# Website

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See a **live example**:  [katychurchofchrist.com](https://katychurchofchrist.com)
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The purpose of Lightpost website hosting is to enable congregations to have a **cost effective**, **beautiful, highly functional web presence** with **minimal effort**.

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**NEW**:  Lightpost now offers [3 templates](/add-on-features/website/templates.md) to choose from with customizable themes.
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### This service offers:

* An **attractive**, functional website.
* The ability to use your **own domain name**.
* Customization option for a **logo**.
* "Out of the box" content such as showing your:
  * Public **calendars**
  * Public **sermon** uploads
  * **Podcasts**
  * **Leadership** listings
  * Public **Bible class registration**
  * Public **shared files**
* "Out of the box" options such as:
  * Public **contact form**
  * Public **prayer request form**
  * Dedicated "**Watch Live**" link and page to showcase your live streaming
  * Dedicated "**Plan a Visit**" link and page
  * Dedicated "**Service Times**" link and page
  * Prominent **Social media** links
* Default page content such as congregation information, leadership information, about pages and more.
* The ability to **create pages** of content **yourself** to offer more information about specific programs or opportunities at your congregation.
* **Website statistics** of visitor traffic. (Recording now, available soon)
* Linking to **social media** and live streams.
* **Domain registration** and management, as an optional add-on feature.

### This service from Lightpost does **NOT** offer:

* Custom or elaborate designs or options for changing the design.
* Full service content management.
* Large file distribution.

By limiting design options and customization, we are able to keep costs low and maintenance incredibly low.


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