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...
Dec 29, 2019•11 min
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 f...
Jun 14, 2019•31 min
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 listen...
May 29, 2019•10 min
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 ...
Apr 29, 2019•22 min
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
Dec 09, 2018•24 min
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...
Sep 10, 2018•36 min
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
Aug 18, 2018•34 min
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....
Jan 23, 2018•17 min
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...
Jan 05, 2018•13 min
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
Dec 11, 2017•29 min
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...
Oct 15, 2017•26 min•Ep. 14
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/
Sep 28, 2017•16 min
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.
Sep 04, 2017•23 min
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
Aug 27, 2017•28 min
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
Aug 20, 2017•18 min
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
Aug 12, 2017•25 min
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
Aug 05, 2017•18 min
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
Jul 29, 2017•23 min
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
Mar 27, 2016•17 min
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
Mar 06, 2016•11 min
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/
Feb 07, 2016•15 min
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 hea...
Jan 24, 2016•25 min
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/
Jan 05, 2016•45 min
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/
Dec 20, 2015•29 min
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/
Dec 14, 2015•27 min
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/
Dec 07, 2015•14 min
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/
Nov 30, 2015•22 min
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/
Nov 22, 2015•19 min
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
Nov 15, 2015•15 min
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
Nov 08, 2015•15 min
