The Basics
How to put your ChurchDesk website online
This article shows you how to successfully bring your ChurchDesk website online. Learn step-by-step what settings you need to make with your domain host and in ChurchDesk to get your site live and running smoothly. Things you need to get started You need to know your domain(s) Username/email and password for the account at your domain host This guide || Please note that ChurchDesk is not your domain host. You can check who your domain host (the company where you boughtFeaturedHow do I start a new website? - Step-by-step guide
With your own website in ChurchDesk, you get a powerful tool to present your congregation online, share information, and get in touch with your members and interested people. This article guides you step-by-step through the basic considerations and the technical implementation, so your new website becomes a complete success. No matter if you want to build a completely new site or migrate an existing presence – with the right preliminary considerations and this guide, you lay the foundation forFeaturedWhat are rows, columns and modules?
This article explains the basic structure of the ChurchDesk Designer. You will learn the functions of rows, columns, and modules and discover how these three elements work together to build your website and organize your content. In this article, we explain: What is a row? What is a column? What is a module? How to rearrange content What is a Row? A row is a horizontal section on your page that contains content, such as images, text, a contact form, etc. When you open youSome readersManage your File Manager
The File Manager is your central library for all website content, including all files that are currently used or have been used on your website. This article explains how to upload, organize, and manage your images and documents. This way, you'll always have quick access to all the media you need for your website and maintain an overview of their usage. | Note: The file manager on the website is not the same as "Files" in the group module. However, you can access the files from the group modulSome readersHow to undo: rollback and reset
On this page: How to undo recent changes in the editor using the Rollback button "Undo recent changes" Reset styling on your website with the reset function The Editor contains two undo tools that are important to be familiar with when creating websites: the "Undo recent changes" and the reset functions. These functions allow you to rollback your website to an older version - effectively undoing changes you have made - and to reset styling of an element to its original settings.Some readersRearranging content
After you've added content like text or images to your ChurchDesk Designer, you might want to rearrange them, adjust their width, or align them for optimal display. This article guides you through the basic functions for moving and adjusting content on your website, based on the structural building blocks of rows, columns, and modules. To gain a deeper understanding of these building blocks, we recommend our article on [Rows, Columns, and Modules.](https://support.churchdesk.com/en/aFew readersHow to create/edit a widget to display events, blogs and more
This article guides you through the creation and management of widgets in ChurchDesk. Learn how to create customizable Event and Blog Feeds, configure their design, and integrate them both on your ChurchDesk website and on external websites. In this article you will find General Widget Settings How to create a new Widget How to edit a Widget How to use your Widgets on your ChurchDesk website [How to use your Widgets on your own website, which was not created in ChurchDesk]Few readersGlobal text - how to edit text types
The foundation of every website is its unique style, which shapes its identity and makes it recognizable. Two crucial elements that significantly influence this style are typography and the color scheme. In this article, you'll learn how to customize text styles and colors globally for your entire website, achieving a consistent and professional appearance with just a few clicks. Discover how to ensure a uniform design across all devices and set individual accents when needed.Few readersGlobal colors - How to change website colors
Global Colours – How to Change the Colours of Your Website The colours on your website shape the impression that visitors get of your church. With global colours in ChurchDesk, you can easily define a consistent colour palette for your entire website – saving you a lot of time and effort later on. Tip: Ideally, set up your global colours at the beginning of your design process. New elements will automatically adopt your chosen colours. Where to Find the Global Colours Open theFew readersSlideshow
Your website thrives on fresh content. The Slideshow is a dynamic feature that lets you present the latest events or blog posts in an appealing way. The slideshow automatically fills itself with the content you've tagged for it, so your site stays current without you having to re-insert all the information for events and blog posts each time. | Note: In the website editor, there are two similar functions: the Slideshow and a Slider. The Slider is a tool for custom-designed content, where yoFew readersInsert pdf or word file on your website
Want to easily provide documents like meeting minutes, handouts, or summaries on your website? In this article, we'll show you two common methods for embedding PDF or Word files for download on your website: either as a simple text link or as a button. How to add a file as a text link on your website Go to the text module where you want to insert the file, and double-click the text module. Select the text that should be used as a link, e.g., "Minutes of the last Parish CoFew readersIntro Website
With ChurchDesk’s website module, you can easily create a modern and informative website for your church – even without any prior experience in web design. The website module is available starting from the “basic” ChurchDesk package and offers a variety of options to present content like calendars, blog posts or images in a central and up-to-date way. | Tip: There will be many more articles explaining the website’s individual features in more detail. This article serves as a general introdFew readersPreviewing and Publishing Website
Before a page on your ChurchDesk website becomes visible to visitors, it must be published. You can edit content at any time and preview your changes – but the page will only be visible to the public once you actively publish it. This article explains how to use the preview function and when a page actually goes online. Preview: See what your page will look like While editing a page in the editor, you can always check how it will appear to visitors. Here's how: Click “Preview”Few readersBasic technical settings in the editor
To unleash your ChurchDesk website's full potential, it's crucial to understand and optimally utilize the various settings and configuration options. This article guides you through the central Editor and Website Settings, which allow you to customize your working environment and control the appearance and functionality of your entire website. You can access the settings via the small gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen:  describes the content of an image. It is especially important for: Accessibility – e.g. for people with visual impairments using screen readers Search engine optimisation (SEO) – it helps Google understand your images Fallback – in case the image doesn’t load properly | Alt texts are an essential step to make your content accessible and understandable for everyone. Where should the alt textFew readersTechnical setting for accessible websites
Three important technical settings for website visitors with physical limitations or other impairments are crucial to ensuring comprehensive accessibility. To activate these features, go to your website editor: Click the gear icon in the top left. Expand the additional options under "Website Settings". Select the last tab "Accessibility settings". Activate all three options there: "Enable Aria", "Enable Skip to Content", and "Enable Focus Indicator". Save on the greenFew readersHow do I insert a link in the footer of my website? (e.g. for the accessibility statement)
If you want to link to an accessibility statement, you can simply place it in the footer of the website. | An Accessibility Statement is the public declaration by the church on the extent to which the website complies with applicable laws and regulations regarding internet accessibility. We recommend publishing the accessibility statement as a separate page on your website and linking it prominently in the footer of all pages. Creating a Subpage and Hiding it from Navigation Ideally, you sFew readersCreating and publishing the accessibility statement for the website
As part of the legal requirements for an accessible website, it is necessary to publish a current accessibility statement that is easily available to all visitors. Below you’ll find guidance on how to write and publish your statement on your website. ||| Disclaimer: The following is merely a suggestion based on best practices from churches. ChurchDesk does not offer any legal advice. The owner of the website bears sole legal responsibility. Recommended content and structure of the accFew readersChecklist - Accessibility of your website
With this checklist, you can check whether you have considered all steps for accessibility adjustments on your website, your site is accessible, and all relevant information is up-to-date. Have you added the Accessibility Statement? Create and publish the Accessibility Statement for the Website [How do I add a link to the footer of my website? (e.g.,Few readers
Design
Images: Image sizes and cropping on the website
Images play a crucial role on a website, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine the correct file sizes and image dimensions and to figure out how to crop images. This article presents best practices for using images in ChurchDesk templates and provides general tips and tricks for using images on a website. Basic information about the Image Module can be found here. On this page: Image size and file size (generaSome readersChange your favicon image
A Favicon is the small icon that appears in the browser tab next to your website's name. It serves as a visual identifier and is also visible in bookmark lists. Change your Favicon image in the editor under Settings (gear icon) > Website Settings > Favicon: 
Want to expand your ChurchDesk website with special functions, widgets, or third-party content that our standard modules don't cover? The HTML module is the ideal tool for your custom content! It allows you to seamlessly integrate your own HTML codes (snippets) or embedding codes from external services (such as special registration forms or video hosting providers) into your page. Find out here how to use the module and what possibilities it offers you. On this page you will find [EmSome readersImage module
Images are an indispensable part of every website. They visualize content, break up text, and evoke emotions. In this article, you'll learn how to effectively use the Image module in the ChurchDesk editor to embed individual images on your website. We'll show you how to add images, insert links and alt-texts, and customize the module's design to ensure an appealing and professional image presentation. On this page: Customizing content Customizing local design More settings | Tip:Few readersSocial media links module
Want to strengthen your community and connect visitors of your ChurchDesk website directly with your social media channels? Use the Social Media Links module to embed icons for your various platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. This increases the reach of your content and encourages interaction. Find out here how to add the module and configure it optimally. On this page: Adding the module Content Design Adding the moduleFew readersInstagram feed module
This article explains how to use the "Instagram Feed" module in ChurchDesk to display images from your Instagram account directly on your website. Every time you add a new image to Instagram, it will automatically appear in the Instagram Feed module as well. We will guide you through the connection steps, design options, and settings. There are several ways to display Instagram on your website: Connecting to Instagram via the "Instagram Feed" module Connecting to Instagram via the "HTML mFew readersMap module
Want to quickly and easily show visitors to your website where they can find your congregation? The Map module is the perfect tool to visually present your location and make directions easy. In this article, you'll learn how to add the module, provide it with your correct address, and adjust the design and zoom level. On this page, you'll find: Adding the Map Module Customizing Content Local Design [Settings](#Few readersList module
On this page: Content Design Settings The List module provides a great way of presenting content on your website, such as the services you provide or products you have on offer. You can add a List module by selecting List under the category Text and structure in the Add module overlay. Hover the module and click the pencil icon in the tab above the module to edit your list. You cFew readersFacebook modules
On this page: Facebook like Facebook share Facebook post Facebook video Facebook comments Facebook page embed Use the Facebook modules to include different actions via Facebook on your website. You can add Facebook modules by selecting Facebook like, Facebook share, Facebook post, Facebook video, Facebook comments or Facebook page embed under the category Social media in the Add module overlay. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/be3725c5cc2ea800/Few readersOpening hours module
Add your opening hours to your website so your visitors know when you're open. All modules in this category are connected to your Global Data by default, so you can ensure the information is consistent across your entire website. On this page: Add module Content Design Settings Changing the format of the opening hours Add module You can add an opening hours module by selecting Opening Hours under the "Company Information" category. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/Few readersSearch module
The Search module is a tool that allows your website visitors to search for specific content. This feature is particularly useful for websites with many subpages, as it simplifies navigation and helps users quickly find what they're looking for. In this article, you'll learn how to add, design, and configure the search module. || Please note that the Search module is only available if you have subscribed to the "Studio" add-on. Add a Search module to your page ou add a new module by hovFew readersWhat is a widget?
Widgets are dynamic elements that you can add to your website. You can use these widgets to publish selected calendar posts, blog posts or donation projects. Widgets are created from the website module in ChurchDesk (see screenshot), not from the editor. You can then integrate the widgets both on a ChurchDesk website and on an externally operated website. If you would liFew readersGallery
Want to enhance your website with appealing photo galleries? In this article, we'll guide you step-by-step through creating and customizing your photo galleries. Learn how to add and edit images and adjust the design to your preferences. In this article, we'll show you: How do I add a new gallery? How do I add or adjust images in my gallery? [The most important design options for the gallery](#1-the-most-iFew readersHow to create a slider
A slider, also known as a carousel, is a dynamic element on a website that allows for the presentation of various content such as images, text, or videos in a limited area. You can think of a slider as a slideshow that is integrated directly into your website. The content either changes automatically or can be manually controlled by your visitors using navigation arrows or dots. This type of presentation allows you to ensure that important content or offers are brought into focus one after anothFew readersImage list module (with individual links)
Use the Image List module to show several images on your website. In this guide, you’ll learn how to add the module, pull in images from different sources, and make them stand out with custom transition effects or hover functions. On this page: Content Design Settings Add an empty row and then a new module, selecting "Image List" fFew readers
Creating and Setting up Pages
Manage rows
A row is the basic element for horizontally structuring content on your website. It serves as a container for columns and modules. With the ChurchDesk editor, you can flexibly design rows, add backgrounds, and customize the layout to present your content optimally. This article shows you how to edit a row and what design and settings options are available to you. What is a row? A row is a horizontal section on your page. Within a row, you can have up to 12 columns to organize your content.Few readersCreate and manage pages
This article guides you through the essential steps of page management to give you full control over your content. You'll learn how to create new pages, optimize the structure of your navigation, and efficiently manage existing content. We cover all important aspects – from creating and arranging main and subpages to options for visibility in navigation and search engines. You'll also find out how to temporarily take pages offline or correctly delete pages you no longer need. In this article, yFew readersManage columns
In the Designer, columns are the building blocks for structuring and aligning content within rows. They serve as flexible placeholders for modules and allow you to create professional and clear layouts. In this article, you'll learn how to add columns, customize their design, and use special features for optimal presentation. What is a column? Columns are inserted into rows and are placeholders for modules. Within a row, you can have up to 12 columns to organize your content. With the helpFew readersAdd and manage languages
On this page: Add a new language Define your language settings Add a Language Selector module Adding additional languages on your website involves two steps: adding a new language in your page structure and including a Language Selector module in your website header or footer. Add a new language You add a new language to your website by navigating to Design > Pages > Manage pages. There are two ways of adding a new language to your website. You can either duplicate theFew readersCreate and manage anchors
A row anchor is a tool to improve your website's navigation. It allows visitors to "jump" from the main navigation, a button, or another element directly to a specific row on the same page. This is particularly useful for longer pages, as it provides users with quick and direct access to the information they are looking for. Each anchor creates a unique URL for its row, which significantly improves the user experience. On this page: How to enable anchors How to link to anchorFew readersPage settings: Content, design and settings
On this page: Content Design Settings Page settings is where you manage all page-specific information, including SEO and 301 redirects. Navigate to Page Settings from the main navigation on the left side of your screen by clicking Pages > Manage Pages, then click the edit icon next to a page name and select Edit Settings. Content General **Page name TheFew readersSet up 301 redirects
Set up 301 redirects **This guide is for Studio customers only. If you would like to find out more about Studio, please contact your account manager. ** Set up 301 redirects to permanently redirect traffic from deleted or unused pages. In Content > 301 Redirects you can manage all your redirects from one, central place. When should I set up 301 redirects? You should consiFew readersCustomise content for different end devices
Your website should look good and be optimally usable on every device – from large desktop monitors to small smartphone screens. Our editor supports you by automatically adapting the content you create for the desktop view to tablets and mobile phones. However, to ensure the best possible display and user-friendliness on all devices, this article shows you how to individually adjust the view and specific content. This way, you ensure that your message is clear and appealing everywhere. We willFew readers
Manual definition of cookie consent (Expert)
Manual definition of cookie consent Cookies load or suppress content based on the visitor's consent. In the ChurchDesk “Cookies and Analytics” package, you have the cookiebot from Usercentrics included. This can automatically show and hide content on your website depending on whether or not the individual visitor gives their consent. If there is external content on your website that was not recognized during Cookiebot's monthly check, you can also add the desired settings manually. The viFew readersCandidate Introductions for Elections
This guide will help you quickly and easily create a new page on your ChurchDesk website to present your candidates for the upcoming church council election. You can either use an existing template or build a new page using drag-and-drop elements. 1. Find and customize the right template The easiest option is to use the ready-made **“PCC"-**page. If this page is not available, you can alternatively create a new page and use the “About Page 1” template (found under “About Pages”). (See sFew readers