Internet. It has brought extraordinary and unprecedented changes to our culture over the past couple decades. The internet has changed the way people go about everyday lives, how they interact with others, and how they approach businesses and organizations. Just how widespread is internet use in the U.S? Here are some statistics: In early 2000, 52% of adults were online . By the end of 2019, that number had topped 90% . 81% of internet users claim to go online on a daily basis , most of whom do so multiple times, as detailed by Figure 1 below. Data Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/25/americans-going-online-almost-constantly To put it simply, Americans use the internet . . . a lot. It's where many of us spend a big portion of our lives. And businesses and organizations have picked up on this, establishing a prominent online presence so that they can meet the people where they're at. Specifically through websites, they have effecti
Why should your church invest in a website? Well, it brings in new people, attracts young people and potentially increases giving. It also opens the door to new forms of outreach, expands the scope of outreach, mobilizes Christians for ministry service, involves Christian youth, contributes to better communication and establishes a resource center. The 10th and final reason why your church should invest in a website is because it prepares your church for the future . In the past few decades, we've seen some major advances in technology and inventions built on the internet. Things like social media and mobile apps have come to play an immense role in people’s everyday lives. Websites have become crucial to the life of local businesses and organizations. Still, though, technology continues to advance. The “next big thing” is yet to be determined (or revealed), but it will likely have to do with the internet. It will probably be something that builds on the technology we hav