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On today's episode, Todd and Mike talk about the NAB Show in Vegas last week, a major broadcaster moving to podcasting and whether or not 22 minutes (or any particular time) is the perfect length for a podcast episode. Sorry for the blown out voices this episode, Vegas is loud!  :)

 

 

Shownotes

News:

Bill O’Reilly gets fired at Fox News, turns to premium podcasting

Todd and the 3 Robs (McCracken, Greenlee and Walch) at NAB Show talking about podcasting and radio

Topics:

NAB Show April 22-27, 2017

NDI and AOIP were a theme at NAB. Wirecast and many others implementing the protocol

22 minutes - the ideal length for a podcast?

Tech:

Changing RSS Feeds, show titles, email addresses, etc. on your Blubrry listing.

Your Blubrry directory listing -- all the information comes from the settings in your RSS feed. You can change the title, description, etc in your feed. This will be reflected in directories. (Apple, Google, Stitcher and everywhere else).

You can change the feed that Blubrry’s directory is looking at in the “Listing Settings” menu in the Podcaster Dashboard. No need to delete your listing or account to change the feed - contact support!

Same with email address. Contact support and we'll help you out.

Blubrry hosting quotas reset on the 1st of every month. Not on your payment date. If you upgrade or downgrade, the uploads for that month still count against your new quota until the 1st of the month.

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To send us feedback or questions, [email protected]

On today's episode, Todd and Mike talk about the NAB Show in Vegas last week, a major broadcaster moving to podcasting and whether or not 22 minutes (or any particular time) is the perfect length for a podcast episode. Sorry for the blown out voices this episode, Vegas is loud!  :)

 

 

Shownotes

News:

* Bill O’Reilly gets fired at Fox News, turns to premium podcasting

* Todd and the 3 Robs (McCracken, Greenlee and Walch) at NAB Show talking about podcasting and radio

Topics:

* NAB Show April 22-27, 2017

* NDI and AOIP were a theme at NAB. Wirecast and many others implementing the protocol

* 22 minutes - the ideal length for a podcast?

Tech:

* Changing RSS Feeds, show titles, email addresses, etc. on your Blubrry listing.

* Your Blubrry directory listing -- all the information comes from the settings in your RSS feed. You can change the title, description, etc in your feed. This will be reflected in directories. (Apple, Google, Stitcher and everywhere else).

* You can change the feed that Blubrry’s directory is looking at in the “Listing Settings” menu in the Podcaster Dashboard. No need to delete your listing or account to change the feed - contact support!

* Same with email address. Contact support and we'll help you out.

* Blubrry hosting quotas reset on the 1st of every month. Not on your payment date. If you upgrade or downgrade, the uploads for that month still count against your new quota until the 1st of the month.

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To send us feedback or questions, [email protected]

In the third episode of Your Podcast Todd and Mike go over some breaking news -- Apple has rebranded iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts. Apple Rebrands iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts. They also talk about Adam Curry's new device for podcast production, some topics around advertising, slow feeds, rebranding your show and even an listener question.

Thanks for listening and subscribe to the show to be the first to get new episodes every other Monday.

News:

- Apple Rebrands iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts

- Adam Curry's - PodcasterPro®

- Podcast Movement - Anaheim CA  August 23-25th

For a discount on tickets, use promo code: “blubrry” for 10% off!

Topics:

- Advertising deals - Medical related, and military related.

- Slow, aka cheap hosting service and RSS feeds.

- Sequencing your show in a methodical way.

Listener Question:

from Michael Harren

“Hi gents!

I'm really loving what you're doing with "Your Podcast " I'm already a big fan.

Your last episode made start questioning something I have recently started doing in an effort to get my podcast to as many ears as possible.  My podcast lives at mikeypod.com which is a self-hosted WordPress site and I happily use powerpress. A couple months ago I decided to also upload each new episode to soundcloud and mixcloud thinking that if I am clever with my tagging on those site, I might get some new listeners who would then follow the link back to my site.

Now I am starting to wonder if that is not such a good idea after all -- do you have any thoughts about this? Am I shooting myself in the foot by taking attention away from my own website?

Thanks and keep up the great work! I'm so grateful for everything y'all do at blubrry!”

Tech:

Rebranding or changing services? You must do it in a particular order to keep your subscribers.

1. Keep your old site/domain alive for a while (30 days is good for most situations).

2. Move your media -- if needed (PowerPress has import and migration tools built in).

3. 301 redirect your old feed to your new feed.

If your current service will not 301 redirect your feed, then double post to the new and the old feed for 4 episodes (or 30 days) with an announcement in the old feed saying you are moving and where you are moving to. You must keep both services running for that time to be sure to get most of your subscribers to move.

See: Migrating to Blubrry

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: [email protected]

In the third episode of Your Podcast Todd and Mike go over some breaking news -- Apple has rebranded iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts. Apple Rebrands iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts. They also talk about Adam Curry's new device for podcast production, some topics around advertising, slow feeds, rebranding your show and even an listener question.

Thanks for listening and subscribe to the show to be the first to get new episodes every other Monday.

News:

- Apple Rebrands iTunes Podcasts to Apple Podcasts

- Adam Curry's - PodcasterPro®

- Podcast Movement - Anaheim CA  August 23-25th

For a discount on tickets, use promo code: “blubrry” for 10% off!

Topics:

- Advertising deals - Medical related, and military related.

- Slow, aka cheap hosting service and RSS feeds.

- Sequencing your show in a methodical way.

Listener Question:

from Michael Harren

“Hi gents!

I'm really loving what you're doing with "Your Podcast " I'm already a big fan.

Your last episode made start questioning something I have recently started doing in an effort to get my podcast to as many ears as possible.  My podcast lives at mikeypod.com which is a self-hosted WordPress site and I happily use powerpress. A couple months ago I decided to also upload each new episode to soundcloud and mixcloud thinking that if I am clever with my tagging on those site, I might get some new listeners who would then follow the link back to my site.

Now I am starting to wonder if that is not such a good idea after all -- do you have any thoughts about this? Am I shooting myself in the foot by taking attention away from my own website?

Thanks and keep up the great work! I'm so grateful for everything y'all do at blubrry!”

Tech:

Rebranding or changing services? You must do it in a particular order to keep your subscribers.

1. Keep your old site/domain alive for a while (30 days is good for most situations).

2. Move your media -- if needed (PowerPress has import and migration tools built in).

3. 301 redirect your old feed to your new feed.

If your current service will not 301 redirect your feed, then double post to the new and the old feed for 4 episodes (or 30 days) with an announcement in the old feed saying you are moving and where you are moving to. You must keep both services running for that time to be sure to get most of your subscribers to move.

See: Migrating to Blubrry

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: [email protected]

In the second episode of Your Podcast Todd and Mike go over some general podcasting tips - including a lesson learned from Mike -- current news, and lastly tech topics. If you're not using PowerPress yet but are interested in ensuring SEO for your show, read the Google announcement below and consider updating your website. Thanks for listening and subscribe to the show to be the first to get new episodes every other Monday.

Tips

Do not update or let your computer do any kind of update before a recording with someone else. (Mike was on his laptop with a USB headset this episode due to NOT taking this advice).

How recording your podcast live can help you become a better podcaster.

Editing pros and cons - how much do you edit? 

When should you update your show's artwork?

News

Google SEO announcement for podcasts. **PowerPress already has this feature** 

To enable SEO in PowerPress: Feeds Tab -- Check the box 'Include podcast feed links in HTML headers' -- Save Settings. (Make sure you are in advanced mode in PowerPress to see the Feeds tab) 

This is another example of why it’s good to have your own website be where your RSS feed comes from.

Tech Topics

Subscribe links - how to populate them (PowerPress and Generator).

Why you should be asking people to subscribe to your podcast, rather than saying “Find us in iTunes.”

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: [email protected]

 

In the second episode of Your Podcast Todd and Mike go over some general podcasting tips - including a lesson learned from Mike -- current news, and lastly tech topics. If you're not using PowerPress yet but are interested in ensuring SEO for your show, read the Google announcement below and consider updating your website. Thanks for listening and subscribe to the show to be the first to get new episodes every other Monday.

Tips

* Do not update or let your computer do any kind of update before a recording with someone else. (Mike was on his laptop with a USB headset this episode due to NOT taking this advice).

* How recording your podcast live can help you become a better podcaster.

* Editing pros and cons - how much do you edit? 

* When should you update your show's artwork?

News

* Google SEO announcement for podcasts. **PowerPress already has this feature** 

To enable SEO in PowerPress: Feeds Tab -- Check the box 'Include podcast feed links in HTML headers' -- Save Settings. (Make sure you are in advanced mode in PowerPress to see the Feeds tab) 

This is another example of why it’s good to have your own website be where your RSS feed comes from.

Tech Topics

Subscribe links - how to populate them (PowerPress and Generator).

Why you should be asking people to subscribe to your podcast, rather than saying “Find us in iTunes.”

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: [email protected]

What is “Your Podcast” All About?

It's all about Your Brand, Your Ideas, Your Intellectual Property and Your Time -- and how Blubrry services can help you keep all of these things. Your Podcast is going to feature company news & announcements, discussion about podcasting in general, tech topics that relate to your podcast and some inside information coming from a combined 24 years of experience in podcasting. This show will run every 2 weeks opposite of the PowerPress Podcast.

Host Todd Cochrane is the CEO of RawVoice Inc. (parent company of Blubrry Podcasting) and the host and producer of the Geek News Central Podcast and co-host of the New Media Show.

Host Mike Dell is the Customer Support Coordinator for RawVoice and Blubrry and is the host and producer of Mike Dell's World and Podcast Help Desk (among others).

Company Philosophy - What Makes Blubrry Different?

We strongly believe in podcasters controlling and owning their own brand.

Our team - we're all podcasters.

We provide the tools and service to make podcasting as easy as possible and get out of the way.

Just Two Examples:

PowerPress - our open-source plugin helps over 65,000 content creators power their podcast and build their brands.

Our unbranded podcast players. We don't advertise on YOUR site (unless of course you'd like to join our Affiliate Program).

Company News

Todd and Mike talk about our Professional Hosting and our integration with the Triton Digital advertising platform.

Our WordPress plugin, PowerPress, reached 1 million downloads last week!

Customer Question

Why do you just post two minutes to Facebook and YouTube with Post to Social?

Some strange support questions.

Be sure to click Play or Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of Your Podcast!

If you have any comments, questions or topics you would like us to cover on the show, email us at [email protected]. We're excited to get started!

What is “Your Podcast” All About?

It's all about Your Brand, Your Ideas, Your Intellectual Property and Your Time -- and how Blubrry services can help you keep all of these things. Your Podcast is going to feature company news & announcements, discussion about podcasting in general, tech topics that relate to your podcast and some inside information coming from a combined 24 years of experience in podcasting. This show will run every 2 weeks opposite of the PowerPress Podcast.

Host Todd Cochrane is the CEO of RawVoice Inc. (parent company of Blubrry Podcasting) and the host and producer of the Geek News Central Podcast and co-host of the New Media Show.

Host Mike Dell is the Customer Support Coordinator for RawVoice and Blubrry and is the host and producer of Mike Dell's World and Podcast Help Desk (among others).

Company Philosophy - What Makes Blubrry Different?

* We strongly believe in podcasters controlling and owning their own brand.

* Our team - we're all podcasters.

* We provide the tools and service to make podcasting as easy as possible and get out of the way.

Just Two Examples:

* PowerPress - our open-source plugin helps over 65,000 content creators power their podcast and build their brands.

* Our unbranded podcast players. We don't advertise on YOUR site (unless of course you'd like to join our Affiliate Program).

Company News

* Todd and Mike talk about our Professional Hosting and our integration with the Triton Digital advertising platform.

* Our WordPress plugin, PowerPress, reached 1 million downloads last week!

Customer Question

* Why do you just post two minutes to Facebook and YouTube with Post to Social?

* Some strange support questions.

Be sure to click Play or Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes of Your Podcast!

If you have any comments, questions or topics you would like us to cover on the show, email us at [email protected]. We're excited to get started!