TBP 001: Introduction, Step-by-Step Blog Launch Plan

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See the update at the bottom of this post!

Finally! This is the first session of The Blog Program – a brand new podcast with your’s truly.

You can listen to it right here on the blog, or download it to your computer or MP3 player. I’m in the process of getting it set up in iTunes. Once that is up and in place, I’ll be sure to let you guys know (of course).

This podcast is something that I’ve been thinking of doing for awhile. I went back and forth on it, but finally decided to make 2012 the year I make it happen. Of course, one of the people who was helpful in putting me over the edge on this was my friend, Pat Flynn. His SPI podcast has done very well. Pat also helped me in private with a few recommendations behind the scenes, so… Pat, thanks dude. :)

Which brings us to Episode #1. This episode includes:

  • A short introduction to the show.
  • A little bit about me (mainly for people who find me on the podcast and haven’t been a reader for awhile).
  • The step-by-step blog launch plan (I cover a LOT of info in this overview… much of it stuff I will get into more detail on in later episodes)
  • A few words about what’s coming with this podcast

A Few Notes On The Path Forward

Podcasting is pretty much a totally new thing for me. So, I full expect to get better at it over time. A few notes:

  • The audio on this episode was pretty decent, but it was recorded on a headset mic. I am intending to equip myself with the Heil PR40 and really make sure the audio is great – especially for people who listen to me in headphones and can hear every little audio imperfection. I’ll be getting all this stuff set up soon.
  • The format of the show is a big experiment. The layout of it might change. Plus, I’m fully expecting to have guests on the show from time to time as well.
  • The title – The Blog Program – wasn’t accidental. It happened to work out really well for a podcast. But, the word “program” also refers to a step-by-step approach to executing something. And, that’s certainly a huge component to what I have in mind with this podcast. Because one of the BIG things bloggers pine for is CLARITY and STEP-BY-STEP guidance. So, I’m hoping that my podcast (and I have some ideas on extending this beyond the podcast) will be that clarity… and provide some order to all the information and noise out there.

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Update: Just Approved In iTunes

Just about an hour ago, the podcast got approved for iTunes. It isn’t listed in the public listings quite yet… and they tell me it might take a day or two to appear in the search listings in iTunes.

But… if you’re interested, click here for the direct listing. And, of course, I’d REALLY appreciate your review inside of iTunes. It helps me in a number of ways. Thanks!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/kennyfbrmuscleboy Kenny Fabre

    David 

    I’m listening to it now, Im pretty sure I will learn something of value from this

  • http://www.facebook.com/kennyfbrmuscleboy Kenny Fabre

    David 

    I’m listening to it now, Im pretty sure I will learn something of value from this

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Thanks, Kenny.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Thanks, Kenny.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kennyfbrmuscleboy Kenny Fabre

    David

    I just got through listening. I love blogging, I think its a great way to build a brand by adding alot of value. I got my start by stumbleling upon my blogging role model John Chow, and ever since, I been building my own little following online. I been blogging for six months now.

    and I wanted to ask you one last thing, I’m currently creating a product line for my blog, and since its like my frist time creating my own product, I didnt want to go ahead and put them on clickbank, I was just going to go and sell them with paypal using my blog.

    Now being it my first time making my frist product to sell, do you think its an absolute must that I put them on clickbank, because I have plans to create other products to put on clickbank. And I add a lot of value in my products.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Heath-Mullikin/617389505 Heath Mullikin

    Are you using the Podcast category as the RSS feed to send to iTunes?

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Yeah, but running it through Feedburner so it is proper.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    It is definitely NOT a “must” that you put it on Clickbank. There are pros and cons to using Clickbank, but you can sell it using any system you want. 

    The big thing with Clickbank is the built-in affiliate army. If that’s not important to you, there’s no reason to use CB.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kennyfbrmuscleboy Kenny Fabre

    David thanks for your feedback

  • Courtney James

    Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Thank you.

  • Eric

    Great stuff, David!

    A podcast makes the message from the blogger a lot more personal and I always like it when I find bloggers doing that.

    Unless I missed it, you’re still going to keep the podcast on here as well as on iTunes, in the future, am I right?

    I never use iTunes but do like to take some time out and just listen to the entire thing off the blog itself.

    Keep at it, you’re doing great and I look forward to hearing more sessions.

  • https://haylestorm.net/ Bob@HayleStorm Interactive

    You might look at the MXL 990 mic before spending 3x as much on the Heil.  It is what I use on my mp3 and video screencast tutorials.  Great mic for tiny dollars.

  • http://www.sodoughsavvy.com/ Jennifer

    Thought it was a great Podcast.  As a new blogger with a zillion questions, it’s good to know I’m on the right track.  I was wondering if you have any thoughts about Feedblitz versus Feedburner + Aweber combination.  I’m leaning towards Feedblitz.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    I haven’t used Feedblitz in at least a couple years. Last I tried it, I didn’t like it very much. Interface was horrible and I didn’t like the way it worked. But, again, that was a couple years ago.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Alright got the Heil. :-) Sounds good.

  • http://www.lazybastardlife.com Jason

    David, glad to see you join the podcast game. I have to be honest, I’m not an avid follower as I focus on “those adsense sites” and not the branding, create a following type of stuff you usually post about (I try to keep my reader at a minimum). But I have been around off and on for the last couple years and find that your delivery style on webinars (and now podcast) is very down to earth and not sleezy sale-sy. I’ll definitely be a listener though. Finding good podcasts for my hour commute has been somewhat hard to come by. Congrats on the first podcast. 

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Thanks, Jason. :-) And, no problem on the Adsense gig…. I know people who make good money doing that. So, it can definitely work if played right.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Yes, it will be available here on the blog, via direct RSS, as well as via iTunes. Will probably be putting it a few other places as well.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    You bet. :-)

  • http://www.virtualbusinesslifestyle.com/ Chris C. Ducker

    Congrats on the launch, buddy.

    See, it didn’t hurt, did it…?!!!!

    Seriously – great job. Thoroughly love your laid back discussion mode, keep it – really – it’s different from the hype-ridden podcasts that are out there.

    More power to ‘Handsome Dave’…!!!

    Chris

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    See, all you Chris’s keep hitting on me. What’s up with that?! ;-)

    Thanks.

  • http://Mazzastick.com/ Justin Mazza

    Awesome David, I am looking forward to listening to it.

  • http://thenutinside.com/ GetGreatCoffeeFrom Morris

    Doing something new is a good thing, David.  The challenge with audio and video is the difficulty to ‘scan’.  Consequently, I end up downloading them to my phone which has the capability of playing 2x or more (you sound like the guy who always does the legal disclaimers in advertisements) and slowing down to ‘normal’ for the more important stuff. any suggestions on a PC based solution?

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    I’m on a Mac, so I’m more in-tune with that side of things.

    Perhaps you want to check out VLC player? Maybe it can do that. On the Mac, it can.

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    That’s pcmech.com. My other site. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/mskonfa1990 Kerwin

    Congrats on getting the first one out David.
    Say, what’s the procedure to get the podcast on iTunes?
    When podcasts were hot a few years back i did a few; not sure if you remembered Odeo :-) . I used to use that to deliver them.

    I will listen to it tomorrow when I’m on a flight :-) .

  • http://hanhtrangduhoc.edu.vn/ Du hoc Anh

    Good share David! I follow it and share with my friend. Thank you:)

  • http://www.todaydownload.com/ Todaydownload

    Resources like the one you mentioned here will be very useful to me ! I will post a 
    link to this page on my blog. I am sure my visitors will find that very useful

  • http://website-in-a-weekend.net/ Dave Doolin

    Ok, subscribed, this will go into my iphone.

  • https://haylestorm.net/ Bob@HayleStorm Interactive

    Listened to your podcast over on iTunes…GREAT show, great info.  I tried to leave a comment over there and couldn’t for some reason.  Probably OE….

    Anyway…keep it up…even though you and I ARE competing for the same dollar!

  • christhesoundguy

    A suggestion…after you record the next one, run it through an audio program like audacity and roll off a bit of the low end. Speech intelligibility is enhanced by dropped some low end and boosting a tad of the high-end frequencies. I could get into tweaking midrange but I’d rather keep this simple. I’d be happy to help more if you’re interested. Let me know.

    p.s. loved the podcast.

  • Allesandra

    You can listen to it right here

  • http://www.todaydownload.com/ Todaydownload

    Any comments on “Blogger Blueprint” ?

  • http://www.todaydownload.com/ Todaydownload

    Any comments on “Blogger Blueprint” ?

  • Andrea

    Congrats – you got a winner!

  • Tams

    Just listened to the podcast and can’t wait to hear more. Great idea! 

  • http://davidrisley.com David Risley

    Thank. I’m still learning how to do the audio quality side of things. The second episode was kept simply, using the Blue Snowball mic. But, after that, I’m using better equipment and we’ll see how it all works. :-)

  • Brent

    Just finished listening and thought you did a great job. I’ve downloaded several other podcasts before but actually never made it through a whole one before, until now, so congratulations on making it interesting enough to keep my interests beyond what some of the “big shots” have been able to accomplish.

    You did a great job of giving enough nuggets of info ie. Awebber v. Mailchimp, and Namecheap v. GoDaddy to make it useful but not overwhelming and gave me reasons to listen in the future. This is just the kind of stuff I need as I begin my blogging journey.

    Again great job!

  • Peterfranks007

    Audio was fine for me and I only have a low-end DSL connection.  Great message. Wish I could offer some criticism but cannot. Thank you for sharing this way. You are a good man, David. I look forward to future “episodes.

    Thanks again.

  • http://twitter.com/mskonfa1990 Kerwin

    Hi David,
    Just listened to the downloadable file on a flight and live it.
    Good luck and I love the format and the little music between items :-) .

  • http://twitter.com/KimLitchford Kim

    Your new podcast couldn’t have come at a better time. I have purchased my domain name and I am working on what to do next. Especially figuring out my tagline and personal branding. The information you provided was outstanding and I look forward to hearing more. I think you really have great insight on what people are needing and looking for.

    Congratulations on a great show.

    Kim Litchford

  • George Diaz

    Just heard this first podcast, so I guess I am a month behind, but feel that I will be hearing more than one a day. Thanks for all the insight.