Recently we spoke to a priest from another Diocese. His statement was not really surprising but nonetheless interesting. “Most of our new people find us via our parish webpage or the oca.org web listing.”
For vibrant parishes, an effective website can help attract visitors.
We all know the importance of first impressions and for many visitors there first impression is formed before they walk through the door -- by visiting your parish website.
Parish Health Faciliator Joseph Kormos offers suggestions on improving the content of parish bulletins and newsetters based on a review of a cross sections of parish communications efforts. Dec 2007
A professional attractive bulletin delivers – both to the parishioner and to the first time visitor -- a sense that all in this parish is in good order. December 2007
Matushka Magdalena Berry, Ash Grove, MO
Fr John Parsells, Orthodox Web Solutions
A summary of the recent Communications practices survey can be found here.
