Your site questionnaire

Tell us about you

This is everything we need to build your site. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll choose your package and check out at the end. Answer in your own words; we’ll polish the writing and send you a draft to look over before anything goes live. Only the questions marked * are required.

Your answers are saved on this device as you type, so you can close the page and come back later.

1 About you

Full legal name * Your name as it should appear on the site *

Email we can reach you at * Phone *

2 Your campaign

Office you’re running for * District, ward or seat (if any)

Town * State *

Election date * Are you the incumbent?

“Paid for by” wording The exact line your state requires, e.g. “Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jane Miller.” Not sure? Leave it blank and we’ll ask.

Next: your story, your issues and your photos.

3 Your web address and email Web address ideas We’ll check what’s available and confirm with you. List a few in order of preference. First part of your campaign email The part before the @. Most people use their first name.

4 Your story

This becomes the “About” section. Short answers are fine; a few sentences each is perfect.

How long have you lived in your town, and what ties you to it? * Your family (only what you’d like to share) Your work or career * Community involvement Church, volunteering, boards, coaching, military service, past public service Why are you running? * Anything else about you Faith, hobbies, a family connection to local history, anything voters would enjoy knowing Three quick facts about you These show as short highlights next to your bio.

5 What you stand for

Your top 3 or 4 issues. For each one, tell us what you’d like to do about it. Plain language is great.

Issue 1 * What you’d do about it *

Issue 2 * What you’d do about it *

Issue 3 What you’d do about it

Issue 4 What you’d do about it

A slogan or one-line message Don’t have one? Leave it blank and we’ll suggest a few.

6 Photos

Photos straight from your phone are perfect; we resize them automatically when you send. Rather email them? Skip this and send them to hello@smarthometown.com.

Headshot A clear photo of you from the chest up, facing the camera, in good light. Second photo (optional) With family, around town, at work or in the community. Caption for the second photo Logo or existing yard sign (optional)

7 Look and feel Campaign colors Already have signs or a logo? Use those colors. Otherwise pick two you like, or leave it to us. Which example style do you like best? See the examples

8 Supporters

Your sign-up form sends each supporter straight to your campaign email. What should people be able to sign up for?

Get a yard sign Volunteer Host a meet & greet Also ask supporters for a phone number

Donation link, if you have one Facebook page or other social links Endorsements you’d like listed (optional)

9 Choose your package

Same prices for every candidate. Compare the packages side by side

Campaign Site $549 first year, then $99/year Web address, custom site, hosting, campaign email, sign-up form, voting info, 2 updates Most popular Campaign Plus $749 first year, then $99/year Everything in Campaign Site, plus 10 updates, events section, Facebook graphics, print-ready yard-sign design, 24-hour rush and a free in-office redesign when you win

10 Last step Anything else we should know? I confirm the information above is accurate, and I have permission to use the photos I’ve sent. * I agree to the terms, and I understand all sales are final. *

We’ll save your answers and take you to our secure checkout (Stripe). Your draft is usually ready within 48 hours of payment.