Customer Case Study:
Faith Based
As Social Media Marketing Manager and Content Strategist for The Woodlands Methodist Church, Krista Shook leads social media initiatives for the church’s four distinct faith-based services.
Enabling easy collaboration with the creative team and pastors of each ministry, HeyOrca has become an integral part of Krista’s planning process.
Having used HeyOrca for about two years now, Krista had this to say about HeyOrca: “As you say, it’s helped me take back my day!”
Monthly content planning in a project management tool
Each month, Krista starts her social media planning in a project management tool. With a general plan assembled, Krista shares it with the Director of Communications and the pastors of each ministry for input and approval.
Monthly content planning in a project management tool
Each month, Krista starts her social media planning in a project management tool. With a general plan assembled, Krista shares it with the Director of Communications and the pastors of each ministry for input and approval.
Layout calendar in HeyOrca
With an approved template, Krista then adds placeholder posts in HeyOrca for the month and outlines any events and sermon series.
Layout calendar in HeyOrca
With an approved template, Krista then adds placeholder posts in HeyOrca for the month and outlines any events and sermon series.
Assign content creation tasks in Wrike
From there, Krista heads back to Wrike to create and assign tasks to members of their internal creative team for content creation.
Assign content creation tasks in Wrike
From there, Krista heads back to Wrike to create and assign tasks to members of their internal creative team for content creation.
Upload content to HeyOrca
On a weekly basis, Krista then uploads content to HeyOrca and finalizes posts for the upcoming week. To streamline her content planning, she uses HeyOrca features to share content across social media pages and each of the organization’s calendars.
Upload content to HeyOrca
On a weekly basis, Krista then uploads content to HeyOrca and finalizes posts for the upcoming week. To streamline her content planning, she uses HeyOrca features to share content across social media pages and each of the organization’s calendars.
Content approval in HeyOrca
With everything uploaded for the week, Krista then shares each calendar with the corresponding pastor, so they can make any necessary comments, changes, and approvals. Once content is approved in HeyOrca, it’s automatically scheduled to post.
Content approval in HeyOrca
With everything uploaded for the week, Krista then shares each calendar with the corresponding pastor, so they can make any necessary comments, changes, and approvals. Once content is approved in HeyOrca, it’s automatically scheduled to post.
6 Ways That HeyOrca Helps Krista Take Back Her Day
Intuitive User Experience
Krista was quickly able to learn how to schedule posts, develop an approval process, and learn new features. “It didn't take a whole lot of effort to figure out, no tutorials were required”.
Ability to Manage Multiple Calendars
Being able to switch between calendars in just a couple of clicks helps Krista plan and schedule content more efficiently. “I'm easily able to access calendars for each of the church’s services without having to log in and out multiple times.”
Continuous Feature Updates
“I feel like every few months there's something new, which I appreciate because I didn't really get that with other platforms that I've used.”
AI Features
Being able to use HeyOrca’s AI features to write post captions and inbox message replies has also helped streamline Krista’s process. “It did a great job. I thought to myself, ‘Oh, this is much better than what I would've written.’”
Approval Features & Notifications
The ability to comment on specific planned posts, tag team members, and set custom notifications has also helped Krista and her team streamline their content approval process. “We haven’t had any issues with someone not getting emails or seeing each other’s comments, so that’s been great”, she explained.
Reel Scheduling
Krista also mentioned that she appreciates the ability to schedule Instagram reels and TikTok videos using HeyOrca.
Collaboration and Efficient Content Planning — All in One Tool
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create and schedule a Pin in HeyOrca?
To upload and schedule Pinterest content in HeyOrca, first connect your Pinterest account to HeyOrca. Drag and drop your media into your HeyOrca calendar, or press the “Create post” button. Then add your Pin details, including caption, Pin title, and destination link. Use the drop-down to select the board to which you want your content pinned. When you’re happy with your Pin preview, adjust the “Post stage” to the appropriate stage: Awaiting Approval, Approved, or Publish Now.
Can I draft, review, and approve Pins before publishing?
Yes, you can draft, review, and approve your Pinterest content in HeyOrca before your Pins are published. HeyOrca categorizes Pins by five stages: Draft, Awaiting Approval, Approve, Revise, and Publish Now. You can manage the stages of each Pin individually or in bulk.
Can I see Pinterest content alongside other social channels in my calendar?
Yes, your HeyOrca content calendar will give you a birds-eye view of your scheduled Pinterest content alongside posts you have scheduled for other social media channels, like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
How do I connect my Pinterest account to HeyOrca?
To connect your Pinterest account to HeyOrca, first make sure you are logged into the correct Pinterest account in a separate browser. Then, navigate to your HeyOrca Calendar Settings and click Add Account. Select Pinterest and follow the on-screen instructions to grant HeyOrca access to publish your Pins.
Does HeyOrca integrate with Google Business Profile?
Yes, HeyOrca supports Google Business Profile in addition to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube and YouTube Shorts, Threads, TikTok, and Pinterest.
Does HeyOrca’s Google Business Profile scheduler have an approval process?
Yes! When you use HeyOrca Basic or Pro to manage your Google Business Profile, you can have your stakeholders – including clients and team members – approve your posts before they’re published.