Clarifying LeagueApps vs. WordPress Roles (Registration vs. Marketing Site)
Understand the difference between LeagueApps (registration platform) and WordPress (marketing website) and how they work together.
Your organization’s online presence uses two main platforms that work hand in hand: LeagueApps and WordPress. Each has a distinct role, and understanding the difference will help you know where to make updates.
LeagueApps = Registration & Program Management
- Handles registrations for programs, leagues, tryouts, and events.
- Stores family and player data securely.
- Provides payment processing and financial reporting.
- Acts as the member portal for parents and players to log in, view schedules, and manage accounts.
- Example URL:
yourclub.leagueapps.com
When to Use LeagueApps:
- Adding or editing registration programs.
- Managing player rosters.
- Collecting payments.
- Running reports on participation or revenue.
WordPress = Marketing Website
- Serves as your public-facing site for families, prospects, and community visitors.
- Hosts program information, schedules, staff bios, news, and photo galleries.
- Provides marketing and storytelling (why join your club, program details, announcements).
- Integrates with LeagueApps by linking Register Now buttons directly to the correct program pages.
- Example URL:
www.yourclub.com
When to Use WordPress:
- Updating homepage graphics or announcements.
- Posting news articles or blog updates.
- Editing team, coach, or staff pages.
- Linking to external resources (college commitments, camp guides, etc.).
How They Work Together
- WordPress guides visitors → Families visit your WordPress site to learn about your programs, staff, and club philosophy.
- LeagueApps handles transactions → When they click “Register,” they’re sent to your LeagueApps site to complete sign-up and payment.
- Seamless user flow → WordPress markets the program, LeagueApps collects the registration.
Why This Matters
- Keeps marketing and operations separate—WordPress tells your story, LeagueApps handles the data.
- Reduces confusion for families by ensuring clear links between program info and registration.
- Makes it easier for staff—website edits happen in WordPress, registration edits happen in LeagueApps.
Best Practices
- Always double-check that “Register Now” buttons on WordPress link to the correct LeagueApps program.
- Use WordPress for announcements, not LeagueApps (except where program-specific communication is needed).
- Keep branding consistent across both sites—use the same logo, colors, and terminology.
