Bad Signs
I've come across a few signs on church website pages that are not at all helpful.
Most of them suffer from neglect.
Here are a few of them.
"They don't want me."
Facebook barrier
I don't have a Facebook account, so some churches will not give me access to their FB page.
And they don't have a website.
And I feel put off by being expected to login to what I think should be an open site.
This seems very standoff-ish and cliquish to me.
What is the reason for this?
Is this security worth the cost of curious strangers feeling unwanted?
no!
'Not private'
What does this sign mean?
Will I be hit with viruses if I continue onto this sight?
I avoid websites like this.
Have you Beta-tested your church listing on your National website?
hmmmm...
The email icon thingee...
I'm not set up to use this function.
I have more than one email address
and I'm afraid this device would complicate my movement between emails.
Some of us older folks can only remember a limited number of computer processes.
I couldn't contact some churches because this device is the only way to email them.
I prefer cut-and-paste email addresses.
Any church with a wheelchair ramp should be able to print their email address
to accommodate people like me, eh?
Some folks need a ramp for their email, eh?
BAD SIGNS
This is a disappointing find.
What is the solution?
BAD SIGNS
Is your website sending 'unsafe' signals?
I came across this in my research.
BAD SIGNS
Dead website?
Died from neglect?
BAD SIGNS
Orphan website?
Why would a church have this as their website listing on a National Listing site?
Diligently manage your public presentation!
BAD SIGNS
CantReach.com
I came across so, so, so many of these screens in my project.
BAD SIGNS
captcha
This sign makes me feel completely unwelcome,
that even if I get it right - (about 50%)
my email isn't welcome...
BAD SIGNS
Chat
I've seen the chat button on several church websites.
but am afraid to try it.
I'm afraid that messages sent by chat are deemed less important than other messages.
And I know that I forget messages I've read on my phone once I have cleared the 'input signal'.
And yes, messages are sometimes prioritized by the receiver,
according to how they are sent.
Admit it.
So, how do you prioritize messages?
I'm curious.
my suggestioN:
A very good listing...
A sample of what a great listing would look like.
(I was born and raised in Iowa)
