Welcome to the Digital Labs blog. Here you'll find resources and advice on design, photography, social media strategy and more. Aimed specifically at those running social and web projects in churches.
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Tips for sharing your Platinum Jubilee event online
13/05/2022
Does your church have events planned to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee over the extended bank holiday? Do you use social media and other sites like A Church Near You to share the exciting events coming up at your church?
Here are six tips for promoting and sharing events online, with useful things to think about before, during and after the event.
3 min read 
Five posts to share on your church's social media this week
09/05/2022
Are you struggling to come up with ideas for your church’s social media? Feel as though you’ve been posting the same type of content and need some more variety.
Read on for five types of posts you can post on your church’s social media this week and every week.
4 min read
Are you using links on Instagram correctly?
12/04/2022
All you need to know about using links on posts, stories and your church Instagram profile.
6 min read
Making the most of Instagram Stories
23/03/2022
Find out how you can use the Instagram Stories to engage with your community on Instagram
9 min read
How to create a free Instagram profile and business profile
08/03/2022
We take you through the steps to creating an Instagram profile for your church, and talk you through some of the features to help you get started.
5 min read
Get your church's site ready for Lent and Easter
15/02/2022
Update your church's site on AChurchNearYou.com with your Lent and Easter services and events. Head to the Resource Hub for templates to help with promoting services and activities.
3 min read
Digital trends for churches in 2022
19/01/2022
Amaris Cole, Head of Digital explores the top digital trends for churches to embrace in 2022
7 min read
Considering your digital communities this Christmas
30/11/2021
Find ideas for content to share with your local community this Advent and Christmas.
11 min read
How to customise the 'At the heart of Christmas' resources for your church
17/11/2021
Follow our step-by-step guide to create your own Christmas graphics for social media with Canva.com
4 min read
Launching 'At the heart of Christmas'
10/11/2021
Join together with churches across the nation for a special launch night
3 min read