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First Impressions: Interactive site with inviting design receives A minus

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

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First Impressions: Interactive site with inviting design receives A minus

First Impressions is facilitated through Guest Reflections. People are asked to pick a website from a church in their area at random and review it. These sites may or may not be powered by faithHighway.

Church Location: Orlando, FL

User Profile:

  • Female
  • 20 to 25 years old
  • African-American
  • Area resident for 1 to 2 years
  • Attends church 2 or more time a month

Final Grade:

gradeAminus

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titleNavigation“During my research and observation of the website, the information which was important to a viewer was very easy to find and the website was very easy to navigate. Service Times and Church contact info was found on the front page and as you scrolled down to the bottom of the page there were maps and directions links. There was also a tab available in which you could browse various sermons, church programs and ministries and also section on what to expect when you visit and what they believe as a church. Very informative and impressive site.”
gradeC

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titleFunctionality“I like this website because it was very user friendly and very up to date with graphics and modern technology. The speed for pages uploading was not at all slow. Very interactive and seemed as if it catered to business savvy or college students because it had a lot of myspace, twitter, and podcast logos on it.”
gradeAplus

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titleContent“During my interaction with this website I noticed the various tabs such as ministries and church programs were offered. This church seemed as if it is the ideal church for someone that is new to the Orlando area and is in search of a new church home to be a part of. This Church provides a website that is highly informative and that is fitting for the crowd it intends to attract.”
gradeAplus

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titleGraphics“The visual flavor was positive and the vibe gave me an idea of this church is definitely modern but conservative, not overboard. It definitely gives you an opportunity to relax.”
gradeAplus

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July2

What is your overall first impression of this site?

“My very first impression of this website was very positive and I was very impressed with the outline and interactive design it displayed. This website is very user friendly and provided the necessary options for a visitor or even an individual who is familiar with the church and needs more information.”

What would make this site better?

“To my recollection I could not find anything that was wrong or needed to be improved on the website. However unlike my own church website, I noticed there was no music playing during the interaction of the website which I thought could be very beneficial so that it may give a potential visitor an idea of the musical influence of the church as a whole. However, it was an awesome site.”

Would you visit this church based on the site?

“Definitely.”

This post was written by:

Vicky Whisenant - who has written 348 posts on Media Outreach.

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