Your Christmas list: 5 ways to leverage the Subsplash Platform this holiday

The countdown is on! Christmas is coming up quick, and with it a wave of new visitors to your church. There’s no better time to make a great first impression and introduce your mission. In fact, a well-planned holiday strategy can be an incredibly effective springboard to ride that momentum into the New Year!

No need to make a list or check it twice. We’ve got you covered with five ways to maximize engagement with the Subsplash Platform this holiday.

First and foremost, make sure everyone knows how you’re using the Subsplash Platform to stay connected! Your app puts meaningful content and important information into the hands of your community—literally.

Cross-channel communication is huge when it comes to connecting with to your community before and after they attend a service or event. Use email, social media, announcements from the stage, and especially your website to get the word out that you have an app, and it’s the home base for all things related to your ministry!

Pro tip: our App Promo web integration makes it easier than ever to bring new users to your app and, ultimately, boost engagement with gospel content. If you’re using the Subsplash Platform, try it out today!

This Christmas, take back your time with Subsplash web integrations, and give yourself the gift of a better workflow.

Now with five innovative integrations, the Subsplash Dashboard puts your dynamic content everywhere, all at once, all the time.

One-click publishing syncs media between your website and apps. A quick copy-and-paste adds Subsplash Giving to your website in a matter of seconds. Our brand new Events integration automatically maintains the events calendar on your website.

And if you’re utilizing SnapPages™, simply drag and drop any one of these embeddable integrations right into your website!

When you streamline everything with web integrations, you’ll provide a seamless experience to your digital audience, and set yourself up for success during a busy and important season.

Get started in the Subsplash Dashboard, or learn more about our innovative web integrations.        

With all the special events and seasonal programming that surround Christmas, it’s crucial that you make the most important messages accessible to everyone, so that they don’t get lost in the busyness of the holidays.

That’s why it can be so effective to add a dedicated Christmas tab in your app and a page on your website!

Putting everything in one place is a big help to your community when they’re looking for specific information about Christmas services, events, and fundraisers. You may wonder if it’s worth the effort, but remember: You’ll see a lot of new visitors during this season, and your app is the best way to get them the content they came for.

Plus, with SnapPages you can put together your new Christmas page in only minutes!

Wondering what this could look like? Download the Interbay Community Church app to see a Christmas tab in action, or visit the Interbay website to see how this translates to the web (with easy integrations!).

Did you know that up to one third of all annual giving takes place in December? Charitable donations see a massive increase during the holidays, and that’s why it’s so important to have a digital giving solution that creates a quick and simple experience for your donors.

Special campaigns and fundraisers are common during the holidays, and this makes it a great time to set up funds and causes in Subsplash Giving.

Christmas also presents an ideal opportunity for introducing text-to-give, which allows donors to set up a gift using a simple SMS text code. This is especially effective for first-time visitors, who may be eager to give but haven’t yet downloaded your app. To get started, create your text-to-give code in your dashboard, or learn more about Subsplash Giving!

Good communication is especially important during the holidays, and push notifications are one of the best tools you have to stay effective.

Since this season often means different schedules and new information, push notifications can help you get reminders and announcements to the right people. With GeoEngage™, you can even deliver targeted content based on location!

This is also an effective way to stay in touch with the many first-time visitors that attended your Christmas services. Even after they’ve left, you can continue to encourage and engage them with gospel content.

Download our ebook to learn how to leverage push notifications to drive engagement year-round, including tips for the holidays!

Inspired yet?

To get more ideas about maximizing your Subsplash app this Christmas, schedule a free consultation with your Client Success Manager!

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