Delaware Blogger Podcast

Podcast Guest Best Practices Do you accept guests on your podcast?   Have you been a guest on other podcast shows?  If so, then you know that there are some best practices for both. In this episode #317 I am sharing this topic which was previously covered on the Delaware Blogger Podcast and was recently shared by Buzzsprout. Podcast Guest Pre-Recording Checklist Update your recording software Rest...

Do you send out a podcast newsletter?  If not, why not? In this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I share 4 reasons why you and should and the Purpose of a Podcast Newsletter. A podcast newsletter is an email sent out regularly to promote your podcast. You can send a podcast newsletter out for every new episode or as a roundup for multiple episodes which I do on a monthly basis as a round up...

What the S? Are You Doing?  Yeah, I said it!!  “What the S are you doing? Are you sharing or self-sabotaging?  This is the question for the day, in Episode #315 and this topic came about after having a discussion with a fellow podcaster when we were discussing social media sharing and new business owners.  Most of us know that when starting a new business, what drives most is finding a problem or...

I know you have heard this question before, " What is Your Why? "  Well today, I am asking, “What is your WOW?” You can be a doctor, a lawyer, a preacher, a teacher, a coach, a Grio or even a self-proclaimed Guru, and you probably have something to share with others and have thought about starting a podcast. As a podcast host and coach I encourage people to enroll in my 5-Week Podcasting...

We all know that podcasting is a powerful and exciting medium and that all the major platforms including TikTok are getting in on the action.  Having short forms shows are perfect for this platform as it fits well into most people’s schedules because we know that most have the attention span that less of a Goldfish and it's getting shorter everyday. According to recent statistics, there are o...

Podcasting is a great way to share church sermons, teachings, and daily devotionals. This gives your followers a regular dose of inspiration that they can easily incorporate into their busy lives.  If you missed Part 1 of Podcasting from the Pulpit, please make sure to listen to that episode first. There are so many benefits to creating a church podcast. It is a convenient way to provide inspirati...

Do you want to reach more of your parishioners?   Do you want to grow and expand your brand? Do you want to put your sermons online for church members (and others) to access anytime?  If so, then podcasting is a great way to share church sermons, teachings, and daily devotionals. This gives your followers a regular dose of inspiration that they can easily incorporate into their busy lives. In this...

I hope you all enjoyed International Podcast Day on September 30th. Sharing is caring, so in this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I am sharing information obtained from NYC Podcast Network as well as a few other sites because even as a Vet, I still had questions about Podcast Downloads.   Do Podcast Downloads Matter? Yes, they do because downloads means you have an active audience which gi...

Does the Length Matter - How Long Should A Podcast Show Be? This has been such a frequently asked question, that I decided to address it again in this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast. Once you have decided to start a podcast; you’ve chosen a title, topic and your description and you may even have your equipment and are ready to step into the studio to start recording. However, one of the b...

On Tuesday, September the 20th I will be celebrating my 61st Birthday - I am excited to be celebrating but more so I am blessed!  Yes, I’m Blessed - Charlie Wilson’s Song is ringing in my head!  As a wife of 32 years, a mother of 2 sons, ages 30 and 26 and a retired freelancer I get stressed, but I am blessed also so I wanted to take time on this episode to remind you to take care, self care and d...

Back to School - Episode #307 - Podcasting for Professors & Educators T his week was actually the first day of school for most kids and whether they were going to Pre School or College, most are excited to be back at school. They may have new backpacks, book bags, pencils, new swag, gear and merch, they're excited, but we all know that excitement is going to wear off really really quickly...

Eps. #306 Grow Your Show with a CTA Does it seem like everyone and their mother and brother is starting or has a podcast these days?  Perhaps so, but the biggest pain point is how to grow your show to keep you motivated to record new episodes every week.  CTA's or Calls to Action are vital as they tell listeners what to do next or how to connect to you. A call-to-action, or CTA, is a marketin...

How many of you remember listening to your parents, grandparents, siblings, aunties, uncles or even teachers read you stories? I remember having a reading circle in my classroom when I taught 3rd grade and it was the best part of the day.  Having all the kids sit in a circle while I read to them some would lay back and close their eyes while I read - they were probably imaging the scenes and chara...

Did you know that there are many people who start a podcast or a blog and after about 7 episodes or 7 weeks, they are not feeling the love, not getting the listeners, the download numbers or shares, they're not getting the traction are ready to quit and that's not a good thing especially if they’re passionate about a topic. Don’t Be a Quitter - Don’t Fade Away I had a client that has bee...

Eps, #303 Blogging or Podcasting for a Business Business owners who are looking to broaden their brand or expand their online presence have several options to choose from when it comes to marketing. In addition to posting consistent content on social media platforms and websites, starting a blog or a podcast is also an option to enhance their content. Podcasts and blogs are both successful when it...

Don’t Call it a Comeback - The QR Code is Back! Are you using a QR code or Quick Response code to link to promotional materials, websites or to your podcast which can be done directly from a smartphone, so people can snap and enjoy it ASAP? Did You Know? QR codes were invented in 1994 to track cars on the assembly line that went out of fashion but have made a comeback.  I remember using QR codes o...

On this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I share 5 tips for podcasting places and spaces which will help you before you begin recording. If you are not able to record in a studio such as Blake's Booth Podcasting Studio , these tips should help you record a good audio show. Si lence— Choose a location that doesn't have a lot of noise.  Turn off any appliances, fans and air conditi...

Today is episode #300, last episode of Season 6 and I am sharing 4 quick tips for podcast interviews. 1: Be Organized - make the flow of the show run smoothly by sending your guest a release or registration form which you will use to create a Q&A Script.  Know your guest, how they wish to be addressed and stay on topic but build in time for ad libbing and follow up questions. 2. Send questions...

Audio Advice - “You ain’t heard it from me!” Eps. #299 Are you always giving advice?  Do people come to you for advice?  Do you want to give advice but no one wants to listen? Do you remember reading Dear Abby columns or if you are younger, watching Mrs. Jenkins on Living Color. Well, if you are a parent, grandparent, auntie or nosey neighbor and you want to give advice, then a podcast is a perfec...

  In this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I am offering 6 Tips that will help you to market your podcast to get more listeners. Submit to every podcast directory, not just the major ones Create a website or blog for your podcast Keyword optimization is crucial Use social media to promote, even on one rarely used like Pinterest Give interviews and promote your podcast Respond and reach out...

Podcasting Your Passion What do you have a passion for?  Is there something that you would do every day for the rest of your life if you could. Do you have a passion for traveling, how about cooking, fitness, fashion, meditation, parenting, teaching, preaching or just about talking about pop culture the latest movie, book or episode of Chicago PD. Is there some that you could talk about each and e...

Have you recently been interviewed on another podcast, perhaps contributed to a magazine or online article.  Have you contributed to a book or Whitepaper?  If so, you need to promote it! In this episode of The Delaware Blogger Podcast I talked about the many ways in which you could and should promote your media coverage and your podcast as well including: Posting on your social media sites Posting...

In the final part of this multi-part episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I talked about:  Choosing music for your podcast 3 parts of a podcast episode Editing your episode including CTA Cover Art for your podcast Uploading an episode Launching your show If you would like a downloadable version of the Podcasting Your Purpose Workbook, please send an email to info@ablakeenterprises.com and for...

In this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast, I give tips on finding your podcasting sweet spots when it comes to scripting, recording, speaking and editing. Write an outline to help with the flow of the show Choose your sweet spot location for recording Choose your mic sweet spot for speaking Hydrate and urinate before recording Editing in your sweet spot or a studio Take a listen, then share...

On this episode of the Delaware Blogger Podcast I am talking about hardware and software used by podcasters as written in my Podcasting Your Purpose eBook . BTW - I am interviewing speakers for a podcast highlighting TEDxWilmington on April 30th at The Mill in Wilmington and I am looking forward to using my portable mics and headphones and recording in a small space that is perfect for podcasting....