NICS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOG We have reached the point in the internet revolution where organizational websites are not only common but expected. If you don’t have a website, you don’t appear to exist. With more people using search engines to find information than ever before it is critical that your organization have a strong web presence. This post will cover the importance of chapter websites and ways to improve or start one. Why You Need a Website Like I said earlier, if you don’t have a website, you don’t appear to exist. Here are a few more reasons why it is important: • Websites lower the barriers to participation and help you gain members and build chapters. • They allow potential members from geographic areas outside of traditional population centers to find your organization and get involved. • If you don’t have one you are missing out on a vital form of communication, making it much more difficult to spread your message. • You can raise money online. Many people are less intimidated of contributing to a campaign or organization online than in person. • Reporters are less likely to take your organization seriously if you do not have one. Creating a Website I strongly suggest that your organization’s website have its own domain name. Orgname.wordpress might work for a personal blog, but not really for an organization. This is a matter of being taken seriously by visitors, making your site easier to find on search engines, and the ability to have a memorable URL to put on all of your materials.
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