Churches everywhere are making important decisions on a return to in-person worship as COVID-19 cases decrease and the percentage of the community vaccinated increases. And while each ministry has its own set of circumstances, there are some common issues that most...
The upgrade to Gravity Forms is largely a cosmetic refresh with a few new features we’re excited about. The forms editor is where you'll experience the greatest difference when it comes to how the page is organized and where some of the menus are now located. It was...
Ever wonder why it is so important that your ministry manages its own domain? Is there a difference between a website and a domain? Dot org or dot com or dot net? During this class Worship Times founder and president Michael Gyura goes over the all the ins and outs of...
Our Worship Times developers and builders do A TON to make sure that our partners’ sites are safe and protected. That said, there are still some critical todos church website administrators need to remember to keep their sites secure. Worship Times founder and...
The term podcasting is often incorrectly used when referring to any audio file available on a website. In this short Webmaster Class we reviewed some of the terminology, discussed examples of audio content you might want to feature and hopefully offered some clarity...
Anchor links can be an incredibly useful tool for your website. They can increase your SEO score, help your audience find exactly what they are looking for, and help you organize your information in the most effective way possible. However, that's only if you are...
That sure is a pretty website you got there. Hate to see something bad happen to it. In this Worship Times Webmaster Class our founder Michael Gyura reviews some critical but manageable strategies for keeping your ministry’s site looking great and up-to-date. Watch...
Blogs can be incredibly useful tools not only for your ministry, but also for your ministry's digital footprint. That is, if you know how to leverage them. In this Webmaster Class, we are going to cover some of the best reasons to have a blog and how to optimize your...
Worship Times has developed a plug-in for sites on our network that allows you to easily manage and organize a variety of different types of files.This Webmaster Class will walk you through a broad overview of how the plug-in works and then go into detail on display....
Website navigation plans are often created long after discussions of pages, content and other tools you want to include in your new site. However, if the structure and labels of your navigation are poorly designed, it can have a negative impact on the overall user...
Facebook has a few options for creating & scheduling posts. In the Facebook Creator Studio, you can not only create posts and look at your insights, but you can also create stories for Facebook and post to InstagramTV. This short Webmaster Class takes you through...
Live-streaming has become the new normal for your ministry. We are at the point that we now know the pitfalls of free live-streaming services. There is glitchy service, constantly changing technology, and little or no available customer service. Give yourself the...
It has been a couple of months since Facebook rolled out the new "backend" features of Facebook Business. I know many of us, myself included, were frustrated with yet another change from Facebook which disrupted our work flow. So, this past week, I dug in. And let me...
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...
Worship Times is so very excited to bring you this week's webmaster class, Music & Live-streaming: All Your Questions Answered. Ministry's across the country have been live-streaming worship and prayer services for the better part of a year. Realistically,...
Those elusive letters are back. SEO; Search Engine Optimization. In this Webmaster Class, we are going to dig into Readability. There are some key points that will improve the Readability of everything you write from blog posts and event copy to your social media...
When was the last time your ministry refreshed your website? Either did a full rebranding with a new logo or just updated links and images? If it's been a while, join us for this short 15 Minute Webmaster Class that will cover the signs (we call them pain points) that...
Does your ministry team ever feel overwhelmed by communication & marketing? There is social media, email campaigns, writing blogs, and general upkeep of your website. We know how easy it is to fall behind, however, there is a way to stay on top of it all. Worship...
While it feels like we just finished Christmastide, we must look ahead. Lent is just around the corner and it is time to prepare for this most important season of preparation. If you are feeling tapped out, we completely understand. 2020 was overwhelming and has left...
Congratulations. You have made it through the chaos of 2020 like a champ. You've added live-streaming and video archives to your website as well as Online Prayer Requests, Zoom bible study and Sunday School, and so much more. But, it's 2021 now and it is time to Clean...
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...
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...
There are so many things you can accomplish using Gravity Forms. In this 15 Minute Webmaster Class, we are going to walk through how to use the Payment Fields in an online form. Regardless of which payment processor you use, you must use the payment fields to make it...
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...
Ever feel like social media is a waste of time? You painstakingly pick out the perfect images to reflect the message of your blog, and then for some reason, it doesn't magically pop-up when you post to social media. Why, oh, why? This 15 Minute Webmaster Class, "Blog...
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...
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...
Social Media is everywhere. Everyone is on one platform or another. And it seems to suck up all of your time. So, which social media platform should your ministry use? Learn what questions you need to ask yourself to set yourself up for social media success in this...
#Hashtags. What was once commonly called the pound sign, has been taken over by coders and the social media world. And you need to use them. In this Webmaster Class, you will learn why it's so important to use hashtags in your social media posts and how to use them....
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...