Most madrasas and masjids in India already have something online — a WordPress site built a few years ago, a Facebook page, maybe a WhatsApp broadcast list. But "having a website" and "having a website that works" are two very different things.
At DeenWebWorks, we've audited dozens of madrasa and masjid websites across India, the UK, USA, and UAE. The same problems come up again and again: outdated fee information, no mobile view, missing admission details, and zero visibility on Google. So we built this madrasa website checklist — 25 checkpoints across five areas — so any committee can run their own audit without hiring anyone.
Why a Madrasa Website Checklist Matters
A madrasa or masjid website isn't a brochure — for most visitors, it's the first place a parent, donor, or new resident checks before they ever call or visit in person. If that first impression fails, they quietly move on to the next result on Google. This checklist covers exactly the five areas that decide whether that first impression works:
- First Impression & Trust — does a visitor believe this institution is real and active?
- Core Information — can they find courses, admissions, and fees without calling you?
- Mobile & Technical Health — does the site actually work on a phone?
- Trust & Social Proof — is there evidence this is a living, respected institution?
- Discoverability (SEO) — can people even find you on Google in the first place?
The 25-Point Madrasa & Masjid Website Checklist
- Institution name, established year, and location visible on the homepage
- Clear photo of the building, students, or campus (not a generic stock image)
- Mission/vision or a short "About Us" summary within the first screen
- Registration details visible (Waqf Board / Trust / Society registration number)
- A real phone number and WhatsApp number, clickable on mobile
- Courses/classes offered (Hifz, Aalim, Maktab, Qaida, Nazira, etc.) clearly listed
- Admission process explained step-by-step
- Fee structure or "contact for fees" clearly stated — no hidden confusion
- Prayer/class timetable or academic calendar available
- Address with an embedded Google Map, not just text
- Website opens correctly and loads fast on a mobile phone
- No broken images or dead links on the homepage
- HTTPS (padlock icon) enabled — not showing "Not Secure"
- Website is indexed on Google (search "site:yourdomain.com" to check)
- Contact form actually sends messages to a checked inbox
- Testimonials or messages from parents, alumni, or scholars
- Photos or short write-ups of annual events, Dastarbandi, or results
- Links to active social media (Facebook / Instagram / YouTube)
- Names and brief profiles of the Mohtamim / Principal / senior Ustaadh
- A donation or Zakat page, if the madrasa accepts contributions online
- Page title includes the madrasa's name AND its city/area
- At least one blog page or notice board that gets updated
- Institution listed on Google Business Profile with matching details
- Meta description (the snippet shown in Google search results) is filled in
- Institution name and city are consistent everywhere online (site, GMB, socials)
| 20–25 ticked | Your site is doing its job well. Keep it maintained and updated. |
| 12–19 ticked | Solid foundation — a few targeted fixes will close most of the gap. |
| Below 12 | Your website is likely costing you admissions and donations without you realising it. |
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Download the 25-Point Checklist PDFThe Most Common Failure We See
If we had to name just one thing that quietly hurts madrasa and masjid websites the most, it's Section 3 — Mobile & Technical Health. Over 80% of visitors to a typical Islamic institution's website in India are on a mobile phone, yet a large number of older sites were built for desktop only, load slowly on 4G, or simply don't display correctly on a phone screen. If your site fails on mobile, everything else on this checklist becomes irrelevant — nobody stays long enough to read it.
This same pattern shows up internationally too — see our guide on mosque website design in the UK, where Gift Aid and donation flows fail for the same mobile-performance reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a madrasa website checklist include?
A complete madrasa website checklist should cover five areas: first impression and trust signals, core information visitors need (courses, admissions, fees, timetable), mobile and technical health, trust and social proof, and discoverability through basic SEO.
Why do madrasa and masjid websites fail to get admissions or donations?
Most underperform because they aren't optimised for mobile visitors, list outdated fee and admission information, lack trust signals like registration numbers and testimonials, and aren't properly indexed on Google — meaning the institution is effectively invisible to the families searching for it.
How much does a professional madrasa website cost?
DeenWebWorks offers three packages: Barakah ($699) — a 5-page starter site with mobile responsive design, basic SEO, and WhatsApp integration; Noor ($1,099) — up to 15 pages with advanced SEO, brand identity, and a donation/booking system; and Amanah (from $1,799) — unlimited pages with e-commerce/LMS integration and ongoing digital growth support. Exact pricing depends on your institution's specific requirements.
Is this checklist free to download?
Yes — the 25-point PDF is completely free, requires no email signup, and can be printed for your committee to use directly.
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