Platform Features and Benefits

Political website package comparison
Political website package comparison

Every Website Includes:

Your own domain name

A FREE .com domain of your choice, registered for your campaign. Political domains like .republican and .democrat are also available. Already have a domain? You can use that instead.

SSL certificate (https)

Your site runs on a secure connection, protecting your visitors’ information and giving you a small but real boost in Google search rankings. Voters trust padlocked sites.

Logo and graphics

Your custom campaign logo and header graphics are provided in high-resolution versions at no extra charge — ready for yard signs, mailers, and social media from day one.

Best SEO practices

Your site is structured from the start so search engines can find and understand it. You can customize page titles and descriptions and control how pages and posts appear when shared online.

Mobile-friendly design

Your site looks professional on every device — phone, tablet, and desktop. Most voters will find you on their phone first.

'Under Construction' page

Keep your domain live before you’re ready to launch publicly. Preview your website while you work, then make it public when you’re ready.

Permanent email addresses

Create professional email addresses at your own domain — yourname @yourcampaign.com — that you can send and receive from anywhere.

Unlimited email forwards

 Route campaign emails to any inbox you already use. No extra accounts to manage.

Unlimited Updates

Update your pages, campaign news, events, images, and other website content whenever you need to. No HTML or developer required.

Image library access

Access a library of campaign-appropriate images, plus graphics you can customize directly in Canva.

Exclusive client tools and resources

Every client gets full access to OnlineCandidateResources.com — articles, templates, tools, and resources built specifically for political candidates.

Keep your site after the campaign

Win or lose, your domain and site don’t disappear. Keep it running as an officeholder page, a community resource, or for your next race.

Real Technical support

Help is available through a full knowledge base, support tickets, and phone. You’re never on your own.

NO hidden fees

The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise charges, no long-term lock-in.

Campaign Tools Built In

Online Candidate isn’t a generic website builder with a political template added to it. The platform includes tools designed around the things campaigns actually need to publish, promote, and manage during an election.

Campaign Dashboard

See recent contact, volunteer, endorsement, donation, and email signup activity from one place, along with a quick view of website traffic.

Contact and Volunteer Forms

Collect inquiries and volunteer signups directly through your website. Choose the information you want to collect and where submissions should be sent.

Endorsement Collection and Management

Collect endorsements through your website, review submissions before they appear publicly, add endorsements yourself, feature important supporters, and control their display order.

Campaign News and Updates

Publish announcements, press releases, endorsements, campaign updates, and event recaps. Each post can have its own page, featured image, category, and social-sharing image.

Events and Calendar

Create individual pages for campaign events with dates, times, locations, descriptions, images, and calls to action. Events can be displayed in lists or on a campaign calendar, and repeating events can be created without entering each one separately.

Popover Messaging

Display a campaign callout to website visitors without changing your main page content. Promote an upcoming fundraiser, volunteer push, important deadline, or other timely message.

Header Notice Bar

Add a closeable message across the top of your website — useful for campaign announcements, debate reminders, voting information, or Election Day messages.

Donation Buttons

Create campaign-styled donation buttons with preset contribution amounts and an “Other” option, connected to your active fundraising platform.

Poll Widget

Add a simple visitor poll to your website with up to six answer choices and optional public results.

Campaign Forms and Submission Records

Website form submissions are stored in your administration area so your campaign can review contact requests, volunteer signups, endorsements, donations, and email signups in one place.

Built-In Website Analytics

See pageviews, unique visitors, top pages, and traffic sources without leaving your campaign administration area. You can also add third-party analytics and tracking services when needed.

Campaign Disclaimer and Policy Tools

Manage your campaign disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and related footer information from the administration area. Your campaign remains responsible for making sure its wording meets applicable election and privacy requirements.

Easy Content Management

Flexible Page Editor

Create and update campaign pages with a visual editor that supports text, images, buttons, tables, videos, embeds, galleries, carousels, and other content elements without requiring HTML.
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Built-In Page Layouts and Content Blocks

Use ready-made layouts and reusable content sections to build professional pages faster. Choose full-width pages or layouts with left or right sidebars.

Create and Manage Pages

Add new pages, change page URLs, save drafts, publish or unpublish content, and restore deleted pages as your campaign website evolves.

SEO-Friendly Page Controls

Customize page titles, descriptions, URLs, and social-sharing images so search engines and social networks have the information they need to properly represent your content.

Media Manager

Upload, organize, and reuse campaign images and files throughout your pages, news posts, and events.

File Uploads and Embeds

Upload and share press releases, policy papers, PDFs, campaign literature, and other files. Embed videos and supported outside content directly into your pages.

Social Media Integration

Add your campaign’s Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other social profiles and control where those links appear on the website.

Social-Sharing Images

Choose the image that represents individual pages, news posts, and events when they are shared on supported social platforms.

Google Translation

Add optional translation functionality for voters who prefer to view your website in another language.

Multiple Website Users

Give trusted campaign staff access to the website without sharing a single login. Administrator and Editor roles let you control who can manage site settings and who primarily works with campaign content.

Navigation Management

Add, rename, arrange, and organize website menu links as your campaign grows and new content is published.

Want Us To Do Your Updates?

Our Website Maintenance Service offers the convenience of professional and timely content and design changes while still allowing you control over your website.

Fundraise Online and Grow Your Donor Base

Use Your Preferred Donation Platform

Online Candidate doesn’t lock your campaign into one fundraising provider. Link to or integrate your existing donation service and direct website visitors straight to your contribution process.

Integrate with Anedot

Connect your campaign website to your Anedot donation page.

Integrate with ActBlue & WinRed

Already using ActBlue or WinRed? Connect your campaign website to your existing contribution page.

Integrate with other donation systems

Not using one of the above? Any outside fundraising system or service can be integrated into your site. You’re not locked into a single payment processor.

Campaign Donation Buttons

Create preset donation amounts that match your website design and send supporters through your configured fundraising process.

Landing Pages

Create dedicated pages for fundraising appeals, email campaigns, advertising, or other campaign calls to action.

Analytics and Tracking Integration

Add approved analytics, conversion tracking, verification tags, and other third-party tracking code to your website when you need more detailed campaign measurement.

Additional Resources To Help You Win

All of our website packages include FREE access to our exclusive political marketing site, OnlineCandidateResources.com.

Find exclusive articles, downloads, and tools, including:

  • Exclusive content focused on online political campaigning techniques
  • Free social media and banner templates
  • Custom tools, including our Campaign Letter Generator
  • Resources for fundraising, email and promotion
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Additional services to build
your online presence – fast.

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Site Launch and Social Media Setup

We can help your campaign get that initial promotional boost to rank well in the search engines and/or set up your campaign Facebook and Twitter accounts. This can be added as a Website Option or ordered when you are ready to launch.

 

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Email Service Setup and Integration

Save time and get your email campaign started the right way. Let us set up and configure either AWeber OR MailChimp for you so you can concentrate on your campaign. This can be added when you first order or at a later time.

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Website Maintenance Services

Our optional Website Maintenance Service offers the convenience of professional and timely content and design changes, while still allowing you control over your site.

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Political Marketing Services

We offer political marketing services help promote your online campaign.  Combined with our exclusive client resources, building an online presence has never been easier.

 

Choose Your Package

All plans come with great support by knowledge base, email, and phone.  No hidden fees.

Enhanced
Package

Custom Design + Content Setup
Best for busy campaigns that want their website professionally built and ready to go.

$699

/one time

feature list for custom design packages

Regular
Package

Custom Design
Best for campaigns that want a custom design
but prefer to add their own content.

$449

/one time

feature list for custom design packages

Monthly
Option

Custom Design or Template Options
Best for candidates who want to build and manage their own website with flexible monthly pricing.

$29

/month

Monthly Website Options

Add-ons and marketing services can be ordered at any time.

Need help or have questions? Call Carol at 845-926-3400.