There are a lot of acronyms in the world of ministry, and quite a few in the tech world as well. SEO is one acronym that everyone needs to know. Search Engine Optimization. In this webmaster class, we are going to go over the basics of SEO and how to start to apply...
Most all of us are using an email platform to send out mass communications to our communities. By creating a saved template, you will never have to reset the color or size on a text block again. It will all be saved, ready and waiting for you. This Webmaster Class...
Ever feel like you are sending those weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly emails into the void? Do very few people open your email, and then even fewer engage by clicking? Part of the problem may be to whom you are sending your emails. In this Webmaster Class, "Organize...
If you’ve been watching our 15-Minute Webmaster classes or reading our blogs over the past few months, you will have heard us talk about engaging your audience on Social Media. In today's world, social media, regardless of which platform you choose to use, is an...
You never want your people to miss out. It is so tempting to add every single event, notice, and volunteer opportunity to your weekly email, but the data says don't do it. Overloading a single email with all of the things, won't increase attendance or online...
Have you ever googled your church and thought, "That's not quite right." Maybe there are strange photos, the website is non-existent or just wrong, no hours of operation, or maybe your church doesn't show up as a business or on google maps at all. Learn how to start...
We live in a fast-paced, online, digital world. Gone are the days of effective advertising with the yellow pages and flyer mailers. If you are not online, you may as well not exist. So, why should your church, with its limited budget, pay for a website instead of use...
Online camper engagement is a vital component of a successful virtual summer camp. One of the best parts of summer camp are the amazing friendships you make. Don’t forget to include ways for campers to engage in your online portal. Here are a few things to consider...
For many people, learning new technology is like learning a new language, with an entirely different alphabet. While kids have a tendency to pick up new programs and applications easily, their parents might have a harder time. Make it as easy as possible for your...
Last week, Worship Times and PCCCA announced a unique partnership. Together, they offer an opportunity to bring the summer camp experience online and into homes across the country through a Virtual Camp Portal. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many camps and...
Quarantine has been an interesting and life-changing experience for all of us. Much like a journey, the people who went into quarantine are not the same as those who will come out. Our society, our communities, and our churches will be forever changed. However,...
Summer is coming and it is time to plan for Vacation Bible School. Unfortunately, Vacation Bible School in full quarantine may be your only option. However, every state and local government is handling Covid-19 differently. You may be in a state that has started...
Communities across the country are teetering on the edge of fear and uncertainty. From food insecurity, to economic depression, to coming out of quarantine too quickly, people are scared and unsure. How will you lead your church to support your broader community as we...
With a little creativity, and low-fi technology solutions, you can reach your technology averse and bandwidth starved congregants. There are a variety of reasons that live-streaming your worship service just isn’t going to work. You may live in an area where hi-speed...
You have made it through Easter. The joy of the Risen Lord is present. Hopefully, you feel like your feet are beneath you, even if it's taken a few weeks to find your footing. As we transition for socially-distanced ministry, our online presence needs to step up....
So, the world has changed. Stay home, stay safe is our new mantra. But, what do you do about your upcoming events? No one wants to cancel the chili cook off or the annual clean up the park event, but what do you do? How can your church continue with its event planning...
We know this is a challenging time. There are so many unknowns that it is easy to become overwhelmed. As we all navigate this new normal, Worship Times wants to be there for all of our partners and friends by offering a free website consultation. In an effort to help,...
Just how important are online reviews today? More than you might think. 90% of consumers read online reviews before they visit a business or make a purchase. Even more mind-blowing, 88% of consumers trust online reviews just as much as personal recommendations....
Summer is in full swing right now, with plenty of people skipping services every Wednesday and Sunday to hit the beach, spend time with their family, and unplug from the hectic daily schedule so many Americans endure year-round. It’s a time for joyousness, relaxation,...
It can be hard to identify the success of a social media post today. When it comes to the content your church is sharing across different channels, how do you identify what did well, versus what didn’t? Social media is still so new to everyone, that many people can’t...
A website - in some ways - is very much like a house. Both have a single address so everyone knows where to find you. You want both to have private areas that only you can use, but you also want to have your house (and website) feel warm and inviting. A website, just...
Newsletters contain the amazing email marketing statistics that are just too good to ignore today. Whether it’s that every $1 spent on email that turns into $44 in value, or that 59% of business-to-business marketers claim email marketing is their most effective...
Sometimes, email gets cast aside since it was one of the very first digital tools we used when the Internet was coming into fruition. Now with social media and apps today, we tend to think that email might be “dated,” or less than effective for reaching our leads....
Did you know that after Google, YouTube is the largest search engine in the entire world? Close to 1.3 billion people use YouTube on a daily basis for everything from tutorial videos, to funny skits and music videos that help us unwind. Over 300 hours of video are...
Spring is in the air, birds are outside chirping, the temperature is rising, and the sun is hanging in the sky a little bit longer every single day. It’s a time of year that has us all itching to get outside, spring clean our homes, and revamp our wardrobes with...
You’ve probably heard the terms “influencer” or “influencer marketing” as of recently. What used to be a casually mentioned, underground form of marketing on social media has grown into a full-blown, viable outreach avenue available to every single business, brand,...
Thanks to the world of digital marketing today, marketing efforts can be fine tuned and directed at specific subsets of a population on behalf of a company. You no longer need to send out that one newspaper ad, or cold call a list of people in the phone book, with...