COVID-19 Resources

Winterset Websites is operated from my home office in Des Moines, Iowa, which means I am able to continue providing service as usual at this time. I’ve been helping all kinds of businesses to adapt their online presence in various ways: products for sale (digital and physical), videos, podcasts, updates and announcements, and more. If you’re looking for some ideas to enhance your digital presence during this time, feel free to check out the resources below or give me a call to brainstorm. Consultations are free.

Google Updates & Response to COVID-19

These pages are being updated continually, helping you share the most accurate information with people who are Googling your business to look for information at a time when things are changing quickly.

Businesses affected by COVID-19: Guidance on updating info and temporary closures

Limited Google My Business functionality due to COVID-19

Free Stock Photos Re: COVID-19

I found the nifty photo above at Pixabay. Look for eye-catching images you can share with your followers when you’re making special announcements.

From Unsplash.com

From Pixabay.com

Start an Email List

Email is still the best way to communicate with your fan base quickly. But first, you have to build the list. MailChimp gives you the ability to start an email list up to 2,000 subscribers for no charge. You can add a “Subscribe” button to your website inviting people to join the list, and you can also add people manually.

MailChimp.com

Templates for Digital/Social Media Posts

Just add your own text and photos and download as a jpg, png or pdf. Easy!

Canva.com

PicMonkey

Podcasting

Lots of churches, especially, are turning to podcasts as a way to share sermons when people can’t be together in person. Podbean gives up to five hours free, and the paid options are also very affordable.

Podbean