D373

08/08/2024

Simple measuring stick for fueling the engine to get more reach on your church social platforms.

10/07/2024

We are confident in what we do and how we do it, because we’ve seen it work hundreds of times! But, please, don’t take our word for it…👇🏼

26/06/2024

You are reading that correctly. We have seen SO MANY churches lately that still have their Easter Service (or any outdated event for that matter) info post pinned to the top of their page. It’s time to unpin. We love you!

25/06/2024

HOT TAKE 🔥
Pages vs Groups: We address this topic at least 4-5 times a week with churches around the country. And when every ministry has its own page (disconnected from the umbrella of the church), it creates silos and disconnect. Migrating to Ministry Groups offers a win/win scenario for everyone because you create Cross Generational Influence.

1. It tears down ministry silos.
Think about all the different groups within your church—Students, kids, young adults, seniors, and probably so many more. Cross-generational influence helps break down these walls. When people of all ages work together, everyone benefits. It creates a stronger, more united church.

2. It cultivates unity among all age groups.
Imagine a church where everyone feels connected, regardless of their age. That's what cross-generational influence does. It brings people together, fostering a sense of unity and belonging. When different generations interact, it builds stronger relationships and a more cohesive community.

3. It makes communication for any event much easier.
Planning an event? Cross-generational influence can simplify things. When all age groups are on the same page, communication flows more smoothly. It ensures that everyone knows what's happening and feels included, making events more successful and enjoyable for everyone.

4. It optimizes the algorithms to work in your favor, helping you reach more people in your community.
In today's digital age, reaching more people online is crucial. By embracing cross-generational influence, you're not just connecting within your church but also extending your reach in the community. It boosts your online presence, making it easier to spread your message and engage with more people.

Cross-generational influence helps different generations learn from each other, grow together, and share useful ideas and information. It's about building a church where everyone feels valued and connected, no matter their age.

03/06/2024

Exciting news alert! As of the end of May, we bid farewell to one of our incredible clients. Since September 2022, we've forged a dynamic partnership that's left a significant mark. We took a comprehensive look at what we have accomplished in our time together, comparing our entire journey with the church to the equivalent period preceding our collaboration Your church shouldn't miss out on this kind of opportunity—act now, and let's see what your church is capable of!
More stats from this particular church include:
Content Interactions increased +815% (read "Engagement on the content")
Link Clicks up +942%

13/05/2024

And it's been dead for a good while...😬

Incoming hot take, and it may be an unpopular Church creative opinion…so buckle up.

Unless you are a big brand, Fortune 500 company, artist, or band…the grid is dead, and I would almost argue it's dead for them as well, but "only mostly dead".

This will inevitably upset church creatives who value the aesthetic and beauty of the grid, and I get that. However, for a church— to the people that you are trying to reach, it matters not. In fact, with current algorithms leaning into Discovery “mode”, posts and content have a much longer shelf life, so the need for the grid has decreased significantly. Trust me, I hate to burst that bubble that you are so convinced is needed…but most people are not going to your Instagram profile on the regular (if at all), even if they are seeing and engaging with your content.

It’s time wasted. Focus on good content rather than trying to make your grid pretty and cohesive. That’s manufactured energy that doesn’t need to be expended any longer. 

HOWEVER, if you just want your profile to look pretty, you do you. Just don’t have the expectation that a lot of people will appreciate it the way you do.

13/05/2024

The day was crazy long with delays but we finally got home 6hrs late. When you do life with this much travel, you sleep when you can. Our fearless leader crashing in the floor of New Orleans airport.

11/04/2024

Exciting things happening at D373! We are beta testing Social Media Workshops (4 seperate Zoom sessions) with some churches and it is going incredibly well! We will be launching this worldwide in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Screenshots from our first two sessions this week.

20/03/2024

Our job is so much fun.
This weekend we were at a church training a team of about 25 church members on how to use their social media platforms to expand the reach of their church and the Kingdom. We love watching the light bulbs go off around the room when they start to understand the power they have!

We always do an experiment to show them. Less than 24 hours later, that experiment post became the most successful post for the church in the last 3 years, reaching thousands of people. It's insane to watch that! And it works every time.

And since we were there for the seminar/workshop, we got to sort of be a mystery guest in their services. And Nathan Gaddis, our president, made the church's photos from the weekend they posted on their social feed! Beanies unite!

If your church would like to know more about what we just described, hit us up! We have something for all sizes of churches.

09/02/2024

We filmed a video for a conference we were sponsors for this week that we couldn't attend in person, and our President, Nathan Gaddis, brought the 80's vibe in full force with the opener. We won't bore you with the 15-minute video, but here is the intro that's worth a look.
😂🤣😂

16/12/2023

Our President was the featured guest on a great Podcast this week! The amount of conversation, topics, and good nuggets of truth that they crammed into 47 minutes is astounding! Check to out! 👇🏼

🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨

In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Gaddis, President of D373 and we discuss:

• Engaging your community through social media.
• Why you may need to pivot your social strategy in 2024.
• Pitfalls of comparative social media strategies.
• Utilizing social media beyond advertising.

Listen/watch here:
🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3RavYsM
📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JwFnsP
🎙️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H6a0Ct

06/12/2023

Would you consider your church a healthy church? Or did you just wince when you read that question? Here are a few points to consider when building a healthy church. What are your thoughts?

In the intricate tapestry of a thriving church, the foundation of its health often rests upon the vitality of its staff. A profound realization struck me recent

01/12/2023

5 Things Churches Should Avoid in order Stand Out This Christmas and Beyond
https://design373.com/5-things-churches-should-avoid-to-stand-out/

28/11/2023

At D373, we know you want to be a church that is great at effectively communicating with people outside your walls. To do that, you need Digital Outreach Strategies and processes your team can use all year long.
The problem is most churches don’t have the team or the resources to create these digital plans, which leaves them feeling like they can’t reach people where they are gathering. We believe churches that have a winning digital outreach strategy are the ones that are more effectively reaching their communities for the Gospel. We understand your teams are often balancing far too many plates and struggle to keep up with all the responsibilities that are in front of
them.
This is why we work with churches all over the country to create digital strategies and equip staff and volunteers to successfully implement these strategies.
Our services include a proven social media strategy along with management, website development, guest services evaluation, unlimited graphic design, marketing plans, and staff coaching.
Start 2024 with a bang and a plan to reach more people than you've ever reached before!
Schedule a call today! https://D373.com

25/10/2023

Worth saying over and over to any and all churches:
Prioritize the cultivation of a Culture of Engagement, and the significance of your content transcends the confines of your church. When your community actively participates by liking, commenting, and sharing on Facebook, as well as interacting with your stories on Instagram, the message resonates well beyond your church boundaries.

06/10/2023

Focus on creating a Culture of Engagement and it won't matter what you post...it will extend its reach beyond your church walls into your community when your people engage with the content by liking, commenting, and sharing on Facebook; And liking, commenting, saving, and sharing to stories on Instagram.

A church can have the best pictures on the planet, but if they don't have a Culture of Engagement, their platforms function more like a yearbook than outreach.

02/10/2023

Something big is coming. It’s the biggest thing we’ve ever done. But before we announce anything, you need to know what happens when D373 partners with your church.

23/09/2023

Is Social Media an afterthought for your church instead of a prominent part of your action plan? Let us help you integrate it into your routines so that all your bases are covered and you are able to reach as many people as possible with your message.

21/09/2023

In a day and age where social feeds are flooded with content, stand out by focusing on Quality over Quantity. Focus on beauty, truth, inspiration, and education when creating content. Something that makes people stop. A church that has 3-4 quality posts per week will gain more traction than the church that has 10-20 posts per week of billboard type content.

21/09/2023

Tough love comin' in hot:
Your community needs more content about WHO you are, and less about events that you're hosting, as difficult as that may be to hear. Highlight what each ministry in your church is doing to meet needs in the community. The next generation cares about what you are doing for the people in your community more than the events you are pushing.

15/09/2023

Excited to share our 2024 Brochure with new details!

Read 2024 D373 Brochure by Design373 on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

13/09/2023

Two things we do at D373 for churches to help build the connection with your community:
1. We engage with businesses, schools, restaurants, etc. in your community, as the church, to create trust and relationships with business owners in your community.
2. We focus our language to the people that are not yet in your church. If we do that, we net the people already in your church with the message of the content.

12/09/2023

On a scale of 1-10, ten being EXTREMELY IMPORTANT how would you rate the importance of a social media presence for your church?
*hint: Anything below an 8 is wrong. 😬

09/09/2023

We've found that the best way to start every is through gratitude. A thankful heart brings a positive attitude and outlook to every circumstance and situation. What are three things you're thankful for today?

08/09/2023

One of our favorite things about Design373 is that it isn't confined by one specific location.
We work with churches from all over the United States and even have many members of our team working from several different states as well. So we want to know, where do you live?

05/09/2023

1 story can change lives. Do you believe that? As you begin thinking about what you are needing to adjust or change by the end of 2023, or in 2024 with your church website or social media, one thing you can do is to share your story. Stories have tremendous power.
Do you need help sharing the story of who you are as a church and connecting that with your community? Reach out to us today! We'd LOVE to help!

04/09/2023

We believe details matter. Maybe no one will notice. Maybe they will. But we notice.

31/08/2023

Here are details on the 3 plans that we offer churches here at D373! 👊

29/08/2023

We know church. Most of our team has been on executive level staff positions in multiple churches and we have a combined total of over 60 years experience in the church. We see you. We want to equip you to be the best in your community at reaching people outside your church walls.

17/04/2023

PSA on how to pronounce our company name:
It's always quite humorous hearing all the different ways people try and pronounce our company name. So in an effort to take away the awkwardness you may feel, here you go!

D 3 seven 3
or
Design three 7 three

😂😂😂