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Windows 10 and Church Software
First let’s talk about IconCMO and the new operating system from Microsoft called Windows 10. IconCMO works on this operating system provided you have an Internet browser like Internet Explorer,...
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The secret to finding free photos for your church website
Research shows including visual content (e.g. photos, graphics, and videos) on your church’s website and social media pages is more effective than text alone. Visuals attract more people, increase...
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National Password Day
It’s national password day! Did you even know that was a thing? According to Computer World, the two most common passwords in 2015 were “123456” and “password”. If your password is frequently used and...
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How to Use IconCMO on Touch Screen Computers
I recently starting working at Icon Systems and was excited to have a new touch screen computer. After downloading programs, creating accounts, and setting up passwords I was anxious to finally learn...
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What everybody ought to know about blue light
“Attention Kmart shoppers!” No, not the flashing blue light alerting you to special discounts! I’m talking about the blue light that comes from fluorescent light bulbs, LED lights, and the screens on...
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What’s your backup plan?
A few weeks ago, I got a call from a customer using Revelations, our Windows-based church management software (ChMS). Thank you for calling Icon Systems, this is Michelle.” “Hello, this is Peggy from...
View ArticleDo you know how to spot a tech support scam?
According to Wikipedia, a technical support scam (often abbreviated tech support scam) refers to a class of telephone fraud activities, in which a scammer claims to offer a legitimate technical support...
View ArticleReopening Churches After COVID-19
As summer time approaches for churches in the US, there are mixed emotions of happiness, sadness, and everything in between. Churches reopening for worship is a big news story as many states are...
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Servant Keeper Office Online Alternative
IconCMO is a simple to use alternative solution to Servant Keeper Office Online. Is your church looking to make the switch from Servant Keeper Office Online or another version of Servant Keeper? If so...
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Church Management Solution Requirements
Church management solutions and their requirements have changed dramatically in just the last ten years. Software in the past used to have strict guidelines in regards to processor speeds, RAM, and...
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Church Software Evaluation — What to Ask
ChMS 101 Basics of Church Software Evaluation Selecting a church management software (ChMS) should start with a vision of where the church is going to be in five to ten years at a minimum. Church...
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Web Based Church Management Software
Web based church management software for many years had people advocating against using it, including some in the church management industry. Some of this is because having software systems online was...
View ArticleOnline Church Software Is The Way! Checkout Why.
The majority of churches today have an online church software package, but there are still some that don’t which begs the question – why? Is it because of the perceived cost, church leadership is...
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The Best Church Management Software
What does it take to be the best church management software? I’m glad you asked. The short answer is – a lot! Some software companies will stick to one or two things and do them very well. Other...
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Church Software Review Websites — Good or Bad?
Software Review Sites Introduction As church committees review various software packages, many times they start with church software review sites to cut down the work. It’s an attempt to get to the...
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The Best Church Software Is Compliant and User Friendly!
Software Qualities Required For The Best Church Software Having the best church software encompasses compliance and user-friendliness while being cost-effective. Delivering these qualities to the user...
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Is Church Software Online A Better Solution?
The verdict’s in! Churches are more efficient because of online systems. Church software online has been around for about two decades, starting with IconCMO in 2001. Churches still using a computer...
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Is an All-In-One Church Software the Best Option?
Which ChMS Is Better, All-In-One or Multiple Systems? Short answer — having an all-in-one church software is the better option. Let’s go over the longer answer of what a church software should include...
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