Create a realistic bordered photo effect using this Photoshop action.  Watch the screencast and download the action. Download the Photoshop action here. You will need to unzip the action, then follow the screencast. I would recommend watching the screencast in HD for better viewing. Watch the screencast on your iPhone. Michael ... Read More

People love to see photos, and we try to put photos of our main events online immediately after the event.  This increases our traffic and creates buzz about our website.  It is also good “advertisement” for those who did not attend the event.  The problem I find is displaying the images in a unique and fun way.  Here are some flash slideshows that you can easily add to your website.  Most of these don’t require any knowledge of Flash. 1.  Polaroid Gallery v.1.01 Flash Slideshow - Polaroid Gallery - YC Historical ... Read More

One thing that has been a huge help driving traffic to our ministry websites, is the Email Newsletter.  We have over 12,000 people we email on a monthly basis. We send the emails to our members, students, visitors, and those who have communicated to us through our websites. (nvbc.org, gsbc.edu, and nvpublications.net)  Emails are a great way to keep your church members informed.  They are also an effective and free way to advertise special events or new content on your website.  Every time we send out an email newsletter we get a huge ... Read More

The idea behind this blog is to help people involved in the media ministry of their churches. This post however could be a help to anyone on the go. Due to the nature of my job, I find it hard to accomplish everything during normal business hours.  Some of my most productive hours are long after others have gone to bed.  Because of this, I need tools that help me to work from home as much as possible.  Here are 3 of the tools that I use often to work on the go and at home.  All these are supported on both a mac and a pc. 1.  ... Read More