Michael Shaver
Latest Articles by Michael Shaver
Do You Need A Church Website Redesign? Probably
The way people interact with church websites has changed significantly. Today, over 60% of all internet traffic comes from mobile devices, which means many church websites are being viewed in ways th...
5 Common Church Website Mistakes (How to Fix Them)
Just last year, I revamped over 200 church websites. Here's my shortlist of the most common mistakes I see and how your church can easily fix them in an hour. Mistake #1: The Website Focuses on Member...
The 3 Jobs of a Church Website
Your church’s front door isn’t made of wood anymore—it’s made of pixels. For most people, their first interaction with your church community happens online, long before they ever attend a new ...
The Perfect Church Plan Your Visit Page
Your Plan Your Visit page is more important than many churches realize. In many ways, it serves as the digital front door to your church—and for many visitors, it’s the deciding factor in whether ...
Skip These Church App Features? DOA
Launching a church app without the right features is like building a church with no bathrooms—people won’t stick around. Miss these essentials, and your app becomes another dusty icon no one taps....
7 Steps to Launch Your Church App
Building a church app can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not a developer. But it doesn’t have to be! With the right steps, you can create a powerful tool that helps people stay connected an...
Your Church Needs An App in 2026: This is Why
For years, a church app was a bonus for most ministries. But... By 2026, your people will expect sermons, events, giving, and prayer requests—all on their phone. Why? Because the majority of human c...
Are Church Apps Worth It?
In a world where your congregation already spends hours on their phones every day, having an app that keeps them connected to the church seems like a no-brainer. But are church apps worth it? It dep...
How to Successfully Promote Your Church App
Having a church app can be an excellent way to give your members easy access to gospel-centered content and provide a convenient way for them to stay connected. However, just having a custom church ap...