Episode Summary: A behind-the-scenes look at building PodcasterToolkit.co — why it exists, the steps taken to go from idea to live site, and the monetization plan behind it.
What You'll Learn
- Why PodcasterToolkit.co exists and what it was originally meant to be
- The full launch checklist: hosting, theme, domain, branding, and photo organization
- The affiliate monetization plan behind the site
- Why starting beats endless planning, every time
Got a favorite tool or resource? Send it to mike@mikemurphy.co to get added to the kit. Vendors and product creators are also welcome to reach out for testing consideration, as long as it's genuinely useful to listeners.
This Week's Podcaster's Toolkit Pick
The Zoom H4n Pro — an audio classic. A handy portable recorder that accepts 4 XLR microphones, with a built-in stereo mic on top for when nothing else is plugged in. Records to a memory card, and doubles as an audio interface. A high-confidence recommendation.
Why PodcasterToolkit.co Exists
A quick history lesson: the whole reason for starting Mike Murphy Unplugged was to share knowledge of tools, gear, and resources, and help fellow one-man bands and creative entrepreneurs figure things out together. PodcasterToolkit.co was the site that existed in idea-form from the very beginning — a well-organized home for carefully curated tools and resources, built as a one-stop shop for creators to get things done. No fluff, just the good stuff.
The Big Picture Plan
The blog will be loaded with practical, instructional how-tos about podcasting and related topics — repurposing podcast scripts into blog entries along the way. The shop will feature podcasting and content-creation gear, linked directly to Amazon. The tools section will cover business and productivity software actually used and loved, like FreshBooks, Scrivener, Elegant Themes, and Lynda.com. Tutorials & videos will build out a YouTube library over time.
Steps to Launch
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