Keeping websites up to date is a top priority. One great new addition to our home page in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a downloadable news widget. Any of our 185 schools or parishes can now add the widget to the
Cool idea! This is always updating and keeping news fresh.

Our schools can add to home pages http://archphila.org/home.php

Creating Widgets – Some Tool Options

http://www.widgetbox.com/widgets/ Free and pay versions. Pay version is customizable and allows for video and more
http://www.feedzilla.com/

This is one fun and creative idea.  Here are some others.

1. Update it regularly – So many interesting activities and events occur each day at every school. Be sure to add new content, event and news so that people are aware of all of the great school happenings.
2. Involve the School Community -  Ask your school community. Use the One Minute School Website Check . This way you involve your school community in the improvements and get a new look at the same
3. Make it Social – Facebook, Twitter and other social sites have gone mainstream. Use them to expand the reach of your school site.