YourChurchBlog.net: Product: Hosting v. WebSite Tonight

As I continue my blog series on the products that we offer, I wanted to focus my attention today on the difference between our hosting plans and our WebSite Tonight® program. These two options both help accomplish the goal of establishing a website, but they do it in two different ways. Also, they are two different products, and unless you have a specific reason for doing so, you shouldn't need to purchase both WebSite Tonight® and a hosting package. Regardless of which tool you use, you will still need a domain name to associate with your account so people can find your website.

Hosting Plans:
Hosting plans typically consist of a particular amount of space on a shared server. By purchasing a hosting plan, you have access to that server space for the duration of your hosting plan. It's up to you to create your site and upload it or publish it to the server. This "do-it-yourself" model requires you to have some skill with HTML, or access to a web-design tool like Frontpage or Dreamweaver. With hosting space, you can install certain scripts or programs that might help you run a discussion board or photo gallery. YourChurchWeb.net offers Economy, Deluxe, and Premium plans in two different flavors: Windows or Linux.

WebSite Tonight®:
For years, I've had customers ask me if we offer a web-based, template-driven web editing tool. Until now, we've only been able to offer hosting space. However, with the addition of WebSite Tonight® to our product line, we can now meet this need. WebSite Tonight® is designed for all sorts of clients, including: businesses, non-profit groups, and families. While not specifically designed for churches, this product allows you to pick a template and color scheme, upload your logo and photos, and design a site.

WebSite Tonight® allows anyone with a web browser to maintain your site--just provide them with the necessary passwords to design, upload, and maintain your site. You also get email, hosting space, and the ability to add forums or flash intros.

Which tool is right for you? It depends on your needs. We'd love to talk with you about your church's ministry and how you envision your website enhancing that ministry. Drop us a line at sales@yourchurchweb.net.

Grace and Peace,

Jonathan Twitchell
YourChurchWeb.net

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Jonathan Twitchell, the owner of YourChurchWeb.net, is also a pastor and podcaster. He and his wife Melody live near the coast of Maine with their black, long-hair, bobtail cat named Kiera.

Pastor Jon believes that churches must stay abreast of new technologies in their effort to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through websites, podcasts, radio and television, the Church of the 21st century has the unique opportunity to be available to all people, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

YourChurchWeb.net was begun in 2001 based on the conviction that every church ought to have a website, and that the technology should be as affordable as possible.

Jonathan's brother Douglas Twitchell joins us on this blog as an occasional guest blogger. Douglas is the owner of Virtu Software, and specializes in web-based programming and database development. For an example of some of Doug's work, check out Quote Puzzler. Doug is also very involved in ministry through his local church, and his ministry and devotional website.

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