Highlights from around the web – 2/9/2010

Here are the most interesting, instructive, and innovative articles from around the web that I’ve read in the past few days.   I am sharing these, along with my comments on them, via Google Reader – you can read them all there or subscribe to the feed if you like.

• 5 Insightful TED Talks on Social Media
  Posted: February 8, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Five great speakers give their take on social media from past TED conferences.
• 12 Reasons to Redesign Your Website
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com
  When was the last time you redesigned?
• 10 Reasons Why Your Church Should Seriously Consider Google Apps
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: ChurchCrunch
  Here is an article suggesting the use of Google Apps for churches... Though I love Google Apps myself, I am not so sure. See more of my POV in the comments on this article.
• 5 Real Challenges For Non-Profit Texting Campaigns
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Thinking about integrating texting into your ministry? This article gives some of the downsides that this can bring.
• Prayer Engine Launches, Customizable Web-Based Prayer Wall
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: ChurchCrunch
  I've been looking for ways that social media could play a role in prayer. This app looks promising...
• How Social Media Helps One Small Business Connect with Fans
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  If it can work for this small company, can it work for your ministry? What if your Facebook page became your PRIMARY focal point for interacting with web users?
• Facebook’s Major Redesign Emphasizes Search and So Much More
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Facebook redesign - do you have it yet?
• Smartphones Are Selling Like Crazy
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Smartphone sales are now slowing down... just a reminder to be sure your ministry is updating its strategy to integrate mobile!
• Pew Study Points to Facebook as Personal Blog Killer
  Posted: February 5, 2010
  From: Christian Web Trends Blog by OurChurch.Com
  Paul points out something in the new Pew report on teen usage of the Internet: blogs are fading, social networks are replacing them.
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