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Don’t feel like spending hours trying to research something online? Forum after forum and the answer isn’t coming? Or do you have a big decision to make an just aren’t sure what to do? Try asking your social media network! Aside from just having a full bladder to help you make better decisions, collecting knowledge…
A while back we learned how social media can help your congregation create an online bible study here. Since then, I have come across The School of Christ. This site is designed specifically for online learning. They explain their website is “dedicated to your spiritual growth and maturity through Christ-centered, Spirit-led, Scripture-based discipleship that focuses…
Slideshare is a social media site created for sharing presentations, documents, PDFs, videos, and webinars. Here is a slideshare presentation on why you should use it: SlideShare 101 On this site you can: Upload presentations publicly or privately Download presentations on any topic that others have posted Embed on blogs, websites, company intranets Share on…
A great example of a church currently utilizing social media is Mars Hill. Their website is filled with different things for the members to do. For example, members can join Community Groups, listen to sermons and music, as well as find church locations and service times. Check out Mars Hill’s social media presence by clicking…
Facebook is not only a great source for staying in touch with friends, but it is also great for extended families! Here are four features Facebook offers for families: 1) Staying in Touch with Extended Family. Some day we all grow up and fly the coup. Life can lead us far away or we might…
Did you know that Google rewards simplicity? Google wants to serve up info that is easy to read, understand, and share. 1. Write for a 5th grader, as you’ve seen on the TV show, they are smarter than the average adult. 2. Make your first sentence tweetable. Give your audience the meat up front, assume…
Yelp was designed to “connect people with great local businesses.” The social media site allows for people to find out what is available in their neighborhood. On the site members can: Create a network of friends Message your friends Create and view Events that are happening in your area See what people in your area are…
You cannot have SEO without social media. Social Media is the cheese in your grilled cheese. It’s impossible to separate the two anymore. Unless you are a marketing or SEO firm that writes a proposal and separates the two in print. A brief rant because I can and it’s ok if it lives on in…
Social media is a solution to individuals seeking non-location based careers. As I approached graduation this year, like most seniors, I began to freak out about what the future holds for me. Being a trailing spouse in the military didn’t help. I suddenly found myself needing to figure out what I am passionate about, an…