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Churches and schools do a lot of link sharing. Think about it: sign-up forms, landing pages, devotional resources, Facebook events… Using phrases like “Click here” or “Learn more” on your website or social media pages isn’t always the most compelling way to communicate. In fact, those phrases can do more harm than good. Here are […]

Marketing

October 25, 2024

30 better ways to say “click here”

I’ve been a pretty outspoken AI hater to this point. Let the record show that I still am. However, I have found it to be a real powerhouse in a few specific contexts. Keep reading… 🛑 3 ways AI is not useful: As a replacement for any form of human communication (without disclosure) I recently got […]

Uncategorized

September 27, 2024

3 ways AI is useful… and 3 ways it’s absolutely not

What’s the deal with QR codes? Think of a QR code as a magic teleportation tool that zaps you instantly to any place on the web. 🚀 This tool is only usable if the device you’re using has a camera. What problem do QR codes solve? QR codes keep someone from having to manually type a link. […]

Marketing

July 5, 2024

The best (and worst) ways to use a QR code

If you’re thinking of hiring someone to take photos (for print materials, your website, your social media, etc), it is wise to give the photographer what’s called a shot list: a checklist of photos you’d like to receive. The document includes a shot list for both church and school use cases. This link will force you to […]

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June 21, 2024

Getting pro photos taken? Here’s what to ask for…

Here are 3 lessons (and applications) from one of my favorite marketing books: Growth Hacker Marketing by Ryan Holiday. It’s a quick read that I highly recommend – but if you want the highlights, keep reading: LESSON ONE “Products can and should be changed until they are primed to generate explosive reactions from the first people who […]

Marketing

April 26, 2024

3 lessons from my favorite marketing book