Snipplr: Code Snippet Repository
Whether you’re a cut-and-paste coder, student or just need to keep track of all your bits of HTML, CSS, Javascript and more, Snipplr.com is for you.
MojoMotor : The Publishing Engine that Does Less
EllisLab, creators of the always impressive ExpressionEngine CMS, have released a new, light weight (as in feature set) CMS called MojoMotor. My first impressions of MojoMotor is that it would be perfect for small church or business websites that need the ability to change content easily but can do without more robust features like blogs, calendars, etc.
However, perhaps the coolest thing about MopjoMotor is that if you find yourself needing such features, they provide a tool that imports your MojoMotor site into a fresh install of ExpressionEngine.
Will you be using MojoMotor for an upcoming website? Let us know about it in the comments!
Free and Simple One Page Church Websites
A few weeks ago, Terrell Sanders at MinistryCOM suggested that a lot of churches would be better off with simple, one page websites with just the basics rather than not have a website at all.
I agree, so I’ve come up with a solution for small churches who wish to follow Terrell’s advice.
I call it OnePageChurch.com and, in a nut shell, it lets users create simple, one page sites using a provided design. There is a spot for your church’s logo, photos and all the information a visitor to your site might need. The site even renders nicely got smaller screens of the mobile variety.
It’s quick, easy and free:-) I hope someone finds it useful.
Less Framework: An HTML5-powered CSS framework for building smart website layouts for varying screen widths.
Looking to build a mobile website? Hoping to take advantage of huge screen sizes without leaving out the little guy? Check into Less Framework. It’s pretty cool!
When a ‘Microsite’ is Right « MEDIA SALT
I recently wrote about how easy SkyCMS makes creating microsites. If you are thinking about creating one, you might read this post from Eric Murrell at Media Salt. Mr. Murrell gives some sage advice on how to determine if you really need a microsite or if it would be a poor use of time. Good stuff!
Quick and Free Microsites With SkyCMS
Every now and then there comes an event at your church that deserves more than just a web page on the church website. You want to give this event special attention. It can’t look like every other page on your website! Besides, you want to do some cool stuff like add e-vites, an event blog, a photo gallery with pics from last year. Maybe even a registration form! But all that takes time, right? By the time you smash together a design, you have to move on to other projects. That microsite was going to be expensive anyway. Right?
It doesn’t have to be. Enter SkyCMS.
SkyCMS is a hosted content management system that lets you easily create and update websites that feature robust features like the ones mentioned above. It’s a fantastic solution for large websites, but works just as well for microsites. Best of all, if your microsite can fit within three pages or less, the website is free. Even if you need more than three pages, monthly plans are cheap.
Need a design? You’re in luck. SkyCMS has dozens of designs freely available for you to use. These templates are simple to customize if you know your way around HTML and CSS and if you are looking for a customized design, their template engine is easy to understand so you can implement your design quickly. Element Fusion, the company that offers SkyCMS, can also cut up your design for $500 if you need them to and they do it in about 5 days!
So, the next time you need a microsite for an event, give SkyCMS a try. It’s great.
Have your own ideas or strategies for microsites? Share them with me and about 6 other readers of Church Tech Dump in the comments!
[NOTE:] I don’t work for Element Fusion, they did not compensate me for posting this. I just like them a lot because they simplify things for me.
Clear And Effective Communication In Web Design
Carve out some time for this one, folks. If you’re church is considering or reconsidering it’s web strategy and that includes a website design, then this comprehensive article will help you along the way.
