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Sun, December 29, 2019
Are You an Instagram Creator or a Business
Instagram Creator accounts are different from Instagram Business accounts and you might not be sure which one you should be using. In this episode, we are going to sort through all the options and help you decide which way to go. Watch the YouTube video if you are a visual learner but for those you love listening to the podcast, you'll find additional insights and a quick personal update. More show notes can be found on the website: https://ileanesmith.com/24
Fri, June 14, 2019
Introduction to Using Studio Beta for Your YouTube Analytics
As someone who creates content on multiple platforms, like podcasts, live streams, social media platforms, blogs, and YouTube videos I have a unique vantage point when it comes to seeing the back-end of multiple platforms. I get to dive deeply into different dashboards and analytics tracking software and this is cool because I love the fact that we can use statistics to see what works and what doesn’t when it comes to creating content. Out of all of these platforms, when it comes to free tools for tracking organic growth and progress, YouTube is head and shoulders above the rest. I mean, when you look at the big picture, YouTubers almost have an unfair advantage over other content creators because of the level of sophistication we have access to when it comes to our analytics. With that said, classic YouTube Analytics is an old, outdated relic that will soon be sent to the Google graveyard along with many of our other beloved tools. But let's not shed any tears for the old YTA because the beauty of the new Studio Beta is that, unlike some of the other retired tools, we as YouTube content creators get to have our say and share our feedback in what goes into this new analytics dashboard. To resist is futile, so suck it up buttercup and find out how you can use the new Studio Beta to improve your the performance of your channel. Listen to the Q&A with Tom Leung from YouTube and find out what's coming next for creators. Full show notes for this episode: https://ileanesmith.com/23
Wed, May 29, 2019
Unique Strategies for Promoting Your Podcast on Instagram
At this point, Instagram is like a snowball rolling downhill that just keep growing and becoming more massive as time goes by. There seems to be no end in sight for this beloved social network (at least not in the near future) that offers multiple formats and interactive features to keep users intrigued. You might as well jump on board while Instagram has all this momentum — along with all the fancy tools — to help you promote your show. Here are some of the newest ways to attract podcast listeners using Instagram and IGTV (yup, I said IGTV)! This tutorial walks you through step-by-step instructions on how to capitalize on this and other new features that are really helpful for promoting your podcast on Instagram! You can contact me 2 ways: Email at https://ileane.link/contact Voicemail at https://ileane.link/voicemail Episode show notes: https://ileane.link/podcastpromoig
Mon, April 29, 2019
How Content Creators Can Nurture Audience Relationships with a Facebook Page
Out of all the social platforms, Facebook has the most sophisticated suite of audience engagement tools that we can use for free. So let's start with an overview the most popular features we can use on a Facebook Page: Watch Parties Events News Feed Stories Messenger Video Premiers and Facebook Watch Facebook Live Take a look at this YouTube playlist https://ileane.link/FacebookTutorials of step-by-step Facebook video tutorials I put together for you and you'll be off to a great start. Get much more info and show notes - https://ileanesmith.com/ facebook-engagement / Join the community on Patreon and get early access to all the trainings and tutorials: https://patreon.com/ileane
Sun, December 09, 2018
The Best Social Media Live Streaming Platforms
Live streaming is one of my passions. I hope you have plans to go live on at least one of the 5 platforms I cover in this episode: Facebook live YouTube live Instagram live Twitter live aka Periscope Twitch You can contact me 2 ways: Email at ileane.link/contact Voicemail at ileane.link/voicemail Full show notes can be found at https://ileanesmith.com/live-streaming-platforms
Mon, September 10, 2018
Celebrating 1 Million YouTube Views
I started my YouTube channel back in 2009 and since then I uploaded over 300 videos. With nearly 7,000 subscribers I'm still amazed that the channel has over 1 million views. Full show notes along with the video embed can be found at https://ileanesmith.com/19 Email me https://ileane.link/contact Leave a voicemail https://ileane.link/voicemail
Sat, August 18, 2018
Top 5 Myths About Using Anchor
Anchor.fm is a free podcast host and in this episode we cover their presentation at Podcast Movement and clear up some confusion about the app. Detailed show notes: https://ileanesmith.com/18 Become a supporter of this podcast https://ileane.link/support
Tue, January 23, 2018
Get Your Podcast Heard in the Smart Home
Can your listeners play your podcast on Alexa? If you already started your podcast this episode of Ms. Ileane Speaks is going to be important to the future growth of your show. If you are just getting started or still in the planning stages of your podcast this episode is going to help you as well. I want to help prepare you for the future and get you thinking about the next generation of podcast listeners who will be looking for your show on their smart speakers. Show Notes: http://ileanesmith.com/17
Fri, January 05, 2018
How TubeBuddy Can Rescue Your Dying YouTube Channel
TubeBuddy is the all in one tool to fix your broken YouTube Channel. Learn how you can save time finding the right topics, titles and tags for your videos. You'll be able to make better content and provide more value to your audience. It's a free browser extension and you can install TubeBuddy now http://ileane.link/tubebuddy Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/16 Got a question for the show call 215 703 8316
Mon, December 11, 2017
Sponsorships and Affiliate Marketing 101 with Bernadette Henry
Bernadette Henry from Make it Fun NYC is a fitness expert specializing in Jump Rope tutorials and meal ideas. She has already gotten started with sponsorships and affiliate marketing but she wants to know more about the best practices when it comes to protecting her brand. How will she get paid and how can she connect with more sponsors? Find out in this episode of Ms. Ileane Speaks. Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/15
Sun, October 15, 2017
The True Story of Podcasting Now and Then
The story of podcasting starts with Adam Curry, Dave Winer, RSS feeds and iPods. Over the years it has come to mean so much to many who have grown their audiences, built their businesses and ultimately changed people's lives through the power of podcasting. Has podcasting hit it's peak? No one knows for sure but what we do know is that there is a lot of potential for growth and mainstream adoption. It might mean that we need to expand the reach of our podcasts beyond the Apple ecosystem and into the Android smart phone market. Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/14
Thu, September 28, 2017
How to Start a Great YouTube Channel
The best time to start your first YouTube Channel is today. In this episode I share the best tools, tips and people you need to get started. Show notes are at: http://ileanesmith.com/ great-youtube-channel /
Mon, September 04, 2017
How to Use Branded Links on Your Podcast
Are you using a link shortener? Well if you are a podcaster listen up because in this episode you'll discover the best way to use link shorteners to promote your brand. Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/12 Call in to the show: http://ileanesmith.com/contact NOTE: Be sure to listen to the end to find out when NOT to use the bit.ly link shortener.
Sun, August 27, 2017
Live Streaming Tips and Tutorials
Live streaming on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are covered in this episode. Audio live streaming is also mentioned. Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/11 Call in to the show: http://ileanesmith.com/contact
Sun, August 20, 2017
How to Understand Your Podcast Rankings
In this episode I cover the mysteries and mystique of podcast ranking and along the way I do a little myth busting about the importance of being at the top of the charts. Show notes are at: http://ileanesmith.com/10 Call in to the show: http://ileanesmith.com/contact
Sat, August 12, 2017
Is Live Multicasting Really Worth Your Time
I go off on a little bit of a rant about live streamers who try to multicast on more platforms than they can handle. Show notes for this episode are: http://ileanesmith.com/9
Sat, August 05, 2017
SEO Plugins and Blog Topic Ideas
My YouTube buddy Jay is thinking about buying the SEO Pressor plugin and my friend Angelica wants ideas for starting a new blog. Full show notes can be found at http://ileanesmith.com/seo-blog-topics
Sat, July 29, 2017
What is the Future of Blogging in the Next 3 to 5 Years
Can we predict the future course of blogging over the next 3 to 5 years? I observe things that need to change and how podcasting and video marketing are taking a chunk out of the blogging pie. Show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/future-of-blogging/ Call-in on Anchor.fm if you want to be part of upcoming shows. Call in to the show: http://ileanesmith.com/contact
Sun, March 27, 2016
How To Monetize Your Content and Make Money Online
Most content creators want to know how they can get paid for the value they contribute to the community. In this episode I introduce you to how and when to start monetizing your content. Get the full show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/ monetize-your-content / Call in to the show: http://ileanesmith.com/contact
Sun, March 06, 2016
5 Benefits of Starting Your Own Podcast
I love to encourage my listeners to start their own podcast show. In this episode, I talk about 5 reasons now is a great time to launch your own show. Full show notes: http://ileanesmith.com/ 5-benefits-starting-podcast / Free guide to get listed in iTunes http://ileanesmith.com/listedinitunes
Sun, February 07, 2016
How To Be More Confident in Front of the Camera
Time for you to take action and put aside your fears and get on camera. Live video and live streaming has taken the online world by storm. Don't be left out with these 5 tips to help you be more confident on camera. Full show notes http://ileanesmith.com/ confident-on-camera /
Sun, January 24, 2016
5 Ways To Sharpen Your Headline Writing Skills
Headline writing is an important skill to master for every online publisher today. Get the full show notes at: http://ileanesmith.com/headline-writing-skills/ In a previous episode of the podcast we talked about how it's just as important to spend time promoting your existing archives of content as it is to keep churning out new content. In this episode, my goal is to take that concept of promoting your existing content a step further. by giving you concrete examples of ways you can use good headline writing skills to promote your existing content. Whether you have a blog post, a YouTube video, SlideShare presentation, or even a Periscope video you'll hear how to tweak your headlines and make them so intriguing, that you'll start seeing results right away.
Tue, January 05, 2016
Interview with Joey Kissimmee of Appendipity Themes
Joey Kissimmee is the founder and CEO of Appendipity themes. The only WordPress themes built specifically for podcasters. Full show notes at http://ileanesmith.com/ joey-kissimmee-interview /
Sun, December 20, 2015
Top 5 Blogging Tools Every Blogger Should Invest In
The time has come for us to evaluate our ever-expanding list of blogging tools, and decide which ones we plan to keep and which ones we need to purge! It's all part of a cleansing process that is an exercise we should all do at least one per year if not more. Get the show notes at: http://ileanesmith.com/ top-5-blogging-tools /
Mon, December 14, 2015
Should Bloggers Write More or Promote More
Should bloggers spend 20% of their time creating their content and 80% of their time promoting it? Who made of this rule of thumb and will it work in 2016? We discuss this in detail on Blab and give some concrete strategies for pulling it all together. Full show notes can be found http://ileanesmith.com/ should-you-promote-more /
Mon, December 07, 2015
WordCamp US Recap
WordCamp US celebrating the 10th anniversary of WordCamps and it was held in Philadelphia, PA Dec. 4 - 6 2015 Show notes can be found at: http://ileanesmith.com/ wordcamp-us-recap-wcus /
Mon, November 30, 2015
How To Keep Up with Trends on YouTube
How can you keep up with YouTube's ever changing platform. Who should you follow for best practices and tips and tricks for discoverability of your videos? I answer that question and more in this episode. The show notes are at http://ileanesmith.com/youtube-trends/
Sun, November 22, 2015
Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part Two
I watched a presentation done by Tori Cushing from Moz that talked about a video series they did called the Daily SEO Fix. In a webinar she talked about the result they were able to achieve with this video series. The full show notes can be found at http://ileanesmith.com/ better-youtube-channel /
Sun, November 15, 2015
YouTube 101 - Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part one
You want to make a better YouTube Channel so you can get more views and build a community of loyal followers. This is part 1 in a series to help you do just that. Find the complete show notes at http://ileanesmith.com/you-tube-101-part-one
Sun, November 08, 2015
How To Conquer Your Fear of Blogging
What is holding you back from starting your blog? Fear of starting a blog Free resources to help get you going Where in the world has Ms. Ileane been hiding! New home for the Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast is http://ileanesmith.com/podcast
Sun, November 30, 2014
What Inspires You? I Hope I Do
What’s so important about being inspired anyway? Why do we need to be passionate or have passion about the content we create? Get the full show notes: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/11/what-inspires-you.html
Sun, July 06, 2014
The Quest for Social Media Nirvana
http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/07/social-media-nirvana.html In this episode Ms. Ileane explores 5 tools to help you turn down the noise in your social media streams.
Sat, May 10, 2014
Get Active On Google Plus With Hangouts on Air
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Mon, March 17, 2014
Optimize Your Blog: A WordPress Theme and Plugin Wishlist
What should you consider before getting a WordPress Theme. What about plugins? Find out and get the show notes at http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/03/wordpress-theme-wishlist.html
Sun, February 02, 2014
How To Start Winning The Social Media Game
Confused about which social network you should focus your time and efforts on? Unravel the the tangled web of social media in this episode. Find the full show notes here http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/02/winning-social-media-game.html
Sun, January 26, 2014
Introducing the Content CREAM Machine
In this episode we discuss how to optimize your content to meet the needs of your audience. Show notes can be found http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/01/content-cream-machine.html
Tue, December 10, 2013
Visual Marketing on Your Blog and Social Media with Wade Harman
I talk with Wade Harman about Visual Marketing and using images on social media and your blog. Read the show notes here http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/12/visual-marketing.html
Sun, September 29, 2013
SpeakPipe Keeps The Conversation Going With Your Audience
I answer a listener question came in via Speakpipe about landing pages and I also make an announcement about some news from the folks at SpeakPipe. Look for the PDF file that goes along with this show with some screenshots and tips for using SpeakPipe on Android. Feel free to share it with your listeners. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/09/speakpipe.html
Sun, September 08, 2013
Hot Tips for Using Facebook and Tracking Your Social Proof
Facebook marketing can play a vital role in promoting your blog. Take full advantage of your Facebook Timeline and track your social proof with Klout. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/09/facebook-and-social-proof.html
Wed, July 31, 2013
The Positives and the Perils of Monitoring Your Brand on The Internet
In this episode we explore the concept of monitoring your brand on the internet. Why is it important to know who's talking about you and what's being said? Find out about that and more http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/07/monitoring-your-brand.html
Sat, June 29, 2013
How To Use Images and Titles To Connect With Your Audience
The effective use of images and blog post titles can evoke an emotional response from your audience. Visit the blog for more info http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/06/use-images-creatively.html
Mon, May 27, 2013
5 Ways To Increase Your Presence on Social Media
Get the full list of show notes on the blog: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/05/increase-your-presence-on-social-media.html
Tue, April 30, 2013
How To Get Subscribers and Keep Them Happy
Subscribe to my email list http://basicblogtips.com/emails Learn how to get subscribers and keep them happy. Sign up for AWeber http://ileane.aweber.com
Tue, March 19, 2013
Pick One Tip For Driving Traffic To Your Brand New Blog
If you had to pick just one tip to drive traffic to a brand new blog, what would it be? Find out my tip and what 40 other top bloggers have to say. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/03/drive-traffic-to-your-new-blog.html
Sun, March 03, 2013
Finding The Best Guest Bloggers for Your Blog
In this episode I share my top 5 tips for finding the best guest bloggers for your blog. How to attract the pros and avoid the nos. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/03/the-best-guest-bloggers.html
Sun, February 10, 2013
The Ultimate Guide To Do Follow or No Follow Links on Your Blog
What's the deal with DoFollow versus NoFollow links on your blog? Get the low down on links and how they impact your blog's rank in the eyes of Google. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/02/dofollow-or-nofollow.html
Sun, January 20, 2013
Technorati Claim Your Blog In 2013
Technorati was the number 5 traffic referrer for Basic Blog Tips in 2012.
Tue, January 08, 2013
Tools, Tips and Strategies for Google+ Success
http://msileanespeaks.com Google+ is the social networking platform that can't be ignored. With over 100 million active users and a growing list of the benefits it's time for you to jump in and take advantage with these tools, tips and strategies for success.
Mon, December 24, 2012
Why You Should Start a Second Blog on Blogger
WordPress is the blogging platform of choice for many bloggers including myself. But in this episode I'll share with you, why I choice Blogger as the platform for the Ms . Ileane Speaks Podcast blog. Read more here: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2012/12/second-blog-on-blogger.html
Sun, December 16, 2012
5 Ways to Grow Your Email List With YouTube Videos
http://msileanespeaks.com Building an email list is an important task for any blogger or webmaster. In this episode we explore 5 ways you can use YouTube Videos to get email subscribers for your newsletter.
Thu, December 06, 2012
My All Time Favorite Tip for Getting Blog Traffic
In this episode I talk about how you can get more blog traffic by paying attention to the information found in Google Analytics. Mentioned in this episode: Justin Young Major Money Tips http://www.majormoneytips.com/how-to-use-google-reader-find-and-share-content-553/ Google Analytics Integrations Centralizing Digital Marketing by Daniel Waisberg http://basicblogtips.com/uses/googleanalytics
Sun, November 25, 2012
Become an Authority Online with Scoopit
Scoop.it is a content curation platform you can use to create an online magazine and build your authority in a given niche. View my podcasting scoops here http://www.scoop.it/t/podcasts Read more about Scoop.it http://basicblogtips.com/scoop-it.html
Sun, October 28, 2012
10 Point Check List For Blog Promotion
Use this 10 point blog promotion checklist to promote your pillar content on the internet. Mentioned in this episode: Blog Engage http://basicblogtips.com/uses/blogengage Social Buzz Club http://basicblogtips.com/uses/socialbuzzclub Blokube http://blokube.com Scoop.it http://basicblogtips.com/scoop-it.html <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Georgia; background-color: transpar
Mon, October 22, 2012
5 Reasons to Start Building Your Email List with AWeber
AWeber is one of the most popular email marketing services around. My five reasons for using AWeber to build an email list are WordPress integration, Ad tracking, list segmentation, Facebook and the Rapportive extension for Google Chrome inside of Gmail. Take AWeber for a test drive http://ileane.aweber.com Subscribe in iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ms.-ileane-speaks-podcast/id497327231 Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://BasicBlogTips.com/email Follow me on Twitter http://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTips Like the Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTips Add me to circles on Google+ https://plus.google.com/112829233906811093453
Mon, October 15, 2012
Your Transformation from Blogger to Webmaster
The next step in your blogging journey is your transformation from blogger to webmaster. I’ll tell you how to use Google Webmaster tools to find out where your traffic is coming from and what keywords people are using to find your content on Google organic search results. Subscribe in iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ms.-ileane-speaks-podcast/id497327231 Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://BasicBlogTips.com/email Follow me on Twitter http://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTips Like the Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTips Add me to circles on Google+ https://plus.google.com/112829233906811093453 <div class="hover-edit-icon" style="box-sizing
Mon, October 08, 2012
The Three C's of Your Blogging Success
Blogging Success means different things to everyone but for me a successful blogger has these three qualities. Connections, Collaborations and Confidence here is all you can get all of these things and continue on the path of your blogging journey. Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://BasicBlogTips.com/email Follow me on Twitter http://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTips Like the Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTips Add me to circles on Google+ https://plus.google.com/112829233906811093453 Resources mentioned: http://basicblogtips.com/uses/blogengage http://basicblogtips.com/uses/socialbuzzclub
Mon, October 01, 2012
Start Your Blogging Journey Today
Here are the steps you should take to bring focus and purpose to your blog and to ensure that your readers understand what your blog is about. I share a story about how I started my blogging journey and established goals and objectives on the path to being a successful blogger and getting my blog to where it is today. Follow me on Twitter http://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTips Like the Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTips Add me to circles on Google+ https://plus.google.com/112829233906811093453
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