Full List Of Directories That Were A Source Of Referrals For Church Websites in Church Website Analytics and Ministry Survey Study 2009.

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Full List of Directories that were a Source of Referrals for Church Websites in Church Website Analytics and Ministry Survey Study 2009

This is the full list of the ten different directory types that churches in our Church Website Analytics and Ministry Survey Study were listed on. Churches that are listed on directories get more new visitors than churches who do not. See Get More Visitors to Your Church Website With Directory Referrals. For Free! for an article introduction to this list of directories that churches are signed up for.

Church Association, Denomination Directories – Require churches to ascribe to certain theological and doctrinal stances or association membership. Some of the largest directories! Think Willow Creek or Southern Baptist Convention.
Social Local Sites- Ratings, reviews, forums, messaging and feedback mechanisms, and a searchable user-powered database allow users to get a good feel for the listings they are browsing. Yelp.
Local Search Engines- Google Local or Yahoo Local, will show up in search results.
Local Metro Directories- Focus on local businesses, institutions, and culture. Nashvillelife.com
Chambers of Commerce- Local and Nationwide Chambers. Trade Chambers.
Internet Yellow Pages- Maps, directions, and searchable listings.
Business Directories- Business listing services. Hotfog.com
Ministry Partner Sites- Websites that belong to ministries who serve a function in missions or the community. www.angelfoodministries.com
Local Church Directories- Usually location specific. Connects people locally with churches. Example: www.sandiegochurches.org
Nationwide Church Directories- Check out www.churchcloud.com. Church Cloud includes Church contact information, denominations, worship style, attire, service details, leadership, ministries, and an embedded Google Maps function. As a bonus feature, Church Cloud allows you to upload sermons, and events, to the directory, and even helps you publish these on your own church website.