Anyone Do Web Design/Web Mastering?!?

[itsjustCarla]

My pastor has asked if I would be interested in "taking over'' our church's website as there is no one else that can or will do it (his daughter created the website, but has since moved on).

I have no clue where to start. Should I try and find a class to take or does someone have a program that they can recommend so I can teach myself??

Any other suggestions!?!? LOL. I have a feeling that I am in way over my head.:yuck:

 

[PampChefJoy]

IMO it's very difficult to learn web authoring from scratch these days. It's not as simple as plain HTML anymore... there are so many different languages out there. However, there are lots of companies that host and make it easy to design websites using their software... so it depends on how the original site was created and what it would take to maintain it. For example, if the site is hosted through Bravenet or Google sites, etc, then you would just have to learn how to manage that site's website creator/editor.If you are talking about actually designing/coding a site and all that goes with it, it takes lots more time and patience. I've been designing my own sites for years and still have SO MUCH to learn - it's ever changing.Also a consideration - is the site simple and just for info purposes, or is it supposed to be interactive and send you to different places, and will you need to just maintain occasional info or does the content change all the time?

 

[itsjustCarla]

All I want to do is to learn how to maintain the existing site - add photos, change service times, announce activities, etc.

 

[NooraK]

It'd probably be easier to give you direction, if we knew a bit more about the site. Who is the hosting through currently? Maybe if we take a peek and see what kind of stuff is on there, it'd be easier to direct you to what you need to learn.

 

[3RingChef]

Hello there! I'm so glad that your pastor has asked you to take over the church's website. It can be a daunting task, but I'm sure you can handle it with the right tools and resources. I would recommend looking into online classes or tutorials to learn the basics of website management. There are also many user-friendly website building platforms, such as Wix or Squarespace, that can help you create a professional-looking website without needing extensive coding knowledge. Additionally, don't hesitate to reach out to other church leaders or members who may have experience with website management and can offer guidance or support. You got this!