Social Media

  • Facebook Timeline: Explained and debunked
  • Just when churches hopped on the Facebook train and got it figured out, a new, fancier steamer called the Facebook Timeline shows up. Facebook Timeline has new implications, different algorithms and more choices that require a new mindset.
  • 5 Tips: Facebook vs. Twitter to Grow Ministry
  • Facebook and Twitter are often referred to in the same breath, but these social media giants are vastly different. Here are five simple tips for deciphering the differences and getting the most out of both networks.
  • Add sizzle to your church’s Facebook page
  • Apps are a great way to enliven your church’s Facebook page. Before you go app crazy however, understand there are hundreds from which to choose. Most cost something, and many are corrupt. Here are several free Facebook apps to consider.
  • 10 New Year's resolutions for bloggers
  • As the newness wears off, it’s easy to let blogging slip to the bottom of the “to-do” list. However, don’t stop. These tips can make blogging easier and more effective.

  • Social media solution: TweetDeck saves time
  • Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn and Plaxo can be linked together, but the process is cumbersome and can be problematic. TweetDeck can help expand your audience without multiplying efforts.
  • 5 Steps to Grow Your Facebook Congregation
  • Check out this quick video for tips on social media timing, length and frequency. We’ve decoded the latest research to help you build deeper online relationships and boost engagement.
  • Staying safe on Facebook
  • With internet safety and privacy concerns mounting, Facebook has created privacy options for personal profiles designed to safeguard your information.
  • Social media etiquette handbook
  • Whether you use Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums or websites, proper etiquette can set the tone for how people view you and your church.
  • Teens! Can they hear you now?
  • Simply setting up a Web site for youth groups is no longer sufficient. They want communication that is like hitting the “Fire” button when they play a video game.
  • Building a blogging ministry
  • Would you like to reach 1.463 billion people1  every day with your church’s ministry and mission absolutely free? Then you might be ready to start a blog.

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