Highlights from around the web – 4/2/2010

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.

• Perry Noble, NewSpring Church Kill Internet Campus
  Posted: March 31, 2010
  From: Christian Web Trends Blog
  Find out why NewSpring decided to shut down their Internet campus.
• Social Media Guidelines and Policies from North Point Ministries
  Posted: March 30, 2010
  From: ChurchCrunch
  Here's one church's social media guidelines. Does your ministry have one?
• Foursquare, Gowalla and More on a Google Map [Apps]
  Posted: March 30, 2010
  From: Mashable!
  Ever wanted to know where people were "checking in" via location-based apps such as Foursquare? Are other churches in your area using these tools? This app could help you figure it out...
• Has Social Media Made SEO Irrelevant?
  Posted: March 30, 2010
  From: Christian Web Trends Blog
  Interesting discussion on the effectiveness of search engine optimization vs. social media "optimization". I think you need both, but you'll need to determine which is working best for you.
• Social networking: the future of denominations
  Posted: March 30, 2010
  From: Think Christian
  Here are some innovative ways that denominations are using the web. Very inspiring - check it out.
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