Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with ChapelWebsites.com in 30 minutes or less!
New to ChapelWebsites.com?
Follow these steps in order for the best experience:
1. Create Your Account (5 minutes)
Go to: chapelwebsites.com/signup
You'll need:
- Your email address
- A strong password
- Your church name
- A unique church slug (URL)
What you get:
- 90-day free trial (no credit card required)
- Immediate access to your dashboard
- A live church website at
chapelwebsites.com/your-slug
2. Complete Church Settings (10 minutes)
Go to: Dashboard ā Settings
Add:
- Church description (2-4 sentences)
- Contact email and phone
- Physical address
- Hero image (optional but recommended)
Result: Visitors can learn about and contact your church
3. Customize Your Theme (5 minutes)
Go to: Dashboard ā Theme
Choose:
- Style: Modern, Classic, or Minimal
- Primary color (your main brand color)
- Accent color (complementary color)
Result: Your website reflects your church's personality
4. Create Your First Event (5 minutes)
Go to: Dashboard ā Events ā Create Event
Include:
- Title (e.g., "Sunday Morning Worship")
- Description (what to expect)
- Date and time
Result: Visitors know when to attend
5. Add a Sermon (5 minutes)
Go to: Dashboard ā Sermons ā Add Sermon
Include:
- Title (sermon topic or scripture)
- Description (what it covers)
Result: Share your teaching ministry
Common Tasks
Update Contact Information
- Dashboard ā Settings
- Edit email, phone, or address
- Click Save Changes
Time: 2 minutes
Add an Event
- Dashboard ā Events
- Click Create Event
- Fill in title, description, date/time
- Click Create Event
Time: 3 minutes
Upload New Hero Image
- Dashboard ā Settings
- Click Upload Hero Image
- Select image file
- Click Save Changes
Time: 2 minutes
Change Theme Colors
- Dashboard ā Theme
- Click color boxes to pick new colors
- Click Save Theme
Time: 3 minutes
Connect Stripe for Giving
- Create Stripe account at stripe.com
- Dashboard ā Giving
- Click Connect Stripe Account
- Enter publishable and secret keys
- Click Connect Stripe
Time: 10 minutes (including Stripe setup)
Need Help?
Documentation
Support
- Email: [email protected]
- Response Time: Within 24 hours
- Available: 24/7
Quick Answers
Forgot password? Use "Forgot password?" link on login page
Changes not showing? Hard refresh: Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac)
Can't find something? Check the main Documentation Index
Billing questions? Email [email protected]
Tips for Success
Week 1
- ā Complete initial setup
- ā Customize theme
- ā Add 2-3 events
- ā Upload 1-2 sermons
- ā Test your public website
Week 2
- ā Establish weekly update routine
- ā Share your website URL
- ā Consider connecting Stripe
Week 3
- ā Update hero image seasonally
- ā Build content library
- ā Promote your website
Ongoing
- ā Add sermons weekly
- ā Create events as scheduled
- ā Review settings monthly
- ā Refresh theme seasonally
Your 90-Day Plan
Days 1-7: Foundation
Set up your account, customize appearance, add initial content
Days 8-30: Build Momentum
Establish posting routine, share with congregation
Days 31-60: Optimize
Refine theme, add more content, test features, gather feedback
Days 61-90: Master
Consistent updates, considering paid subscription
Key Resources
| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Account Creation | Guide |
| Dashboard Overview | Guide |
| Church Settings | Guide |
| Theme Customization | Guide |
| Events | Guide |
| Sermons | Guide |
| Online Giving | Guide |
| FAQ | Guide |
Pricing Reminder
- Trial: 90 days free, all features
- Subscription: $100/month after trial
- No Credit Card: Required until trial ends
- Cancel Anytime: No commitment
What's Included
ā Unlimited events and sermons ā Custom theme and colors ā Online giving (Stripe) ā Mobile-responsive design ā Hosting and security ā Backups and updates ā 24/7 email support
Get Started Now!
Ready to begin? Sign up at: chapelwebsites.com/signup
Questions first? Email: [email protected]
Welcome to ChapelWebsites.com! We're excited to serve your church.