What Social Media platforms “should” my church be on?

We’ve all be asked this question and it’s not always so easily clear cut, but I’m gonna try make it real easy to start with and then we gonna go from there…

The five most important social media platforms for a church will depend on the specific goals and target audience of the church. Here are five popular social media platforms that many churches find useful:

1. Facebook: With over 2.7 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the largest and most widely used social media platform. It’s a good choice for churches looking to connect with a broad audience and share updates about events and activities.
2. Instagram: Instagram is a visually-focused platform that is popular with younger audiences (I’m not even gonna address TIKTOK in this article, it’s coming… It’s a good choice for churches looking to share visually appealing content and engage with followers.
3. YouTube: YouTube is the largest video-sharing platform and is a good choice for churches looking to share video content, such as sermons or worship services.
4. Twitter: Twitter is a fast-paced platform that allows churches to share short updates and engage with followers in real-time.
5. Church-specific platforms: There are also several social media platforms that are specifically designed for churches such as Church Online, BibleApp, ChurchLink and ChurchLink App. These platforms allow churches to connect with members and share updates, prayer requests, and other information in a very simple user friendly way.

Again, the most important social media platforms for a church will depend on the specific goals and target audience of the church. It’s often helpful to start by focusing on a few key platforms and then expand as needed.

Who is the person you’re imagining when creating your social media post?

There are several ways to determine your church’s target audience online:

1. Analyze your existing social media followers: Look at the demographics of the people who are already following your church’s social media accounts. This can give you an idea of who is most interested in your church and what types of content they engage with.
2. Look at your church’s website traffic: Use tools like Google Analytics to see who is visiting your church’s website and where they’re coming from. This can help you understand the age, gender, and geographic location of your church’s online audience.
3. Conduct a survey: Consider conducting a survey to ask your church members and followers about their demographics and online habits. This can help you get a better understanding of your target audience.
4. Analyze your local community: Consider the demographics of the community your church serves. This can give you an idea of the age, gender, and geographic location of your target audience.
5. Research your “competition”: Hahaha, you know what I mean… Look at the social media accounts of other churches in your area to see who they are targeting and how they are reaching their audience.

By gathering this information, you can get a better understanding of your church’s target audience online and tailor your social media strategy to reach them more effectively. Please email dean@deancothill.co.za for further questions and would love to join you and your community on this new digital road for church…

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