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Client Profile: Central Stockton UMC

Author:
Laura Byrne
3 minutes

Central Stockton UMC came to us having seen our work on Los Gatos UMC. They were looking for a change after having a website for many years on a Joomla platform that was not mobile friendly, had components that only a developer could update, and lacked the ability for a more user friendly donation system, video integration and more

screen cap of the former website

Unique Challenges

  • We began this project and then the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 crisis.
  • We realized that it wouldn’t be possible to take our usual time in developing a new website. The church needed a blog, video functionality, a donor platform…and they needed it immediately.
  • Both the Central Stockton team and team BHM rolled up our sleeves and came up with a plan: a quick transition website to meet their urgent needs while we developed the permanent website.
  • Yes, you read that correctly: TWO WEBSITES in under two months!
  • Without the impressive dedication of the Central Stockton Team to make collaborative and decisions, to communicate with us clearly, and to provide us with content and feedback quickly, we never would have pulled it off.

Screen cap of donation page

The Master Plan

  • The client attended two Zoom trainings on website best practice and how to use the new Block editor
  • We pulled in all of the former content and helped the client to reorganize it.
  • After that, the Stockton team set to editing eliminating some things and updating others.
  • We were in constant communication in our Basecamp project management system.
  • A new new and less cluttered homepage was designed.
  • Modern photography was incorporated.
  • Several Google calendars were merged to display on the website.
  • They now have a robust news feed with video, audio, and updates.
  • A robust donation platform was installed that allowed for seamless reporting, earmarked funds, recurring gifts and more.
  • An accessible color scheme that matched their branding was instituted.
UMC Stockton Homepage

The Result

  • Central Stockton United Methodist Church is actively using their new website daily.
  • Modern photography and graphics were used to enhance user experience.
  • Multiple calls to action appear on a variety of pages.
  • They are now working to switch over to the G-Suite platform for better email and document storage/sharing.

Our Client’s Perspective

Bet Hannon Business Websites design team far exceeded my expectation on every front. Bet, Laura and Meg were knowledgeable, creative, prompt, and personable. I was stressed about getting the new site done and they truly did an amazing job in making it a great experience. They were always there for me – came up with great ideas, helped me with the whole process and answered all my questions and concerns. They also taught me to manage my website – to add pages and posts and to make future changes and updates. They went above and beyond to make sure that the site was exactly what I had envisioned. I cannot recommend this company enough to people – they are just amazing! Thank you Bet, Laura and Meg!

Susie Wandon, Central Stockton UMC Church Administrator

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Author:
Laura Byrne
3 minutes

Categories: Client Profile

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Bet Hannon Business Websites

Established in 2008, Bet Hannon Business Websites has been helping businesses, large and small, manage their WordPress websites. In 2018, we dedicated ourselves to building, designing, and writing with accessibility in mind to ensure everyone has universal access to the websites we create. Our combined experience extends well beyond online solutions; we're here to teach and we're here to help.

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