Author: Aigars Silkalns
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Tithe.ly vs Subsplash: Which Church Builder Is Better?
Tithe.ly and Subsplash are the two biggest church-specific technology platforms, and most churches shopping for an all-in-one solution will compare them head-to-head. Both offer websites, apps, giving, and communication tools. Both market specifically to churches. But they serve different needs, budgets, and church sizes. We’ve used both platforms extensively. This is a detailed, honest comparison…
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How to Add Live Streaming to Your Church Website
Live streaming isn’t just a pandemic holdover — it’s become a permanent part of how churches connect with their communities. Homebound members, travelers, out-of-town college students, and people “church shopping” from their couch all rely on live streams. And increasingly, first-time visitors watch a live service before ever walking through your doors. The good news:…
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Church Event Calendar: Best Options for Your Website
Your church probably has more going on than Sunday morning — youth group, small groups, volunteer nights, potlucks, mission trips, seasonal events. But if none of that shows up on your website, visitors have no idea it exists. A well-maintained event calendar is one of the most practical things you can add to your church…
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Church Sermon Archive: How to Organize and Display Sermons Online
Your sermon archive is the second most-visited section of your church website — right behind the homepage. Members use it to re-listen to Sunday’s message, catch up on weeks they missed, and share sermons with friends. Visitors use it to preview your teaching before deciding to visit. And yet, most church sermon archives are a…
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Church Website Homepage Formula: What Goes Where
83% of people check a church’s website before visiting in person. And those visitors make a judgment about your church in 3-5 seconds — before they read a single word. Your homepage is the digital front door of your church, and it’s either inviting people in or turning them away before they ever set foot…
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Church Website Checklist: Everything You Need Before Launch
Launching a church website without a checklist is like hosting Easter Sunday without a plan — something important will get missed, and you won’t realize it until it’s too late. Whether you’re building your church’s first website or doing a complete redesign, this checklist ensures nothing falls through the cracks. We’ve organized this into five…
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How to Build a Church Website: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Building a church website can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re a pastor, volunteer, or communications director who’s already wearing ten hats. The technology changes constantly, the options are endless, and you’re not sure if you need a $16/month template or a $10,000 custom design. Here’s the truth: most churches can launch a professional, functional…
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How to Improve Your Church Website
Crafting a church website isn’t just about throwing together a few pages and hoping for the best. It’s about creating a digital home that reflects the heart and soul of your community. Think of it as the online extension of your church’s welcome mat. Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and get into how you…