Ep. 007: An SEO primer for church websites and blogs

How do churches befriend Google and get in front of searching eyeballs? There’s no easy way. It’s just like any other friendship — takes time, persistence and lots of love. We’ll talk about search engine optimization tips and tools you can use to find and reach your audience.

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Resources:

Wordtracker – keyword suggestions

12 Free Keyword Tools To Replace Google’s Keyword Tool

SEO 2017: 8 Crucial Rules For Dominating Google’s Search Results

MyCom Articles on SEO:

Improve your church website’s search results: SEO Guide

5 church website examples optimized for search engines (SEO)

How to boost your blog’s social shares, traffic and SEO value

How to draw searchers to your church with terrific title tags

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United Methodist News Service
810 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Tim Tanton, Executive Director of Content
615-742-5470
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Contact the Press Center:
United Methodist Office of Public Information
810 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Diane Degnan, Director of Public Relations
615-742-5406
presscenter@umcom.org

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Ep. 019: Talking with God Through Prayer with Adam Weber

Do you struggle with prayer? Ever wonder if you’re doing it ‘right’? United Methodist pastor and author Adam Weber offers tips and thoughts to improve your prayer life.

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Ep. 006: Church Storytelling (part 2)

In part two of our church storytelling series we cover several tools you can use to help amplify your church’s message.

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Resources:

FREE PHOTO EDITING ON MAC OR PC
Canva – Simple & Fun Online Graphic Design Software

PicMonkey

Adobe Spark

FREE PHOTO EDITING FOR SMARTPHONES
Snapseed Image/Meme Editor Tutorial Videos

Snapseed for Android

Snapseed for iPhone and iPad

Adobe Spark Post

Adobe website says Spark Post is coming to Android soon.

FACEBOOK LIVE
How to do Facebook Live

4 ways to use Facebook Live at church

INSTAGRAM
http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-instagram-can-breathe-life-into-your-media-ministry-part-1 

http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-more-ways-to-use-instagram-to-promote-your-church-part-2

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