A well-designed website not only enhances communication with your club members but also serves as a powerful tool to attract and inform potential members. When building your club’s website, it’s essential to design your homepage with non-Toastmaster visitors in mind. Include clear and engaging content that:

  • Explains what Toastmasters is all about.
  • Introduces your club and its unique culture.
  • Highlights your club’s meeting time, location, and how to join.

Your website should warmly invite guests to visit and experience what Toastmasters has to offer.

Building Your Club Website

The possibilities for designing a club website are almost endless, offering creativity and flexibility similar to creating a club newsletter. However, one of the most effective tools available to Toastmasters clubs is FreeToastHost 2.0 — Toastmasters International’s official club website hosting service.

FreeToastHost 2.0 is a free platform used by over half of the clubs worldwide. It provides a range of features to streamline club management and member engagement, including:

  • Duty rosters
  • Member directories
  • Email lists
  • Discussion boards
  • Club calendars

These tools make FreeToastHost 2.0 an excellent choice for clubs seeking an all-in-one website solution.

Internet Guidelines

When designing your club’s website, it’s important to follow Toastmasters International’s Brand Guidelines. This document walks you through Toastmasters branding terms of use. Be sure to review the Websites Templates section of the protocol, available on the Toastmasters International website.

Promoting Your Website

Once your website is live, it’s essential to promote it actively. A website can’t promote your club if people don’t know it exists! Utilize all available publicity tools to share your club’s web address, such as:

  • Including the URL in your club newsletter.
  • Adding it to newspaper announcements or online event listings.
  • Featuring it on your club’s social media pages and printed materials.

By spreading the word about your website, you’ll increase its visibility and help attract more visitors to your club.