Posts by Ashley Wiskirchen
Quick Reference for Parish Website Admins: Automated Post Updates + Sample Workflow
As our parishes continue migrating content onto their new parish website (and a few new parishes sign up for the second “wave” of website adoption) I have the unique vantage point of seeing how parishes ranging in size, community make-up, and ministries are communicating with their people. While every parish is unrepeatably unique, it’s so…
Read MoreQuick Reference for Parish Website Administrators: Key Takeaways from Onboarding
As common and frequently asked questions arise, I’ll be addressing them in posts on this website, conveniently collected at this link: Quick References for Parish Website Admins. As always, if you have additional questions, please do call or email me; “Better Together” doesn’t just mean being on the same page, but sharing struggles and triumphs…
Read MoreQuick reference for Parish Website Administrators: User Roles
As parishes in our diocese begin to onboard and migrate their content from expired websites or create their new site from scratch, I’ve seen some common questions, errors and insights emerging. As these common threads arise, I’d like to address them in the category “Parish Website Admins.” By collecting these posts, we can share information…
Read MoreQuick Guides: How to find and submit events on the Diocesan website.
Hello, again! It’s been another few weeks of fast-paced projects coming across my desk, thinking strategically on how our ministries can connect people to people, and good progress on the parish website development project. With so many gears turning, our office is hustling and bustling! It’s in these busy times that remembering our mission is…
Read MoreTransforming the Church, one website at a time.
If you’re joining today to read, I hope you are looking forward some time off this week to celebrate the Fourth of July with your friends and family. Though we have many irons-in-the-fire here, I know our team here is grateful for a break from the everyday routine to reflect on the freedoms and privileges…
Read MoreAnswering a Few “Frequently Asked Questions”
Answering a Few “Frequently Asked Questions” Readers, it has truly been another full week of projects, and progress. I am so grateful for this platform and the opportunity to provide insight into the day-to-day work we’re tackling in the Communications office. Our Bishop’s goals for the diocese are ambitious, to say the least! Our efforts…
Read MoreKey takeaways for parishes joining us on the website development journey
Casting a vision that includes, well, you! Let me apologize – your regular Wednesday post was delayed last week, thankfully for a great reason. For the past several business days I’ve been able to sit in on fruitful, constructive meetings pertaining directly to parish branding and website development efforts. Last Wednesday a small collection of…
Read MoreWhy quality design is worth the investment
In my first post of this series, I touched on why high-quality branding is important and how it’s development within our parishes can more effectively reach the faithful in the communities across the Diocese of Jefferson City. I’m excited by the continued energy and interest in pursuing parish branding development; and happy to report that…
Read MoreHow do you eat an elephant?
“One bite at a time” a good friend of mine said in the middle of a complex project. If there’s anything spending three years south of the Missouri border (Alabama, to be precise) taught me, it’s that southerners have an uncanny ability to marry humor and truth in their catchy one-liners. That’s stuck with me.…
Read MoreParishes who brand together, are ‘Better Together.’
This post is the first in a weekly series exploring the “Better Together Branding Initiative” a diocesan-wide project helping parishes refresh their brands and digital presence. In my first several weeks as Director of Parish Communications, I have been met with warm welcomes, well-wishes and many enthusiastic questions about the progress of, what I refer…
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