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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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  1. Digital Labs thumbnail - woman speaking on phone

    Using audio at Christmas

    27/10/2022

    Make the most of the growth in appetite for audio content, with your own ‘audiograms’ this Advent and Christmas.

    3 min read
  2. Two women speaking, seated at a table

    The Great Invitation: Share your church’s experience and inspire others

    24/10/2022

    We would love to hear your tips and stories about inviting people to church, as part of our Christmas campaign, 'The Great Invitation'.

    2 min read
  3. Hands holding a mobile phone showing Facebook login screen

    How Facebook pages are changing: What churches need to know

    12/10/2022

    You may have seen a recent notification on your church's Facebook page about a ‘new pages experience’ coming soon. Find out what's changing.

    4 min read
  4. Get your digital channels ready for Christmas (1)

    Free download: Digital promo planner for your Christmas events

    04/10/2022

    Template for promoting your Christmas event through websites and social media.

    2 min read
  5. Can’t live stream your service or event Schedule a Premiere to reach more people with your video

    Can’t live stream your service or event? Schedule a Premiere to reach more people with your video

    07/09/2022

    Learn how to schedule a Premiere on YouTube, and what you can do on Facebook now that Facebook Premieres are no longer available.

    3 min read
  6. A laptop on a table next to vase of flowers. Screen shows the website AChurchNearYou.com.

    Acting on your feedback: Improvements to AChurchNearYou.com

    23/08/2022

    Based on editor feedback, we’ve made some improvements to AChurchNearYou.com. 

    1 min read
  7. Light streams in from a stained glass window

    Stained Glass Summer: join in on social media

    18/07/2022

    Attract visitors to your church and share good news from the Bible, with a #StainedGlassSummer social media post.

    4 min read
  8. Creating and administrating a church social media account

    Communicating well as a church: Laying the groundwork

    06/07/2022

    How can your church communicate well? The first step is to be clear on your aims and who you want to talk to.

    Once you’ve done that, decisions about which channels to use and what content to create are much easier. You won’t feel that you have to do everything – you can prioritise.  

    3 min read
  9. A person walks across stepping stones of a river

    Communicating well as a church: Making a plan

    06/07/2022

    How can your church communicate well? Once you’ve thought about your message and audience, you can plan what you will create and when. Here are some great tips to help your parish plan effective communications.

    3 min read
  10. Making your church social media more accessible

    Making your church social media more accessible

    16/06/2022

    There are a few quick changes that you can make on social media so that it is accessible to everyone, especially those who are blind or partially sighted, and those who use a screen-reader.

    4 min read