The Audacity to Podcast

Hear great podcasters share their biggest personal, business, and other lessons they have learned from podcasts and podcasting. Recorded live at Podcast Movement 2015. Get more subscribers and followers from your WordPress website with my plugin, Social Subscribe & Follow Icons. Use promo code "JulyUpdate" to save 20% through July 31, 2015. Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/229 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Podcast Movement, New Media Expo, Social Media Marketing World, and many other conferences are wonderful for networking, learning, and presenting. Here are 21 tips for getting the most from any kind of podcasting or social-media conference or event you may attend. These tips are focused more on the attendee. But I have previously shared tips for using conferences to grow your audience. This episode is brought to you by Social Subscribe & Follow Icons. It’s the best WordPress plugin for bloggers and podcasters to make it easy for visitors to subscribe to your content and follow you on social networks. 1. Lodge at or near the event It is, unfortunately, usually more expensive to stay at the official hotel, but it may be worth it to you. You can easily drop stuff off in your room, get something you forgot, rest when you need it, and it’s more accessible to you for early morning or late-night networking events in the hotel. 2. Come early, stay late At the least, stay for the whole conference, and I don’t think you’ll ever regret it. I recommend arriving several hours (or a day) before it starts, and not leaving until the day after it ends. This gives you more time to settle in, relax, network, or enjoy some other local entertainment. 3. Watch your health Conferences are notorious breeding grounds for viruses and bacteria. I order of priority, these are the best tips I know for staying healthy. * Stay current on vitamins, especially vitamin C. * Drink plenty of water. * Don’t touch your face. * Bring handkerchiefs or tissues for when you do need to touch your face. If those aren’t available, use the the back of your wrist. * Wash your hands as often as possible. * Use hand lotion and lip balm. * Use hand-sanitizer discreetly when you can’t wash your hands. * Get plenty of rest. * Make healthy food and drink decisions. 4. Plan ahead Most conferences release the session schedule ahead of time. Pick your preferred sessions before you get to the events. Also ensure you have plenty of flexible time you can use for networking. 5. Don’t try to do too much It’s easy to pack too much into a single event. You want to meet a hundred people, have lunch with a dozen, attend twenty sessions, and record five interviews—all at a one-day conference. Nope. That won’t happen. Plan for what’s most important and unrepeatable. For example, you can probably do a podcast interview anytime, not just on the show floor. 6. Pack lightly Optimize your wardrobe so you have a fresh change of anything touching your skin, but go light for everything else. Maybe you can wear the same pants for more than one day. Or consider wearing T-shirts instead of collared shirts. Remember that you may also receive some free T-shirts at the event. Also remember to pack light with your gear. You may want to bring your DSLR for snapshots, but maybe your smartphone camera will work well enough. Likewise, instead of bringing a handheld mic and recorder, your smartphone’s built-in mic may be good enough for event audio (remember to stay close to the mic!). 7. Bring podcast/business cards

Whether you're rebranding your show, or you're trying to improve your podcasting SEO, here's everything you need to change your podcast title. Get more subscribers and followers from your WordPress website with my plugin, Social Subscribe & Follow Icons. Use promo code "JulyUpdate" to save 20% through July 31, 2015. http://subscribeandfollow.com Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/228 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

WordPress plugins can make your podcast website even better. Here are the best plugins from 2015 I think podcasters should consider. This episode is brought to you by Social Subscribe & Follow Icons. It’s the best WordPress plugin for bloggers and podcasters to make it easy for visitors to subscribe to your content and follow you on social networks. Quick list * Libsyn Podcast Plugin (free, upcoming) * Smart Podcast Player (premium) * Simple Podcast Press (premium) * Social Subscribe & Follow Icons 1.2 (premium) * Social Warfare (premium) * No Longer in Directory (free) * WP Featherlight (free) 1. Libsyn Podcast Plugin (free, upcoming) The most annoying part of using Libsyn with WordPress would be either a lack of control, or a cumbersome workflow. Libsyn’s new and free “Libsyn Podcast Plugin” simplifies this. You create your post in WordPress, upload your media to Libsyn from the WordPress post editor, and then Libsyn uses the meta information in your post for the Libsyn podcast RSS feed. This WordPress plugin is best for podcasters who are already using Libsyn’s RSS feed and aren’t already using PowerPress. In fact, Libsyn Podcast Plugin and Blubrry PowerPress are not compatible—but they’re so redundant that you wouldn’t need both, anyway. There’s not currently an easy migration tool for moving from PowerPress (or another podcasting plugin for WordPress) to Libsyn, but the Libsyn support team will be able to guide you through some steps for your situation. Libsyn Podcast Plugin replaces Libsyn’s own OnPublish feature for WordPress. OnPublish for other networks will still work, but it’s unnecessary for WordPress because Libsyn Podcast Plugin publishes from WordPress to Libsyn. OnPublish is designed to publish from Libsyn to other destinations. When you publish with Libsyn’s plugin, a Libsyn player will be automatically embedded in your post. Libsyn’s WordPress plugin also includes a basic playlist player widget. At this time, the plugin is still in limited beta testing. I would only recommend this if you’re not already using PowerPress or you use the Libsyn RSS feed. Here are Elsie Escobar and Krystal O’Connor demonstrating Libsyn Podcast Plugin. x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvy0mD07TLQ Which RSS feed is best to use? Read these couple blog posts for more information.

Your WordPress website is crashing, slowing down, or your PowerPress podcast RSS feed is broken. Try these 11 tips to diagnose and repair the most common problems for bloggers and podcasters. 1. Backup 2. Consider hiring help 3. Trace the problem logically and linearly 4. Test with "incognito" and other browsers 5. Revert changes 6. Deactivate WordPress plugins 7. Try a default WordPress theme 8. Optimize performance 9. Ask your web host 10. Tighten security 11. Hire help Register for Podcast Movement with code "noodle" to save 10%! http://podcastmovement.com Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/222 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Get yourself ready for video podcasting or live-streaming with these 11 tips! 1. Prepare yourself for audio 2. Get plenty of quality light 3. Over-adjust the temperature 4. Remove sweat or face oil 5. Consider makeup 6. Check your hair 7. Shave 8. Choose your clothing wisely 9. Take breaks and fix yourself as necessary 10. Make eye contact with the right people 11. Be conscious of the camera Start your website today with HostGator and save 30% or more! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostgator and use promo code "noodle" Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/225 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Get your body and voice ready for audio podcasting with these 13 preparation tips. These also work great for video! ## 1. Drink plenty of water ## 2. Be careful what and when you eat ## 3. Avoid soda, cream, and alcohol 4. Get your blood flowing 5. Use the restroom 6. Get more water for drinking while recording 7. Clear your sinuses 8. Apply lip balm 9. Warm up your voice 10. Have something for fidgeting 11. Clear your mind 12. Breathe 13. Have good posture Start your website today with HostGator and save 30% or more! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostgator and use promo code "noodle" Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/222 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

The Audacity to Podcast is now five years old. These are the biggest five lessons I learned from taking podcasting seriously and professionally for the last five years. Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/222 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

The future of podcasting is more than "more": more podcasts, more podcasters, more money, more Android/iPhone, etc. I presented this as the opening keynote for Podcast Midwest 2015 in Chicago. Big thanks to Dan Franks and Jared Easley for inviting me to speak. Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/222 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

May 28, 2015 is Audacity's 15th birthday! Celebrate with me as I speak with Audacity founder and creator, Professor Roger Dannenberg. Huge thanks to the whole Audacity team: http://web.audacityteam.org/about/credits Please donate to support Audacity's continued development: http://web.audacityteam.org/donate/ Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/221 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Collaboration is important when podcasting with guests or cohosts. These free and premium tools will help your plan your episodes and show notes better! 1. Google Docs 2. Workflowy 3. HackPad 4. Slack 5. Evernote 6. Delicious 7. Sync.in 8. MindMeister Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/220 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

I'm in the process of moving from Cincinnati to Phoenix. This will place me closer to events in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas—CES, NAB Show, New Media Expo, Social Media Marketing World, and much more. While this transition occurs over this summer, it may affect my publishing schedule for The Audacity to Podcast. If you don't see a new episode by noon on Tuesdays, then there probably won't be an episode for the week. But make sure you subscribe to my video podcast on iTunes (http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/itunesvideo) or subscribe on YouTube (http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/youtube), as I'll be publishing my NMX/NAB Show videos soon!

It seems that podcasts split themselves into two sides: "amateur" and "professional." But are these really the right labels? How should this affect how you podcast? Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/219 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

There were many great topics, podcasting gear, video equipment, and conversations at New Media Expo (NMX) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. Here are my biggest thoughts and takeaways. Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/218 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Recorded from New Media Expo 2015, hear podcasters' favorite podcasting tools and share your own! Get your podcast's global iTunes and Stitcher podcast reviews automatically! http://MyPodcastReviews.com/ Grow your podcast with SEO! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/seo Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/217 FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Send a voice message from http://TheAudacitytoPodcast MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005