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Digging for Website Gold
Too many people think the best content they have to offer on their websites are event listings. Sure, those are helpful, but you almost certainly have something better you’re already producing that you can use to make your website a better resource. Here are some ideas to help you dig up hidden content:
Newsletter. It may be printed, or an e-newsletter you’re sending out via a third-party service, but chances are someone has written articles that can be used somewhere on your website.
Sermons. Congregations we work with are always producing some kind of spiritual thoughts worth sharing, including sermons and prayers.
Employee reports. Most companies have regular staff meetings where employees give status reports, and many of these reports center around special events and campaigns.
E-mail. Everybody writes e-mails, and some of the stuff you send out must be applicable to the people who visit your website. Look through your sent messages for treasures.
Training. Many organizations have manuals stacked on office bookshelves that contain useful information. Translate that online, and it can be more accessible to the people who need to see it.
Think creatively about where you look for content, and your website will be a richer place.