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Publish audio to WordPress post with iPhone via email (Audio)

Steinar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:39:55 +0000

This is a follow up to my previous post in which I surface a series of questions to consider when publishing audio to your blog or website.
Publish Audio to Wordpres with iPhone

UPDATE: Here are full details on
How to post audio directly to WordPress from iPhone

In this audio post I describe how I am posting audio to WordPress with the following applications:

- VR+ iPhone application to record in MP3 format
- Posterous.com to forward the incoming audio file
- WordPress as the final posting location of my audio file

This results is a post that is both browser and mobile friendly. Time to post from start to finish takes about 2 minutes and is automatically shared via Ping.fm on Twitter and my other social media networks. Have you experimented with audio on your blog? What’s working for you?

How do you post audio to your website – some questions to ask before you start (Audio)

Steinar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:18:08 +0000

Some of us would like to post audio to our blog or website, either from the computer or from a mobile device such as the iPhone.
Post Audio to Your Website

UPDATE: Here are full details on
How to post audio directly to WordPress from iPhone

In this post I give you a few questions to consider, such as:

- how to post audio
- what tools to use to post audio
- what quality settings to use
- where and how visitors listen to your audio
- where audio files are stored

In my next audio post I will provide you some insight into the latest techniques I’m using.

Does Audio or Video Really Engage Blog Readers? (Audio)

Steinar — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:20:11 +0000

In this audio post I discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using audio and video on your blog.

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Advantages of Audio Blogging
•   Quicker to record and post
•   Fewer tools required
•   Faster download
•   Greater reach with MP3 players

Advantages of Video Blogging
•   Great to put a face with your name and voice
•   Good for presentations or tutorials
•   Good to leverage YouTube channel network
•   Most engaging web content according to studies

In either case, audio and video both add color to the standard text based blog, much like photos make your posts pop. Experiment with both and find which works best for you. You may find that video works in some cases, while audio is better for others.

What are your thoughts? Are you finding success with audio and/or video. Which seems to work best given the topic or situation?

Drive More Traffic to Your Blog and Engage Readers (Audio)

Steinar — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:10:25 +0000

In this audio post I’ll touch on a few techniques to drive more traffic to your blog and engage readers in a more meaningful way.

002-more-blog-followers.mp3

Topics Covered:
• Creating unique and compelling content
• Search Engine Optimization and long-tail keywords
• Commenting on third-party websites
• Leveraging Social Media

How are you attracting more readers? Which tactics are getting the best results?

Can You Avoid Copywriting Problems with Audio Blog Posts? (Audio)

Steinar — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:48:32 +0000

In this audio post I discuss how audio blogging can be more direct, simple, and straightforward versus text-based blogging.

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What are your thoughts? Is audio an effective method for blogging. Should you mix audio and text posts?

Blogging – Tools, Topics and Traffic (Audio)

Steinar — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:07:11 +0000

In this audio post I discuss the benefits of blogging and strategies to easily get started.

001-blogging-101.mp3

Topics Discussed:

What are some of the tools I can use to get started?
What do I blog about – what should I say?
How do I drive traffic and more readers?
What are the benefits of blogging?

Tools Covered:

What are your thoughts? What tools are you using and what makes blogging easier for you?