A new resource called PLUGRUG.com created at the hands of my blogging buddy,Tim Schmoyer, is now live on the web.

PLUG IT
Tim has introduced this new website for student ministry that is sure to become one of the best resources on the web. If you’re familiar with DIGG, PLUGRUG works exactly the same way. Basically, you submit links that you think are great ministry tools, resources, podcasts, video clips, etc. Others see the “Upcoming Stories” and if they also like it, they’ll “plug it” by casting a vote for it. Conversely, people can also “sweep it under the rug” by burying it if they think it’s old news, irrelevant, or whatever. After a story becomes popular enough, it is promoted to the front page of the website for a period of time as one of best current ministry links on the web, as determined by people like you from around the world. It’s an innovative way to both share and discover new ministry ideas, resources, tools and material because recommendations are no longer based on just one person’s opinion.

PLUGRUG WILL GENERATE TRAFFIC FOR YOU.
If you’re a blogger, podcaster, video creator, or someone who generates any kind of web content for ministry, a site like this can be an invaluable tool for you because just by plugging your content you will be discovered by new readers and subscribers. If your content gets voted to the front page you'll receive maximum exposure, which will pay you more dividends in traffic to your corner of the web.

SEE WHAT IS HOT AND WHAT IS NOT
If you are not a creator by any stretch but you still want to find the best stuff on the web (and know what is HOT and what is NOT), you can log on to PLUGRUG.com and see firsthand the the thoughts and opinions of others in your field of student ministry. You can also place your votes on upcoming stories and help others discover the cool things you find there.

LOG ON, CHECK IT OUT and SHARE
The only way this new tool will work is if a community of people embrace it: submitting material, plugging the good stuff, burying the lame stuff, and promoting the site to others. There’s incredible potential here to share and collaborate on ministry content from all over the web at one central location, but it will only be successful if people like you contribute and make it happen.

I highly recommend PLUGRUG to you friend. Check it.

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