Highlights from around the web – 3/26/2010

Here are the latest things that caught my eye from around the web in the past few days. I subscribe to dozens of blogs and news sources via my Google Reader and share them. You can keep up with them by following me on Twitter or even subscribing directly. I will also post them here in my blog from time to time.

• Why Your Brand Needs to Be on Facebook Now
  Posted: March 25, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Still not sure about using Facebook? And yes - your ministry IS a brand.
• Creating a Facebook Page for Your Ministry, Part 2
  Posted: March 25, 2010
  From: ChurchCrunch
  More in this great series about creating a Facebook page for your ministry. Great details and examples!
• AdMob: Smartphone Usage Up, iPhone and Android on the Rise
  Posted: March 25, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  These stats show the increase in Smartphone usage. I truly believe that in the next five years (or less), all phones will be smartphones. Imagine everyone with an iPhone (or similar) device!
• Internet Ministry Research
  Posted: March 25, 2010
  From: Kingdom Strategist
  Is your ministry helping other ministries succeed? One easy way to do this is to participate in our research project. This article by Kevin Ring explains.
• Creating a Facebook Page for Your Church, Part 1
  Posted: March 24, 2010
  From: ChurchCrunch
  Absolutely great overview of creating a Facebook page...Print this out and use it to get yourself started!
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