The Placeholder Web Page
(formerly called the “Unofficial Website”
Why an unofficial website (placeholder page)? Our Independent Baptist Web Portal at http://baptist-ministries.org is a link based database. That is it requires a link for each listing. If I cannot find an existing website for a ministry, I create a simple website with the basic information for a ministry. In the case where a ministry loses a domain for whatever reason, we occasionally go so far as to “rescue” the domain, that is, re-register the domain and rebuild the website (if it is not copyrighted) with old copies of the web pages.
So – we have created a “placeholder” web page for your church and you are wondering what your options are. You have several options available to you. I will try and lay them out, so they are understandable.
You can do nothing!
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You have a basic web page up, and you now have an internet presence. If the information is correct, you need do nothing else.
You can update the information!
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If the information is outdated, you can email me and I will update the information.
You can send me content!
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Send a church bulletin via US Mail
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Send pictures, statement of faith, other content for the website to me via DVD, CD or EMAIL attachment (if it is too large email is not a good way to get me the content) and I will update the webpage and take all the banners off the website).
You can update the information yourself!
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You can create offline content with Apple or an HTML editor. Once content is created you can FTP (File Transfer Protocol) the content to your site.
I can register a domain for you and set you up a free WordPress Website
- I have registered domains for many churches already, and set up free ministry web pages. The cost is generally between $10-$15 a year. We do not charge for ANYTHING we do to make sure EVERY Independent Baptist Ministry can establish an online presence. A love offering is greatly appreciated!
There are many other options – we can talk about it.