Site Implementation

So you have a trial site, you have explored what it can do for you and want to take it further - what comes next?

This is the Implementation phase - the period when you can configure your ChurchInsight site to make it your own. You can continue using your trial site, add in your own information and adjust the look and feel to your liking. When you are ready, the site will go live - by changing your domain name (web address) so that everyone can access and use your site.

To help you we have written an implementation guide that explains each stage of the process and the tasks that need to be done. 

The tasks are divided into four different areas: Site Structure, Content, Graphics and Project Management and the tasks should generally be done in order. Most of the tasks listed below have a link to an explanatory article in the Implementation Guide, so you can get more information about what has to be done.

	Site Structure	Content	Graphics	Project Management
Stage 1	Analyse groups within church Build group structure	Complete Site Properties page Evaluate other sites for ideas	Complete design questionaire (or brief graphic designer)	Sign and return contract Assign project owners Book training course Plan domain name transfer Plan email strategy
Stage 2	Decide address book policy Source and prepare address book data Import address book	Write "About Us" section	Design proposal supplied by Endis (or graphic designer)	Brief leaders and adminstrators Inform members of changes
Stage 3	Check membership data for correctness	Import calendar information	Approve graphic design	Answer questions from leaders and members
Stage 4	Add people to groups Assign permissions	Create Forums and Chatter Zones Upload audio	Graphic design implementation
Stage 5		Encourage group leaders: to write group homepage, create rotas, add events and other content	Approve design implementation	Train administrators and group leaders
LAUNCH	Send out login details	Review site content for launch		Domain name transfer
Followup	Decide on application procedure for new users Discontinue old databases / email lists	Encourage use and fresh content		Submit to search engines Review ongoing training needs Consider advanced training