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All About Photos – Part 2: Photo Storage, Collaboration & Organization

April 24, 2024

If you missed it, read Part 1: Getting Photos. One of the most common questions we get in the church world of marketing and communications, and in the non-profit community…

Optimizing Ministry Communications: Is a Support Contract Right for You?

April 18, 2024

Staying connected with your community has never been more essential. But with the wide array of platforms and ever-evolving communication strategies, it’s not always easy to keep up. This is…

Spam & Spoofing Tips – Article

February 4, 2024

When Someone Pretends to Be Your Pastor by Email From time to time, churches hear from congregants who’ve received emails that look like they’re from a pastor or church leader—but…

All About Photos – Part 1: Getting Photos

November 9, 2023

Once upon a time, the internet used to be a very black-and-white place. Text was king. Over time, colors, patterns, graphics, photos, videos, animations, and more emerged and began competing…

WordPress (and Worship Times) Explained

October 4, 2023

Many people are familiar with WordPress. It’s known as the easy, “free” open-source environment used worldwide by millions of people to build and manage websites. But WordPress isn’t a single…

Understanding Embeds: Seamlessly Integrate External Content

August 31, 2023

What is an embed? Embeds contain content from an external platform. Most often, this is in the form of a script, provided by the external platform, allowing you to display…

Building a Website: What to Expect When Working with Worship Times

August 16, 2023

One question I get asked often when meeting with a new ministry is, “what can we expect in this process?” In today’s blog post, we walk you through what to…

Effective Church Calendar Management: Balancing Public and Internal Calendars for Ministry Success

August 2, 2023

Calendars play a vital role in the successful operation of your ministry. With busy schedules, it’s essential to stay organized. However, a clear understanding of your calendar needs can help…

Church Branding 101: Creating a Memorable and Meaningful Identity

July 25, 2023

Crafting a unique and recognizable identity is important for all types of organizations, including churches. Today’s post focuses on the vital but often overlooked area of church branding. With a…

Why Your Church Needs A Blog

July 19, 2023

In the era of digital transformation, churches, like any other institutions, need to leverage the Internet to connect with their congregation and beyond. Today, we will delve into one specific…

The Difference between WordPress Themes and Editors: Explained

July 11, 2023

Over time, the boundaries between WordPress themes and editors have become somewhat blurred, but there’s a good reason behind it! Let’s dive into the details. Understanding WordPress Themes When people…

Organizing Your Website With Events

June 27, 2023

Today, we are diving into streamlining and organizing your ministry’s website by effectively using your event systems. The focus is on recurring events and categories, which offer an efficient and…

Your Homepage is the Front Door to Your Church – Here’s What You Need to Include

June 21, 2023

In our rapidly advancing digital age, where the majority of first impressions are made online, a well-designed, user-friendly, and informative homepage for your church is no longer a luxury—it’s a…

How to use Instagram and Your Church Website to Showcase Mission Trips

June 13, 2023

Today, we’ll be exploring how to create and manage a unique webpage for your church’s summer trips and events to keep your congregation informed. More specifically, we’ll discuss how to…

Which E-mail Marketing Platform is Best for My Church? Comparing Mailchimp vs Constant Contact

June 6, 2023

Navigating the digital landscape for effective church communication can be challenging. The right e-mail marketing platform can make all the difference. With it, you can reach your congregation effectively, disseminate…

How to Add a YouTube Channel for Your Church Website (you want to do this)

May 30, 2023

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, having a YouTube channel for your church is becoming an essential enhancement for your ministry website. In this post, we’ll explore why a YouTube channel…

Social Media for Churches: A Primer

May 23, 2023

What is Social Media? In the digital age, Social Media has become a powerful tool for communication, networking, and community building. These platforms are virtual spaces where individuals, groups, and…

Church SEO: How To Get Your Ministry Website On Google

May 16, 2023

In the digital age, having a strong online presence isn’t just nice to have—it’s a necessity. For churches, this is no exception. Church SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is about leveraging…

Claim Your Church on Google

May 12, 2023

Original post updated for 2023 If you’ve ever performed a Google search of your church and found incorrect information, or worse, found that your church doesn’t appear at all, then…

Worship Times vs. Free Builders: The Best Church Website Solution

March 18, 2023

In today’s digital age, having an online presence is crucial for any organization, including churches. A well-designed website is a powerful communication tool that can help your church engage with…

Who Should Join Your Ministry Website Team?

July 6, 2022

Creating a new or updated website is a significant decision for any church or nonprofit. And, while your Worship Times project management team will handle the overall process, it is…

Does My Church Need a Mobile App?

March 9, 2022

Mobile apps can be a great solution for some churches and ministry organizations, but in most situations, a well-built website that’s completely optimized for mobile can meet all of your…

Google is the New Yellow Pages for Churches and Nonprofits

February 8, 2022

When I hear anyone make reference to the Yellow Pages, I just smile and think of myself around 8-12 years old. Each year I looked forward to the arrival of…

Navigation Menus: The Backbone of Your Website

February 2, 2022

When planning a new website – whether for your church, presbytery, diocese, district, conference or nonprofit organization – avoid getting sucked into the trap of hyper focusing on the color…

What You Need to Know: Identifying Fraudulent Domain Renewal Scams

December 21, 2021

Every industry has some bad apples, and we want to offer a word of caution along with some advice on how best to protect yourself. There are some domain registrars…

Is There Anybody out There?

October 14, 2021

Ever wonder who all is stopping by your ministry’s website to hear the Sunday sermon? Turns out the folks at the Pew Research Center are. The broad shift to offering…

Amazon S3 Storage Tutorial for Beginners

September 28, 2021

Some of the things that make a website more engaging are photos, videos, podcasts and sermons. These media files can quickly take up a lot of data storage space if…

Time to Clean Your Media Library

September 20, 2021

Your ministry site delivers a LOT! of amazing content to your visitors — video ️, audio , and docs … Every now and then, it’s a great idea to go…

Are You Putting Your Best Face Forward? Staff Directories 101

July 16, 2021

Being able to find and interact with your church or ministry’s staff is very important for your website users. When visitors are looking for a new church home, they want…

How Mobile-Ready is Your Church’s Website?

June 29, 2021

Nearly 85% of Americans own a smartphone, up from just 35% in 2011. This increase means more users are reading websites, emails and engaging with social media platforms on their…

All About Photos – Part 2: Photo Storage, Collaboration & Organization

Optimizing Ministry Communications: Is a Support Contract Right for You?

Spam & Spoofing Tips – Article

All About Photos – Part 1: Getting Photos

WordPress (and Worship Times) Explained

Understanding Embeds: Seamlessly Integrate External Content

Building a Website: What to Expect When Working with Worship Times

Effective Church Calendar Management: Balancing Public and Internal Calendars for Ministry Success

Church Branding 101: Creating a Memorable and Meaningful Identity

Why Your Church Needs A Blog

The Difference between WordPress Themes and Editors: Explained

Organizing Your Website With Events

Your Homepage is the Front Door to Your Church – Here’s What You Need to Include

How to use Instagram and Your Church Website to Showcase Mission Trips

Which E-mail Marketing Platform is Best for My Church? Comparing Mailchimp vs Constant Contact

How to Add a YouTube Channel for Your Church Website (you want to do this)

Social Media for Churches: A Primer

Church SEO: How To Get Your Ministry Website On Google

Claim Your Church on Google

Worship Times vs. Free Builders: The Best Church Website Solution

Who Should Join Your Ministry Website Team?

Does My Church Need a Mobile App?

Google is the New Yellow Pages for Churches and Nonprofits

Navigation Menus: The Backbone of Your Website

What You Need to Know: Identifying Fraudulent Domain Renewal Scams

Is There Anybody out There?

Amazon S3 Storage Tutorial for Beginners

Time to Clean Your Media Library

Are You Putting Your Best Face Forward? Staff Directories 101

How Mobile-Ready is Your Church’s Website?

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Being Seen Beyond the Summary: What the New SEO Means for Your Church

Image Optimization & Accessibility: Making Your Website Welcoming for Everyone

The Church Calendar Is a Theological Document