How to Create Content Consistently
They say the best-laid plans of mice and men go awry. Naturally the week I planned to work on my calendars and build in more margin for content, I was sick in bed for 3 days. Though to be fair, this was the first time in 2 years, after successfully avoiding school germs since my kids went back.
My problem, which may be apparent in the content I produced that week, is that it was late or rushed…which is not how I want my content to be. And while I know life happens, there are several ways to be prepared in the event that you can’t produce content when you intend to.
Creating consistent content is hard for a lot of people – but there are a few things you can do to have what I like to call “backup content.”
Build Your Email List with Relevant Content
Visit any major city, and you’re likely to be met with street vendors who are trying to peddle their wares…likely at a price that is…well you wouldn’t pay Porche prices for a Ford Fiesta.
When my wife and I were on our honeymoon, we were constantly approached by these folks, some of whom were just begging, some who has these fast talking presentations to try to trick you into paying for a trinket.
Some Thoughts on Live Streaming
Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve tried to do webinars, and then live streams, on a regular basis. That fell off a little in the summer when my son was born, but now it’s picking up again. Now that we have a babysitter, I can even set a regular schedule. So here are some thought I have around live streaming, and how I’m trying to improve.
Read More “Some Thoughts on Live Streaming”On Coming Up with Content Ideas
One of the worst feelings as a content creator is having no ideas for the day/week/month. Coming up with good content can be hard, stress-inducing, and lead to burn out or anxiety that frankly isn’t worth it! But I have some good news: there are no bad ideas in brainstorming, and coming up with ideas is easier when you’re not also putting pressure on yourself.
Read More “On Coming Up with Content Ideas”Why Gear Matters Least When You’re Starting a Podcast
I’ll just get this out of the way now: I love me some gear. I’m an early adopter when it comes to tech, I like trying out new stuff, and A/V gear has become a bit of a hobby for me. However, when I first started my podcast, I was less concerned with the perfect mic, and more interested in a decent mic.
If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, but you’re worried you don’t sound perfect, STOP. Gear should be the least of your worries when you’re starting a podcast. Here’s why.
Some Thoughts on Virtual Event Fatigue
With the news of WordCamp US cancelling it’s virtual event due to fatigue, and subsequently the WordPress cancelling flagship (major/regional) camps in 2021, I’ve been thinking a lot about what to do about virtual event fatigue. I noticed it with my own webinar series, which I started when the pandemic hit the US. There was a stark drop-off in interest in May.
So what can we do to continue putting out good content without people getting virtual event fatigue? I have some ideas.
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