Changing the Title, Description and Journey Language

NextSteps, a powerful digital tool developed by the Jesus Film Project, offers a user-friendly interface for creating and managing digital journeys. This guide will walk you through the process of changing your journey's title, adding a description, and selecting the appropriate language for your content.

Editing Journey Details

Step 1: Access the Edit Menu

1. Navigate to your journey in the NextSteps journey builder.
2. Locate the menu icon (usually represented by three dots or lines).
3. Hover over the menu icon to reveal options.
4. Click on "Edit Details" from the dropdown menu.

Alternatively, you can click directly on the placeholder name of your journey to access the editing interface.

Step 2: Change the Journey Name

1. In the editing interface, locate the field for the journey name.
2. Click on the current name or placeholder text.
3. Type in your desired journey name.
4. Remember to keep the name concise yet descriptive, ideally between 50-65 characters for optimal clarity.

Step 3: Add a Journey Description

1. Find the description field in the editing interface.
2. Click on the field to begin typing.
3. Add a comprehensive description of your journey.
4. Aim for a description length of 140-170 characters for effectiveness.

Best Practices for Titles and Descriptions

• Internal Use Only: Remember that the title and description are not visible to journey participants. They are for internal organization and communication within your team.
• Include Key Details: In your description, consider including:
  • Target audience information
  • Audience profile characteristics
  • Strategic goals of the journey
• Future-Proof Your Content: Provide enough detail to help team members who may join the project later understand the journey's purpose and context.

Changing the Journey Language

One of the key features of NextSteps is its robust language support, allowing you to create journeys in multiple languages, including Right-to-Left (RTL) languages.

Step 4: Select the Journey Language

1. In the journey settings or edit menu, locate the language selection option.
2. Click on the current language to open a dropdown menu of available languages.
3. Select your desired language from the list.

Important Considerations for Language Selection

• Match Content Language: Ensure that the selected language matches the language of your journey's content.
• RTL Language Support: When selecting Right-to-Left languages (e.g., Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu), the NextSteps interface will automatically adjust to display content from right to left.
• User Experience: Proper language selection significantly improves the user experience, especially for non-English speaking audiences.

Best Practices for Multilingual Journeys

• Cultural Relevance: Consider cultural nuances when creating content in different languages.
• Professional Translation: For best results, use professional translation services or native speakers to ensure accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Test Your Journey: After changing the language, thoroughly test your journey to ensure all elements display correctly.

By following these steps and best practices, you can effectively manage your journey's details and language settings in NextSteps, ensuring that your digital campaigns are well-organized and accessible to your target audience.For more detailed information on using NextSteps and its features, visit the NextSteps Support Page. Additionally, explore the Jesus Film Project Tools for more resources to enhance your digital ministry efforts.Remember, the goal is to create clear, engaging, and culturally relevant journeys that effectively communicate your message across language barriers.