Tag: mobile

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Have (Only One) Database

Sus Schmitt

Have you chosen one database to keep your contact information? If you don’t already, you need one place where you know all your information is up-to-date. With maintaining only one database, you’ll know which information is the most recent and accurate, but you’ll need two habits. First, always update a single database. Second, regularly synchronize this master database with the other “homes” which you use for other ministry purposes Continue reading Have (Only One) Database

Communication, eMinistry2 Comments

What Tech Tools Do You Need?

Sus Schmitt

How do you discover what tech tools fit your lifestyle and your ministry? I know from talking with many staff that sometimes it’s hard to even know what you need or what might be available for you. Also, I’ve found that people might decide what tool to use, but it actually may not be their best choice. Cost, ease-of-use, compatibility, and whether a tool is out-dated might all factor in what you choose to do.
For those of you following the You-Can-Too series, this post is designed to help you make a personalized plan for what you’ll learn in 2014. In January, we’re planning for the year. Save room in your schedule for actionable steps as we move into next month. [Read more…] Continue reading What Tech Tools Do You Need?

Visual Content, Written Content2 Comments

Eyes and Security Issues for Digital Photos

Sus Schmitt

It’s a potentially great crime-fighting tool for the future: a criminal’s image could be recognized in the mirror of someone’s cornea in a digital photo. After reading a recent article, I thought about security and privacy issues that this new technology raises for missions in the future..

If you’re a missionary who works or travels to areas of the world where security is an issue, you should think about this new development. [Read more…] Continue reading Eyes and Security Issues for Digital Photos

Communication, Design & Features, eQuipping, MailChimp7 Comments

How and Why to Add Click-to-Call

Sus Schmitt

According to research by Google, 25% of those who research charitable giving, end up giving a donation through a mobile device. Most will go to a browser window, but some will use “click to call” to make their donations. So, although the percentage is small, you may still want to have a clickable Donation Services number on your MailChimp eMails and on your blog or website. This helps your reader make their donation when they are ready to. Continue reading How and Why to Add Click-to-Call