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Some people will say that asking how long your content should be is like asking, “How long is a piece of string?” And while they're not entirely wrong, they're not entirely right either. So let's start with the obvious question; Does size matter when it comes to content? Yes, it does. The length of your content is one of the major factors in how it is discovered and recommended by search engines, meaning it plays a big role in how you rank on sites like Google. Additionally, you want your audience to feel as though they've gotten their question answered, problem solved, or “how to” fully demonstrated when they come to you for support. On the other hand, you don't want to make your content longer just for the sake of making it longer… Are you starting to see why this is a tricky question to answer? While there may not be a hard and fast rule, there are some things to consider when it comes to how long - or short - to make your blog posts, podcasts, or video episodes. Here are some things for you to think about: Google's 300-Word Rule In order for Google to discover, read, and understand your post, it needs a minimum of 300 words. If you're writing a blog post this should be fairly easy to manage. However, if you're a podcaster or YouTuber, you're not off the hook. For many reasons, I highly recommend maintaining your own website and sharing your episodes there as well as on their native platforms. That means that your podcast show notes or video description would also need to be 300 words or more in order for the post to rank on Google. Note: Even if you're not ready to build and maintain your own website yet, I suggest that you start writing out your 300+-word show notes and/or video description as you create your content. That way, when your website is up, your posts are ready to go and you don't have to go back and rewatch or relisten to all your old content to create discoverable show notes. General Standards There are always people coming out with studies about how long your content should be… and many times the studies contradict each other, so take them with a grain of salt. Blog posts that are between 1,500 and 2,000 words perform best when searching on Google. Podcast episodes between 20-30 minutes are more likely to be listened to in their entirety. YouTube videos of 10-15 minutes have longer watch times. Industry Standards I'm not a big fan of doing things just because everyone else is doing them, but I am highly in favor of knowing what others are doing so I can make an informed decision. With that I invite you to do some research into what other content creators in your area of expertise are doing on your platform (blog, podcast, or video). Who are the “big names” in your field who use your platform? How long is a typical piece of their content? Hint: if they have a popular posts widget or playlist, start there. Is there a general similarity in length between all these experts? If so, you may want to start with content that is as long or longer than theirs. You Do You Before you start mapping out your content, we have to talk about another important factor in determining the length of your posts or episodes. YOU! Some people naturally lean towards wordier stories, while others are naturally more brief. Neither is right or wrong, good or bad, but it can be difficult to go against your instincts, so you have to consider them when creating your content. I, for example, prefer brevity in my own writing, so my blog posts rarely exceed 1,200 words. I've gotten messages from people telling me they love how I get to the point on my podcast and in my blog posts. Others I know and admire can easily pop out a 2,500 word post without breaking a sweat, and they're likely getting fan mail about their style, too. There is no one way. And remember, finding your “just right” content length is going to take practice and trial and error. You may also find that some of your content just naturally works in a shorter format, while other kinds need more meat. Maybe for one of your content pillars you keep things short and sweet, and with others you dive deep. You'll never really know until you give it all a try. Join me on Tuesday at 7:30 pm (EDT) in the Side Hustle Teachers Facebook Group for a LIVE recap, answers to your questions, and 3 essential mindset shifts you need to make to create great content! A replay of the video will be posted below the Friday after the live.
I have been very sick my friends with bad black mold poisoning and am going through a lot, but I am determined to remaster the classic material I have made and bring all new soon as I recover my voice and health (hopefully - pray to the Thrice Great Okapi that I heal-eth). For now, enjoy the first of season two - Operation Turbo Boost. What happens when you bring your old 1989 Honda Civic into the Blackout's Box garage to fix a small scratch. Some 007 Spy Hunter very extremely expensive & unnecessary repairs stealth & weapon additions - that's what! NOTE: Even though I am doing seasons, I am keeping the episode numbers so that each season will still continue from the episode number where last season left off. Why am i doing this? To know which podcast you are actually up to? To learn how to count past 1 digit? i don't know - you figure it out. PLEAE - If you get any enjoyment and want to keep this going, please show your support at https://patreon.com/BlackoutsBox or https://cash.me/$BlackoutsBox All other links can be found here: https://solo.to/BlackoutsBox --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackoutsbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackoutsbox/support
Todays show is part 4 of 'Lack of Homes For Sale, Stop The Insanity! PART 1 (Open with some rapport, use your FORD elements (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams)...(expect them to ask, 'how's real estate?' "_Bob__, I'm reaching out to all of my friends and clients this week just to share some market news with you so you stay informed. I'm sure you've noticed that there aren't many For Sale signs around right now. This means that a great house like yours typically is selling very quickly and not just for top dollar but in many cases well over top dollar. Your neighborhood is selling for x% higher than last year and typically in less than _x_ days. What do you think about that? (listen to answer) So now that you know that we could likely get at least __ for your home, what does that do to your plans? / Would you like me to prepare a market analysis to see what you could expect to net in today's market?" Note: Even if they say they're never moving, you can still ask who do they know who could use your help buying or selling real estate? Note: If they say the predictable: 'Well, that'd be great but where would I move to?'...move on to Part 2 of the script. "That's a great question and it's certainly on everyone's minds lately. Let's look at a variety of options and see which might be the most comfortable for you... A lot of people are buying first and then selling. With super low interest rates and the likelihood of your home selling as soon as we get it on the market, many people are just buying first, closing and then selling the old home. Some people are choosing to build and then sell. Building buys you time and you get a brand new house with nothing to repair. I've had a few clients instruct me to get them the most for their home and then they plan to travel for 6 months to a year. One of them is trying out a different vacation rental in 4 different cities they're considering moving to. They're really enjoying the adventure. Some of my clients are moving to their own vacation rental or to their own normal rental home so they have time to look around at their options. A few people have cashed out and moved in with family for the time being. They liked option of taking some time to look around. 2 of my clients have cashed out and moved into luxury rental units until they decide what's next for them. Another couple of clients have purchased homes to rehab so they can again take advantage of higher prices and make even more money during this unprecedented time. Either way, everyone seems to want to take advantage of their increased values., so what are you thinking as I tell you all of this? What does this do to your plans?" HOMEWORK: Identify and prioritize EVERY Expired and For Sale By Owner and speak with 100% of them using the script. These are all people who already have their hand up, self-identifying that they wish to SELL! Set a goal and execute on speaking to 100% of your database using that script over the next 90 days or less. If you have for example, if you have 200 people on your list, you can contact ALL of them when you achieve 10 contacts daily. If that's too much, make it 5 contacts daily for 60 days. WATCH what happens to your listing inventory!! Be proactive. Be the LISTING AGENT. The listing agent always wins. Homework: Go to http://1800homehotline.com and sign up for the program. Schedule A Free Coaching Call Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todays show is part 3 of 'Lack of Homes For Sale, Stop The Insanity! These 3 categories we just mentioned should be your #1 focus. What to say? Scripting consists of 2 elements. 1. Showing your potential seller the facts about the market... plus: 2. Actually being able to handle the objection (an objection is an unanswered question in the mind of the prospect): 'I'd sell but what will I buy?) What's your current answer? "Yea, I know, it's really hard to find anything, then you have to compete." (that's not very motivational) Instead: SCRIPTS for part 1 (show the facts) and part 2 (deal with the objection) PART 1 (Open with some rapport, use your FORD elements (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams)...(expect them to ask, 'how's real estate?' "_Bob__, I'm reaching out to all of my friends and clients this week just to share some market news with you so you stay informed. I'm sure you've noticed that there aren't many For Sale signs around right now. This means that a great house like yours typically is selling very quickly and not just for top dollar but in many cases well over top dollar. Your neighborhood is selling for x% higher than last year and typically in less than _x_ days. What do you think about that? (listen to answer) So now that you know that we could likely get at least __ for your home, what does that do to your plans? / Would you like me to prepare a market analysis to see what you could expect to net in today's market?" Note: Even if they say they're never moving, you can still ask who do they know who could use your help buying or selling real estate? Note: If they say the predictable: 'Well, that'd be great but where would I move to?'...move on to Part 2 of the script. Schedule A Free Coaching Call Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Stitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A nobleman's son disappears just days before his 12th birthday. Years later, a room in the nobleman's house seems to be haunted. Can anyone solve the mystery of the haunted room, and bring the nobleman's son back to his family? Note: Even though there is a haunted room in this story, it's not a ghost story. It's a fairy tale, and I don't think it's scary. Based on the story "The Lost Child" from Folk Lore from Foreign Lands by Catherine T. Bryce. Adapted by Elaine Lindy for Stories to Grow By. Image by Gaertringen from Pixabay
If you are a die-hard Jane Austen fan, you may want to skip this one. We read Corinne's pick for our January prompt, "A book you think you really should have read by now." P&P is embedded in our cultural consciousness and it was time for us to see what the fuss is all about. Note: Even though Austen is G-rated, this episode contains swearing. Next up is Becca's pick, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Get two months for the price of one at Libro.fm with code 'bookstore' at checkout. Website | Patreon
Exceptions and AccommodationsThere are exceptions and modifications to the naturalization requirements that are available to those who qualify. USCIS also provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For more information visit the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.English Language ExemptionsYou are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are:Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception). ORAge 55 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident in the United States for 15 years (commonly referred to as the “55/15” exception).Note:Even if you qualify for the “50/20” or “55/15” English language exceptions listed above, you must still take the civics test.You will be permitted to take the civics test in your native language.If you are age 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, you will be given special consideration regarding the civics requirement.
Our six-episode series on representation and social justice in art continues in a conversation with painter and teacher Desiree Dufresne! Desiree joins us via Zoom to talk about her work as a painter, queer representation in painting and film, and ballroom culture. To see some of Desiree's work and to check out other queer artists, follow her on Instagram (@becameadreamitself) or visit her website at www.desireedufresne.net for her portfolio and commissions. The book she mentions in the show is called "Art and Queer Culture" and "Paris is Burning" is the documentary on NYC drag culture in the 80s. Keep up with us on Instgram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind the scenes, drawing challenges, and more! We'll see you in two weeks! Note: Even though it may have faded away from your feeds, racial injustice is still happening. If you can, please take a few minutes to check out the links below to see how you can support justice for Jacob Blake, one of the latest victims of police attacks. He survived seven bullets to the back but is still in the hospital. Justice for Jacob Blake Petition: https://www.change.org/p/human-rights-campaign-justice-for-jacob-blake Justice for Jacob Blake Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake
A pack of reckless teenagers steal, have sex, and do drugs on a hot summer day in New York City. This week, we discuss a chivalrous offer of corn dogs, an awkward conversation with your grandma, and the difference between malt liquor and beer. We also share our thoughts on the upcoming Ready Player Two novel before finding out if 1995’s Kids stands the Test of Time. NOTE: Even though it's about a movie called Kids, this episode is for adults only.
The Veil Brewing Company’s (https://www.theveilbrewing.com/home) Matt Tarpey has never been afraid of risk. From early career moves that took him around New England to brew with some of the country’s more influential brewers, to a stint interning at Cantillon on a trip that was ostensibly also his honeymoon, he has constantly sought out new opportunities to learn, no matter how challenging that might be. In 2015, the itinerant brewer settled down back in his home state of Virginia to launch The Veil Brewing Co., and brought that same spirit of constant learning with him. Today, The Veil isn’t afraid to get weird, while also paying deep respect to tradition—a dramatic tension that isn’t lost on Tarpey. They will use, and have used, just about any ingredient you can think of, in a beer—both to create exciting experiences for their customers who expect it, and to push themselves as brewers. In this episode, Tarpey discusses that brewing history and the experience of working with everyone from Tod Mott to Jean Van Roy and Shaun Hill, brewing with non-traditional ingredients like Oreos, Nutella, and activated charcoal, how they learn and experiment and dial in processes around strange ingredients, spontaneous fermentation in an urban setting, the impact on ingredients in wild beers, building a house flavor through blending a single stock of aged hops, letting palates drive the blending ship, using fruit in sour beer, and more. “Life’s too short to just be serious. We’re focused on everything we do—even the Oreo beers—we’re super focused and constantly tasting and trying to incorporate the character with different ratios. We’re focused on everything that we do, but… it’s balancing the serious and the fun. We love the delicate beers, but we also love the wild and crazy beers.” Note: Even at an hour and a half run time, this episode is an abridged version of the entire conversation. Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine® subscribers have access to a bonus portion of the conversation where Tarpey discusses the mental anguish of customer feedback, building an approach to lager brewing that isn’t tied to traditional styles, The Veil’s multifaceted approach to brewing IPAs, and more. Subscribe now for access at beerandbrewing.com (https://beerandbrewing.com).” This episode is brought to you by: G&D Chillers (https://gdchillers.com): Nearly 2,000 breweries across the US, Canada & Mexico partner with G&D Chillers. Innovative, Modular Designs and no proprietary parts propel G&D ahead as the premier choice for your glycol chilling needs. Breweries you recognize—Russian River, Ninkasi, Jack's Abby, Samuel Adams and more—trust G&D to chill the beer you love! Call G&D Chillers to discuss your project today or reach out directly at GDChillers.com. (https://gdchillers.com) Old Orchard (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer): Old Orchard supplies craft juice blends from the heart of Beer City USA. As the industry blending experts, they supply major national brands and growing breweries alike. They've been the best-kept juicy secret in craft beverage for years, but now the secret's out. Breweries across the board are experiencing a seamless transition to Old Orchard as their new juice supplier. So hop aboard the Old Orchard fruit train; their sample kit starter pack is waiting for you at www.oldorchard.com/brewer. (https://www.oldorchard.com/brewer) Ss Brewtech (https://www.ssbrewtech.com): The founders launched Ss Brewtech with a very clear goal to advance brewing equipment design, performance, and quality to the very highest standards in the industry. With a team that draws upon strong functional backgrounds in brewing science, mechanical engineering, industrial design, supply chain, and manufacturing, Ss Brewtech has the people and skill sets you would want and expect from your supplier of pro brewing equipment. Head over to SsBrewtech.com (https://www.ssbrewtech.com) for more information on their brewhouses and brewing gear. Fermentis (https://Fermentis.com): Fermentis is the obvious choice for beverage fermentation. They’ve provided the beer industry, from large and small breweries to homebrewers, with the best fermentation yeasts since 2003. Their yeasts are easy to use— just pitch your Fermentis yeast directly into your wort, no rehydration necessary. To learn more about how Fermentis can improve the quality of your fermentation, and for the latest on their exciting new product releases, visit Fermentis.com.
Will be talking about all three movies of Wes Craven's Presents Dracula Series Dracula 2000 (2000) A group of thieves breaks into a chamber expecting to find paintings, but instead they release the count himself, who travels to New Orleans to find his nemesis' daughter, Mary Van Helsing. Dracula 2: Ascension (2003) Horror following a group of medical students who come across the body of the world's most notorious vampire, Dracula. When a mysterious stranger appears and offers the students $30 million to harvest the body and steal its blood for auction, it's an offer they can't refuse. But as the lure of riches collides with unimaginable terror, the students also find themselves relentlessly pursued by a vampire killer from the Vatican. Dracula 3: Legacy (2005) In the near future, Uffizi and Luke travel to the remote reaches of war torn Romania to rescue Elizabeth and finish the vampire once and for all. Along the way, they encounter TV news journalist and a corps of rebels trying to fight the vampire uprising which plagues their country. NOTE: Even know it says Wes Craven's presents but all three films in the franchise was directed by Patrick Lussier who is also known for directed a lot of horror films also.
Copy That Pops: Writing Tips and Psychology Hacks for Business
Wanna see what it looks like to be a #1 bestselling author on your launch day? I pull back the curtain! Read (and watch) below for the 9 spots to look for proof you got bestseller...SEE it in action the day that my private client Mark Wills went live with his book! 9 Spots to Get Social Proof That Your Book Hit Bestseller on Amazon [the video!] In last week’s episode I revealed my big SECRET...which, if you missed it, is that I am pregnant! Due September 20th. My husband and I do know the gender at this point, but we are keeping that a secret until after the baby shower. I do not want a pink or blue explosion of gender-stereotypical decor and gifts. Also, if we have a girl, her name will be gender-neutral or something often used for boys. So, her name will not be anything like Laura, Michelle, Ashley, Monica, or the like. Fun fact. ;) As I shared in episode 177 about being pregnant, super sick and tired all the time, and needing to cut back on things to get more efficient in my business, I mentioned repurposing. So, I thought to try that for this podcast episode. On April 23rd, a private client of mine named Mark Wills went live with his book on Amazon...which you can find it directly from the link CopyThatPops.com/mark … and he hit #1 bestseller in over 12 categories in the U.S. I sat down the evening of his launch to record an updated video for my Bestselling Book Accelerator showing my clients in that effective group program both what it looks like to be a bestseller and the 9 spots to get screenshots to prove your feat. Recently, I’ve heard that none of my competitors in this space are teaching that! I have since day one when I first launched my group program in June of 2017, but it was time for another update of the screenflow, since Amazon does make updates to how things look. Long story short, this episode is the stripped audio from that video tutorial. If, as you listen, you wish you could SEE what I am showing on the screen, just head back to the shownotes at CopyThatPops.com/178 and you’ll find an embedded video there of the exact same content, but with the visuals. I hope it’s a useful episode even with audio only, but the video is available to you for free, even if you are not yet in the Accelerator! Without further ado...let’s jump in! ----------- 9 Spots to Get Social Proof That Your Book Hit Bestseller on Amazon [the list!] Book’s Individual Page 1. Look on book's actual page for rankings (under "Product Details") for the three categories it is in. Note: You can get tech support to put you into up to 10 you choose. #BookHack! 2. Look at the top of your book's page for a flag too! Note: May take longer to appear and it is not guaranteed. Note: #1 New Release easier/faster to get than Best Seller Book’s Category Pages 3. Look on each of the categories' pages for rankings and side by side comparison shots with your competitors' books. 4. Look at the "Hot New Release" rankings for side by side comparison shots with your competitors' books. 5. Look at other countries Amazon pages at #1-4 above Note: You can easily access your book in other countries through KDP 6. Then, check ‘up’ in the Parent Categories for how you rank in more competitive listings. Note: Even if you do not rank as well, the books around you may be very cool and photo-worthy! Search 7. Do an Amazon search for your author name or name of your book and look for the flags there! Author Page 8. Look on your Author Central author page for the flags there Mobile - BONUS! 9. Get the same shots, but from mobile to share! WHAT TO DO NEXT? Save all screenshots in a folder Use Skitch to ‘mark them up’ Share on social! Hope this audio repurposing was helpful to you. Pop over to CopyThatPops.com/178 to see the full video with screenflow! And, if you want to learn more about the Accelerator, visit CopyThatPops.com/Accelerator [special offer!] Talk to you again next time when we’ll find more ways to write a book and copy that pops! Take Action Now! TRAINING on hitting Amazon bestseller [free] COMMUNITY of new and growing nonfiction authors! [free] GROUP COURSE: How to write a great book & hit bestseller! [not free ;)]
It's December 31st - we're at the tail end of the year! (= the very last part) In today's lesson, you'll learn 8 English idioms with the word end.Remember, don't try to translate these idioms literally word by word - if you do, they might not make sense. Instead, learn each one as a whole expression. We're about to start a new year... wouldn't you like to learn some new expressions in English? You can learn 300 Idioms in 30 Days in my course! In 2018 I updated the course with new videos :-) I recommend that you try a free sample to see what the lessons are like. NOTE: Even though the course is called "300 Idioms in 30 Days," you can certainly keep the lessons for more than 30 days. There's NO time limit to your access, so you can study as slowly or as quickly as you want. I hope you have a nice end-of-year celebration!
On this episode of Random Encounter: - Like a bolt from the blue, Toby Fox teased and released his first follow-up to Undertale with only 24 hours of warning. Deltarune took us all by surprise. (Note: Even acknowledging what Deltarune is constitutes something of a spoiler, but we did our best not to delve too heavily into the game for the time being. We'll revisit this one somewhere down the line!) - The PlayStation Classic is out next month. We give our unfiltered thoughts on its game lineup. - Greg's finally gotten around to one of this year's first big hits, Monster Hunter World. How does it hold up at the tail end of 2018? - October may be over, but between season 2 of Netflix's Castlevania and Alana's dive into Castlevania Requiem, there are plenty of ways to stay spooky well into November. - Robert Fenner, resident expert of the bleak and esoteric (among other things--we love a multifaceted boi!), returns with his evaluation of Death Mark. A macabre stroll through dilapidated Japan, this first-person adventure released just shy of Halloween. Is it a trick or a treat? Tune in for the spoopy scoop. - Our enthusiasm for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mounts with the November 1st reveal of its full roster and RPG-adjacent collectible Spirits. But woe! Why couldn't Chocobo's Dungeon Chocobo have made the cut? Well, there's always DLC. Featuring: Derek Heemsbergen, Greg Delmage, Alana Hagues, Robert Fenner Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us: podcast@rpgfan.com
The implications of the Gospel are always understood in translation. We see how they were perceived in first-century Rome. What are they today? Note: Even at the time, the anecdote about the Church of the East was misremembered by the professor mentioned and by me, so while the anecdote was accurate as to the conversation, it contained a misinterpretation. The story referenced: "When the day of service came, he did such a great service that no one in Seleucia had performed anything like it. And after the whole assembly had eaten and drunk, he ordered the singers to come in, and the singers went in and sang hymns in such a way that the three assemblies were deeply moved. They said concerning the holy Mar Mari: "This man is a god, because he is different in every regard!" All of them came near the blessed Mar Mari and said to him: "We beg you that these singers remain here and that they should not return to their regions. And whenever your turn comes up to do the service, your service will be remitted against the wage of the singers." The holy man said to them: "I do not embezzle the wage of the singers, but if you want, I have one word to tell you and so listen to me!" They said to him: "Speak!" He said: "Become Christians, and these singers will be yours!" tl;dr: they become Christians. From The Acts of Mar Mari the Apostle, translated by Amir Harrak, p 50-51
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again in your relationships? For example, do you have a tendency to ignore red flags and constantly end up in relationships that aren’t healthy for you? Maybe you end up in relationships where the initial chemistry is good, but a few months later, you’re looking for any way out. Well, if any of those descriptions describe you (or a friend who needs some advice!), then give this podcast a listen. My guests today argue that your problem is that you let yourself get suckered by love. Their names are Michael and Sarah Bennett. Michael is a psychiatrist. Sarah is Michael’s daughter and a comedy writer. I had them on the show previously to talk about their book "F*ck Feelings." In their latest book, "F*ck Love," they focus on the most messed up feeling of all: love. Despite the irreverent title of their book, the Bennetts provide surprisingly solid and old-fashioned advice when it comes to establishing long-lasting and fulfilling relationships. They discuss why our emotions can lead us astray in relationships and why men are actually more prone to being bamboozled by romantic feelings than women. They then share both the red flags and the positive qualities you should be on the lookout for in a partner if you want a happy relationship. They also discuss what you should do in a relationship in which you're not happy and why couple's therapy is often not very useful. This is a podcast full of laughs, as well as some seriously helpful insights on how to navigate relationships effectively. Note: Even though the title of the book contains "F*ck," there's no swearing in this episode.