October 2007 Vol. 1, Issue 2
Web Ministry Advisor Engage!

Tech News

Using Technology Well

Believe it or not, some people actually like spam

If you're one of them, .

On the other hand, if you're like most of us, you find spam more of a trial than a treat. In that case, you'll want to know how to arrange the settings on your WebMedley email account so it can stop the spam before it starts cluttering up your inbox.

 

What's Hot

What is Web 2.0?

You may have heard the term "Web 2.0" thrown around in the media, but what does it actually mean? Or more importantly, what does it mean for you and your congregation?

Web 2.0 has no hard and fast definition and, like most new terms, it's subject to a lot of exaggeration. But there is an important concept at its heart, and it's one that you should know about.

The first Web sites were mostly places to present information. What people are now, in hindsight, calling "Web 1.0" was mostly a series of brochures or documents, reformatted for use on the Web, containing useful or interesting information..

Ministry Tip of the Month

In the beginning was the Word and shortly after that, congregations began sending out newsletters.

WebMedley's newsletter module has a number of flexible features that make it easy to customize and give you extra power in managing your email newsletters. Here's one.

If you're a WebMedley administrator, you can create roles for your members. The primary purpose of a role has to do with allowing access to different parts of the Web site, but roles can also be used to segment your congregation into different newsletter lists.


Clergy appreciation

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, a time to thank all those who work to feed our spirits. Clergy and all manner of "religion workers" will tell you it's a richly rewarding yet often thankless career, filled with unceasing demands and high stress.

"Thank you!" from the people of WebMedley to all those who give leadership to our congregations and help us discern God's path.


 

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