Creator Toolkit
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe tools you need to build on the web
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Building a Membership Site: Creator Courses 2.0
July 29, 2019 07:03 - 26.9 MBRecently I launched Version 2.0 of Creator Courses, and with a giant new feature: Memberships. We’ll talk about why now, what changes I made, and of-course, the toolkit I used for the site. Let’s get to it! Show Notes Creator Courses WooCommerce LearnDash WooCommerce Memberships WooCommerce Subscriptions Astra Building a Story Brand Zac’s LearnDash Group […] The post Building a Membership Site: Creator Courses 2.0 appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
How I Built It: 2019’s Best Trade Secrets
June 24, 2019 06:49 - 13.9 MBThis week, I’m sharing with you the best advice I got throughout Season 6 of my main podcast, How I Built It. Over the course of about 10 minutes, we’re going to distill all of that advice into 3 overarching themes. Take a listen to find out what they are. Here are the best trade […] The post How I Built It: 2019’s Best Trade Secrets appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
6+ WordPress Plugins for Your Podcast Website
May 27, 2019 11:13 - 11.3 MBWordPress is certainly the most popular CMS in the world, powering over 30% of the web. It also powers all sorts of websites, from blogs to giant e-commerce stores and everything in between. This includes podcast websites. However, recently I attended Podcast Movement, a fantastic podcasting conference, and discovered that many podcasters struggle with creating […] The post 6+ WordPress Plugins for Your Podcast Website appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 17: Applying Performance Improvements with Brian Richards
May 06, 2019 07:03 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn the episode we talked about ways to improve performance. Now let’s look at how we can apply that advice. Brian Richards, an expert WordPress developer and educator over at WPSessions tells us how he has improved the performance of both his own sites, and client sites. Show Notes Brian Richards WPSessions Episode 16: Improving […] The post Episode 17: Applying Performance Improvements with Brian Richards appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 16: Improving Performance on Your Website
April 15, 2019 07:03 - 17.6 MBDid you know that 80% of website visitors will abandon your website if it takes more than 5 seconds to load? That’s a lot of lost revenue and opportunities. In this episode, we’re going to look at how you can improve your website’s performance. Show Notes How Page Load Time Affects Conversion Rates 7 Page […] The post Episode 16: Improving Performance on Your Website appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 15: Case Study: Creator Courses
April 01, 2019 07:03 - 14.8 MBRecently we looked at a few good online course solutions. In this episode we’re going to look at a case study: my own online course solution, Creator Courses. Show Notes Creator Courses LearnDash WooCommerce Beaver Builder bbPress Liquid Web WP Rocket Metorik Jilt Academy Pro Theme How I Built Creator Courses Transcript Recently, we looked […] The post Episode 15: Case Study: Creator Courses appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 14: Tools for Creating Online Courses
March 18, 2019 07:03 - 16.8 MBBuilding an online course is a popular way to generate some extra income if done right, but finding the right tool for the job can be a tough task. Thankfully that’s because there are lots of options – and we’re going to look at a few today. Show Notes Episode 1: Choosing Hosted vs. Self-Hosted […] The post Episode 14: Tools for Creating Online Courses appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 13: My Organizational Toolkit
March 04, 2019 08:03 - 14.4 MBAside from all of the digital tools out there, I’m a big fan of analog tools. I’m an avid listener of the Pen Addict podcast, own several fountain pens, dozens of notebooks, and practice the art of bullet journaling. In this episode, I’m going to tell you how I’m revamping my analog tools for better […] The post Episode 13: My Organizational Toolkit appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 12: eCommerce Platforms
February 18, 2019 08:03 - 14.8 MBIt’s 2019 and it’s easier than ever to sell online. With marketplaces like eBay, Swappa, Etsy, and Reverb, you can sell just about anything on its own, dedicated market. But it’s also easier than every to set up your very own store. Show Notes Shopify WooCommerce Liquid Web’s Managed WooCommerce Hosting Magento BigCommerce BigCartel Transcript […] The post Episode 12: eCommerce Platforms appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Case Study: My Podcast Setup
February 01, 2019 08:03 - 17 MBIn the last episode, we looked at everything you need to get up and running with your podcast. In this episode, we’re going to look at a case study: my own podcasting setup. Show Notes Episode 10: Your First Podcast Toolkit Samson Meteor USB Mic My Podcast Setup Shure SM7B Cloudlifter CL-1 UA Arrow Libsyn […] The post Case Study: My Podcast Setup appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 10: Your First Podcast Toolkit
January 21, 2019 08:03 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn 2018, Seth Godin said the podcasting is the new blogging. That means there’s no better time to start a podcast than 2019. In this episode we’re going to go over what gear you need to launch your show. Show Notes Episode 5: Where Should You Host Podcast Audio? Mics The Audio Technica ATR2100 The […] The post Episode 10: Your First Podcast Toolkit appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 9: Where to Host Your Videos
January 14, 2019 08:03 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBVideo is becoming a more important part of content and marketing. So, we’re going to answer an question that more and more people need to answer: where is the best place to host my videos? Show Notes The Science of Social Media: Video Content jPlayer video.js Vimeo YouTube Wistia Teachable Udemy Transcript Hey everybody and […] The post Episode 9: Where to Host Your Videos appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 8: My Automation Toolkit
January 07, 2019 08:03 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBOne of my goals in 2018 was to automate more and I’m carrying that into 2019 . I know I do a lot of things manually, and there are lots of things that I could be doing better. So in this episode, we’re going to look at my automation toolkit. Show Notes Zapier IFTTT TextExpander […] The post Episode 8: My Automation Toolkit appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 7: 2018 Gift Guide
December 01, 2018 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe holiday season is here and it’s time for us to once again figure out what we’re getting family, friends, and colleagues. Each year I put together a gift guide for remote workers, web designers, podcasters, and cigar smokers. This year’s update for remote workers is a monster one, and it’s the one we’re going to look at today. The post Episode 7: 2018 Gift Guide appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 6: WordPress 5.0 & Gutenberg Toolkit
November 24, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThe changes coming to the editor in WordPress 5.0 will create a monumental shift in the way we create content. In this episode, we’re going to dive into some helpful tools for managing your website once you upgrade to WordPress 5.0 - and the Gutenberg Editor. The post Episode 6: WordPress 5.0 & Gutenberg Toolkit appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 5: Where Should You Host Podcast Audio?
November 17, 2018 08:03 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBWe’re going to answer a question that every podcaster has to face: where should I host my audio files? There are lots of options out there to choose from, and we’ll narrow it down to a few good ones for you. The post Episode 5: Where Should You Host Podcast Audio? appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 4: Casabona.org Case Study
November 10, 2018 03:03 - 12 minutes - 9.08 MBIn this episode, we look at the toolkit I used for building Casabona.org. A few episodes ago, we talked all about the self-hosted blog. Here’s an actual example of that. Let’s do it! Show Notes Casabona.org Hover Liquid Web Beaver Builder Theme: Astra Pro Important Plugins Gravity Forms OptinMonster ConvertKit Yoast SEO Jetpack Social Web […] The post Episode 4: Casabona.org Case Study appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 3: Tools for Building a Mailing List
November 03, 2018 03:03 - 9 minutes - 7.01 MBIn this episode, we explore what should be a fundamental tool of any business: the mailing list. We’ll look at some of the best services out there and how to integrate them, as well as some simple techniques for building your list. Show Notes Mailchimp ConvertKit Drip Google Forms Ninja Forms Gravity Forms How to […] The post Episode 3: Tools for Building a Mailing List appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 2: Tools for a Self-Hosted Blog with WordPress
August 16, 2018 03:03 - 12 minutes - 9.47 MBIn this episode, we’re going to start off with perhaps the most common project for small business or individuals who want to start writing online. This is the creator toolkit you need to start your own, Self-hosted blog. Show Notes Hosting Guide Recommended Hosting: SiteGround How to Sign Up for SiteGround Hosting Yoast SEO’s Readability […] The post Episode 2: Tools for a Self-Hosted Blog with WordPress appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 1: Choosing Hosted vs. Self-Hosted
August 09, 2018 03:03 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBOne of the most fundamental questions for creating on the web is whether you should choose hosted or self-hosted. We answer that question by weighing the pros and cons of each. Show Notes Recommended Hosting: SiteGround | Liquid Web WordPress.com How I Set Up Creator Courses in 1 Week In this Episode Definitions Hosted: A […] The post Episode 1: Choosing Hosted vs. Self-Hosted appeared first on Creator Toolkit.
Episode 0: A Carpenter Needs a Hammer
August 01, 2018 01:45 - 1 minute - 1.84 MB“So…how did you built it?” This is a question I’ve been asking for 2 years now, and I’ve gotten a lot of fantastic answers. I’ve learned about processes, how to manage people, and how to find the right people. My guests have taught me about methodologies and productivity. But above all, they taught me about […] The post Episode 0: A Carpenter Needs a Hammer appeared first on Creator Toolkit.