What is the process for building a Lodge website?

We deliberately keep our process for building a Lodge website simple both in terms of working with us before and after we launch. We have vast experience in this area and have honed our process for over 15 years. We can get sites live within 2 weeks if necessary, although

The top 5 reasons Freemasons work with Masonic Website are:

  1. Finding new Lodge members, including those unaware of Freemasonry, in their area 
  2. Communicating more effectively with existing members
  3. Increasing hire of Masonic venues
  4. Updating old websites
  5. Creating additional content for existing websites – writer, video or social

Masonic Website only started on Trustpilot in 2024 – We have all 5* star reviews already

The Masonic Website story 

Masonic Website was founded in 2011 when our founder Paul offered to build a website for his mother Lodge. Very quickly this attracted new members, word spread and he was asked to build sites for other Lodges. Masonic Website was born. Since then we have built hundreds of Lodge and Masonic venues in the UK and globally. We have created websites for our clients other interests, as well as churches, village halls and more. Our small team are all on the square, and experts at helping Lodges exceed their requirements as we understand Freemasonry.

Portfolio examples

Testimonials

  • “The lodge has had two positive enquiries for membership in the short time that we have been up and running with your updated site”
  • “We have had a positive response and a good number of enquiries. We fully recommend Masonic Website. You will not be disappointed with the cost and results. ”

FAQ’s

  • Will our new website get a Provincial or UGLE Charter Mark – Of course!
  • Can we have a member’s area? – Yes

What your new Masonic website includes – (Plus loads more!)

  • It is your site, it is not sub-let from us
  • Unlimited pages and posts of any length
  • Built in WordPress
  • Works perfectly on PC and Mac, desktop, and mobile ready for phone or tablet
  • Free ongoing support and management (if required) – no extra cost
  • Social Media integration
  • Website address of your choice – e.g., www.yourlodge1267.org
  • Secure HTTPS connection 
  • Your content, your way – We can advise and guide on design
  • Content upload from – Another site, documents, Summons, email however it comes!
  • Photos – As many as you have, we upload them to the right place on the site
  • Video – We can upload any video you have and make it work perfectly
  • Links to UGLE, Provincial – Whoever you need to link to
  • Stats – So you know who is coming to your site, and from where
  • User management 
  • Widgets – e.g., count down widget to your next important date
  • Display or hide comments on your posts
process for building a Lodge website

The Masonic Website process for building a Lodge website

  • We hold an initial phone call to discuss your requirements
  • We build you a free of charge draft website – (You can show this to anyone you wish)
    • Sending us a Summons is a great starting point for us to create the draft
    • We research your Lodge. Naturally we discuss with you before we add to your site
  • If you wish to proceed with – we ask for a 50% deposit at this stage
  • We then make unlimited revisions until you are totally happy with the design
  • Once complete we ask for the balance to be paid
  • We then set the site as live 
  • We register your site with Google and Bing 
  • Ongoing support – Friendly support throughout the launch process and beyond
  • We provide documents on how to use the site and upload your own content
  • Training (if required) – in how to use the site for you and other members of your Lodge 

How much does Masonic Website cost?

  • From £495, paid in two instalments (see process above)
  • No ongoing cost or monthly fees – just one annual payment direct to the hosting company (on which we do not make a profit and will set up for you).

Example website structure

  • Home page
  • Lodge
    • History
    • Officers
    • PMs
    • Lodge of Improvement/Instruction
    • Chapter
  • Charity
  • News
  • Meetings – Dates, how to find us, address, map etc.
  • Venue hire – (if required)
  • Picture Gallery
  • Freemasonry Frequently Asked Questions
  • Links
  • Contact

To find out more about the process for building a Lodge website that brings in new members for your Lodge then please contact MasonicWebsite today to receive your free no obligation draft website

This is just an example website structure. Some of our clients concentrate on keeping it simple, and directly compete with other activities in their area. In effect they bring the detail about Freemasonry into the website structure at later date. It is up to you, but will discuss your requirements with you in detail and create the most appropriate for your Lodge.