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2008 Podcasting Likes and Dislikes
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
24 Dec 2008 at 12:36am
Here are my likes and dislikes of 2008 In 2008 I was glad to see the enhancements of great tools for podcasters. Wizzard put out their new player, and Paul Colligan and crew continue to add more features to premiumcast. I like the fact that in 2008 whenever I spoke to a group and ask "Who has ever heard of podcasting" almost all hands were raised, and almost as many when I would ask "How many have actually listened to a podcast?" That trend is continuing. I disliked that in 2008 my audience didn't seem to grow as fast as it did in 2007. It was a slower, gradually climb as apposed to 2007 which had more spikes. On the other hand I'm doing...
My Gmail Has Been Hijacked
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
14 Dec 2008 at 9:55pm
This show originated from www.schoolofpodcasting.com where you can save 25% off using the coupon code "SANTA" now through the end of the year. My Gmail Account Was Hijacked.I was very surprised when I couldn't login to my gmail account that I've had for two+ years. Confused, I went through the hassle of having my password sent to me. The problem was when I went through this step it sent my password to an email address that wasn't mine. Huh? That's right I had lost control of my gmail account. Now when I go through the procedures to have my account returned, I get this message from Google, "Thank you for your report. For account security, w...
The Slow Burn of Podcasting
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
8 Dec 2008 at 12:05pm
Today I play a clip from the Internet Marketing Podcast (a favorite of mine). In it the hosts and guest explain how they ARE seeing results from their podcast. They are being asked to speak at events, and they are getting clients. However, it is not something that happens over night. Andy is from www.ai-digital.com and www.academyinternet.com you can subscribe in iTunesI totally agree. You have to build the trust with your audience. Then when they need the information or service that you provide, they think (an order) from you. If you are looking to put out a single podcast and have it create a flood of traffic, 99.9% of the time its not g...
Health Insurance For Podcasters?
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
30 Nov 2008 at 11:03pm
This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com This is show 164Today we talk with Larry Genkin of www.blogandpodcaster.net who is building the Blogger and Podcaster Media Network. This new network  that combines four social media sites into one network that hopes to offer  services  for podcasters looking to make money podcasting.  Don't forget you can start your successful podcast to day by going to start.schoolofpodcasting.com Use the coupon SANTA and save 25% off  now through the end of 2008e-mail larry "at" bloggerandpodcaster "dot" net Sites MentionedBlogger and Podcaster Media Network www.bloggerandpodcaster.netBlogger and Podcas...
Time Saving - Money Making Tip
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
23 Nov 2008 at 10:33pm
This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com if you are looking to start a new podcast simply go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com and use the coupon code " santa" to save 25% off. Meet the Members This week we meet Chaley Hays from www.crossdrivenradio.com and he features with musicians and plays great music. You can find it at www.crossdrivenradio.com Chalrye uses a mac computer with graragband and sound studio for editing, Sterling Audio ST55 microphone, DBA 266XL noise compressor, sound craft compact 4 mixer. Great Plugin Saves Time - Helps Make Money This is a pretty cool plugin for wordpress. It's called Affiliate Elite. You ca...
My Wordpress Site Got Hacked
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
16 Nov 2008 at 11:59pm
My wordpress sites www.supportthisshow.com and www.stageclothes.net both got hacked over the weekend. The good news is the hackers only performed the following: They changed my password which made it impossible to login to my wordpress. They changed the index.php Here is how I fixed it: Login to your website control panel.Go to Php MyadminClick on yrou wordpress database.Click on wpUsersClick on the browser buttonClick on EditEnter your email address.Go back to your website and request the password be sent.Go to your email and click the link that is sent to confirm the request.The new password is sent. Copy it and paste it into the login s...
How To Podcast - Poorly
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
3 Nov 2008 at 2:52pm
This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com where you can learn how to start your very own podcast for pennies a day. How to Podcast PoorlyHave a Robot Read Your TextPodcasting is all about conversing with your audience. At http://sixfiguremarketer.com their "Podcast" is their blog being read by a computer. This means you're too lzay to talk to me, so consequently I won't listen. You just don't get it Gary.Make an Infomercial This WeekThe company Kerusso (www.kerusso.com ) has PHENOMINAL Christian Products, but there podcast has 4 episodes and they are almost all the same 20 minute commercial for their company. I like the history ...
Create Custom Wordpress Themes in Minutes
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
27 Oct 2008 at 2:56pm
I've been waiting years for software like the tool we have today. I just found Artisteer at artisteer.com which is a phenomenal software that allows you to create a wordpress theme from scratch. I am completely blown away. If you'd like to see a quick overview I jsut did a quick video at http://www.weeklywebtools.com You can download a trial version at  artisteer.com there are two version starting at $49 (home version). The "standard" version is $150 and right now is on sale for $99 (you get more graphics and effects). I am amazed at the control you have when creating a wordpress theme, and how easy it is to master. Listener QuestionsQ: Da...
Thesis For Wordpress
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
19 Oct 2008 at 5:00pm
Today's show spotlights a cool new theme for Wordpress with built in SEO, and easy to customize the site. I asked the author of the theme what it did for SEO and he answered, "Thesis also features the most advanced, semantically-correct HTML markup structure on the market. There are lots of situations where using default WordPress settings will result in a sub-optimal markup structure, and Thesis recognizes these situations and issues the proper markup instead. <h1> and <h2> tags are handled to perfection on every page of the theme, and you even have the ability to control nofollows and noindex attributes on an alarming number of theme ele...
BluBrry Powerpress Reviewed
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
12 Oct 2008 at 4:53pm
This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com where you can Learn to Podcast.Blubrry PowerPress ReviewedToday I talk about the Blubrry Powerpress Audio Player for Wordpress.I like the Podpress player, except that when the latest version of Wordpress came out it was not compatible. Then Blurry released the PowerPress plugin for Wordpress.I never used half of the features of Podpress, and Powerpress has all the features (and a few new ones) that I really like. iTunes tagsRedirects for advertising networksIt separates the whole RSS and the Podcast RSS so you can submit the podcast RSS to iTunes (I recommend putting both feeds into Feedbu...
Key Ingredients of a Podcast
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
5 Oct 2008 at 10:40pm
 is the company I used to get my business cards. This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com Key Ingredients of a Podcast 1. It will help the audience, or teach them (like this podcast)2. It will entertain the audience (laughter, music, etc).3. A unique persepctive (like a stay at home Dad, a solder in Iragq).4. The ability to move the audience (taps in to the eomotions of the audience). How Many Downloads Can You Expect on Your First Show? I've released the first episode of the Dates From Hell Show. We are not listed anywhere (iTunes, Podcast Alley, etc). We had a whole 19 downloads. This may seem poor, but you have to keep in min...
Embracing the Sight Impaired Audience
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
28 Sep 2008 at 11:34pm
I am taking a class on online learning (part of my bachelor's degree in education). I watched a person who is sight impaired surf the Internet. If we would all take a few minutes on each post we could make life much easier for those who are site impaired.   Use HeadingsWhen using wordpress, click on the icon to show two sets of formatting buttons and use the format such as heading 3. The big bonus for a site impaired person is they can jump from heading to heading in their software that reads the screen to them. Use "Alt" Text on Images     This is the "pop up" text that shows up when you hover your mouse over and image. This helps explai...
Free Podcasting Theme Music (Repost)
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
21 Sep 2008 at 11:27pm
Today I thought I would look into the Podsfafe Music Network. Iâve always known that you could find great music there, however in looking over the paperwork I was surprised that its not required to mention the musician (only the podsafe music network). As a musician I urge everyone using the resource to mentioned the musician. We also get a report from Fred Castenda of www.strugglingentrepreneur.com and www.gaincontrolofyourday.com who interviews Dave from Wizzard media about the new wizard media. Itâs very simple. Enter in your RSS feed, answer a confirmation email (stating that you are the owner of the feed). Wizzard will populate your...
iPod Alternatives and Pacing Yourself
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
14 Sep 2008 at 5:36pm
iPod AlternativesIf you don't want an ipod, what mobile device are you using to listen to podcast? Rich Palmer is using a Sansa E260 4 Gig audio/video player and syncs his player using Podcast Ready. Currently you can get the E260 for $58.27 Byron uses www.ziepod.com to manage his podcastsPacing YourselfIf you find yourself with a flood of information, PACE YOURSELF. Do not put it out at once. There will be times when the information is coming in very slow, and you will be worried about what to put into your show. Mentioned on the ShowI used www.podcastvoicemail.com to get a special number for my new podcast The Dates From Hell Show podcas...
Blubrry Tools Reviewed I
by schoolofpodcasting@gmail.com (David Jackson)
7 Sep 2008 at 10:04pm
This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Back to School SpecialEasrn 20% of at the School of Podcasting using the coupon code " bts " now through the end of September 2008. Don't be Tardy! Blubrry Tools (part I)One of my Podcast Fast Pass clients is using tools from www.blubrry.com The first one I started uysing was their PowerPress Plugin. To me this is like "everything and I love about Podpress with all the things I hate about Podpress left out." It does your itunes, puts a streaming player on your site, it has the ability to work with Podtrac (or Blubrry stats), and provides the ability for listeners to download the file or...