Last week we posted some questions you can ask software companies so your church can weed through the counterfeits and find a truly cloud-based system. If you missed, it read the first post in this series. Today we are going to help you identify the technical features that are the most important to look for… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Separating Software Vendors- Average vs Exceptional Part 1
With all the marketing hype around church software, churches have to wade through what seems to be an endless sea of marketing terms boasting various technical features. We can understand why church leaders feel overwhelmed; blogs, websites, and press releases often use confusing – and sometimes even misleading – marketing and technical jargon. Many times… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Install the IconCMO Online Church Directory
Go to this website and download the directory code – it is the first link called “directory example”. Note: If you are setting up the online directory on a regular website, you can just follow the instructions on this README site. Right-click on the folder you just downloaded, then select the ‘Extract All’ to unzip… ⪼ Continue Reading…
3 Essential Rules for Churches using Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Google + and other social media platforms are great ways for churches to communicate with members, organize events, and attract new visitors. Although social media is convenient and fun, it can also have a dark side. Following these rules can help keep social media safe and enjoyable for all. As the saying goes,… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Software Jargon: Universal App
You can check out the current mobile applications choice. Definition of Universal Application: A Universal app is optimized to run on all iOS devices. It’s essentially an iPhone app and an iPad app built as one. (Although iPhone apps can be accessed on the iPad, they tend to be blown-up and distorted.) A Universal app… ⪼ Continue Reading…
8 Things to Do When You Review Cloud Church Software
Define your needs. Make a list of the things you want the software to accomplish and rank them by importance. Getting caught up in all of the hype is easy, so knowing your priorities before you get started will help keep you on track. Take the program for a test drive. Sign up for a… ⪼ Continue Reading…