--- title: Church Communications Blog | Best Practices description: Best Practices | Stories, tools, and tips for faithful workers in church communications. --- [![logo_ekk](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/logo_ekk-4.png)](http://www.ekklesia360.com) [Sign Up](http://www.ekklesia360.com/sign-up) - [WESBITE FEATURES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/website-features/) - [SERVICES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/services/) - [FAQ’S](https://www.ekklesia360.com/faqs/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.ekklesia360.com/portfolio/) - [RESOURCES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/resources/) - [PRICING](https://www.ekklesia360.com/pricing/) - ABOUT # Ekklesia 360 ## [Use Google My Business to Increase Church Attendance This Easter](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-use-google-my-business-to-increase-church-attendance-this-easter) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/recruitment-concept-searching-for-employee-2021-08-26-22-35-38-utc%20(2)%20(1).png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-use-google-my-business-to-increase-church-attendance-this-easter) As a church leader, you probably know by now that more people attend Easter services than any other church service throughout the year. What a great opportunity to share the good news of Jesus’ victory over sin and death! So how can you get even more... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-use-google-my-business-to-increase-church-attendance-this-easter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-use-google-my-business-to-increase-church-attendance-this-easter#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Easter](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/easter), [How-To](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/how-to), [church growth](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-growth), [church communication](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-communication), [church marketing](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-marketing), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites), [church visitors](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-visitors) ## [6 Website Design Trends for Your Church in 2022](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-website-design-trends-for-your-church-in-2022) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/EKK%20Design%20(1).png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-website-design-trends-for-your-church-in-2022) What’s trending in the website world? There are plenty of top designs and tactics that web designers are using as we head into a new year. All of that is great, but what are some of the best trends that churches can use? Church website design trends may... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-website-design-trends-for-your-church-in-2022) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-website-design-trends-for-your-church-in-2022#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites) ## [9 Custom Church Website Features for 2022](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-custom-church-website-features-for-2022) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/Use%20this%20one.png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-custom-church-website-features-for-2022) Your website is a critical piece of your church communication strategy. It keeps your congregation engaged and connected. It operates as a central location for key events and information. Introduce people outside of your church to your ministries and... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-custom-church-website-features-for-2022) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-custom-church-website-features-for-2022#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Church Software](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-software), [church communication](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-communication), [church technology](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-technology), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites) ## [The 5 Most Important Things Your Church Needs to do When Planning Your Fall Festival](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/the-5-most-important-things-your-church-needs-to-do-when-planning-your-fall-festival) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/fall-harvest-festival-e360-blog.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/the-5-most-important-things-your-church-needs-to-do-when-planning-your-fall-festival) ## **Planning a Fall Festival** It’s officially fall! And pumpkin spice is everywhere you turn. Along with the cooler temps and changing leaves comes the time of year to plan impactful outreach opportunities at your church. These are designed to reach your... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/the-5-most-important-things-your-church-needs-to-do-when-planning-your-fall-festival) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/the-5-most-important-things-your-church-needs-to-do-when-planning-your-fall-festival#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Outreach & Missions Ministries](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/outreach-missions-ministries), [outreach](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/outreach) ## [7 Church Website Design Ideas That Make a Huge Difference](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/7-church-website-design-ideas-that-make-a-huge-difference) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/THG_M132_04.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/7-church-website-design-ideas-that-make-a-huge-difference) Style and design trends come and go. It’s difficult to keep up with the latest fad when it comes to hair, clothes, and even design, whether that’s home interior, graphics, photography, or websites.  With online content changing so rapidly, you don’t... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/7-church-website-design-ideas-that-make-a-huge-difference) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/7-church-website-design-ideas-that-make-a-huge-difference#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites) ## [How to Build a Church Website That Makes People Want to Come Back](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-build-a-church-website-that-makes-people-want-to-come-back) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/during-quarantine-when-social-distancing-is-imperative-to-avoid-the-spread-of-the-covid19-virus_t20_kLXgy3.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-build-a-church-website-that-makes-people-want-to-come-back) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-build-a-church-website-that-makes-people-want-to-come-back) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-build-a-church-website-that-makes-people-want-to-come-back#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites) ## [3 Ways to Digitally Build Relationships with Your Church Congregation](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-ways-to-digitally-build-relationships-with-your-church-congregation) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/Digital-Marketing-blog-image.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-ways-to-digitally-build-relationships-with-your-church-congregation) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-ways-to-digitally-build-relationships-with-your-church-congregation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-ways-to-digitally-build-relationships-with-your-church-congregation#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [church communication](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-communication) ## [Custom Church Websites: 10 Features to Look For](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/custom-church-websites-10-features-to-look-for) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/businesswoman-pointing-on-computer-while-discussin-8SYB5W6.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/custom-church-websites-10-features-to-look-for) Most people don’t get into ministry to research and troubleshoot technology. When it comes to websites, pastors and church leaders need something that works and doesn’t take a programming degree to operate. So what do you do when you need a [custom church...](https://www.ekklesia360.com/custom-websites/) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/custom-church-websites-10-features-to-look-for) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/custom-church-websites-10-features-to-look-for#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [church websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-websites) ## [5 Reasons People Are Leaving Your Church Website](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-reasons-people-are-leaving-your-church-website) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/exit-blog-image.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/5-reasons-people-are-leaving-your-church-website) ’Tis the season to get techy! Christmas is not only an important season for planning your Christmas Eve worship service, but it’s also an important season for welcoming visitors to your church. We know that the first place many first-time guests will... 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