Clean up your old websiteWe communicated this some time ago. It is the first step in getting started with the new website. When you clean up the old website, you will have a clearer idea of what you actually need on the new website.
What has never been used/visited? What do we want to delete? What do we definitely not want to take with us?
Delete old pages that are no longer needed
Delete old images that are no longer needed
Delete old users that are no longer needed
Delete old forms that are no longer needed
Use the new podcast platform
Check 404 Errors on your old website
Prepare your new websiteThis process is the project setup process. Gather your team, create a plan, and try to prepare well before you dive into the process.
What pages are still needed? How can you simplify things? Do you want to use new images? Who needs to be involved? Are you rewriting text
Build a website team for the switch
Create a project timeline (Be aware of the deadline)
Create a communication plan for your church
Define the languages of your website (we recommend to start with one language)
Create a migration checklist (Example Template)
Check the Onboarding Checklist
Get to know the website structure
Get to know the website features
Get to know the content elements
Get to know the example pages
Get to know the templates
Build your new websiteNow you're ready! Start creating the new pages. Ask the chatbot anytime if you're unsure about something.
Decide if you want to use the Dark/Light Mode Switcher
Check the main ICF website settings
Check the Wordpress Best Practices
Understand how the different menus are working
