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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:16:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ 3 Questions to Find the Next Step for Your Website]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:16:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Observations from dozens of conversations I had with pastors and teachers about their websites at a conference.  A simple 3 question flow chart which might help you figure out what's next for your website.  Plus the difference between a Baptist and a Lutheran conference.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Former Teacher Shares Website Insights]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:19:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Former computer teacher and second grade teacher and newest member of the OurChurch.Com team, Debbie Steves describes her experience creating and updating a website for her class.<br/><br/>9 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ 10 Things Church Website Visitors Need to Know]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:34:15 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Most online church marketing focuses on getting visitors to your website.  In this article, we look at the critical information those first-time visitors are looking for.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ 20 Newsletter Tips to Make Your eNewsletter Great (Part 2)]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_20_Newsletter_Tips_to_Make_Your_eNewsletter_Great_Part_2/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_20_Newsletter_Tips_to_Make_Your_eNewsletter_Great_Part_2/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:05:32 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[10 more newsletter tips.  How you can make your eNewsletter interesting and useful to your readers and truly effective at bringing people back to your website.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ 20 Newsletter Tips to Make Your eNewsletter Great (Part 1)]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_20_Newsletter_Tips_to_Make_Your_eNewsletter_Great_Part_1/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_20_Newsletter_Tips_to_Make_Your_eNewsletter_Great_Part_1/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:33:27 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_20_Newsletter_Tips_to_Make_Your_eNewsletter_Great_Part_1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're talking about newsletter tips - how you can make your eNewsletter interesting and useful to your readers and truly effective at bringing people back to your website.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ 10 Things Church Website Visitors Need to See]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_10_Things_Church_Website_Visitors_Need_to_See/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_10_Things_Church_Website_Visitors_Need_to_See/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:24:42 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[If you've invested time and resources in online marketing to get people to your church website, here are 10 things visitors need to see to make their experience a good one.  Church website design tips.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ The Best Target Demographic Ever!]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_The_Best_Target_Demographic_Ever/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_The_Best_Target_Demographic_Ever/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:23:37 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Limited resources force every organization to focus and target on specific demographics.  But for churches, schools, businesses, and websites one demographic is by far the most successful to target.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Internet a Blessing and Challenge for Missionaries in Slovakia]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Internet_a_Blessing_and_Challenge_for_Missionaries_in_Slovakia/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Internet_a_Blessing_and_Challenge_for_Missionaries_in_Slovakia/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:07:50 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Brian Kirschenbaum, who served as a missionary in Slovakia as a part of Campus Crusade for Christ for 9 years, writes about how the Internet was both a blessing and a challenge to his ministry.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Using the Internet to Promote Missions in Tibet]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Using_the_Internet_to_Promote_Missions_in_Tibet/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Using_the_Internet_to_Promote_Missions_in_Tibet/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:03:38 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Using_the_Internet_to_Promote_Missions_in_Tibet/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brother Eugene, a missionary in the Tibet region of Western China, writes about how creating a website and blogging have helped him connect with supporters and share the Gospel.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ God at Work Through the Internet in Africa]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_God_at_Work_Through_the_Internet_in_Africa/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:51:51 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Internet brings together Christian pastors and ministries in Burundi, Rwanda, South Africa, Congo (RDC), Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia for missions work.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Going on a Short-Term Missions Trip?  You Gotta Blog!]]></title>
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<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Going_on_a_Short-Term_Missions_Trip__You_Gotta_Blog/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:22:16 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[I can tell you from personal experience that blogging while on a short-term missions trip can add a whole new dimension to the trip.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ a4Impacta4 Makes an Impact]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_ldquoImpactrdquo_Makes_an_Impact/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_ldquoImpactrdquo_Makes_an_Impact/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:22:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Karl Beaudry, former technical director for Impact International, writes about how the Internet has greatly enhanced the radio ministry of this missions organization.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Blogs for Missions]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Blogs_for_Missions/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Blogs_for_Missions/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:06:08 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Guest blogger and former (and future) missionary John Fraser writes about how blogging helped him keep in touch with family, friends and supporters while serving in Hungary.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Wanted: Missionary Guest Bloggers]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Wanted_Missionary_Guest_Bloggers/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Wanted_Missionary_Guest_Bloggers/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:58:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Missions/-_Wanted_Missionary_Guest_Bloggers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[OurChurch.Com is looking for past and present missionaries who would like to be guest bloggers this month and write articles about how they have used the Internet to improve the effectiveness of their ministry.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Missions Mashup - Map of missionaries, missionary blogs]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Missions/Missions_Mashup_-_Map_of_missionaries_missionary_blogs/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Missions/Missions_Mashup_-_Map_of_missionaries_missionary_blogs/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:57:10 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Missions</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Check out the missions &quot;mashup&quot; page created to help people learn more about people serving as missionaries around the world.  It combines information about missionaries including customized Google Map and a missions blog aggregator.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ The 5 Apple Pickers - A Search Engine Marketing Parable]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_The_5_Apple_Pickers_-_A_Search_Engine_Marketing_Parable/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_The_5_Apple_Pickers_-_A_Search_Engine_Marketing_Parable/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:54:24 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_The_5_Apple_Pickers_-_A_Search_Engine_Marketing_Parable/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This parable will give anyone a website a clearer understanding of the 4 keys to getting the most possible visitors from search engines.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Search Marketing Glossary]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_Search_Marketing_Glossary/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_Search_Marketing_Glossary/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:09:28 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_Search_Marketing_Glossary/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As you start to delve into the world of online marketing, it is important to be able to understand the terminology. We try to limit the &quot;tech talk&quot; when possible, however, sometimes its unavoidable. So, we have created a Search Marketing Glossary.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Penthouse Attempts to Cash in with Christian Dating Site BigChurch]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_Penthouse_Attempts_to_Cash_in_with_Christian_Dating_Site_BigChurch/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_Penthouse_Attempts_to_Cash_in_with_Christian_Dating_Site_BigChurch/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 08:29:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_Penthouse_Attempts_to_Cash_in_with_Christian_Dating_Site_BigChurch/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Christian singles/dating site BigChurch.com is operated by the social-networking giant Various, Inc., which was purchased in December by the Penthouse Media Group.  What do you think about a &quot;Christian&quot; website being owned and operated by a porn publisher?<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ How Do Search Engines Work?]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_How_Do_Search_Engines_Work/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_How_Do_Search_Engines_Work/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 15:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Marketing</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Marketing/-_How_Do_Search_Engines_Work/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This article is intended to explain the basics of how search engines work and in the course of doing so shatter some search engine myths and help you understand what you can do to help people find your website in search engines.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Is Marketing Evil?]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Outreach/-_Is_Marketing_Evil/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Outreach/-_Is_Marketing_Evil/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:03:26 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Outreach</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Outreach/-_Is_Marketing_Evil/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is marketing inherently manipulative, superficial, annoying, and therefore evil?  Or can churches and Christian ministries do marketing in honest way to communicate the opportunities they provide to connect with God and grow spiritually?<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Internet Evangelism Day Stories]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_Internet_Evangelism_Day_Stories/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_Internet_Evangelism_Day_Stories/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:32:51 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[This past Sunday, April 27, was Internet Evangelism Day. My question this week is, did anyone actually do anything for IED or is it just something people like to talk about? I was encouraged to find a several stories about IED activities.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ How people find a new church]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_How_people_find_a_new_church/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_How_people_find_a_new_church/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Communication</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_How_people_find_a_new_church/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most people start their search for a new church online.  This in depth Church Marketing Online University article takes a close look at that process and to extract good principles for church search marketing.<br/><br/>8 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ So, your church has a website. Great! Can anyone find it?]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_So_your_church_has_a_website-_Great_Can_anyone_find_it/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_So_your_church_has_a_website-_Great_Can_anyone_find_it/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Technology/-_So_your_church_has_a_website-_Great_Can_anyone_find_it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An overview of how to evaluate your church website's search engine visibility and develop a plan to improve it's search rankings in order to reach more people in your community. Plan your church web team's Internet Evangelism Day meeting.<br/><br/>7 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Welcome to Church Marketing Online]]></title>
<link>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_Welcome_to_Church_Marketing_Online/</link>
<comments>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_Welcome_to_Church_Marketing_Online/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:31:01 -0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Paul</dc:creator>
<category>Communication</category>
<guid>http://plugrug.com/Communication/-_Welcome_to_Church_Marketing_Online/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Church Marketing Online is a new website being launched today by OurChurch.Com. It's purpose is to help churches make better use of the Internet in their marketing, evangelism, and outreach efforts through a Top Church Search Rankings service and blog.<br/><br/>6 Plug(s) ]]></description>
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