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A new year is a great motivator to do something better. For many of you, church communications is on that list. Looking ahead, here are five areas where you might want to focus your attention in 2014.
As the new year starts, it is also the start (well, restart) of my stint as a guide for the Church & Web Network. What would you like to talk about? I don’t have nearly all the answers, but I can definitely pose questions, find some information or sources of information, and solicit discussion. See the list of topics in the blog - pick from there or come up with your own! Let's talk.
This is the story of the trials, tribulations, and travails we experienced at my church as we went through the process of upgrading our projection technology. Have you gone through similar trials and travails as you move into new solutions and technologies?
This is Mavis Moon, signing in again as the guide for the Church & Web Network. I look forward to connecting with you on anything related to technology and your church. What questions do you have? What topics would you like us to discuss?
You would be shocked at how many attacks are taking place as you are reading this article. Their goal is to gain access to your site! Here are five simple things you can do to protect your WordPress site.
Are there any copyright/licensing considerations? Our church has CCLI, LicenSing, OneLicense, and CVLI licenses.
One out of four websites today is created using WordPress. Here are the top 6 reasons why WordPress is so popular, and why you might want to consider switching to a WordPress platform for your church's website.
Web design is always evolving. Aesthetics shift and new technology lets developers create websites that function in different and exciting ways. If you’re involved in creating or maintaining your organization’s website, here are three design trends you should be familiar with.
The Juicys are rewarding churches who are doing great communications work. See how you can apply to recieve a $2000 grant for your next communications project.
Facebook announced a new photo-sharing feature that will help you be more collaborative. Here are three thoughts on how to use this new feature well.
You’ll often hear people say custom designed websites will always be better for an organization than using a template. There’s an argument to be made for that, but often the reality in many churches is the lack of budget for something custom. A quality template based site can be an option, but it takes work to pick the right one.
What have you heard people say was effective and helpful about your own church's website?
If you manage any sort of social media accounts for your church or organization, you’ve probably had that moment where you realized you sent a personal message through a corporate account. Here are a few things to consider when trying to make things right.
Facebook is rolling out a redesigned Insights analytics for your church page. The first change you’ll notice right away is it’s visually different. Overall, you’ll also have access to more detailed information about your audience.
Long-term website maintenance seems to be an issue for many churches. A lot of work and discussion go into the creation of a site; yet there’s not always a commitment to keep it up-to-date. When you aren’t thinking about the ongoing needs of you church website, there are plenty of opportunities that are missed.
Using social media well is more than setting up an account and pushing out information about yourself or organization. By nature it’s relational. Whether you’re new to social media, or someone who’s been doing it for years, here are five things to consider that could make your online relationships stronger.
I joined a church just after graduating from college and suddenly started receiving emails from a number of people all at the same time. Later I realized my email was published in the directory. Without giving consent I was subscribed to the church weekly update, prayer chain, and social justice club list.
Churches have always had data. In the 21st century there is more to it than just being able to put address labels on envelopes or send out yearend giving summaries. Like it or not, churches need to be aware of cyber security issues.
Visiting your website should feel like stepping onto your church’s physical property. This is especially true when you’re thinking about catering to a first time visitor.
In upcoming weeks, Facebook will roll out a redesigned, less cluttered News Feed to users, and there are some things your church needs to think about to be ready. While it’s hard to know exactly how the modifications will affect how you administer your Facebook page, here are a few things to consider.
Twitter may not be the biggest social media platform, but it’s growing. Its short-form, 140-character style of posting makes it a unique arena to quickly communicate with your followers. If your church is thinking about tweeting, here are a few things to consider as you get started.
There is an art to creating a social media page. You have header images to make, background pictures to add and content to create before you can even start sharing. Here's a free guide to help you figure out the sizing of all those different images so you can get the most out of your various social media sites.
It's getting increasingly difficult to reach your fans if you're not in tune with how Facebook works. We'll take a look at recent changes and share some best practices for getting the most out of Facebook.
This webinar will take a look at recent changes and share some best practices for getting the most out of Facebook.