Podcasting Simplified

Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money?

Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings?

Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast...

Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you're more established and have a larger audience.

Either way, you'll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you're at.

Show Notes For Episode 15

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I highly recommend using WordPress for your website whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, or anyone else who wants to consistently reach an audience.

WordPress is great in its stock form, but there are many plugins that add functionality or enhance existing functionality.

I’ve tried hundreds of different WordPress plugins among many different categories, and this list is personal recommendations on based on what works best, which ones are well supported, and which plugins keep your site running quickly.

My Favorite WordPress Plugins:

• OptinMonster
• Social Warfare
• ConvertKit (Email Service & Plugin)

Show Notes For Episode 14

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I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations...

My Recommended WordPress Hosts:

• Kinsta (See our Kinsta Review)
• DreamHost ($50 Off Coupon)

Show Notes For Episode 13

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Pop filters do what their name suggests – they reduce or eliminate popping sounds.

In natural speech, certain letters tend to cause your mouth and breath to produce fast-moving air. These plosives typically come from the letters P, T, and K.

Try saying the word “podcast” or “pop filter” while holding your hand in front of your mouth – you’ll feel the air.

This air can easily overwhelm a microphone, causing distortion and clipping.

We definitely don’t want that.

So let’s take a look at some of the best pop filters to use when recording vocals…

My Favorite Pop Filter:

• Stedman Corp Proscreen XL

Show Notes For Episode 12

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There are many different ways to record an interview: outside or inside, sitting or standing, planned or spur-of-the-moment, video or audio-only, and likely more that I haven’t thought of.

Each scenario will excel with a certain type of microphone and for planned interviews, people will commonly use a shotgun mic combined with a lavalier mic as a backup.

Listen to some of the best options for each type.

Show Notes For Episode 11

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