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50 ON EVERY WEBSITE SERVICES BUNDLE<br>
OurChurch.Com already offers some fantastic savings on Website Services Bundles, which combine web hosting, ad-free service, and search engine registration.  During October you can save an additional $50 off every bundle bringing your total savings to $125-$263 depending on the bundle you choose.  Order today!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
2) CUSTOM WEBSITE + SEARCH MARKETING = VALUE<br>
When it comes to a business website or any website for that matter there are 3 things you've got to accomplish.  First, you have to get people to it.  Second, it's got to make a great first impression.  Third, it's got to have the functionality to either close the sale or at least connect with the visitor.<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com's custom pro and premier website packages accomplish all 3 of those goals because they combine a website uniquely designed to your specifications, all the functionality you need, and the search engine optimization to get you to the top of the Google search results where people can find you.  You can get all this with no up-front cost and in less than 6 weeks.  Give your organization a website that will help you reach your goals in 2010 and beyond.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/<br>
<br>
3) USABILITY TESTING - KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE<br>
Chances are many of the people who visit your website are getting lost or confused and you don't even know it.  That's because chances are you've never observed people unfamiliar with your website using it.  Usability testing is simply testing a website to see how real people actually use it.  It's easier to do than you think, and it can produce surprising results that can help you make dramatic improvements to your website.<br>
<br>
Kurt, led a series usability tests for the new OurChurch.Com website, and out of that experience he's writing a series of articles about usability testing you'll want to be sure to read.  The first one was published to day.  Read Why Everyone Should Perform Usability Tests.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/10/01/why-everyone-should-perform-usability-tests/<br>
<br>
4) ONLINE BUSINESS (AND MINISTRY) IS ALL ABOUT TRUST<br>
Are you more likely to go to a restaurant a TV commercial says is great or the one your best friend recommended to you?  Word of mouth has always been the most effective form of marketing because it involves recommendations from a trusted friend, but it's become more important than ever as people have become skeptical, even cynical towards mass marketing efforts.  Later this month, I'll be joining 15 other bloggers in writing about and discussing Trust Agents, the new book by social networking gurus Chris Brogan and Julien Smith.  If you're leader in business or ministry and want to expand your influence online, you won't want to miss this series of blog articles starting October 14.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/09/22/join-the-trust-agents-group-blog-project/<br>
<br>
5) CATCH US AT THE CATALYST CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA<br>
OurChurch.Com will have an exhibitor's booth at the Catalyst Conference (http://CatalystConference.com) in Atlanta next week.  Catalyst is a huge conference (12,000+ people) for Christian leaders with some top-notch speakers like Andy Stanley, Tony Dungy, Dave Ramsey and Rob Bell.  We'll be blogging live from the conference.  We'll also be giving away Bonefish/Outback gift cards to people who follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.ourchurch.com) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/OurChurchDotCom).  So, if you're going to Catalyst, follow us and stop by our booth and say, &quot;Hi!&quot;<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-10-01.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Yesterday I took a trip to my local home improvement store, and guess what?  The shelves were already donning inflatable Santas and animated reindeer.  Here we are in October and stores are already gearing up for Christmas.  Good or bad that should serve as a wake up call to anyone in business or in ministry that it's time to start putting together plans for Christmas and for the New Year.<br>
<br>
October is &quot;Business Month&quot; at OurChurch.Com.  This month we're focusing on helping Christian business owners and leaders use the Internet to run their businesses more effectively.  More and more people are shopping online and finding local businesses online, so having a website that stands out and serves your customers well is absolutely essential.  Getting your website to the top of the search engine rankings is huge too.  And if you want to give your business an edge, finding innovative ways to connect and stay connected with your customers, like through social networking, is one way to do that. <br>
<br>
So, check out the discounts, helpful blog articles, and other things we've got going on.  Of course all of these things have church and ministry applications, so if you're not leading a business there's still a lot of great stuff for you.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Business Month Features<br>
=======================<br>
1) Save an Additional $50 on Every Website Services Bundle<br>
2) Custom Website + Search Marketing = Value<br>
3) Usability Testing - Key to a Successful Website<br>
4) Online Business (and Ministry) is All About Trust<br>
5) Catch us at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta<br>
<br>
1) SAVE AN ADDITIONAL $50 ON EVERY WEBSITE SERVICES BUNDLE<br>
OurChurch.Com already offers some fantastic savings on Website Services Bundles, which combine web hosting, ad-free service, and search engine registration.  During October you can save an additional $50 off every bundle bringing your total savings to $125-$263 depending on the bundle you choose.  Order today!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
2) CUSTOM WEBSITE + SEARCH MARKETING = VALUE<br>
When it comes to a business website or any website for that matter there are 3 things you've got to accomplish.  First, you have to get people to it.  Second, it's got to make a great first impression.  Third, it's got to have the functionality to either close the sale or at least connect with the visitor.<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com's custom pro and premier website packages accomplish all 3 of those goals because they combine a website uniquely designed to your specifications, all the functionality you need, and the search engine optimization to get you to the top of the Google search results where people can find you.  You can get all this with no up-front cost and in less than 6 weeks.  Give your organization a website that will help you reach your goals in 2010 and beyond.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/<br>
<br>
3) USABILITY TESTING - KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE<br>
Chances are many of the people who visit your website are getting lost or confused and you don't even know it.  That's because chances are you've never observed people unfamiliar with your website using it.  Usability testing is simply testing a website to see how real people actually use it.  It's easier to do than you think, and it can produce surprising results that can help you make dramatic improvements to your website.<br>
<br>
Kurt, led a series usability tests for the new OurChurch.Com website, and out of that experience he's writing a series of articles about usability testing you'll want to be sure to read.  The first one was published to day.  Read Why Everyone Should Perform Usability Tests.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/10/01/why-everyone-should-perform-usability-tests/<br>
<br>
4) ONLINE BUSINESS (AND MINISTRY) IS ALL ABOUT TRUST<br>
Are you more likely to go to a restaurant a TV commercial says is great or the one your best friend recommended to you?  Word of mouth has always been the most effective form of marketing because it involves recommendations from a trusted friend, but it's become more important than ever as people have become skeptical, even cynical towards mass marketing efforts.  Later this month, I'll be joining 15 other bloggers in writing about and discussing Trust Agents, the new book by social networking gurus Chris Brogan and Julien Smith.  If you're leader in business or ministry and want to expand your influence online, you won't want to miss this series of blog articles starting October 14.<br>
http://blog.ourchurch.com/2009/09/22/join-the-trust-agents-group-blog-project/<br>
<br>
5) CATCH US AT THE CATALYST CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA<br>
OurChurch.Com will have an exhibitor's booth at the Catalyst Conference (http://CatalystConference.com) in Atlanta next week.  Catalyst is a huge conference (12,000+ people) for Christian leaders with some top-notch speakers like Andy Stanley, Tony Dungy, Dave Ramsey and Rob Bell.  We'll be blogging live from the conference.  We'll also be giving away Bonefish/Outback gift cards to people who follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.ourchurch.com) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/OurChurchDotCom).  So, if you're going to Catalyst, follow us and stop by our booth and say, &quot;Hi!&quot;<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>Get a fabulous new website for $0 up front!</title> 
<link>http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5906</link> 
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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:36:42 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-09-16.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Your website is your first impression.<br>
<br>
People judge your organization based on its website. If you're website is boring, bland, or mediocre, you're needlessly turning away visitors.  You need a website that works for you!<br>
<br>
Your website could be a tremendously effective hub of your communications.<br>
<br>
If you're frequently making photocopies, sending people reminders, and answering phone calls and emails about your organization and upcoming events, you're needlessly wasting time.  Again, you need a website that works for you!<br>
<br>
This is Paul Steinbrueck, CEO of OurChurch.Com. I talk with lots of pastors, principles, ministry leaders, and business owners who tell me they know they need a new website.  Their current site looks bad or it's hard to update or people tell them they couldn't find what they were looking for.  They know they are missing opportunities, but they're not doing anything about it because they don't think they have the time or money for a new website.<br>
<br>
X - Wrong!<br>
<br>
We know economic times are hard.  But that's exactly why you need a website that makes a great first impression and can help you communicate more effectively and efficiently.  And that's why we've developed beautiful, custom website solutions with no up front fees.  Websites that include:<br>
<br>
- A custom design with animated Flash header<br>
- Fantastic features like calendar, e-newsletter, sermon/podcast, event registration, shopping cart, and more.<br>
- Easy to use admin panel (no HTML required)<br>
- Installed and configured on our server (nothing to install)<br>
- Advanced access control for multiple admins and private pages<br>
- Search engine optimization and management (be at the top of Google and stay there)<br>
<br>
Here's what some of our clients are saying:<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is great to work with. Mike was extremely helpful in always answering my questions and taking the time to help me; especially with the shopping cart. The technology that goes along with all of this simply amazes me!  -- Chuck Innocenzi, B Sassy Jewelry<br>
<br>
Thanks again for all the work you have done. I finally have all the content loaded and am starting to teach a few others how to manage the front end of the site. OurChurch.Com sure makes everything easy. -- Jonathan Johnson, Grace Baptist Church, Tyler, TX<br>
<br>
Custom website packages range from $99 to $299 a month. A la carte and conventional payment terms are also available.<br>
<br>
To see examples of websites we've created, check out our portfolio.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/web-design-portfolio.php<br>
<br>
Your first step towards getting a beautiful new site that works for you is to request a free, no obligation phone consultation.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/free-web-design-consulting.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post comments and questions regarding this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<![CDATA[ 
<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-09-16.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
Your website is your first impression.<br>
<br>
People judge your organization based on its website. If you're website is boring, bland, or mediocre, you're needlessly turning away visitors.  You need a website that works for you!<br>
<br>
Your website could be a tremendously effective hub of your communications.<br>
<br>
If you're frequently making photocopies, sending people reminders, and answering phone calls and emails about your organization and upcoming events, you're needlessly wasting time.  Again, you need a website that works for you!<br>
<br>
This is Paul Steinbrueck, CEO of OurChurch.Com. I talk with lots of pastors, principles, ministry leaders, and business owners who tell me they know they need a new website.  Their current site looks bad or it's hard to update or people tell them they couldn't find what they were looking for.  They know they are missing opportunities, but they're not doing anything about it because they don't think they have the time or money for a new website.<br>
<br>
X - Wrong!<br>
<br>
We know economic times are hard.  But that's exactly why you need a website that makes a great first impression and can help you communicate more effectively and efficiently.  And that's why we've developed beautiful, custom website solutions with no up front fees.  Websites that include:<br>
<br>
- A custom design with animated Flash header<br>
- Fantastic features like calendar, e-newsletter, sermon/podcast, event registration, shopping cart, and more.<br>
- Easy to use admin panel (no HTML required)<br>
- Installed and configured on our server (nothing to install)<br>
- Advanced access control for multiple admins and private pages<br>
- Search engine optimization and management (be at the top of Google and stay there)<br>
<br>
Here's what some of our clients are saying:<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is great to work with. Mike was extremely helpful in always answering my questions and taking the time to help me; especially with the shopping cart. The technology that goes along with all of this simply amazes me!  -- Chuck Innocenzi, B Sassy Jewelry<br>
<br>
Thanks again for all the work you have done. I finally have all the content loaded and am starting to teach a few others how to manage the front end of the site. OurChurch.Com sure makes everything easy. -- Jonathan Johnson, Grace Baptist Church, Tyler, TX<br>
<br>
Custom website packages range from $99 to $299 a month. A la carte and conventional payment terms are also available.<br>
<br>
To see examples of websites we've created, check out our portfolio.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/web-design-portfolio.php<br>
<br>
Your first step towards getting a beautiful new site that works for you is to request a free, no obligation phone consultation.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/free-web-design-consulting.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post comments and questions regarding this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<title>Move Up a Grade in Back to School Month</title> 
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Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:12:50 -0500</pubDate> 
<dc:creator>pdstein</dc:creator> 
<category>news</category> 
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Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
For many people September marks the beginning of the new school year and a time to focus on school issues.  That is the case here at OurChurch.Com where September is officially... Back to School Month.<br>
<br>
This month we'll be doing all we can to help schools sort through the website issues they face and provide examples of schools that are doing their website well.  Plus we've got the design, hosting, and marketing services that will help your school communicate better and connect with prospective new students.  We'll even be leading a workshop and hosting an exhibit table at a conference for Christian school administrators and teachers.<br>
<br>
Take a moment to check out all the things related to schools going on this month at OurChurch.Com.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Back to School Month Features<br>
=============================<br>
1) Get to the Top of Google and Get More Students<br>
2) Custom Website, Top Search Rankings, and No Up-Front Cost<br>
3) Teachers, Small Organizations - Save on Web Hosting<br>
4) Featuring Innovative Schools and Teachers<br>
5) More School-Related Templates <br>
6) OCC Hits a Christian School Conference<br>
<br>
1) GET TO THE TOP OF GOOGLE AND GET MORE STUDENTS<br>
Is your school missing out on thousands of dollars of tuition because of unfilled class space?  Many parents looking for a private school start their search in online search engines.  OurChurch.Com can help you fill that class space for pennies on the dollar by getting your school to the top of the search rankings in Google, Yahoo, MSN, and more.  Read more about our Top School Search Rankings service.<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com/marketing-school-marketing-services.php<br>
<br>
Not involved with a school? We provide similar top search ranking services for churches, businesses, and ministries.<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com<br>
<br>
2) CUSTOM WEBSITE, TOP SEARCH RANKINGS, AND NO UP-FRONT COST<br>
Every school is unique and therefore every Christian school website should be custom designed to reflect the unique character and needs of the school.  Here are 6 benefits to having OCC develop a custom website for your school:<br>
<br>
A) Amazing Design.  Your website is the first impression many prospective students and parents will get of your school.  Make it a great one!  OCC's custom websites are design to your specs to include school colors, logos, and photos of teachers and students.<br>
<br>
B) Easily Updated by Multiple Administrators.  With a custom site, your schools teachers and administrators can all update their own pages quickly and easily without any HTML skills necessary.  Having up-to-date information on your site is the most important factor in getting teachers, parents, and students to use the website regularly.<br>
<br>
C) Saves Time.  As people come to see your new website is always up to date with the latest info on news, events, activities, and even homework assignments, students and parents will check the site rather than calling the school for info.  Forms and permission slips can be made available on the site.  You can even enable parents to pay for tuition and lunches online, saving everyone time.<br>
<br>
D) Useful Features.  Imagine the benefits to your staff, students, and teachers when you have a website that includes a calendar, eNewsletter, photo gallery, event registration for trips, staff directory, and private password-protected pages each parent can login to view info about their student posted by the teacher.<br>
<br>
E) No Up-Front Cost. That's right! OurChurch.Com has 3 custom website packages that require no payment up-front. Just commit to 2 years of service that include affordable monthly payments.<br>
<br>
F) Top School Search Rankings Included. Our Custom Pro Package includes our Top School Search Rankings service (a $99/mo value), a custom design, and the features listed above for no up-front cost and only $199/mo for a minimum of 2 years.  That's a fantastic value!<br>
<br>
All of this is brought you by a staff that understands the needs of schools, teachers, parents and students.  That's because our staff includes a former teacher, a school board member, several parents of school-age children, and an experienced school website design team.  Learn more about our custom-designed school websites.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/custom-school-cms.php<br>
<br>
3) TEACHERS, SMALL ORGANIZATIONS - SAVE ON WEB HOSTING<br>
If you're a teacher and your school isn't giving you the website tools you need, or your small organization still operating with a free site, we've got a great opportunity for you this month. You can upgrade to the Starter Hosting Package and Ad-Free Option together for a year for only $98, a savings of $40. The Starter Package includes your own domain name and lots of space for graphics. And the Ad-Free Option will give your site a nice, clean look. Or just upgrade to the Starter Hosting package for $49, a $10 savings.  These prices are only good through September 30, so order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
4) FEATURING INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS<br>
OurChurch.Com wants to see schools and teachers communicate more effectively using the Internet, so this month we're going to blog about those schools and teacher who are doing just that.  If you or a school or teacher you know is doing something fascinating online, post it in the forum topic we've created (http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5894). If we like what we see, we'll write about it our Christian Web Trends blog (http://blog.ourchurch.com), where we'll be posting articles related to education all month long.<br>
<br>
5) MORE SCHOOL-RELATED TEMPLATES<br>
OurChurch.Com's NE1 Web Builder has several school-related templates available.  All of them can be customized using the NE1 template editor launched earlier this year. We have a couple more school-related templates under development, which we'll announce later this month in the webmaster newsletter.<br>
<br>
6) OCC HITS A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONFERENCE<br>
OurChurch.Com will be back in Daytona Beach September 17-18 at the 2009 Florida Lutheran Educators Conference.  CEO Paul Steinbrueck will be leading a workshop on how schools can communicate better with parent and students using their websites, and my Director of Marketing Services Kurt Steinbrueck will be leading a workshop explaining how search engine optimization can help bolster enrollment.<br>
<br>
Additionally, we'll have an exhibitors booth to talk with teachers, principals, and administrators, and we'll be blogging, Facebooking, and Twittering live from the convocation so you can get a taste of what we experience.<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-09-02.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
For many people September marks the beginning of the new school year and a time to focus on school issues.  That is the case here at OurChurch.Com where September is officially... Back to School Month.<br>
<br>
This month we'll be doing all we can to help schools sort through the website issues they face and provide examples of schools that are doing their website well.  Plus we've got the design, hosting, and marketing services that will help your school communicate better and connect with prospective new students.  We'll even be leading a workshop and hosting an exhibit table at a conference for Christian school administrators and teachers.<br>
<br>
Take a moment to check out all the things related to schools going on this month at OurChurch.Com.<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck, CEO<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
<br>
Back to School Month Features<br>
=============================<br>
1) Get to the Top of Google and Get More Students<br>
2) Custom Website, Top Search Rankings, and No Up-Front Cost<br>
3) Teachers, Small Organizations - Save on Web Hosting<br>
4) Featuring Innovative Schools and Teachers<br>
5) More School-Related Templates <br>
6) OCC Hits a Christian School Conference<br>
<br>
1) GET TO THE TOP OF GOOGLE AND GET MORE STUDENTS<br>
Is your school missing out on thousands of dollars of tuition because of unfilled class space?  Many parents looking for a private school start their search in online search engines.  OurChurch.Com can help you fill that class space for pennies on the dollar by getting your school to the top of the search rankings in Google, Yahoo, MSN, and more.  Read more about our Top School Search Rankings service.<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com/marketing-school-marketing-services.php<br>
<br>
Not involved with a school? We provide similar top search ranking services for churches, businesses, and ministries.<br>
http://marketing.ourchurch.com<br>
<br>
2) CUSTOM WEBSITE, TOP SEARCH RANKINGS, AND NO UP-FRONT COST<br>
Every school is unique and therefore every Christian school website should be custom designed to reflect the unique character and needs of the school.  Here are 6 benefits to having OCC develop a custom website for your school:<br>
<br>
A) Amazing Design.  Your website is the first impression many prospective students and parents will get of your school.  Make it a great one!  OCC's custom websites are design to your specs to include school colors, logos, and photos of teachers and students.<br>
<br>
B) Easily Updated by Multiple Administrators.  With a custom site, your schools teachers and administrators can all update their own pages quickly and easily without any HTML skills necessary.  Having up-to-date information on your site is the most important factor in getting teachers, parents, and students to use the website regularly.<br>
<br>
C) Saves Time.  As people come to see your new website is always up to date with the latest info on news, events, activities, and even homework assignments, students and parents will check the site rather than calling the school for info.  Forms and permission slips can be made available on the site.  You can even enable parents to pay for tuition and lunches online, saving everyone time.<br>
<br>
D) Useful Features.  Imagine the benefits to your staff, students, and teachers when you have a website that includes a calendar, eNewsletter, photo gallery, event registration for trips, staff directory, and private password-protected pages each parent can login to view info about their student posted by the teacher.<br>
<br>
E) No Up-Front Cost. That's right! OurChurch.Com has 3 custom website packages that require no payment up-front. Just commit to 2 years of service that include affordable monthly payments.<br>
<br>
F) Top School Search Rankings Included. Our Custom Pro Package includes our Top School Search Rankings service (a $99/mo value), a custom design, and the features listed above for no up-front cost and only $199/mo for a minimum of 2 years.  That's a fantastic value!<br>
<br>
All of this is brought you by a staff that understands the needs of schools, teachers, parents and students.  That's because our staff includes a former teacher, a school board member, several parents of school-age children, and an experienced school website design team.  Learn more about our custom-designed school websites.<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/design/custom-school-cms.php<br>
<br>
3) TEACHERS, SMALL ORGANIZATIONS - SAVE ON WEB HOSTING<br>
If you're a teacher and your school isn't giving you the website tools you need, or your small organization still operating with a free site, we've got a great opportunity for you this month. You can upgrade to the Starter Hosting Package and Ad-Free Option together for a year for only $98, a savings of $40. The Starter Package includes your own domain name and lots of space for graphics. And the Ad-Free Option will give your site a nice, clean look. Or just upgrade to the Starter Hosting package for $49, a $10 savings.  These prices are only good through September 30, so order now!<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
4) FEATURING INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS<br>
OurChurch.Com wants to see schools and teachers communicate more effectively using the Internet, so this month we're going to blog about those schools and teacher who are doing just that.  If you or a school or teacher you know is doing something fascinating online, post it in the forum topic we've created (http://forums.ourchurch.com/viewtopic.php?t=5894). If we like what we see, we'll write about it our Christian Web Trends blog (http://blog.ourchurch.com), where we'll be posting articles related to education all month long.<br>
<br>
5) MORE SCHOOL-RELATED TEMPLATES<br>
OurChurch.Com's NE1 Web Builder has several school-related templates available.  All of them can be customized using the NE1 template editor launched earlier this year. We have a couple more school-related templates under development, which we'll announce later this month in the webmaster newsletter.<br>
<br>
6) OCC HITS A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONFERENCE<br>
OurChurch.Com will be back in Daytona Beach September 17-18 at the 2009 Florida Lutheran Educators Conference.  CEO Paul Steinbrueck will be leading a workshop on how schools can communicate better with parent and students using their websites, and my Director of Marketing Services Kurt Steinbrueck will be leading a workshop explaining how search engine optimization can help bolster enrollment.<br>
<br>
Additionally, we'll have an exhibitors booth to talk with teachers, principals, and administrators, and we'll be blogging, Facebooking, and Twittering live from the convocation so you can get a taste of what we experience.<br>
<br>
Post your comments and questions concerning this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-08-04.php<br>
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Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is pleased to announce the extension of the Bronze/Ad-Free Special for one more month.<br>
<br>
We know finances are tight these days, so through the month of August you can get a year of our most popular hosting package, the Bronze Package, together with the Ad-Free Option for only $149.  That's a savings of $50!<br>
<br>
The Bronze package includes your own domain name, a calendar, blog, photo galleries, and an eNewsletter. These are tools any organization serious about communicating with people can't do without.<br>
<br>
This offer is only available to those with Free and Starter packages who want to upgrade.  And it's only available for the remainder of this month.  So, order now!<br>
<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post comments and questions regarding this announcement here in our forums.</p>
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<p>View this announcement in your web browser:<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/news/news-2009-08-04.php<br>
<br>
Hi OCC News Subscriber,<br>
<br>
OurChurch.Com is pleased to announce the extension of the Bronze/Ad-Free Special for one more month.<br>
<br>
We know finances are tight these days, so through the month of August you can get a year of our most popular hosting package, the Bronze Package, together with the Ad-Free Option for only $149.  That's a savings of $50!<br>
<br>
The Bronze package includes your own domain name, a calendar, blog, photo galleries, and an eNewsletter. These are tools any organization serious about communicating with people can't do without.<br>
<br>
This offer is only available to those with Free and Starter packages who want to upgrade.  And it's only available for the remainder of this month.  So, order now!<br>
<br>
http://www.ourchurch.com/edit/order2.php<br>
<br>
In His Service,<br>
Paul Steinbrueck<br>
OurChurch.Com<br>
<br>
Post comments and questions regarding this announcement here in our forums.</p>]]> 
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