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What do you all use for microphones? I don't want to spend a fortune, and I need something a non-techy can figure out how to use. There are about a bazillion to choose from. I
Hey Kerri,
The Blue Yeti USB Mic is a solid mic that will serve you well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N1YPXW2/
I believe that is what Eric uses in his classes.
awesome thanks, I got in the Black Friday deal with one left :-) I guess its meant to be lol
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Looking for suggestions for a microphone ?
What do you all use for microphones? I don't want to spend a fortune, and I need something a non-techy can figure out how to use. There are about a bazillion to choose from. I
Good morning Kerri
I use a Samson Go Mic. £31.50 from Amazon UK, You might find it even cheaper for Black Friday somewhere.
It's plug'n'play USB. I use it with an HP laptop.
It's great if you're using your laptop to create videos. It's great quality in a small package that can simply be clipped to the top of the laptop screen. See image below.
The biggest challenges with any recording, which have very little to do with the choice of microphone, are:
Clicks - normally caused by an unstable mounting or shouting into the mic.
Sibilance - a sort of hissing sound usually through poor diction or gaps between the teeth especially at the ends of words that end in "s",
Booming or echo - usually when recording in a small boxroom or similar. Try to position the laptop where you can have several metres empty space or soft furnishing behind you when recording.
Volume - compare Kyle's recording level (often pretty low) against Jay's which is usually at an excellent level. Different computers and software will have different views for this, but set the volume as high as possible without distorting.
If you need more help, just ask.
;-)
Richard
Hey Kerri,
The Blue Yeti USB Mic is a solid mic that will serve you well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00N1YPXW2/
I believe that is what Eric uses in his classes.
awesome thanks, I got in the Black Friday deal with one left :-) I guess its meant to be lol
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I have deleted 2 categories from my main menu, and deleted all the posts, and tags and also under the search by topic. . I want to make sure they are completely gone from the
Hey Kerri,
You said deleted 2 categories from my main menu which deletes it from the menu, but to actually delete the categories, you would need to go to:
Posts > Categories
And delete them from there.
Same with tags
Posts > Tags
After all that, I would go resubmit your sitemap to Google & Bing.
Thanks, Jay; I did think of deleting categories and tags. I will resubmit my sitemaps.
I appreciate you taking the time :-)
No worries, always ask questions.
There is some training ( you can find them under the magnifying glass and the classes tab; here is one from Jay for Google. How to Add a Sitemap to Google Search Console and one from kyle for Bing Webmaster How to Submit a Sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools
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What would be the process for ensuring categories, posts, tags etc are gone when deleted?
I have deleted 2 categories from my main menu, and deleted all the posts, and tags and also under the search by topic. . I want to make sure they are completely gone from the
Hey Kerri,
You said deleted 2 categories from my main menu which deletes it from the menu, but to actually delete the categories, you would need to go to:
Posts > Categories
And delete them from there.
Same with tags
Posts > Tags
After all that, I would go resubmit your sitemap to Google & Bing.
Thanks, Jay; I did think of deleting categories and tags. I will resubmit my sitemaps.
I appreciate you taking the time :-)
No worries, always ask questions.
There is some training ( you can find them under the magnifying glass and the classes tab; here is one from Jay for Google. How to Add a Sitemap to Google Search Console and one from kyle for Bing Webmaster How to Submit a Sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools
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If I made a instagram post about a new post on my site is that something that is not against the rules ? Would that be something to help connect insta to my site?
I wa
You’re not able to place links in Instagram posts at all, the most you can do is reference your link in bio. Where you can place links in Instagram is in your stories. From those you can direct link to any post, any affiliate link, etc., and even control the linking text as well.
The best way I’ve found is to mimic News type instagram accounts…
Where the link in your Instagram bio directs to a PAGE on your website.
Make it 3 columns wide of IMAGES that mirrors what your Instagram looks like.
Then add the links to the specific POSTs on your website to each of the IMAGES on the PAGE you made.
This same method can be used for other social platforms “Link in bio” types like TikTok and others.
Best way I’ve found at least to accomplish what I think you’re trying to do. 😎
Hey Kerri,
Here are the Instagram guidelines: https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagram-community-guidelines-faqs/
Hope you find this helpful.
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I have a question, dose anyone link from a instagram post -> to a post they have on thier website
If I made a instagram post about a new post on my site is that something that is not against the rules ? Would that be something to help connect insta to my site?
I wa
You’re not able to place links in Instagram posts at all, the most you can do is reference your link in bio. Where you can place links in Instagram is in your stories. From those you can direct link to any post, any affiliate link, etc., and even control the linking text as well.
The best way I’ve found is to mimic News type instagram accounts…
Where the link in your Instagram bio directs to a PAGE on your website.
Make it 3 columns wide of IMAGES that mirrors what your Instagram looks like.
Then add the links to the specific POSTs on your website to each of the IMAGES on the PAGE you made.
This same method can be used for other social platforms “Link in bio” types like TikTok and others.
Best way I’ve found at least to accomplish what I think you’re trying to do. 😎
Hey Kerri,
Here are the Instagram guidelines: https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagram-community-guidelines-faqs/
Hope you find this helpful.
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I wanted to add it to the end of the blog post, but I can't get it to a good size. No matter what I do, it comes out humungous! And I mean humungous!
I just put it on my
what about a popup? if you have an email autoresponder like getresponse, they have popups that will apply on your page.
Hi Kerri - zI am using Aweber form (from Aweber) to get subscribers. It doesn't look like yours at all. Check it out on https://royalpalmprotection.com
I placed it on a widget sidebar.
Maxine :)
I think the best way to get someone to give their email is to nudge them that they’re about to get something free. “Enter your email to get my quick success course FREE!” It’s quick and to the point.
The only issue with a sign up form in your sidebar is that on mobile they probably won’t see it.
Thanks I dont have a free anything yet lol, im getting my hands dirty though and trying to figure it out :-)
Hey if your ever bord and looking for something to do can you do a quick video on how to add this to a button i can add to my posts ?
the main problem now is the aweber sign up form is gigantic, humungous and other large things.
Hey Kerri,
I Google'd your issue and... VOILA... see screen print for how to size your Aweber form.
Hope you find this helpful.
Thank you so much, i tried and failed lol trying to resize it. I appreciate it, I'll go back and see if I missed something in this :-)
Hi Kerri
I took a look.
I don't think it's too big but it doesn't offer anything, such as a free product and gives no information on what someone would be subscribing to or for.
I also have no idea what you used to create it so cannot give any tech support.
I find that a form in the sidebar gets very little attention. For me it is best via a button in the post and/or as an exit popup.
What are you trying to achieve with this form?
;-)
Richard
Thank you, its obviously my first time :-)
Sign up to my newsletter which is also a first for me. I am following Jays series and using Aweber.
I tried in the post and it was humungus.
Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated.
OK, Kerri.
I haven't used Aweber for many years but I'll happily talk you through ideas if you get stuck.
;-)
Richard
How do you add it to a button ?
I didn't think the sidebar looked good either, I am going with my original plan of in the post, but i still cant get the dang sign up form not to be humungous and its started to annoy me lol :-)
I'll go see if there is a training on adding it to a button.
Thanks again
Unless Aweber has a way to create a landing page, the way I might do it is to create a new blank page that is not added to the site menu. Add the form to the page. Then add the URL of the page to a button, wherever you choose to place it. The words you use on the button describe the product that you are giving away. This way you can add the button to any relevant post.
;-)
Richard
hmmmm thats an idea thanks.
I did try and make it work on my site, if you have a minute tell me what you think , I made the form smaller and added a little detail. If not no worries I appreciate your time and suggestions !
just this page until i work out all the kinks lol
https://marketingwithkerri.com/affiliate-marketing-optimization-software/
Hi Kerri
That is certainly an improvement and the idea is attractive. If you can include all of your"advert" on the form, or (sorry to repeat myself) add it to a separate landing page then you can create a "call to action" button that you add to every relevant post. Eric's point is equally valid. Personally I get my best results when the form is high up in the post but not showing until someone scrolls down.
;-)
Richard
a work in progress :-)
Thanks so much for your time and help :-)
I'll keep tweaking. I did try to create a landing page for it in aweber, try being the keyword there... i'll keep at it.
thanks again for all your time, suggestions and help
here is the link if you have a second to take a look and tell me what you honestly think :-) Its driving me kind of crazy lol.
https://marketingwithkerri.com/
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Question on the placement of newsletter sign up forms ?
I wanted to add it to the end of the blog post, but I can't get it to a good size. No matter what I do, it comes out humungous! And I mean humungous!
I just put it on my
what about a popup? if you have an email autoresponder like getresponse, they have popups that will apply on your page.
Hi Kerri - zI am using Aweber form (from Aweber) to get subscribers. It doesn't look like yours at all. Check it out on https://royalpalmprotection.com
I placed it on a widget sidebar.
Maxine :)
I think the best way to get someone to give their email is to nudge them that they’re about to get something free. “Enter your email to get my quick success course FREE!” It’s quick and to the point.
The only issue with a sign up form in your sidebar is that on mobile they probably won’t see it.
Thanks I dont have a free anything yet lol, im getting my hands dirty though and trying to figure it out :-)
Hey if your ever bord and looking for something to do can you do a quick video on how to add this to a button i can add to my posts ?
the main problem now is the aweber sign up form is gigantic, humungous and other large things.
Hey Kerri,
I Google'd your issue and... VOILA... see screen print for how to size your Aweber form.
Hope you find this helpful.
Thank you so much, i tried and failed lol trying to resize it. I appreciate it, I'll go back and see if I missed something in this :-)
Hi Kerri
I took a look.
I don't think it's too big but it doesn't offer anything, such as a free product and gives no information on what someone would be subscribing to or for.
I also have no idea what you used to create it so cannot give any tech support.
I find that a form in the sidebar gets very little attention. For me it is best via a button in the post and/or as an exit popup.
What are you trying to achieve with this form?
;-)
Richard
Thank you, its obviously my first time :-)
Sign up to my newsletter which is also a first for me. I am following Jays series and using Aweber.
I tried in the post and it was humungus.
Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated.
OK, Kerri.
I haven't used Aweber for many years but I'll happily talk you through ideas if you get stuck.
;-)
Richard
How do you add it to a button ?
I didn't think the sidebar looked good either, I am going with my original plan of in the post, but i still cant get the dang sign up form not to be humungous and its started to annoy me lol :-)
I'll go see if there is a training on adding it to a button.
Thanks again
Unless Aweber has a way to create a landing page, the way I might do it is to create a new blank page that is not added to the site menu. Add the form to the page. Then add the URL of the page to a button, wherever you choose to place it. The words you use on the button describe the product that you are giving away. This way you can add the button to any relevant post.
;-)
Richard
hmmmm thats an idea thanks.
I did try and make it work on my site, if you have a minute tell me what you think , I made the form smaller and added a little detail. If not no worries I appreciate your time and suggestions !
just this page until i work out all the kinks lol
https://marketingwithkerri.com/affiliate-marketing-optimization-software/
Hi Kerri
That is certainly an improvement and the idea is attractive. If you can include all of your"advert" on the form, or (sorry to repeat myself) add it to a separate landing page then you can create a "call to action" button that you add to every relevant post. Eric's point is equally valid. Personally I get my best results when the form is high up in the post but not showing until someone scrolls down.
;-)
Richard
a work in progress :-)
Thanks so much for your time and help :-)
I'll keep tweaking. I did try to create a landing page for it in aweber, try being the keyword there... i'll keep at it.
thanks again for all your time, suggestions and help
here is the link if you have a second to take a look and tell me what you honestly think :-) Its driving me kind of crazy lol.
https://marketingwithkerri.com/
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I am trying to set up Site Kit / Analytics for a new site.
When I click on the "Complete Set Up for Analytics"
it just spins and spins...... ive been trying to
Hey Kerri,
You may want to reach out to WA Support and make sure it isn't blocked somehow.
Not a typical situation but its worth a try.
Hi Kerry
I presume you are using an existing gmail.
Sometimes Sitekit needs to be set up twice...
In the Settings, their's a link top right to Admin Settings.
In Admin Settings scroll down a little and you'll see a link under Plugin Status to Reset Site Kit. Click that and follow instructions.
I've used that several times to solve problems. Please let us know how it goes.
;-)
Richard
Thanks, it seems to me anyway, when I double checked they are both set up, they just aren't connecting ...
If they're not connecting you should try resetting them as described. It has worked for me.
;-)
Richard
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What could be the issue with my analytics not connecting to sitekit ?
I am trying to set up Site Kit / Analytics for a new site.
When I click on the "Complete Set Up for Analytics"
it just spins and spins...... ive been trying to
Hey Kerri,
You may want to reach out to WA Support and make sure it isn't blocked somehow.
Not a typical situation but its worth a try.
Hi Kerry
I presume you are using an existing gmail.
Sometimes Sitekit needs to be set up twice...
In the Settings, their's a link top right to Admin Settings.
In Admin Settings scroll down a little and you'll see a link under Plugin Status to Reset Site Kit. Click that and follow instructions.
I've used that several times to solve problems. Please let us know how it goes.
;-)
Richard
Thanks, it seems to me anyway, when I double checked they are both set up, they just aren't connecting ...
If they're not connecting you should try resetting them as described. It has worked for me.
;-)
Richard
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Good morning Kerri
I use a Samson Go Mic. £31.50 from Amazon UK, You might find it even cheaper for Black Friday somewhere.
It's plug'n'play USB. I use it with an HP laptop.
It's great if you're using your laptop to create videos. It's great quality in a small package that can simply be clipped to the top of the laptop screen. See image below.
The biggest challenges with any recording, which have very little to do with the choice of microphone, are:
Clicks - normally caused by an unstable mounting or shouting into the mic.
Sibilance - a sort of hissing sound usually through poor diction or gaps between the teeth especially at the ends of words that end in "s",
Booming or echo - usually when recording in a small boxroom or similar. Try to position the laptop where you can have several metres empty space or soft furnishing behind you when recording.
Volume - compare Kyle's recording level (often pretty low) against Jay's which is usually at an excellent level. Different computers and software will have different views for this, but set the volume as high as possible without distorting.
If you need more help, just ask.
;-)
Richard
awewome thank you for the reply/ information 👍