Chances are you have been live-streaming your worship services for the better part of a year. And, realistically, live-streaming is probably here to stay, even when we are all back to hugging, laughing, singing, shaking hands, and generally congregating in large...
It's been a long pandemic and your online archive of worship videos is probably getting a little unruly. In this webmaster class, we are going to show you how to use the Worship Times Publications tool to get your videos sorted and easy to manage. You can watch all of...
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...
The end of the calendar year brings with it many celebrations, decorations, and traditions. But, in the year 2020, how do we celebrate while staying safe and socially distant? This year has brought us so many challenges as ministries and we have adapted at ever step....
We've all heard the phrase, 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' And it really can be. But, did you know a picture can also build community? and help spread your ministry? Instagram is a social media platform based on the 'thousand words' principle. Learn how to...
If you are looking for a fun and socially distant way to engage with your community this Advent, try an Instagram Photo-A-Day Challenge. We've done the heavy lifting for you by compiling a list of lectionary-related words, one for each day of Advent in 2020. Below you...
Entering the world of paid promotions can be incredibly intimidating. No one wants to waste money on advertising to someone across the country. In this 15 Minute Webmaster Class, Andrew Yeager-Buckley is going to take you through the setup to promote your event only...
We are halfway through October, and truly, Advent is just around the corner. Join us for this 15 Minute Webmaster Class to learn how to feature all of your Advent Events (both in-person and online) using event categories. This simple trick will streamline your holiday...
Last week's Thursday Webmaster Class covered how to stream to Facebook Live from Zoom. This can be a useful way to share your worship services or events to a wider audience. Now that you are an expert at Zooming to Facebook Live, here is an extra tidbit from Andrew...
Still working out how to best utilize both Zoom and Facebook Live for your live-stream worship services and events? Check out this 15 Minute Webmaster Class for step-by-step instructions on how to play your Zoom feed over Facebook Live. You can watch all of our...
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...
We've been worshipping online for months. It's time to step up your prayer game with online prayer request forms. Whether you choose to use forms to enhance your live-streamed service experience or automate requests to your prayer team. Join founder Michael Gyura as...
Now that we've been online worshipping for a while and have that well under our belts, what does outreach look like? If everything is online, how do you invite someone to a service or to bible study? It might be easier than you think. This Webmaster Class covers...
We've all been doing online digital worship services for months now, and sometimes it still feels like a struggle. But what can you do to improve the digital worship experience for your congregation? Sometimes it is the behind the scenes planning that can make the...
Almost all of us are now using video in one way or another to connect with our community. Whether it is a live-stream video or a pre-recorded worship service, you've jumped into using video technology. It's time to learn a few tricks to polish your video game. In this...
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...
Gravity Forms is one of the most commonly used online form platforms out there and the one we use on the Worship Times Network. Come learn some of the amazing ways this tool can be used for your ministry. In this short 15 Minute Webmaster Class taught by our founder,...
Have you ever found the perfect picture for your website, blog, or event? Maybe that new headshot rings bells! And then you upload this amazing, fantastic picture, and right away you know something is not right. We understand how frustrating it is to have the perfect...
In today's world, social media is everything. It's a staple in how we connect to one another. It can also feel like a huge time suck. However, it is important to take the time to adjust your copy for each platform you use. Learn how to adjust your copy for each social...
We all know that sinking feeling. After all of the preparations and test-runs, you are going live... and something fails. It could be Zoom, wifi, internet, router, computer, or Mercury in retrograde, but your well laid plans have crumbled. Do you have a back-up plan...
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,...
Did you miss the Webinar: Optimize Your Homepage for Covid-19 Isolation? Never fear! We have the instant replay for you right here. There was a great turnout with amazing questions from everyone in attendance. Your ministry’s homepage has become an even more vital...
Dear Friends, We're here to support you and your ministry during these uncertain times. Worship Times is hard at work building tools that will allow you to optimize your homepage and reach your community during social isolation. Already we have tools for sermon.net...
Ustream is another great option to live stream your worship service, daily prayers, or virtual events. Whether you use the classic WordPress editor, the new Gutenberg editor, or the Divi Builder, you can take advantage of this functionality. Learn how to embed your...
Does your ministry already use sermon.net for sharing weekly sermons? You are in the perfect position to embed a live stream with sermon.net on your Worship Times website. The following video tutorial takes you step-by-step through the set up process. Whether you use...
Working with a company to build a new website can be an intimidating process for those who have never paid to have a website built before. Today we want to work to ease the fear of the unknown when it comes to building a new website! Let us give you an idea of what to...
There are a handful of items that can make or break any website. An easy to use, robust search feature - or lack thereof - is one of a select few things that can make a great website terrible. Take a look at your current website. Does it have a search feature on...
A common occurrence that we see when reviewing and updating websites is the use of “click here” in a link inside of a block of text or displayed on a button. Although this seems like a very helpful idea, it actually hurts your website and can confuse and frustrate...
One of the most common problems we see with websites today are pieces of information are missing or functionality is broken here and there. These seemingly small issues slowly cascade into pain points and frustrations that ultimately make a website a terrible...
Happy New Year! We might only be a few weeks into 2019, but change is in full swing. The WordPress community has had an extremely busy couple of weeks with the introduction of WordPress 5.0, also known as Gutenberg, and all of the changes that have come with it. Don’t...
As the world grows increasingly digital, in order for churches to stay connected and continually push out their messaging, they, too, have the embrace the digital era. Many churches are live-streaming service, Bible studies, and pastor messages, providing a way for...
Getting your church to appear on Google’s first page might not be as hard as you think. Firstly, make sure your church website has been indexed by Google by typing site:yourdomain.com into Google’s search bar. If you see your website listed, that means your site has...
We're going to do some more extensive posts and videos on how to claim, administer and manage your ministry's Facebook page, but today we're going to tackle a question we've received more than once this week. Today's Facebook conundrum: "I'm the administrator on a...
When visitors are looking for a new church home, they want to know who you are. And yet, we still find that many churches don't have easily accessible or visible staff lists (we'll get into showing who you are as a congregation later). Important things for a staff...
Worship Times has been busy lately, and loving it! We're talking websites, digital communications and branding with many new and current members. So today we're bringing you two short, helpful videos at once: #2 - Calendar of Events (Events Lists) Adding unique...
Worship Times - Using Events Manager, Events Lists and Widgets Welcome to our first Thursday tips and tricks post! We're starting with the basics - the top 5 things visitors are looking for on church websites. A great refresher on the basics of your Worship Times...
Want to add Google Slides to your Worship Times website? This video tutorial will show you just how easy it is. https://vimeo.com/121294475
Using uStream and Worship Times you can now live stream any event directly from your Worship Times website. This video tutorial shows you how easy it is. https://vimeo.com/114394890
In this video tutorial we show you how easy it is to use Google Maps with your Worship Times website. https://vimeo.com/113286509
In this video tutorial we go over how to use your Worship Times website to create a donation form and link it with your PayPal account. https://vimeo.com/110922787
In this video tutorial we show how to use your Worship Times Church Website to add your Instagram feed and icon to pages, posts, and the widget area. https://vimeo.com/96949875 For more videos check out our YouTube and Vimeo pages. To get started with your own Worship...
In this video tutorial we show how to use your Worship Times Church Website to add a Facebook feed and Facebook icon to pages, posts, and the widget area. https://vimeo.com/96917161 For more videos check out our YouTube and Vimeo pages. To get started with your own...