Creator Toolkit
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Episode 10: Your First Podcast Toolkit
In 2018, Seth Godin said the podcasting is the new blogging. That means there’s no better time to start a podcast than 2019. In this episode we’re going to go over what gear you need to launch your show. Show Notes Episode 5: Where Should You Host Podc...
Episode 9: Where to Host Your Videos
Video is becoming a more important part of content and marketing. So, we’re going to answer an question that more and more people need to answer: where is the best place to host my videos? Show Notes The Science of Social Media: Video Content jPlayer v...
Episode 8: My Automation Toolkit
One of my goals in 2018 was to automate more and I’m carrying that into 2019 . I know I do a lot of things manually, and there are lots of things that I could be doing better. So in this episode, we’re going to look at my automation toolkit.
Episode 7: 2018 Gift Guide
The holiday season is here and it’s time for us to once again figure out what we’re getting family, friends, and colleagues. Each year I put together a gift guide for remote workers, web designers, podcasters, and cigar smokers.
Episode 6: WordPress 5.0 & Gutenberg Toolkit
The changes coming to the editor in WordPress 5.0 will create a monumental shift in the way we create content. In this episode, we’re going to dive into some helpful tools for managing your website once you upgrade to WordPress 5.
Episode 5: Where Should You Host Podcast Audio?
We’re going to answer a question that every podcaster has to face: where should I host my audio files? There are lots of options out there to choose from, and we’ll narrow it down to a few good ones for you.
Episode 4: Casabona.org Case Study
A case study of an actual toolkit used to build a self-hosted blog.
Episode 3: Tools for Building a Mailing List
In this episode, we explore what should be a fundamental tool of any business: the mailing list. We’ll look at some of the best services out there and how to integrate them, as well as some simple techniques for building your list.
Episode 2: Tools for a Self-Hosted Blog with WordPress
In this episode, we’re going to start off with perhaps the most common project for small business or individuals who want to start writing online. This is the creator toolkit you need to start your own, Self-hosted blog.
Episode 1: Choosing Hosted vs. Self-Hosted
One of the most fundamental questions for creating on the web is whether you should choose hosted or self-hosted. We answer that question by weighing the pros and cons of each.