Ms. Ileane Speaks | Your Digital Media Tour Guide

Ms. Ileane Speaks | Your Digital Media Tour Guide

Ileane Smith

Discover ways to build a better blog with blogging tips, social media, email marketing, video and podcasting. Promote and market your blog or small business and connect to the people that really matter.

Are You an Instagram Creator or a Business

Are You an Instagram Creator or a Business

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 • 11:19

Introduction to Using Studio Beta for Your YouTube Analytics

Introduction to Using Studio Beta for Your YouTube Analytics

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 • 31:14

Unique Strategies for Promoting Your Podcast on Instagram

Unique Strategies for Promoting Your Podcast on Instagram

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 • 9:57

How Content Creators Can Nurture Audience Relationships with a Facebook Page

How Content Creators Can Nurture Audience Relationships with a Facebook Page

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 muc

Apr 29, 2019 • 21:31

The Best Social Media Live Streaming Platforms

The Best Social Media Live Streaming Platforms

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 9, 2018 • 24:11

Celebrating 1 Million YouTube Views

Celebrating 1 Million YouTube Views

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 • 36:02

Top 5 Myths About Anchor

Top 5 Myths About Anchor

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 • 33:45

Get Your Podcast Heard in the Smart Home

Get Your Podcast Heard in the Smart Home

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 • 17:06

How TubeBuddy Can Rescue Your Dying YouTube Channel

How TubeBuddy Can Rescue Your Dying YouTube Channel

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 5, 2018 • 12:42

Sponsorships and Affiliate Marketing 101 with Bernadette Henry

Sponsorships and Affiliate Marketing 101 with Bernadette Henry

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 • 28:43

The True Story of Podcasting Now and Then

The True Story of Podcasting Now and Then

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 • 25:45

How to Start a Great YouTube Channel

How to Start a Great YouTube Channel

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 • 15:48

How to Use Branded Links on Your Podcast

How to Use Branded Links on Your Podcast

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 4, 2017 • 23:09

Live Streaming Tips and Tutorials

Live Streaming Tips and Tutorials

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 • 28:09

How to Understand Your Podcast Rankings

How to Understand Your Podcast Rankings

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 • 18:04

Is Live Multicasting Really Worth Your Time

Is Live Multicasting Really Worth Your Time

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 • 25:05

SEO Plugins and Blog Topic Ideas

SEO Plugins and Blog Topic Ideas

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 5, 2017 • 17:39

What is the Future of Blogging in the Next 3 to 5 Years

What is the Future of Blogging in the Next 3 to 5 Years

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 • 23:22

How To Monetize Your Content and Make Money Online

How To Monetize Your Content and Make Money Online

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 • 16:49

5 Benefits of Starting Your Own Podcast

5 Benefits of Starting Your Own Podcast

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 6, 2016 • 11:27

How To Be More Confident in Front of the Camera

How To Be More Confident in Front of the Camera

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 7, 2016 • 15:26

5 Ways To Sharpen Your Headline Writing Skills

5 Ways To Sharpen Your Headline Writing Skills

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 he

Jan 24, 2016 • 24:47

Interview with Joey Kissimmee of Appendipity Themes

Interview with Joey Kissimmee of Appendipity Themes

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 5, 2016 • 44:32

Top 5 Blogging Tools Every Blogger Should Invest In

Top 5 Blogging Tools Every Blogger Should Invest In

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 • 28:59

Should Bloggers Write More or Promote More

Should Bloggers Write More or Promote More

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 • 26:49

WordCamp US Recap

WordCamp US Recap

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 7, 2015 • 14:06

How To Keep Up with Trends on YouTube

How To Keep Up with Trends on YouTube

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 • 22:03

Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part Two

Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part Two

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 • 18:34

YouTube 101 - Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part one

YouTube 101 - Your Path to a Better YouTube Channel Part one

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 • 14:34

How To Conquer Your Fear of Blogging

How To Conquer Your Fear of Blogging

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 8, 2015 • 15:23

What Inspires You? I Hope I Do

What Inspires You? I Hope I Do

What’s so important about being inspired anyway? Why do we need to be passionate or have passion about the content we create?  Get the full show notes: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/11/what-inspires-you.html

Nov 30, 2014 • 20:43

The Quest for Social Media Nirvana

The Quest for Social Media Nirvana

http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/07/social-media-nirvana.html In this episode Ms. Ileane explores 5 tools to help you turn down the noise in your social media streams.

Jul 6, 2014 • 28:39

Get Active On Google Plus With Hangouts on Air

Get Active On Google Plus With Hangouts on Air

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May 10, 2014 • 12:36

Optimize Your Blog: A WordPress Theme and Plugin Wishlist

Optimize Your Blog: A WordPress Theme and Plugin Wishlist

What should you consider before getting a WordPress Theme. What about plugins? Find out and get the show notes at http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/03/wordpress-theme-wishlist.html

Mar 17, 2014 • 34:56

How To Start Winning The Social Media Game

How To Start Winning The Social Media Game

Confused about which social network you should focus your time and efforts on? Unravel the the tangled web of social media in this episode. Find the full show notes here http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/02/winning-social-media-game.html

Feb 2, 2014 • 18:47

Introducing the Content CREAM Machine

Introducing the Content CREAM Machine

In this episode we discuss how to optimize your content to meet the needs of your audience. Show notes can be found http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2014/01/content-cream-machine.html

Jan 26, 2014 • 13:24

Visual Marketing on Your Blog and Social Media with Wade Harman

Visual Marketing on Your Blog and Social Media with Wade Harman

I talk with Wade Harman about Visual Marketing and using images on social media and your blog. Read the show notes here http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/12/visual-marketing.html

Dec 10, 2013 • 40:23

SpeakPipe Keeps The Conversation Going With Your Audience

SpeakPipe Keeps The Conversation Going With Your Audience

I answer a listener question came in via Speakpipe about landing pages and I also make an announcement about some news from the folks at SpeakPipe. Look for the PDF file that goes along with this show with some screenshots and tips for using SpeakPipe on Android. Feel free to share it with your listeners. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/09/speakpipe.html

Sep 29, 2013 • 9:43

Hot Tips for Using Facebook and Tracking Your Social Proof

Hot Tips for Using Facebook and Tracking Your Social Proof

Facebook marketing can play a vital role in promoting your blog. Take full advantage of your Facebook Timeline and track your social proof with Klout.  http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/09/facebook-and-social-proof.html

Sep 8, 2013 • 13:53

The Positives and the Perils of Monitoring Your Brand on The Internet

The Positives and the Perils of Monitoring Your Brand on The Internet

In this episode we explore the concept of monitoring your brand on the internet. Why is it important to know who's talking about you and what's being said? Find out about that and more http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/07/monitoring-your-brand.html

Jul 31, 2013 • 24:51

How To Use Images and Titles To Connect With Your Audience

How To Use Images and Titles To Connect With Your Audience

The effective use of images and blog post titles can evoke an emotional response from your audience. Visit the blog for more info http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/06/use-images-creatively.html

Jun 29, 2013 • 17:17

5 Ways To Increase Your Presence on Social Media

5 Ways To Increase Your Presence on Social Media

Get the full list of show notes on the blog: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/05/increase-your-presence-on-social-media.html

May 27, 2013 • 23:22

How To Get Subscribers and Keep Them Happy

How To Get Subscribers and Keep Them Happy

Subscribe to my email list http://basicblogtips.com/emails Learn how to get subscribers and keep them happy. Sign up for AWeber http://ileane.aweber.com

Apr 30, 2013 • 16:59

Pick One Tip For Driving Traffic To Your Brand New Blog

Pick One Tip For Driving Traffic To Your Brand New Blog

If you had to pick just one tip to drive traffic to a brand new blog, what would it be? Find out my tip and what 40 other top bloggers have to say. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/03/drive-traffic-to-your-new-blog.html

Mar 19, 2013 • 10:09

Finding The Best Guest Bloggers for Your Blog

Finding The Best Guest Bloggers for Your Blog

In this episode I share my top 5 tips for finding the best guest bloggers for your blog. How to attract the pros and avoid the nos. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/03/the-best-guest-bloggers.html

Mar 3, 2013 • 11:57

The Ultimate Guide To Do Follow or No Follow Links on Your Blog

The Ultimate Guide To Do Follow or No Follow Links on Your Blog

What's the deal with DoFollow versus NoFollow links on your blog? Get the low down on links and how they impact your blog's rank in the eyes of Google. http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2013/02/dofollow-or-nofollow.html

Feb 10, 2013 • 17:10

Technorati Claim Your Blog In 2013

Technorati Claim Your Blog In 2013

Technorati was the number 5 traffic referrer for Basic Blog Tips in 2012.

Jan 20, 2013 • 11:45

Tools, Tips and Strategies for Google+ Success

Tools, Tips and Strategies for Google+ Success

http://msileanespeaks.com Google+ is the social networking platform that can't be ignored. With over 100 million active users and a growing list of the benefits it's time for you to jump in and take advantage with these tools, tips and strategies for success.

Jan 8, 2013 • 25:35

Why You Should Start a Second Blog on Blogger

Why You Should Start a Second Blog on Blogger

WordPress is the blogging platform of choice for many bloggers including myself. But in this episode I'll share with you, why I choice Blogger as the platform for the Ms. Ileane Speaks Podcast blog. Read more here: http://www.msileanespeaks.com/2012/12/second-blog-on-blogger.html

Dec 24, 2012 • 17:33

5 Ways to Grow Your Email List With YouTube Videos

5 Ways to Grow Your Email List With YouTube Videos

http://msileanespeaks.com Building an email list is an important task for any blogger or webmaster. In this episode we explore 5 ways you can use YouTube Videos to get email subscribers for your newsletter.

Dec 16, 2012 • 26:04

My All Time Favorite Tip for Getting Blog Traffic

My All Time Favorite Tip for Getting Blog Traffic

In this episode I talk about how you can get more blog traffic by paying attention to the information found in Google Analytics.Mentioned in this episode: Justin Young Major Money Tips http://www.majormoneytips.com/how-to-use-google-reader-find-and-share-content-553/Google Analytics Integrations Centralizing Digital Marketing by Daniel Waisberg http://basicblogtips.com/uses/googleanalytics

Dec 6, 2012 • 18:23

Become an Authority Online with Scoopit

Become an Authority Online with Scoopit

Scoop.it is a content curation platform you can use to create an online magazine and build your authority in a given niche. View my podcasting scoops herehttp://www.scoop.it/t/podcastsRead more about Scoop.ithttp://basicblogtips.com/scoop-it.html

Nov 25, 2012 • 14:56

10 Point Check List For Blog Promotion

10 Point Check List For Blog Promotion

Use this 10 point blog promotion checklist to promote your pillar content on the internet. Mentioned in this episode: Blog Engage http://basicblogtips.com/uses/blogengage Social Buzz Club http://basicblogtips.com/uses/socialbuzzclub Blokube http://blokube.com Scoop.it http://basicblogtips.com/scoop-it.html Subscribe in iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ms.-ileane-speaks-podcast/id497327231 Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://Basi

Oct 28, 2012 • 19:18

5 Reasons to Start Building Your Email List with AWeber

5 Reasons to Start Building Your Email List with AWeber

AWeber is one of the most popular email marketing services around. My five reasons for using AWeber to build an email list are WordPress integration, Ad tracking, list segmentation, Facebook and the Rapportive extension for Google Chrome inside of Gmail. Take AWeber for a test drivehttp://ileane.aweber.com Subscribe in iTuneshttp://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ms.-ileane-speaks-podcast/id497327231 Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience!http://BasicBlo

Oct 22, 2012 • 15:34

Your Transformation from Blogger to Webmaster

Your Transformation from Blogger to Webmaster

The next step in your blogging journey is your transformation from blogger to webmaster. I’ll tell you how to use Google Webmaster tools to find out where your traffic is coming from and what keywords people are using to find your content on Google organic search results. Subscribe in iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ms.-ileane-speaks-podcast/id497327231Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://BasicBlogTips.com/emailFollow me on Twitt

Oct 15, 2012 • 24:07

The Three C's of Your Blogging Success

The Three C's of Your Blogging Success

Blogging Success means different things to everyone but for me a successful blogger has these three qualities. Connections, Collaborations and Confidence here is all you can get all of these things and continue on the path of your blogging journey. Get free tips and resources to help you build a better blog and expand your audience! http://BasicBlogTips.com/email Follow me on Twitterhttp://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTips Like the Facebook Pagehttp://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTips Add me to circles on Goo

Oct 8, 2012 • 11:51

Start Your Blogging Journey Today

Start Your Blogging Journey Today

Here are the steps you should take to bring focus and purpose to your blog and to ensure that your readers understand what your blog is about. I share a story about how I started my blogging journey and established goals and objectives on the path to being a successful blogger and getting my blog to where it is today.Follow me on Twitter http://Twitter.com/BasicBlogTipsLike the Facebook Page http://Facebook.com/BasicBlogTipsAdd me to circles on Google+https://plus.google.com/11282923390681109345

Oct 1, 2012 • 17:14

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