“Attention Kmart shoppers!” No, we’re not talking about the flashing light that alerts you to special discounts! We are talking about the blue light emitting from fluorescent light bulbs, LED lights, and the screens on our computers, cell phones, TVs, and other devices. Blue light naturally occurs in sunlight and plays a very important role… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Connie Martz Joins Icon Systems Church Software Team!
Icon Systems is pleased to announce that Connie Martz has accepted a position within the company. Connie will be responsible for helping customers with technical support. Connie graduated from Minnesota State University in Moorhead with a degree in Education. Prior to accepting this position, she served as Assistant Director at the Wellness Center at North Dakota State University for thirteen years.… ⪼ Continue Reading…
National Password Day — Protect Your Identity!
It’s national password day! Did you even know that was a thing? According to Computer World, the two most common passwords in 2015 were “123456” and “password”. If your password is frequently used and easy to guess, it’s easier for someone to hack into your account. So choosing a strong password is very important.
Free Photos – Finding Them for Your Church Website
Free photos are not that hard to find, and they can really give your church website a refreshing lift. Research shows including visual content (e.g. photos, graphics, and videos) on your church’s website and social media pages is more effective than text alone. Visuals attract more people, increase sharing, and communicate your message in a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Stranger Danger is the outdated idea that the majority of perpetrators are creepers who are lurking in windowless vans, waiting to kidnap children. The sad truth is that most victims know their abusers. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, only ten percent of kids who are abused do not know their perpetrator. Child abuse… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Give Church Members an Easier Way to Make Donations!
Icon Systems, Inc. and Vanco Payment Solutions are excited to announce a new integration between IconCMO church management and accounting software and Give by Text, a way for churches to accept donations via text messaging. In October 2009, Icon Systems released its first software integration with Vanco. The integration allowed customers using IconCMO church management software to… ⪼ Continue Reading…