{"id":61869,"date":"2023-04-14T02:34:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T09:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=61869"},"modified":"2026-01-07T07:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:27:13","slug":"church-website-builder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-website-builder","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Church Website Builders for 2026 [Detailed Review]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnlead.com\/blog\/2019\/3\/12\/4-vital-stats-about-your-churchs-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">80% of people<\/a> will check your church\u2019s website before they even walk through your doors? Having a great website &#8211; and making a great first impression &#8211; is so important.<\/p>\n<p>Your first step is to find the right website builder for your needs. But with so many website builder options on the market, it can be tricky to decide which one best suits your church\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll look at six fantastic website builders that will make creating your church website a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into our list!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"a\"><\/a>6 Best Church Website Builders for a Stunning Website<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"1\"><\/a>1. WordPress<\/h3>\n<p>Over 42% of the internet is built by <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WordPress<\/a>. With reasonable pricing and easy-to-use themes, WordPress is a great choice for churches looking for something reliable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61870\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-1.png\" alt=\"wordpress church website builder\" width=\"1505\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-1.png 1505w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-1-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-1-768x407.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1505px) 100vw, 1505px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_fnow059oa2zo\"><\/a>1.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thousands of stylish themes to match your church\u2019s <a title=\"Why Personal Branding Matters For Nonprofits\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/personal-branding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">branding<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Quick-start templates for different types of websites.<\/li>\n<li>Customized domain names.<\/li>\n<li>Reliable, secure website hosting.<\/li>\n<li>Customer service that includes website building by WordPress\u2019s team of experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because WordPress is <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/open-source-nonprofit-crm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Source<\/a>, meaning anyone can download and customize their code, there are several plugins people have made for nonprofits and churches on WordPress. Here are some of the best &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/donorbox-donation-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a> &#8211; It\u2019s a free plugin to add an embedded or pop-up church donation form to your WordPress website. You can get started without any coding knowledge. Get more details and a tutorial video in the below section.<\/li>\n<li>WPForms is a form builder plugin that lets you set up customized forms for volunteer sign up, surveys, newsletter sign up, and more.<\/li>\n<li>WPCharitable is a donation plugin that collects one-time donations using payment processors like <a title=\"7 Reasons Why PayPal is Not the Best Option for Churches (&amp; Its Alternative)\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/paypal-for-churches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PayPal<\/a>, Stripe, and more.<\/li>\n<li>MonsterInsights is a great analytic plugin that lets you analyze your site traffic for things like popular posts, audience location, top traffic sources, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_7we7p03dkb24\"><\/a>1.2 Integration of Donorbox and WordPress<\/h4>\n<p>Donorbox seamlessly integrates with WordPress via its <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/wordpress-donation-plugin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free donation plugin<\/a>. You can embed a donation form, add a popup donation form, and also use a catchy donation button on your website to attract more donors. It takes only 5 simple steps and makes for a quick and easy donation process for your <a title=\"8 Things Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Online Donors\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-needs-to-know-about-online-donors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online donors<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Check out this video to see how easy it is:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7tiU_QscluM?rel=0\" width=\"730\" height=\"430\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Get Started with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_1ci9yjscwts\"><\/a>1.3 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Pricing ranges from $0 to $45 a month, depending on your needs. There\u2019s also an Enterprise plan option with customizable pricing. All paid pricing plans come with free domains, so we recommend going for the paid options to make your website look more professional.<\/p>\n<p>While there aren\u2019t any specific discounts for nonprofits or churches, WordPress is a great option because it\u2019s so cheap to get started with a professional website.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_saot4bhghgnk\"><\/a>1.4 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>With a wide range of pricing and thousands of beautiful themes to choose from, WordPress is our number one choice for <a title=\"How to Build The Perfect Church Website \u2013 A Nonprofit Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/build-a-church-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church website<\/a> building.<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s Open Source, people will continue to come up with useful plugins and tools to make WordPress one of the most dynamic website-building choices for anyone out there. Especially for nonprofits and churches. It\u2019s a builder that can grow as you grow!<\/p>\n<p>The other perk is how easy this website builder is for non-experts to use. You don\u2019t have to know how to code to use their drag-and-drop building interface, so whoever is responsible for setting up your website can easily make something attractive and usable, as long as they understand the basic features of the builder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"2\"><\/a>2. Weebly<\/h3>\n<p>Although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weebly<\/a> is typically more focused on commerce, it\u2019s an excellent tool for church websites because of how easy it is to get started.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_lr2q1flivl9c\"><\/a>2.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thousands of ready-to-launch themes.<\/li>\n<li>Option to fully customize with HTML &amp; JavaScript.<\/li>\n<li>Analytics is integrated so you can track the success of your site.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile app so you can update and track on the go.<\/li>\n<li>Option to buy a domain.<\/li>\n<li>Reliable, secure website hosting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weebly is great for churches because it offers three ways to add a donate button:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you already have an online store with church merchandise, books, or other materials, you can easily add a donation as another item in your store.<\/li>\n<li>You can add a <a title=\"PayPal Donate Button vs. Nonprofit Donation Page | Donorbox\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/paypal-donation-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PayPal donate button<\/a> to any page by simply creating the button in PayPal and embedding it on your Weebly site.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate Donorbox to seamlessly collect donations right from your site &#8211; either with a donation button or a donation form. Find more on this integration below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_srxl5clgfdrh\"><\/a>2.2 Integration of Donorbox and Weebly<\/h4>\n<p>You can embed your <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/weebly-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a> donation form on Weebly in a few simple steps. Simply copy the embed code from our tool and use it on your Weebly website. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/weebly-donation-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s a detailed guide<\/a> to help you. Here\u2019s an example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockiesshrine.org\/donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61874\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-2.png\" alt=\"donorbox donation form on weebly website\" width=\"1040\" height=\"648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-2.png 1344w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-2-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-2-1024x638.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-2-768x478.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/weebly-donations\"><span class='mb-text'>Embed Donorbox Form on Weebly<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can also add a donation button to your Weebly site. It\u2019s also very simple with our quick copy-paste code available on the tool. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/weebly-donate-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow this guide<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you can also add a popup donation form to your Weebly site for your church. Your website visitors will click a button and your donation form will appear instantly to make giving easy and quick.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all the steps in our tutorial video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jnR-LER24B0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_88eeqfi33b9b\"><\/a>2.3 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Pricing ranges from $0 to $26 a month. You can save money by choosing to be billed annually instead of monthly. We recommend starting with the Professional pricing level, which is $12 a month billed annually or $144 a year.<\/p>\n<p>Although Weebly no longer offers discounts for nonprofits or churches, they are still worthwhile because they\u2019re so affordable to get started.<\/p>\n<p>A year at the Professional pricing level is only $144 &#8211; that can easily be covered by donations from your congregation. You can learn more about what each level includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weebly.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_lwmnvhh9ipx0\"><\/a>2.4 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>Weebly offers solid tools to create customized websites for a variety of needs. Having multiple ways to collect donations gives your church (and your donors!) many options.<\/p>\n<p>The key to a solid church website builder is flexibility since your needs will change and shift as you grow. Weebly provides flexibility with customizable tools and templates.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a tech expert to set up your Weebly site. A basic understanding of how to embed templates and widgets will make your website more functional.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"3\"><\/a>3. Wix<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wix<\/a> has tools to build many different kinds of sites, so is a great option if your church wants to think outside of the box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61878\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3.png\" alt=\"wix church website builder\" width=\"1880\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3.png 1880w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3-1024x446.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-3-1536x668.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_pv2ski2jki8k\"><\/a>3.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Enterprise-grade foundation made for scalability.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in marketing and business tools.<\/li>\n<li>900+ free, customizable templates.<\/li>\n<li>Multi-cloud hosting.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in accessibility tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wix is a great choice for churches because of their beautiful, quick-install templates designed for all types of organizations. But they also have dedicated templates for churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues! You can browse these templates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wix.com\/website\/templates\/html\/communities\/religion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>People in the Wix community are always building new templates, so you can find one that best suits your church\u2019s branding &#8211; and you can always build your own, too!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_l7fwonvxzv7a\"><\/a>3.2 Integration of Donorbox and Wix<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/wix-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a> makes it easy for you to add a customized church donation form to your website. You can build a donation form and use the automatically generated code to embed it into your Wix website. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wix-donation-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here\u2019s a guide<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Your church can also easily add a donation button to your Wix website that will either take donors to the Donorbox-hosted donation page or open up a popup donation form right on your website. Check out the instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wix-donation-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also created the below tutorial guide for the visual learner in you &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6kjFDUwPlDY?rel=0\" width=\"730\" height=\"430\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Try Donorbox - Sign Up Today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_7p489yuge73t\"><\/a>3.3 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Their plans start at $16 a month for personal use and go up to $45 a month for the VIP plan. They also have Enterprise plans available. We think the Pro plan is the best value for churches, which costs $27 a month or $324 a year.<\/p>\n<p>They also have nonprofit pricing via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techsoup.org\/wix-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TechSoup<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlimited Premium Plan, 2-year subscription &#8211; $34 admin fee<\/li>\n<li>Business Unlimited Premium E-Commerce Plan, 2-year subscription &#8211; $61 admin fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To get the TechSoup discount, you\u2019ll need to have official 501(c)(3) status for your church.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_3tupapmp1j4c\"><\/a>3.4 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>Wix is great for churches who want a lot of power under the hood of their website. Websites on Wix are a great option for larger churches, but smaller churches can find plans that work, too!<\/p>\n<p>Their templates are known for being easy to use, and it\u2019s great that there are already so many templates for churches and other religious organizations. This makes getting started much easier because you don\u2019t have to build a website from scratch.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, if the person building your website isn\u2019t an expert, it\u2019s helpful to have a template to make sure your website looks as beautiful and professional as possible. This is a pricier option, which is why it\u2019s #3 on our list &#8211; but we do think the features are worth the price in the long run.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"4\"><\/a>4. Squarespace<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarespace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Squarespace<\/a> is known for being a user-friendly e-commerce website builder. It has great tools for churches of all sizes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_f634enrogo5t\"><\/a>4.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexible templates made for a variety of uses.<\/li>\n<li>Free custom domain name with annual plans.<\/li>\n<li>Make a logo with a free online tool.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in analytics to track visitor stats.<\/li>\n<li>Universal asset uploading.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in custom CSS editor.<\/li>\n<li>Donation block with custom form &#8211; donations get processed the same as purchases made through the webstore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Squarespace has a Community &amp; Nonprofits section in their template library filled with options that can easily be used for churches. You can explore that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarespace.com\/templates\/browse\/topic\/community-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can add \u201cblocks\u201d like a donation block, blogging block, e-commerce block, and more to personalize your site to serve your church\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_jzh4s9m7730y\"><\/a>4.2 Integration of Donorbox and Squarespace<\/h4>\n<p>Even though Squarespace accepts donations, those donations are subject to transaction fees and then you\u2019ll have to manually enter your donations into your donor management software.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/squarespace-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox<\/a>, all donor information gets automatically stored in the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donor-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox database<\/a>. It remains secure for you to access and segment as you want, and you can also integrate with CRM tools for more effective use of data.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Donorbox lets you <a title=\"Ask Your Donors to Cover Processing Fees with Donorbox\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donors-to-cover-processing-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask your donors to cover the processing fees<\/a>, which most donors love to do to help their church.<\/p>\n<p>You can embed your donation form on your Squarespace website easily by copying and pasting the embed code from Donorbox to your website. Follow the instructions <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/squarespace-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. We also let you add a donation button to Squarespace. Find the steps to implement it <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/popup-donation-form-squarespace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The below video makes it even easier for you to get started &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5qYyz4QPXI?rel=0\" width=\"730\" height=\"430\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/squarespace-donations\"><span class='mb-text'>Add a Donation Form to Your Squarespace Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_6bvbi65yhsuq\"><\/a>4.3 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Pricing ranges from $16 a month for a personal plan to $49 a month for a commerce plan when paid on a yearly basis. Paying month-to-month is also an option. There isn\u2019t a nonprofit pricing option.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t plan on selling a lot through your website, we recommend the Business plan, which costs $23 a month or $276 a year.<\/p>\n<p>But it should be noted that all transactions come with a hefty 3% transaction fee, so if you do plan to sell you should upgrade to the Commerce Basic plan for $27 a month.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_kheiul81a9e9\"><\/a>4.4 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>Squarespace is a popular choice for churches because of how easy it is to set up a website without any coding knowledge. The platform makes it easy to add and remove content to keep your church website fresh.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, the different blocks mean you can build the site functionality you need without having to think too much about widgets and plugins. However, the transaction fees can be steep, depending on your plan and how much you plan to sell on your website. Their templates are also not as well-developed as others on this list, but they provide a great starting point.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"5\"><\/a>5. ShareFaith<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/church-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ShareFaith<\/a> offers a suite of tech for churches. Their website builder was made with ministries in mind so it has several handy features for churches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61882\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4.png\" alt=\"sharefaith website builder\" width=\"1855\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4.png 1855w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/word-image-61869-4-1536x623.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1855px) 100vw, 1855px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_5w1t9qf1lrd1\"><\/a>5.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Site migration team that takes content from the current site to build a new one.<\/li>\n<li>No coding needed, drag-and-drop system.<\/li>\n<li>Audio and video sermon library.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in forms so people can sign up for church roles and events directly on your site.<\/li>\n<li>Easy-to-submit prayer requests.<\/li>\n<li>Accept donations right on your website.<\/li>\n<li>Blogging capabilities to keep your congregants up to date.<\/li>\n<li>Strong customer support &#8211; including website building assistance with a custom design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They have a large portfolio of demo sites that you can explore, with themes you can use for your own website. You can explore that portfolio <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/church-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_p2u3yj8md79q\"><\/a>5.2 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>For the website and media plan, pricing is typically $55 a month or $660 a year, billed monthly or annually. They do have great sales though, like the 30% off Spring Into Easter Sale. You can also sign up for a 15-day free trial to demo their website builder and other apps.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_hhzgjxw20qx9\"><\/a>5.3 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>With a portfolio full of attractive examples, their church-specific features make them a competitive choice. It\u2019s helpful to work with a website builder made specifically for churches &#8211; especially one with such a strong customer support program!<\/p>\n<p>This means that you could have them build your website for you &#8211; which is ideal for churches who are afraid to DIY or want something more hands-off.<\/p>\n<p>The pricing can be a concern for some churches, which is why we\u2019ve listed it at #5.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"6\"><\/a>6. Nucleus<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nucleus.church\/web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nucleus<\/a> is a website builder for churches with a module-based approach to creating a website your congregation will <em>want<\/em> to use.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_ni93d578mh22\"><\/a>6.1 Key features<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Private prayer request system and prayer wall.<\/li>\n<li>Flow patterns to make your website easier to navigate.<\/li>\n<li>Communication system to stay connected with those in your church.<\/li>\n<li>Card-based web design.<\/li>\n<li>Sermon libraries that are attractive and navigable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nucleus\u2019s focus is on centralizing all parts of your church <a title=\"Nonprofit Communications Plan: All You Should Know\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/nonprofit-communications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communication<\/a> into one easy-to-use website. This avoids the chaotic messaging common on church websites. Their card-based web design helps accomplish this. And makes it easy for you to build up your website with only the features you need now, with plenty of room to grow in the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_ex1ggfk8k1nx\"><\/a>6.2 Pricing<\/h4>\n<p>Each module has its own pricing. The Web + Sermons module, which includes the website builder, costs $129 a month or $1,548 a year.<\/p>\n<p>This is the most expensive option on this list, but Nucleus offers other free tools like their Next Steps Launcher and Prayer board. You can also try their products for 30 days for free!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><a id=\"post-61869-_gpx69nj8c05e\"><\/a>6.3 Final review<\/h4>\n<p>While the priciest option on this list, Nucleus helps churches streamline their websites which can result in way more interactions from your <a title=\"What is Church Membership &amp; Why it is so Important\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They offer more church-specific features than you might need, which is good if you grow in the future. They\u2019ve definitely thought out which kind of design works best for churches, and their card-based approach is both attractive and easy to navigate.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to be sure you have a solid way to accept donations to make sure your website does everything your church needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"b\"><\/a>How to Choose the Right Website Builder for Your Church<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some things to look for when you choose a website builder for your church.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-61869-_pf75j3c1uqcp\"><\/a>1. Sustainable pricing<\/h3>\n<p>Ultimately you want to choose the website builder your church can afford in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Consider your plans &#8211; do you think you\u2019ll grow in the future? Will you need a website builder that can scale with you? And will this website builder be able to help you with that growth affordably?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-61869-_wwblygmiddd9\"><\/a>2. The ability to easily collect donations on your website<\/h3>\n<p>Since nearly 50% of church donations are made with a card, it\u2019s so crucial to have a website builder that lets you easily <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/online-giving-for-churches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collect donations online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to do that is to embed a donation form and have a <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donate-now-button-for-nonprofits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donate button<\/a> that stands out.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox donation forms are easy to embed on most website builders. You can enable <a title=\"Recurring Giving for Churches \u2013 The Ultimate Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/recurring-giving-churches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recurring giving<\/a> to bring in more regular donations &#8211; and make tithing a breeze for your congregants.<\/p>\n<p>Features like <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/quick-donate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickDonate\u2122<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-ultraswift-pay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UltraSwift \u2122 Pay<\/a> make repeating a one-time donation and checking out a smooth process respectively, which results in more donations overall for your church.<\/p>\n<p>A streamlined donation process results in more donations which can help you do your important work. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to keep fundraising in mind as you choose your website builder. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how Donorbox helps churches<\/a> in the video here &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Meet Donorbox MinistryMomentum  - Helping Churches Increase Tithes and Offerings \ud83e\udd1d\ud83c\udffb\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kv6Dryjl_Ow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\"><span class='mb-text'>Donorbox MinistryMomentum - Learn More!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-61869-_t5edwsfj8jju\"><\/a>3. 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And with Donorbox, the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-in-one online fundraising solution for churches<\/a> and nonprofit organizations, integrating with most of them, accepting tithes will be easier than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox helps thousands of churches collect more donations both online and in person! With sleek online donation forms built for weekly tithing, mobile giving tools like Text-to-Give and QR codes, and even donation kiosks with Donorbox Live\u2122 Kiosk, there\u2019s a secure way to capture donations from every donor\u2019s preferred way of giving. <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn about all our features<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sign up<\/a> to start fundraising today.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about church fundraising, get free templates, and read insightful articles on our <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/category\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Blog<\/a>. 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