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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How to add your Lent and Easter services across churches in your benefice on AChurchNearYou.com
31/01/2024
This year, for the first time, we will be using the Church of England’s national social media accounts to drive the public to a dedicated Lent and Easter homepage. You can use AChurchNearYou.com to promote your services and events this Lent – all for free.
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Get your church and benefice sites ready for Lent and Easter
26/01/2024
Now is a great time to add your Lent and Easter services and events to your church or benefice site on AChurchNearYou.com.
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Facebook: Profiles vs Pages vs Groups
19/01/2024
Facebook offers three different ways to have a presence on the platform: profiles, pages and groups. Do you know the difference between these? Which one(s) are right for your church? Read on to find out more and decide where to create a Facebook presence for your church.
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Join the Song: Get inspired by other churches
14/12/2023
Find inspiration for your last-minute Christmas social media posts! See what other churches have been doing to invite people in their community to ‘Join the Song’.
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Add your Christmas services and events with me
07/12/2023
Follow along to learn how to add your Christmas services and events to your church's site on AChurchNearYou.com.
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Digital giving at Christmas
30/11/2023
Online giving enables people to give to your church without having to physically visit the building. Read this blog for guidance and ideas to encourage digital giving in your church this Christmas.
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How your church can apply for a free Canva Pro account
24/11/2023
Canva is an easy-to-use design tool which offers a free, non-profit account which churches are eligible to apply for. This type of account provides you with all the ‘pro’ features on Canva.
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Top five tips to develop an effective church digital strategy
17/11/2023
Want to give your church's online presence a boost? Having a website and getting active on social media can really amp up how you connect, share faith, and showcase all the great stuff going on at your church.
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Recording audio with your phone for your version of “First Nowell”
10/11/2023
This Christmas, we're inviting choirs across cathedrals, churches, schools and communities to ‘join the song’ alongside one of the country's leading choral composers in a new interpretation of the beloved carol 'The First Nowell' with a brand-new melody.
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Content ideas for you this Advent and Christmas
03/11/2023
Are you looking for some ideas and inspiration for creating content this Advent and Christmas season? It's important to curate engaging and fun posts to share with your audience, as this is an excellent way to deepen your relationship with them and encourage attendance at your church events and services.
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