The Audacity to Podcast

I usually recommend self-hosted WordPress for podcasting from your own website, and so do many other professionals. But is this really the best option for running your podcast and creating your podcast RSS feed? This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered. Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/170 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

How to setup WordPress and PowerPress to let your one website host several podcasts. Learn about custom channels, category podcasting, and third-party providers. Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/169 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

Choosing the right topic for your podcast can seem difficult. Here are five questions to ask yourself with picking the right ideas for your future podcasting. 1. Why do you want to podcast? 2. What would be helpful or entertaining? 3. What are you passionate about? 4. What is relevant? 5. Are you skilled in this topic? Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/168 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

RSS makes podcasting possible. I'll explain what RSS is and why not owning your RSS feed could mean losing all of your subscribers. Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/167 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

Imagine publishing podcast episodes faster! These simple hacks will improve your podcasting workflow in the little details. Each of these may take only a few minutes to setup and may not seem to save much time. But even saving 30 seconds per day adds up to more than two hours per year. 1. Change file associations to your regular editors 2. Use an FTP client for uploading to your media host 3. Have templates 4. Make macros and “droplets” 5. Work in mono 6. Use TextEpander or PhraseExpress 7. Paste without formatting 8. Write show notes directly in WordPress 9. Create bookmarks, favorites, and shortcuts 10. Learn keyboard shortcuts Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/166 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

How do you podcast from nothing to a finished, publicized episode? Here are six main steps with key implementations to make a podcasting workflow like the professionals! 1. Plan 2. Prepare 3. Present 4. Produce 5. Publish 6. Promote Is your RSS feed broken? I can help you! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/160 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

Before you press record, make sure you've checked these 20 things to ensure a quality podcast. 1. Turn on all equipment 2. Verify equipment settings 3. Place recorder(s) in standby 4. Load necessary programs 5. Turn off home noise-makers 6. Take care of pets 7. Occupy children 8. Close doors and windows 9. Prepare your space 10. Turn off GSM phones or place in “airplane mode” 11. Switch mobile devices to “do not disturb” (DND) 12. Silence computer sounds 13. Shut down unnecessary programs 14. Care for your body 15. Review your notes 16. Prepare resources 17. Test everything 18. Start recording 19. Break the ice 20. Present! Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/164 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

Whether you're a new or experienced podcaster, you may face the decision of whether to be in audio or video podcasting. Here are the pros and cons of each format, and things you should consider. AUDIO BENEFITS 1. Widely consumable 2. High quality for low cost 3. Easy production 4. Popular choice 5. Supported by all podcast apps and directories AUDIO DISADVANTAGES 1. Difficult to share 2. Low accessibility for hearing-impaired 3. Visual subjects don't communicate well 4. Doesn't engage well on YouTube VIDEO BENEFITS 1. Prominent media players 2. Easy to communicate visual subjects 3. On-screen aids to help accessibility 4. Engaging and shareable 5. Free "hosting" and leverage on YouTube 6. Search-engine optimization (SEO) with YouTube 7. Great longtail VIDEO DISADVANTAGES 1. Expensive for high quality 2. Complicated production 3. Hard to consume 4. Small support by podcast apps and directories Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/163 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

You've finally started making money podcasting! Now you must decide how to handle that income. Here are ten tips for what to do with podcast profits. 1. Document it 2. Include it in your taxes 3. Cover your regular expenses 4. Share with your cohosts 5. Upgrade your equipment 6. Buy helpful software 7. Add new podcast “features” 8. Get more resources 9. Host giveaways 10. Enjoy it Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/162 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

Your podcast website should house more than just your episode archive. Here are eleven pages to make your website better for you, your audience, and even sponsors! I recommend tools (some free, some premium) for making these pages. 1. Homepage 2. About 3. Getting started 4. Contact/feedback 5. Podcast 6. Blog page 7. Resources page 8. Sponsor/donate page 9. Press 10. Privacy policy page 11. Sitemap Come to the only conference by podcasters and for podcasters! http://podcastmovement.com Get the Podertainment magazine for podcasters! http://podertainment.com Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/160 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

Back to basics! This isn't a detailed process for how to edit episodes, setup your website, or get into iTunes. These are the core 10 principles for starting a podcast, even if it's not your first time! 1. Make plans 2. Collect quality content 3. Get the right tools and equipment 4. Record and present the content well 5. Give authenticity 6. Edit and produce 7. Launch or upgrade your website 8. Publish 9. Promote 10. Measure growth Hire me to help you launch or improve your podcast! http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/consulting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/160 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

It's great to be the first person in a niche. But don't be discouraged if you're not. Consider the following seven points to help you embrace your differences, despite the existing "competition," or find a better niche for your blog or podcast. 1. Your experience is unique 2. Your perspective may be complementary 3. You have your own personality 4. Your final "product" may appeal to those your "competition" can't 5. You may be better in a deeper niche 6. You may be better in a different niche 7. You may not discover your strengths until you get in Learn more about media hosting at http://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com/mediahosting Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/159 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

Don't get discouraged when something goes terribly wrong and you're ashamed to release something you've recorded. Try these five tips for handling these potentially embarrassing mistakes in podcasting. 1. Redo, if possible 2. Don't start with an apology 3. Fix it the best you can 4. Skip, if it's too bad 5. Ensure it doesn't happen again Take your podcast from average to amazing! http://PodcastMasterClass.com/ Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/158 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

Sickness hits almost everyone at some point. Consider these five questions before you press record. (Remember that I can't give medical advice, so these are things for you to consider and decide for yourself or ask a doctor.) 1. Would it hurt your recovery? 2. Are your symptoms distracting? 3. Are you contagious? 4. Would your content suffer? 5. Can your content and audience wait? Take your podcast from average to amazing! http://PodcastMasterClass.com/ Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/157 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 live from New Media Expo 2014, today's The Audacity to Podcast episode talks about a lot of feedbacks from the Podcasters themselves about their podcast success in 2013, as well as their goals for 2014. Check out Podcasters' Roundtable at http://podcastersroundtable.com Make your blog or podcast website awesome with Social Subscribe & Follow Icons: http://subscribeandfollow.com Follow me on http://twitter.com/theRamenNoodle Links and shownotes at http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/156 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