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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Guide to setting up equipment in your church building
04/05/2021
Whether you are livestreaming from your church using just one camera or you have a number of them, you can still produce a good online service. Here is some guidance about where to put the cameras and microphones you have in order to get the best results.
7 min read 
How we made a church podcast
04/05/2021
Guest blogger, Rev Sam Mann, started a church podcast as an alternative to watching a live-stream, with great success. He shares the best tools and tips for establishing a podcast.
5 min read
Seven ways to improve your church newsletter
03/05/2021
A good church email newsletter will keep the readers informed and build trust between church leaders and the community. Read on for tips and advice to improve your regular church newsletter.
3 min read
A step by step guide to planning an online service
03/05/2021
When people produce TV programmes or live events they plan the content and the technical aspects carefully beforehand. It is worth doing the same with your online church services, whether they are recorded or livestreamed.
5 min read
A guide to hashtags for churches in 2021
03/05/2021
Are hashtags useful for a church on social media? In this blog, we look at what hashtags are and how a church can use them effectively in 2021.
6 min read
Getting sound into your recording or live stream
01/05/2021
Whether you are live streaming from your church using one just camera or you have a number of them, you can still produce a good online service. Here is some guidance about where to put the cameras and microphones you have in order to get the best results.
5 min read
Livestreaming or recorded services - which is best?
30/04/2021
Here we identify some of the pros and cons of each to help you make a decision which will best serve your community.
2 min read
What you need to know about using photos and video online
21/04/2021
A simple guide to consent, Data Protection and UK/EU GDPR and how it applies to churches sharing photos and videos online
7 min read
Promoting healthy conversations online
08/04/2021
How the conversations we’re having can help change someone’s newsfeed for the better?
3 min read
What is an SSL certificate and does my website need one?
15/03/2021
An SSL certificate displays important information for verifying the owner of a website and encrypting web traffic. It's not just an important bit of tech, but a sign that your website is secured and can be trusted.
4 min read