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Statistics Church Communicators Need to Know for 2018

Posted by Samantha Decker

As a church communicator, you understand the importance of things like technology, social media, and the Internet in general. But it's also equally important that you understand how knowing certain statistics relating to these topics can be beneficial...

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Topics: Best Practices, Ministry Insight

7 Design Trends for Church Websites in 2018

Posted by Samantha Decker

We know that you already know this, but because it's so important we'll say it again: it's incredibly important to have a functional church website.

But the design of your website is equally important—it should help visitors know what to do when they get...

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Topics: Design, Featured

The Definitive Guide to Talking About Tithes—the Right Way

Posted by Samantha Decker

It can be hard to ask for money. Surprisingly, even pastors have a hard time talking about tithes and offerings. Money is adelicatesubject, and there is a right and wrong way to talk about tithing.

Asking also depends on timing, because well, as they...

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Topics: Giving

The Top Church Websites of 2017

Posted by Samantha Decker

There’s something about taking time to reflect and look back that always give me feelings of accomplishment and excitement about completed projects and checked off to-do lists. It’s easy to get so caught up in what’s next, that we don’t take time to...

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Topics: Design, Featured

6 Hidden Costs of Building Your Own Church Website

Posted by Samantha Decker

You know you need a church website. You also know that not just any site will do. It has to be user-friendly. Aaaand functional. Oh, and don't forget well-designed.

If you have seriously been contemplating building your own church website (sounds easy...

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Topics: Best Practices

What Parts of Your Church Website Can You (Successfully) Outsource?

Posted by Samantha Decker

If you have finally decided you need a church website, or your current site is in serious need of a major overhaul, you have probably thought about doing the whole thing yourself. Maybe you feel like you're a pretty good writer so you know you can come...

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How SEO Has Changed—Again—for Church Websites in 2018

Posted by Samantha Decker

No matter what you have a website for, one thing is certain:

SEO doesn't discriminate.

Just because you have a church website doesn't mean there are different SEO rules that do or don't apply. The same SEO strategies that businesses use for visitors to...

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Topics: Best Practices

Which Live Streaming Software Should Your Church Use?

Posted by Samantha Decker

Not all software is created equal. And just because one type of software works well for some, it might not be the right kind for others. This is why it's important for churches to choose the software that best suits their particular needs. It may sound...

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Topics: Featured

When It's Time for a New Church Website and What to Tell Your Staff

Posted by Samantha Decker

As church communicators we’re constantly looking for ways to make the ministry better not only for visitors, but for our church members as well. There are always little hints and quips here and there that our church family members say that give us a...

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Topics: Strategy

How To Take A Great Photo For Your Church Using Your Phone

Posted by Samantha Decker

Chances are you’ve come across a blog post encouraging you to utilize your church’s Instagram account by posting service times, your latest sermon series, or just showcasing to newcomers what your church is like.

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Topics: Design