119: Simple Tips for Blogging and Podcasting
from Success Road Hosted by Joshua Rivers
I asked people a while ago about something that helps them to have a better quality of life. Several people answered that reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and writing were some things that helped to improve their quality of life. I agree with this, so I'll share some things about blogging and podcasting. Click to see some blogs and podcasts I follow (note: these are previous post, and some of these may have changed; but these are very good lists). Benefits of blogging and/or podcasting: You can train yourself to write regularly You can start to be viewed as an expert in your field You can start to create connections with people These benefits can help your business It can help you write a book Benefits of reading blogs and listening to podcasts: Connect with other bloggers/podcasters Connect with their audience Part of continuing education and growth How to start blogging: Pick a topic (or a couple of closely related topics) that you can write about consistently Choose a name, title, and sub-title Choose the right domain name Setup either a WordPress.com account or install a self-hosted WordPress.org blog (see below for video and link to Michael Hyatt's tutorial) Write! Try to be consistent - people are creatures of habit Include a picture with each post - be careful about copyrights (Flickrr and iStockPhoto are two options) How to start podcasting: Similar to starting a blog: topic, name/title, etc. Consistency is important here as well Strive for the best audio quality you can Some basic equipment/software: Audacity Microphone (ATR 2100 USB...
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