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What to do when you don’t feel like blogging or podcasting

We’ve all had days where we just didn’t feel ready to write or speak. Here are ten tips for how to blog or podcast when you don’t feel like it.

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Should you podcast under your real name, or a pseudonym?

Some podcasters will consider using a fake name for themselves to protect their identity while podcasting. This also applies to blogging and making YouTube videos. Learn more about when a pseudonym is a good idea and when it would be the wrong decision for your blog, podcast, YouTube channel, or any online branding.

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Are you really a “podcaster” and should you really be podcasting?

Is “podcast” really the right label for the content we produce? Can just any audio or video content on the Internet be a podcast? And is podcasting really the thing you should be doing for your hobby or business?

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Does your podcast NEED interaction or an email list?

Interaction often sets podcasting apart from traditional media. Podcast listeners have learned that hosts are generally responsive and feedback is often included. But do you need to interact in order to have a successful podcast?

Marketers are always talking about the importance of building your email list. Many will even cite their list (usually a very big one) as being the source for millions of dollars in sales. Do you really need an email list for you podcast?

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Is iTunes really THE place for podcasts? Do you NEED a mobile app?

Most podcasters will consider iTunes as the podcast directory. But should you stop there? Or should you even bother with iTunes and get a mobile app for your podcast instead?

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Does SEO really matter in podcasting?

Everyone talks about your search-engine optimization (SEO) with _every_ platform on the web. But does SEO really matter if you host a podcast instead of blogging?

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Do you REALLY need to edit your podcasts? What about authenticity?

Editing is a savior to some, and hell to others. But do you really need to edit your podcasts? Or should you be editing when you don’t?

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Should you launch your podcast with Episode 0? Does iTunes New and Noteworthy REALLY matter?

“Episode 0” is a common strategy to help you launch your podcast in iTunes and help you get into “New & Noteworthy.” But do either of these actually matter for starting your podcast?

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Are Episode Numbers REALLY Necessary?

Do episode numbers really matter to you or your audience? Is there a better way to title your episodes or make your show-notes URLs?

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