All About Websites – What you need to know
Clubs can strengthen their membership base by improving their digital presence. Having a club website is one of the most effective ways to attract new members. A website lets you showcase the activities, outings, and interest groups your club offers, which keep members active and engaged.
Probus South Pacific Limited ( PSPL) have a search tool on their website (Called ‘FIND YOUR LOCAL PROBUS CLUB‘) where people looking for a club can input their area and they will receive a list of clubs in that area along with links to those clubs’ websites … if they have one. Have a look : https://probussouthpacific.org/find-a-probus-club/
If you are wanting to attract new members or just showcase your club to others then you need a website. Below are links to documents that will help clubs understand their web options plus establish and maintain a web presence.
Club Website Options
PSPL lists the options for websites under 4 levels
| LEVEL | DESCRIPTION |
| Level 1 | This website sits within PSPLs website (also known as a microsite) |
| Level 2 | Same as Level 1 but it is updated by PSPL for an annual cost of AUD$100. |
| Level 3 | Use PSPLs website designer to develop your club’s website. |
| Level 4 | Independently hosted and built for your club |
The following documents will help.
| Club Website Options Explained More details are in the PSPL document ‘ Club Website Options’ Click the blue button -> |
WEBSITE OPTIONS |
| Microsites vs Independently Hosted Websites To get the pros and cons of Microsites ( Level 1 & Level 2) vs Independently Hosted Websites ( Level 3 & Level 4)- Click the blue button -> |
MICROSITE vs INDEPENDENT WEBSITE |
| Microsites For those interested in a Microsite, this document by PSPL explains how to edit a Microsite Click the blue button -> |
MICROSITES |
| Steps in getting an Independent Website For those interested in an Independent Website then this document explains all about it – Click the blue button -> |
INDEPENDENT WEBSITE |