Why We Exist

FreeChurchOnline.net was started in March of 2008 as a ministry arm of ChurchOnline.net. After realizing that some churches were very small and sometimes in debt where they could not pay for any web site, we decided to use our profits to sponser a free version of the product.

• A great looking site with the most important information can be created in a few hours.
• Only very basic computer skills are needed.
• Absolutely no cost at all.
• No banner ads or spam. Just an honest, free web site.

Important Church web site Elements

A great church web site should provide:

• Easy access to information - The most important thing a church web site does is provide information about your church. If your focus is on flashy designs, people won't stay around long enough to find what they're looking for. The first priority of any good site is to make things easy to find.
• Professional Design - If your information is easy to find but the site looks old or ugly, people won't stay. It is very important for a church web site to look great, be current, and have styling that reflects your church.
• Feature rich for Visitors - Having a comprehensive list of features so that visitors can quickly find out about what you believe, where you are located, when you meet and what ministries you have is the best way to get visitors to attend your church for the first time. Being able to read the pastor's blog or listen to a sermon is a fabulous way for people to be sure they really like your church. We know how much time people waste looking for a church. A great church web site can dramatically increase the percentage of visitors who actually stay instead of continue to look.
• Feature rich for Members - Having a comprehensive list of features for members greatly increases the quality of church life. Having easy access to calendars, the ability to listen to sermons and use online giving while sick or on vacation, reading a blog or signing up for events are all ways your members stay in touch and feel connected.

Small Churches may not need as much

Different churches have different needs:

• No budget - Some churches simply can't afford any expense. A free web site with the most critical information right on the home page is a great way to start.
• Small community - Some churches are not in large cities where there are many different churches and being able to learn as much before attending is vital.
• Not computer savvy - Often there is no one in the church that is good enough with computers to feel they can have a web site. We make it so simple that anyone can do it. Creating a free web site offers a no-risk way to see if you can do it.

What Sets Us Apart

A superior product that is easy to use:

• Always improving - We are constantly making new modules or improving exising ones. New designs will be available regularly and there is no cost to change your entire site's look and feel.
• Customer service - We have made help pages for every module as well as video demos to make it simple and quick to learn. We fix any issue quickly. Just email us if you have any problems.
• The latest technology - We use Visual Studio 2010, ASP.NET, .NET Framework 4.0 and SQL Server 2008, each of which is the most current cutting-edge software to develop our product. We update our entire product every year to ensure that you have the best features available and it works in all current browsers. Unlike custom web shops, you never pay more for upgrades, which can literally save you thousands of dollars.
• 100% FREE - You do not have to pay for anything. We just want you to thrive as a church and having a web site is critical.