Christian Testimonial Archive Website Development
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
1. Project Overview
He Hath Done is a mission-driven digital archive dedicated to distributing high-quality audio testimonies of Christians from diverse and often high-stakes backgrounds (recovery from addiction, exit from cults, and transitions from nominalism/secularism).
The site serves as a "Record of Rescue," focusing on the individual voice and the finished work of God. The target audience includes seekers, skeptics, and those currently in "captivity" who need to hear a reason for the hope from people who have walked their path.
2. Brand Identity & Tone
Name: He Hath Done (derived from Psalm 126:3 and Psalm 22:31).
Tone: Authentic, gritty, authoritative, and joyful. It should feel like a modern documentary archive, not a corporate religious "product."
Visual Style: Minimalist with high-contrast elements. Use of serif typography (to reflect Biblical tradition) paired with clean, modern sans-serif for navigation.
Key Imagery: Atmospheric landscapes (e.g., Slemish Mountain) and black-and-white portraits of speakers.
3. Core Functionality (The Grid)
The heart of the site is a searchable, filterable masonry grid of audio "cards."
Filter System: A sticky navigation bar allowing users to filter by background:
All | Addiction | Cults | Nominalism | British | Irish | International
The Testimony Card: Each card must include:
A featured image or symbolic thumbnail.
A bold, punchy title (e.g., "I Was Blind, Now I See").
An integrated, mobile-friendly audio player.
A short "hook" description (2 lines).
A link to a dedicated "Full Transcript/Deep Dive" page.
Global Audio Player: A persistent player bar at the bottom of the screen that continues playback even as the user navigates between pages.
4. Site Map & Navigation
Home (The Record): The primary filterable grid.
Our Story (The Slemish Path): A page explaining the vision and the St. Patrick/Slemish connection.
The Gospel (The Finished Work): A clear, text-based explanation of the faith for those seeking a "reason for the hope."
Submit/Contact: A simple, secure form for those wishing to share their own testimony or contact the originator.
5. Technical Requirements
Mobile-First Design: The majority of users will likely be listening on smartphones.
Audio Hosting: Audio files will be self hosted, so just consider the audio playability
SEO & Accessibility: Full text transcripts for every audio file to ensure search engines can index the stories (e.g., searching for "leaving a cult in Belfast" should lead to the site).
Performance: Fast-loading "infinite scroll" rather than traditional pagination.
6. Future-Proofing
The developer should build the site on WordPress with a custom theme that allows the client to upload new audio files and transcripts easily without technical support.
Delivery of site & structure < 1 week.
This is a simple Wordpress site from 2 individuals, so the budget is very restrictive (<$100) the above is for your benefit to make the task better understood, not to open the door to an unlimited budget.
Preference will be given to those who identify with the vision and mission of the new entity, so please be sure to underline how you resonate with the sharing of the christian gospel.
He Hath Done is a mission-driven digital archive dedicated to distributing high-quality audio testimonies of Christians from diverse and often high-stakes backgrounds (recovery from addiction, exit from cults, and transitions from nominalism/secularism).
The site serves as a "Record of Rescue," focusing on the individual voice and the finished work of God. The target audience includes seekers, skeptics, and those currently in "captivity" who need to hear a reason for the hope from people who have walked their path.
2. Brand Identity & Tone
Name: He Hath Done (derived from Psalm 126:3 and Psalm 22:31).
Tone: Authentic, gritty, authoritative, and joyful. It should feel like a modern documentary archive, not a corporate religious "product."
Visual Style: Minimalist with high-contrast elements. Use of serif typography (to reflect Biblical tradition) paired with clean, modern sans-serif for navigation.
Key Imagery: Atmospheric landscapes (e.g., Slemish Mountain) and black-and-white portraits of speakers.
3. Core Functionality (The Grid)
The heart of the site is a searchable, filterable masonry grid of audio "cards."
Filter System: A sticky navigation bar allowing users to filter by background:
All | Addiction | Cults | Nominalism | British | Irish | International
The Testimony Card: Each card must include:
A featured image or symbolic thumbnail.
A bold, punchy title (e.g., "I Was Blind, Now I See").
An integrated, mobile-friendly audio player.
A short "hook" description (2 lines).
A link to a dedicated "Full Transcript/Deep Dive" page.
Global Audio Player: A persistent player bar at the bottom of the screen that continues playback even as the user navigates between pages.
4. Site Map & Navigation
Home (The Record): The primary filterable grid.
Our Story (The Slemish Path): A page explaining the vision and the St. Patrick/Slemish connection.
The Gospel (The Finished Work): A clear, text-based explanation of the faith for those seeking a "reason for the hope."
Submit/Contact: A simple, secure form for those wishing to share their own testimony or contact the originator.
5. Technical Requirements
Mobile-First Design: The majority of users will likely be listening on smartphones.
Audio Hosting: Audio files will be self hosted, so just consider the audio playability
SEO & Accessibility: Full text transcripts for every audio file to ensure search engines can index the stories (e.g., searching for "leaving a cult in Belfast" should lead to the site).
Performance: Fast-loading "infinite scroll" rather than traditional pagination.
6. Future-Proofing
The developer should build the site on WordPress with a custom theme that allows the client to upload new audio files and transcripts easily without technical support.
Delivery of site & structure < 1 week.
This is a simple Wordpress site from 2 individuals, so the budget is very restrictive (<$100) the above is for your benefit to make the task better understood, not to open the door to an unlimited budget.
Preference will be given to those who identify with the vision and mission of the new entity, so please be sure to underline how you resonate with the sharing of the christian gospel.