Building Your First Link Page

Now that you've created your church account, let's build your first link page! This guide will walk you through adding links, organizing them, and customizing the appearance.

Quick Start: Essential Church Links

Most churches start with these essential links. We'll add them one by one:

1. Sunday Service Live Stream
2. Online Giving
3. Contact Information
4. Social Media Profiles
5. Latest Sermon Series

Step 1: Navigate to Links Management

1. From your dashboard, click on "Links" in the navigation menu
2. You'll see the Links Management page where you can add, edit, and organize all your links

Step 2: Add Your First Link

Let's start by adding a link to your Sunday service live stream:

Click "Add New Link"

You'll see a form with the following fields:

1. Title: Enter "Sunday Service Live Stream"

   • This is what visitors will see on the button
   • Keep it clear and concise

2. URL: Enter your live stream URL

   • Example: https://youtube.com/c/yourchurch/live
   • Make sure to test the link first!

3. Link Type: Select "Regular Link"

   • Regular Link: Standard button that opens the URL
   • Header: Creates a section title (we'll use this later)
   • Social: For social media profiles (shown as icons)

4. Icon (Optional): Choose an icon to display next to the title

   • Select the video/play icon for live streams
   • Icons help visitors quickly identify link types

5. Visibility: Toggle ON to make the link visible immediately

   • You can hide links temporarily while editing

6. Click "Save Link" to add it to your page

Your First Link is Live!

Congratulations! Your link is now visible on your public page at linked.church/your-church-slug.

Step 3: Add More Essential Links

Let's add the rest of your essential church links:

Online Giving Link

1. Click "Add New Link"
2. Title: "Give Online"
3. URL: Your giving platform URL
4. Icon: Choose the gift or heart icon
5. Save the link

Contact Information

1. Click "Add New Link"
2. Title: "Contact Us"
3. URL: Link to your contact page or mailto:info@yourchurch.com
4. Icon: Choose the envelope or phone icon
5. Save the link

Step 4: Organize with Headers

Headers help group related links together. Let's create sections:

Creating a Header

1. Click "Add New Link"
2. Select "Header" as the Link Type
3. Title: "Connect With Us"
4. Leave URL empty (headers don't need URLs)
5. Save the header

Organizing Links Under Headers

1. After creating a header, use drag and drop to move links under it
2. Click and hold the grip icon (⋮⋮) next to a link
3. Drag it below the header where you want it
4. Release to drop it in place

Suggested Organization:

🙏 WORSHIP & SERMONS
  └─ Sunday Service Live Stream
  └─ Latest Sermon Series
  └─ Service Times

💝 GET INVOLVED  
  └─ Give Online
  └─ Volunteer Opportunities
  └─ Small Groups

📱 CONNECT WITH US
  └─ Contact Us
  └─ Newsletter Signup
  └─ Prayer Requests

Step 5: Add Social Media Links

Social media links appear as icon buttons at the bottom of your page:

1. Click "Add New Link"
2. Select "Social" as the Link Type
3. Choose your platform (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)
4. Enter just your profile URL
5. The platform icon is automatically applied
6. Repeat for each social platform

Step 6: Preview Your Page

Live Preview

1. Click the "Preview" button in the top right
2. See how your page looks on desktop and mobile
3. Test all links to ensure they work correctly

Mobile Preview

1. Toggle to mobile view in the preview
2. Ensure text is readable and buttons are easily tappable
3. Check that your design looks good on small screens

Step 7: Customize the Design

Make your page match your church's brand:

1. Click "Customize Theme" in the navigation

2. Set your colors:

   • Background Color: Your church's primary color
   • Text Color: Ensure good contrast for readability
   • Button Color: Make links stand out
   • Button Text Color: Usually white or dark

3. Choose fonts that match your church's style

4. Select button style (rounded, square, or pill-shaped)

5. Save your theme settings

Step 8: Make It Official

Share Your Link

Your page is now live at: linked.church/your-church-slug

Share this link:

• On your church's Instagram bio
• In your Facebook page description
• On printed materials
• In email signatures
• On your main website

Generate a QR Code

1. Click "QR Code" in your dashboard
2. Download the QR code image
3. Add it to:
   • Church bulletins
   • Welcome packets
   • Posters and flyers
   • Business cards

What's Next?

Your basic link page is complete! Here are some advanced features to explore:

Enhance Your Page

• Add video embeds for sermons
• Schedule seasonal links for special events
• Track performance with analytics

Grow Your Team

• Invite team members to help manage links
• Set up permissions for different roles

Advanced Customization

• Upload background images
• Create custom themes
• Add rich media

Best Practices

Keep It Simple

• Limit to 7-10 essential links initially
• Use clear, action-oriented titles
• Group related links with headers

Update Regularly

• Keep event links current
• Remove expired content
• Feature seasonal programs

Test Everything

• Click every link to verify
• Check on multiple devices
• Ask someone to review

Monitor Performance

• Check analytics weekly
• See which links get most clicks
• Adjust based on usage patterns

Need help? Check our troubleshooting guide or contact support!