Best practices for club websites

What’s in a name?

Domain name & browser title

Don’t be invisible

Search results & SEO tips

Does good design matter?

You get one shot at a good first impression

Who, what, when, where, why and how

Showcase clubs

Flickr gallery of our best www.KiwanisOne.org/clubgallery

Showcase clubs

Flickr gallery of our best www.KiwanisOne.org/clubgallery

Good navigation

Map it out

Model club website demo

Pay attention to small details

The must-haves vs. the nice-to-haves

Focus on fresh content

The top 3 1. Intro/welcome message with club meeting info 2. Events calendar 3. Fresh news

What are you known for?

Show us your big projects, fun meetings and fundraisers

Be visual— Use videos

Be social

Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn & Pinterest

Spotlight who you sponsor

Youth, students and adults with disabilities

Get help

Share the duties

Sign up for the user newsletter

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KiwanisOne Knowledgebase: www.KiwanisOne.org/help www.youtube.com/portalbuzz Email support with Matt: [email protected]

Model club website: www.KiwanisOne.org/idealsite Ready-to-run content and images: www.KiwanisOne.org/readytoruns Showcase sites on Flickr: www.KiwanisOne.org/clubgallery Kiwanis logos: www.KiwanisOne.org/logos Stock images for club use: www.KiwanisOne.org/photos Best practices for club and district websites: www.KiwanisOne.org/webtools

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Make your website a priority for your members

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Your club website is the perfect daily dashboard for all clubs members

Questions?

Thank you!