Current evaluation
Evaluated September 8, 2026
Rubric Orthodox Website Evaluation 2026, version 2
Core score15 / 30
Works9 / 15
Welcomes5 / 10
Connects1 / 5
Shares bonus+1 / 4
Overall16 / 34
Longitudinal record
Progress over time
2 evaluations
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October 21, 2024Orthodox Website Evaluation 2024, version 1
3 / 30 +0 bonus
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September 8, 2026Orthodox Website Evaluation 2026, version 2
15 / 30 +1 bonus
Rubric changed. These scores are not directly comparable.
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September 8, 2026Core 15 / 30 · +1 bonus
Evaluation framework: Orthodox Website Evaluation 2026, version 2
Works 9 / 15
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Readable, scannable structure | Yes | Evidence · Homepage sections and text are readable and visually separated. |
| 2 | Focused navigation | No | Evidence · Primary navigation has 9 items excluding Home: Photos, Driving Directions, Service Schedule, Administration, About Orthodoxy, Contact, Links, and Giving. |
| 3 | Mobile usability | No | Evidence · At 390px wide, the homepage document scroll width was 779px, requiring horizontal scrolling. |
| 4 | Mobile performance | No | Evidence · PageSpeed Insights mobile: performance 51; LCP 22.4 s; FCP 12.8 s, captured September 8, 2026. |
| 5 | Desktop performance | No | Evidence · PageSpeed Insights desktop: performance 64; LCP 3.4 s; FCP 1.2 s, captured September 8, 2026. |
| 6 | Basic accessibility | No | Evidence · WAVE scan found 17 errors and 3 contrast errors, including missing alternative text, missing language declaration, and an empty link. |
| 7 | Service times on the homepage | No | Evidence · The homepage links to Service Schedule but does not display normal service times. |
| 8 | Service times beyond the homepage | Yes | Evidence · Service Schedule is available from the site-wide navigation and lists upcoming services. |
| 9 | Contact path in navigation | Yes | Evidence · A plainly labeled Contact link appears in primary navigation. |
| 10 | Contact information beyond the homepage | Yes | Evidence · Contact page lists homerorthodoxy@gmail.com, the Homer address, and mailing address. |
| 11 | Current public content | Yes | Evidence · The visible schedule listed September 2026 services during this September 8, 2026 review. |
| 12 | Address and directions | Yes | Evidence · Contact page gives 40788 America Rd, Homer, AK, and Directions provides step-by-step travel and parking guidance. |
| 13 | Orthodox identity and locality | Yes | Evidence · Homepage identifies All Saints of America Orthodox Church serving greater Homer, Alaska. |
| 14 | Discoverable by exact parish name | Yes | Evidence · Exact-name search returned the official HomerOrthodoxy.org site. |
| 15 | Secure public access | Yes | Evidence · The public site loaded over HTTPS without a browser security warning. |
Welcomes 5 / 10
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Giving is not a primary invitation | No | Evidence · Giving is a top-level primary-navigation item. |
| 17 | Clear opening identity and focus | Yes | Evidence · Homepage opens with a stable Welcome to Our Parish message and parish identity. |
| 18 | Meaningful opening action | No | Evidence · The opening welcome area does not offer a clear visitor action such as Plan a Visit or Learn. |
| 19 | Direct welcome | Yes | Evidence · Homepage says We welcome all who wish to come. |
| 20 | Authentic parish photography | Yes | Evidence · Homepage slideshow is presented as a visual sense of the church and appears to show parish imagery. |
| 21 | Visit pathway on the homepage | No | Evidence · No clearly labeled first-visit or What to Expect path is visible on the homepage. |
| 22 | Visit pathway in primary navigation | No | Evidence · Navigation includes Driving Directions but no clearly labeled newcomer or first-visit destination. |
| 23 | Useful first-visit details | No | Evidence · Directions include route and parking details but visitor information does not address applicable arrival, children, attire, worship expectations, Communion, or fellowship questions. |
| 24 | Learn pathway in primary navigation | Yes | Evidence · About Orthodoxy is a plainly labeled primary-navigation item. |
| 25 | Learn invitation on the homepage | Yes | Evidence · Homepage visibly includes a What is Orthodoxy section. |
Connects 1 / 5
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ask about the Orthodox faith | No | Evidence · No clearly labeled path to ask about the Orthodox faith was found. |
| 27 | Request prayer | No | Evidence · No visible prayer-request path was found. |
| 28 | Meet or speak with someone | No | Evidence · No visible invitation to meet or speak with a priest or parish representative was found. |
| 29 | Plan a visit | No | Evidence · No visible Plan a Visit or first-visit assistance request path was found. |
| 30 | Encounter trustworthy Orthodox teaching | Yes | Evidence · About Orthodoxy provides a substantial set of Orthodox teaching and reference links. |
Shares 1 / 4
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Facebook linked from the parish website | Yes | Evidence · Homepage links directly to the parish Facebook page. |
| 32 | Instagram linked from the parish website | No | Evidence · No direct Instagram link was found on the parish website. |
| 33 | YouTube linked from the parish website | No | Evidence · A homepage video embed was present, but no direct official YouTube link was found. |
| 34 | TikTok linked from the parish website | No | Evidence · No direct TikTok link was found on the parish website. |
October 21, 2024Core 3 / 30 · +0 bonus
Evaluation framework: Orthodox Website Evaluation 2024, version 1
Works 2 / 15
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauty / not cluttered | 1 | No finding recorded. |
| 2 | Primary navigation item count | 8 | No finding recorded. |
| 3 | Mobile responsive score | 20 / 100 | No finding recorded. |
| 4 | Mobile largest contentful paint, seconds | 26.8 seconds | No finding recorded. |
| 5 | Desktop largest contentful paint, seconds | 2.3 seconds | No finding recorded. |
| 6 | Accessibility score | 64 / 100 | No finding recorded. |
| 7 | Service information on front page | No | No finding recorded. |
| 8 | Service information in footer | No | No finding recorded. |
| 9 | Contact link in navigation | Yes | No finding recorded. |
| 10 | Contact information in footer | No | No finding recorded. |
| 11 | No obviously outdated content | No | No finding recorded. |
Welcomes 1 / 10
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Donation approach meets rubric | No | No finding recorded. |
| 13 | Clear visitor-facing headline | No | No finding recorded. |
| 14 | Clear call to action | No | No finding recorded. |
| 15 | Welcome message | Yes | No finding recorded. |
| 16 | Helpful parish photos | No | No finding recorded. |
| 17 | Visitor information on front page | No | No finding recorded. |
| 18 | Visitor information in navigation | No | No finding recorded. |
| 19 | Practical visit details | No | No finding recorded. |
| 20 | Learning resources in navigation | No | No finding recorded. |
| 21 | Learning resources on front page | No | No finding recorded. |
Connects 0 / 5
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Invitation to ask questions | No | No finding recorded. |
| 23 | Prayer request opportunity | No | No finding recorded. |
| 24 | Invitation to meet or have coffee | No | No finding recorded. |
| 25 | Visit planning or connection form | No | No finding recorded. |
| 26 | Useful video content | No | No finding recorded. |
Shares 0 / 4
| # | Point | Result | What we found |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Facebook URL | Not listed | No website recorded. |
| 28 | Facebook linked from parish website | No | No finding recorded. |
| 29 | Instagram URL | Not listed | No website recorded. |
| 30 | Instagram linked from parish website | No | No finding recorded. |
| 31 | YouTube URL | Not listed | No website recorded. |
| 32 | YouTube linked from parish website | No | No finding recorded. |
| 33 | X URL | Not listed | No website recorded. |
| 34 | X linked from parish website | No | No finding recorded. |