In this special episode I want to introduce you to the monthly Twitter Spaces that I cohost with Deborah Anderson of Social Web Cafe called Social Cafe. We co-host these Twitter Spaces on the first Saturday of each month at 3:00 pm ET / Noon PT Deborah's website: https://socialwriter.pro Speakers: Ileane Smith Deborah Anderson Martin Lindeskog Sue-Ann Bubacz Gail Gardner Lisa Sicard This is a summary generated in Zealous (affiliate link): Key topics covered include: Tool Discussions: The hosts m...
Aug 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 119
This episode was originally recorded live on TikTok. Here are 6 reasons content creators are getting burned out - especially if the create social media tutorials. 1. You need to have a high level of expertise 2. Deciding between doing a talking-head video or recording your screen 3. No one wants to watch the boring part 4. how do we know exactly where people are getting stuck 5. Platforms keep making changes 6. Your content can't be evergreen which keeps you on a hamster wheel...
Jun 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 118
The Anchor Show transitions to Build Influencer Profits Podcast. Full transcripts are available here: https://www.theanchorshow.com/transitions/ Cover image generated with AI using: Magai Summary generated via Zealous (affiliate link) Ileane Smith discussing transitions in the podcasting world, focusing particularly on her journey from the Anchor Show to the newly rebranded Build Influencer Profits Podcast. She touches on several key topics: Platform Changes : Ileane highlights the transition fr...
Apr 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 117
In this episode I share a video that you can watch on Spotify (or YouTube). Facebook stories have a new feature that allows us to share our voice only. The captions are auto-generated and we can add static images or choose from pre-loaded animations that include the captions. More about Facebook's Audio Revolution How to add your podcast to your Facebook Page How to create Soundbites on Facebook What are Facebook Live Audio Rooms How to Repurpose Facebook Live Audio for Your Podcast Thanks to Sp...
Dec 19, 2021•4 min•Ep. 116
Facebook's new Audio Hub might be the place you can find new listeners for your podcast. Discover the opportunity to get exposure for your show with: Podcast Tab on your Facebook Page Podcast clips Soundbites Facebook Live audio rooms Find this podcast on my Facebook Page https://facebook.com/msileanespeaks Get all the links and show notes for this episode at https://theanchorshow.com/115...
Nov 29, 2021•8 min•Ep. 115
There has never been a better time to be a Podcaster. All of the major players online are listening to us, catering to us, and suddenly audio is the new black. People like you and me believed in the power of Audio content long ago. It almost seems weird to us that the rest of the world is finally beginning to catch on. We know that podcasting (especially indie - podcasting) is a way to get our message across without fear of retribution. There are no "bosses", no gatekeepers, no government regula...
Oct 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 114
All Anchor podcasters have access to new tools for their listeners that use the Spotify mobile app! This update gives podcasters a way to post interactive polls and Q&A that listeners can respond to when they listen from the Spotify app. These polls are easy to set up from your desktop and the Q&A can be added from desktop or from the new Community tab in the Anchor mobile app. You can see the step by step instructions in this video Be sure to vote on today's poll and share your feedback...
Oct 05, 2021•17 min•Ep. 114
As informed podcasters, we want our podcasts listed in every directory but the problem with this is, it makes it hard to find a place where your listeners can find your show across all of the apps that they might use to listen to and follow your podcast. What you really need is one page where you can list all of these options for your listeners, but it’s hard to do this because there are so many different apps out there. Listeners can be annoyed or even frustrated when their podcast listening ap...
Jul 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 112
The Anchor voyage is heading in a new direction. Anchor has announced they will no longer distribute new podcasts to Apple podcasts and they will not automatically generate RSS feeds for new shows hosted on the platform. Here's a little background; prior to Spotify acquiring Anchor one of the biggest selling points that Anchor used to bring in new podcasters, was that podcasters didn't need to worry about the hassle of submitting their shows to all the major podcasting directories (like Apple Po...
Jun 18, 2021•22 min•Ep. 111
This episode is recorded with the Shure MV7 USB Microphone using the Back Pack Studio App. You can watch me unbox the Shure MV7 on my YouTube Channel. There are now over 2 Million podcasts in Apple Podcasts according to the “ Podcast Industry Insights courtesy of Daniel J. Lewis ”. Libsyn, announced a new Samsung destination. Samsung phones will now bring podcasts to Android users under the “Libsyn” tab in the Samsung Free application. Interesting results from the Infinite Dial 2021 Survey from ...
Mar 26, 2021•12 min•Ep. 110
No one saw it coming when Spotify acquired Anchor in February 2019 and since that time podcasting has undergone significant changes. One of the most notable changes is the use of the word "Subscribe" is being replaced by "Follow" in the upcoming update to the Apple Podcasts app. Follow this show in your favorite app of choice and keep up with the latest in digital media news here . Get all the show notes for this episode: https://www.theanchorshow.com/109...
Mar 16, 2021•7 min•Ep. 109
Anchor introduced Listener Support back in the summer of 2018 but at this time it is limited to podcasters who are based in USA. In this episode we will explore a few of the alternatives so that every podcaster can get support from their listeners for the content they create! See the detailed list of support alternatives here: https://ileane.link/getyoursupport PayPalMe https://www.paypal.me/ Buy Me a Coffee https://ileane.link/coffee Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/anchorshow Kit https://kit.co/ileane ...
Jan 20, 2020•18 min•Ep. 107
Get all the show-notes for this podcast at https://theanchorshow.com You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweettheanchorshow Connect with me everywhere: Twitter twitter.com/ileane Instagram instagram.com/ileane Facebook https://fb.com/msileanespeaks Email me ileane.link/contact Leave me a voicemail ileane.link/voicemail Thanks for listening!...
Dec 17, 2019•11 min•Ep. 106
For over a decade I've been helping content creators like you by sharing top-level tips and tutorials and by introducing you to new ways to express yourself and make a positive impact on The World. To be honest some days you may end up with more questions than answers, but the point is, to stir your creativity and help you decide what’s best for your and your audience. https://theanchorshow.com
Dec 17, 2019•34 sec
Find out how you can improve your speaking skills. Here is what I recommend. Try doing daily podcast episodes by joining #NaPodPoMo which takes place every November. Created by Jennifer Navarrete, more info can be found here http://napodpomo.org/ Catch my daily live streams on Twitch https://twitch.tv/ileanesmith You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweettheanchorshow Connect with me everywhere: Twitter twitter.com/ileane Instagram instagram.com/ileane ...
Oct 08, 2019•15 min•Ep. 105
Here are 3 podcasting tools you can sign up for to support your podcasting efforts. If you have any experience with these tools I would love to hear your feedback. PodHunt Pod Hunt is a daily curation of the best new podcasts. Inspired by the former Product Hunt podcast category, Pod Hunt is place for podcast lovers to submit and vote on new episodes. An attempt to solve Podcast discovery built around episodes rather than podcasts as a whole. Castbox Our Mission: To connect people to information...
Sep 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 104
Hey guys it's your girl Ms. Ileane and by now you probably have your podcast listed in all the directories but don't you wish there was just one link you could send folks to so that they can subscribe and listen in their podcast listening app of choice? Well in this episode, I want to introduce you to a landing page that provides a full and complete list of all the available apps for your show, so that it doesn’t matter if they have an Android phone, an iPhone or maybe they like to listen from t...
Sep 10, 2019•11 min•Ep. 103
Anchor makes an update to the look of the video transcripts we can create to promote our podcasts. I call them "Audiograms" and they have a much nicer look now that is more on brand with Anchor's material design. The audiograms can be exported in 3 sizes, square, horizontal and vertical which make them easy to use on various social media platforms. You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweettheanchorshow Connect with me everywhere: Twitter twitter.com/il...
Sep 08, 2019•8 min•Ep. 102
Spotify is on a journey that makes for a fantastic podcasting story and in this episode we take a look at some of the highlights. On July 14, 2018 the most popular episode of The Anchor Show was titled Your Anchor Show is Now Listed on Spotify Spotify acquired Anchor https://ileane.link/spotifybuysanchor on February 6, 2019 and there was lots of positive listener feedback left here on the show. In the June episode of the Official Libsyn Podcast, The Feed, Rob Walch reported that Spotify is the n...
Jul 10, 2019•17 min•Ep. 101
By the power vested in me by EcammLive this podcast was recorded in front of a live studio audience on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MsIleaneSpeaks/videos/469461473624903/ . The inspiration for today's podcast comes from this quote I heard on my morning meditation with The Daily Calm "We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep." ~William James In today's Podcasting Stories, although I will be answering questions about sponsorship on Anchor that were mos...
Jul 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 100
Podcasters need to be informed about Amazon Prime Day ! It's coming on July 15 - 16th. Get your wish list ready now. You can go here to get started now: https://amzn.to/2XtFpKY Don't forget to make a stop at Whole Foods for your $10 bonus and get more Amazon monetization tips on my YouTube Community Tab https://ileane.link/primedaytips Have you checked out the public beta of the upcoming Mac OS Catalina? My friend Tish Rosales has and in a rare audio appearance you can hear what she thinks. Foll...
Jul 08, 2019•16 min•Ep. 99
The changes announced by Apple will start with the release of Catalina, which will split up iTunes into 3 new Mac applications: Music, Podcasts and TV. What will this mean for you and your show. Coverage by Rich at Review Tech USA https://youtu.be/v9-TKKW4f2Y More news for Apple Podcasters is the introduction of 100+ categories and the revamping of their existing catalog. But what's the story? Do you think this will help YOUR podcast get discovered? Well maybe if you are using good titles and me...
Jul 05, 2019•16 min•Ep. 98
We start with some listener feedback from Sam-Erik Ruttmann of The Social Hotelier podcast on Anchor https://anchor.fm/sam-erik-hotel-mentor Next I ask you guys a question and I want you to call in with your feedback. The question is how many mics do you have and why? You can see all of my mics and podcasting gear over on Kit. https://ileane.link/podcastkit More listener feedback comes from Bernie Goldbach of TopGold https://www.spreaker.com/show/2663090 The final Pod-story of the episode is abo...
Jul 04, 2019•12 min•Ep. 97
Today's Podcasting Stories include: This week's #SingSongSaturday Theme https://ileane.link/singsongsaturday Buzzsprout YouTube video introduces you to 4 podcasting communities She Podcasts is the best Podcasting Community for lady podcasters Anchor introduces Smart Background Music from your desktop! Listen for a sample and head over to this blog post for more info https://ileane.link/smartbackgroundmusic You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweetthean...
Jul 03, 2019•13 min•Ep. 96
Today's Podcasting Stories from the world of podcasting and social media for July 2, 2019. The Audacity to Podcast: Who Offers the Fastest Podcast Hosting? This fascinating data was compiled by none other than Daniel J. Lewis with insight to podcast hosting speeds and the accuracy of download stats. Find out who is on Daniel's naughty list of podcast hosts. 243Threads by Joe Pardo: Entrepreneur Apparel with Purpose - Helping the homeless build their businesses Super Joe Pardo is the host of Mapc...
Jul 02, 2019•14 min•Ep. 95
Are you ready for change? There are some changes coming to this podcast. Tune in to find out what can happen next. Listen to the Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast at https://ileanesmith.com You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweettheanchorshow Connect with me everywhere: Twitter twitter.com/ileane Instagram instagram.com/ileane Facebook https://fb.com/msileanespeaks Email me ileane.link/contact Leave me a voicemail ileane.link/voicemail Thanks for listening!...
Jun 16, 2019•6 min•Ep. 94
If you are ready to get started with Anchor as your podcast host, this episode will list the best reasons for using Anchor. I cover all of the latest features and at the end, I discuss the biggest downside of using a free podcast host. KEEP THE #PODSTORY ALIVE Find any gear mentioned in my Podcast Kit https://ileane.link/podcastkit Watch all of my Anchor video tutorials on YouTube https://ileane.link/anchortutorials You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/...
Mar 13, 2019•33 min•Ep. 93
I'd like to help bridge that information gap that is standing between you and creating your best content ever! This episode is recorded in the BackPack Studio app with the Samson Q2U mic. See these tools in my Podcast Kit https://ileane.link/podcastkit If you are frustrated with using mobile apps (including Anchor) to record remote interviews, check out Streamyard . You can click here to watch the YouTube tutorial . You can connect with Ms. Ileane to continue the conversation on. 💲UPPORT THE 💲...
Feb 24, 2019•14 min•Ep. 92
I'm absolutely thrilled that Spotify now owns Anchor and if you are a podcaster, you should be too! Watch the Twitter live video https://ileane.link/spotifybuysanchorlive You can show your support for this podcast! Tweet the show: https://ileane.link/tweettheanchorshow Connect with me everywhere: Twitter twitter.com/ileane Instagram instagram.com/ileane Facebook https://fb.com/msileanespeaks Email me ileane.link/contact Leave me a voicemail ileane.link/voicemail Thanks for listening!...
Feb 08, 2019•12 min•Ep. 91
Do you celebrate when you reach your goals? I'm taking the time to savor the moment and recapping the shows that helped me reach 10 thousand listens on Ms. Ileane Presents The Anchor Show. Here are the top most listened to shows: Tied for the #4 spot with 161 listens each (as of 1/25/19) are “ How Anchor is Solving Podcaster’s Pain Points ” dated 10/7/18 and “ Anchor Introduces Smart Background Music ” from 9/18/18. The #3 most listened to episode is from 1/17/18 with 176 listens. It’s by far on...
Jan 25, 2019•14 min•Ep. 90
