Welcome  to  Election  Website  Design

You've taken the plunge and have thrown your hat into the political arena.  Now what?

Your platform is laid out, money is coming into your treasury, fund raisers are lined up, bumper stickers, hats, and shirts are being made, and you're ready to hit the street and knock on doors.  Have you forgotten anything? 

The answer actually depends on which election year it is.  If it's 1988, you're probably covered your bases.  However, if it's 2010 you've forgotten one major campaign necessity - your election campaign website!

Why  Have  A  Campaign Website?

Technology has progressed to the point that a large number voters have instant, high-speed access to the internet.  Many have thrown away their phone books and look for everything through search engines. 

• Getting Your Proper Message Out
  Every newspaper article and radio or TV sound-bite comes with a slant.  Tired of being misquoted or only having a portion of your statements reported properly?  Take control of the situation and put the truth on your website.
  
• Custom Design
  You can own a website that captures the essence of your campaign.

• Content Management (design is available upon request)
  Keep your website as active as your campaign without the need for technical skills.
  
• Online Fundraising
  Increase donations by allowing your supporters to make credit card contributions through your website.  Using PayPal or another method we set up online donations.
  
• Social Media
  Integrate social media such as Facebook and Twitter into your website.  Here is an example of a Facebook Fan Page.

• Forms and Mailing Lists
  Gather information from volunteers and supporters by creating custom forms and allowing visitors to sign up for mailing lists, to volunteer, or to contact your campaign.  Here is an example of a volunteer form.
  
• Online Video
  Deliver a campaign update, welcome message, or a call-to-action by adding multimedia to your campaign website.  Go here for samples.
  
• Blog (available upon request)
  With an online blog you can instantly update the voters as to what's happening.  We can incorporate a blog into any website we design.
  
• Calendar of Events
  Let the voters know where you'll be with an online calendar.  We set up a Google calendar for you.  Your staff can easily keep it updated.    Go here for a sample.
  
• News Room
  Scanned copies of newspaper articles can be incorporated into your website.  Here is an example.
   
• Email Newsletter Campaign
  We recommend Constant Contact as your email newsletter campaign engine.  We'll set up your account.  Go here for Constant Contact's pricing structure and here to sign up for Constant Contact.  We'll help with initial account setup and will put a sign up box on your website. 
  
  Let's be honest.  Your family, neighbors, co-workers, friends, members of your campaign team and volunteers all want the best for you.  Someone might have offered to design your political website to save you money.  But think about it - do you want the risk of having your website look unprofessional?  Isn't your election website a reflection of you in the voter's eye?  Let Election Website Design work with you and your campaign team to help you win your election.