Your Campaign Website Solution – And More
Looking for a website platform designed for political candidates? Online Candidate® provides the domain, hosting, design, tools and resources to build your online campaign. With simple pricing, there are NO long-term contracts or hidden costs.
Building your campaign website should be the easiest part of your election.
Online Candidate makes it easy to set up and maintain a campaign website. Stand out from your competitors and broadcast your message 24/7. You control your site and can update it anytime.
With additional services to promote your site and included tools and campaign resources, building an online presence has never been easier.
Order now and start your website in minutes. With four affordable options, Online Candidate is the fastest way to get your political website up and running.
Featuring Custom and Template-Based Designs
See our Full Design Gallery or Template Design Gallery. Try our Site Demo or view the Feature List.
Designed for Political Campaigns
See why hundreds of campaigns just like yours use Online Candidate every election cycle.
One Platform
Get your web design, hosting and ability to control your site all in one package. Your site comes pre-populated with standard pages to help you get started fast.
Great-Looking Design
Look your best with a fantastic custom design or professionally-designed templates. Responsive design means your site looks great on desktops, tablets and mobile devices.
Logo Included
Need a campaign logo? We'll create one for you with our custom design - plus we'll give you a high-res version to use in your print materials for FREE.
Fundraise Online
Fully integrate with Raise the Money and PayPal - or use any donation service you want. Best of all, we don't charge extra or act as a middleman with your campaign fundraising.
Leverage Social Media
Connect and engage voters by linking your Facebook, Twitter and social media accounts. Visitors can share your content with others, helping to spread the word.
Recruit Volunteers
Recruit others with a configurable volunteer form. Add the built-in endorsement form to collect positive testimonials for use in your campaign.
Domain Name Included
Get a FREE .com or .net domain name of your choice. Political domains like .republican and .democrat available. FREE SSL certificate included for security.
Unlimited Updates
Easily edit pages with built-in layout styles. Embed Google Maps, YouTube videos, audio files and presentations. No HTML skills needed.
Email and Forwards
Create your own campaign email accounts and unlimited email forwards.
Additional Tools
Built-in blog, events list, countdown widget, customizable forms, image sliders, form data capture, landing page generator and more are included.
Exclusive Resources
Grow your campaign with free training modules, tools and downloads at Online Candidate Resources.
More Than Websites
Besides political websites, we offer digital campaign products and services for candidates running for city, county, state or federal office.
Questions? Call Carol at 866-460-0995.
Choose The Package That's Right For You
All Online Candidate sites feature our exclusive platform, tools and resources.
Regular Campaign Website Package
Platform + Custom Design + 12 Months Hosting
For the Regular Campaign Website Package, we design a website header with your campaign colors, logo, background and candidate head shot. We also modify your site colors, font and background for a professional look suitable for any political campaign.
You have full control over your content and tools.
Package Price: $399 – Includes the Online Candidate website platform and site tools, free domain registration, custom design and 12 months hosting. (You can extend hosting after that period.)
The Regular Package is your best option if you want a great custom design with logo and longer-term hosting.
Enhanced Campaign Website Package
Platform + Custom Design + Setup + 12 Months Hosting
The Enhanced Campaign Website Package features ALL of the design customization of the Regular Website Package, but also includes the setup of your initial site content.
We’ll arrange your site text and images for a pleasing design and optimize your content for search engines. After that, it’s all in your control.
Package Price: $599 – Includes the Online Candidate website platform and site tools, free domain registration, custom design, initial site content setup and 12 months hosting. (You can extend hosting after that period.)
The Enhanced Website Package is a great option if you don’t want or don’t have the time to add the initial content yourself.
Lite Campaign Website Package
Platform + Template Design + 6 Months Hosting
Our Lite Campaign Website Package is designed for campaigns starting with a tight budget or with a limited time-frame. With our campaign website templates, you can choose from a wide selection of header images, colors, and fonts to create a unique look that works for any campaign. Then add your site content and go live!
Want a custom design? You can upload your own header image or include a Custom Design Add-on.
Many of our template color schemes have corresponding brochure print templates that you can use for your offline marketing.
Package Price: $149 – Includes the Online Candidate website platform and site tools, free domain name registration and 6 months hosting. (You can extend hosting after that period.)
The Lite Website Package is best if your campaign is longer than 5 months or you want a one-time, fixed price. Custom design or site setup options can be added at any time.
Monthly Website Option
Platform + Template Design + Month-to-Month Hosting
Our Monthly Website Option is designed for political campaigns starting with a tight budget and do not want to go with one of our campaign website packages. The Monthly Option includes recurring billing that can be cancelled at any time.
Choose from a wide selection of header images, color styles, and font types to create a unique look. Then add your content and goes live.
Want a custom design? You can upload your own header image or include a Custom Design Add-on.
Many of our template color schemes have corresponding brochure print templates that you can use for your offline marketing.
Monthly Website Option: $29/month – Includes the Online Candidate website platform and site tools, free domain registration and month-to-month hosting.
The Monthly Option is best if your campaign is five months or less or you prefer paying on a month-to-month basis. Custom design or site setup options can be added at any time.
Most site templates have corresponding print templates that you can use for your offline marketing.
Get Started Now
You have enough to do getting your campaign off the ground. Why let the creation and design of your political website become a headache? We've streamlined our setup process down to a few simple steps.
Pick Your Site Package and Addons
Choose the package that is best for you. Addons include Site Launch and Social Media Setup, MailChimp or Social Media Graphic design.
Build Your Site
For custom packages, we start your design customization and/or content setup when we get your questionnaire. For template-based sites, you can jump right in and start building your site.
Go Live!
Once you are ready to launch, generate your site and go live. You have full content control, the ability to recruit support and take donations.
You are not alone. Your site administration contains step-by-step instructions for managing each element of your site. If you are stuck, submit a trouble ticket and we'll respond quickly. If you have an emergency or important question, give us a call.
Choose Your Package
All plans come with great support by knowledge base, email and phone. No hidden fees!
Enhanced Package
Design + Content Setup- Website and Tools
- Free Domain Name
- Custom Design
- Initial Content Setup
- 12 Months Initial Hosting
Regular Package
Custom Design- Website and Tools
- Free Domain Name
- Custom Design
- Upgrades Available
- 12 Months Initial Hosting
Lite Package
Template Design- Website and Tools
- Free Domain Name
- Template Design
- Upgrades Available
- 6 Months Initial Hosting
Monthly Option
Template Design- Website and Tools
- Free Domain Name
- Template Design
- Upgrades Available
- Month-to-Month Hosting
Addon Options are available with your website order or at a later time.
Who uses Online Candidate for their campaign website builder? Mayor and council representatives , judicial candidates, sheriff candidates, school board candidates, local assessor candidates, county coroner candidates, local political committees, grassroots issue campaigns, union elections, non-profit organizations , citizen activists , lobbying groups , issue campaigns, referendums and more.