Managing The Edge » wordpress http://managingtheedge.com Internet Business Podcast - Small Biz Tech & Online Marketing Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:34:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2009 abrudtkuhl@gmail.com (Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell) abrudtkuhl@gmail.com (Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell) Internet Business 1440 http://managingtheedge.s3.amazonaws.com/Images/ManagingTheEdge144x144.png Managing The Edge http://managingtheedge.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/ManagingTheEdge Web Strategies to Become More Findable and Engaging on the Web internet business, web strategy, findability, internet marketing Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell abrudtkuhl@gmail.com no no Essential WordPress Plugins – Episode 21 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/essential-wordpress-plugins-episode-21 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/essential-wordpress-plugins-episode-21#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:28:02 +0000 Andy Brudtkuhl http://managingtheedge.com/?p=320

What are the best, most essential WordPress plugins for your business website? Well we asked that question to our community and chime in as well for our 21st episode of Managing The Edge. Here is the list of 25 awesome WordPress plugins. If you want to know why we chose them and what they do – you’ll have to tune into the audio or video :-)

25 Awesome WordPress Plugins For Business

  1. WordPress DB Backup
  2. Google Analytics
  3. Google Analytics Dashboard
  4. All In One SEO
  5. Google XML Sitemap
  6. WP-SpamFree
  7. WP-GreetBox
  8. SubscribeRemind
  9. Disqus
  10. JS-Kit
  11. TweetMeme ReTweet Plugin
  12. Backtype Retweet Plugin
  13. Yet Another Related Posts Plugin
  14. Contact Form 7
  15. Organize Series
  16. GigPress
  17. SMS Text Message
  18. Ad-Minister
  19. Redirection
  20. Lifestream
  21. Page Link Manager
  22. Alkivia Community Builder
  23. Enforce WWW
  24. FeedBurner Feedsmith
  25. ShareThis

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Special thanks to @aaronwebb, @sergioalvarado, @edash, @tjmapes, @danielshipton, and @nathantwright for chiming in with their essential WordPress plugins.

What are your favorite WordPress plugins and why?

Let us know in the comments or call in at 206-666-2779 and leave us a voicemail!

]]> http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/essential-wordpress-plugins-episode-21/feed 8 0:59:11 In the 21st episode of Managing The Edge we share 25 WordPress plugins that Doug, Andy, and the #mte community think are essential! Tune in to find out what they are and how to use them! In the 21st episode of Managing The Edge we share 25 WordPress plugins that Doug, Andy, and the #mte community think are essential! Tune in to find out what they are and how to use them! Episodes Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell no no 10 Things You Have Learned in Our First Ten Episodes – Episode 10 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/10-things-you-have-learned-in-our-first-ten-episodes-episode-10 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/10-things-you-have-learned-in-our-first-ten-episodes-episode-10#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:04:11 +0000 Andy Brudtkuhl http://managingtheedge.com/?p=59

In the tenth episode of our internet business podcast we discuss 10 things you should have learned if you listened to our first ten episodes!

1. Build a solid technology foundation
2. Use WordPress – trust us just do it
3. Content is king
4. You need a content strategy
5. Multimedia production is affordable and easy
6. Re-purpose your traditional advertising $$$ into internet marketing and content production
7. Web Analytics are important
8. Freemium models work for any business
9. Web Strategy planning is essential
10. Our strategies work for real, brick & mortar businesses

Thanks to @dustinson @tjmapes, @karebear006, @aaronwebb, @miketempleton for tuning in to the live broadcast!

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]]> http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/10-things-you-have-learned-in-our-first-ten-episodes-episode-10/feed 1 0:49:07 In our tenth episode we discuss ten things you should have learned from our first ten episodes. Greatest Hits making your business more findable and engaging on the web. In our tenth episode we discuss ten things you should have learned from our first ten episodes. Greatest Hits making your business more findable and engaging on the web. Episodes Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell no no Web Analytics and SEO – Episode 003 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/web-analytics-and-seo-episode-003 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/web-analytics-and-seo-episode-003#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:34:49 +0000 Andy Brudtkuhl http://managingtheedge.com/?p=27

In this Part 2 of Building a Solid Technology Foundation (listen to Part 1) for your business we talk about the importance of using analytics and creating a site structure and content conducive to findability.

We discuss the ease of installing and configuring Google Analytics in WordPress. Also, we try to de-mystify the data you are analyzing in your analytics reports so you can focus on the most important statistics.

We also talk Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in this episode and what you need to know as a business to optimize your website. In this discussion we talk about creating content with SEO in mind and setting up a site structure in WordPress to optimize your findability.

Remember – findability is just one part of the equation of having a successful website. If you don’t have engaging content than you won’t have the opportunity to turn your findability into conversions.

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We want to thank Rich Drake, Brett Trout, and Karri Wells for tuning in live and asking questions.

If you have any questions about the show, please let us know in the comments!

]]> http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/web-analytics-and-seo-episode-003/feed 4 0:50:46 In this Part 2 of Building a Solid Technology Foundation (listen to Part 1) for your business we talk about the importance of using analytics and creating a site structure and content conducive to findability. We discuss the ease of installing and [...] In this Part 2 of Building a Solid Technology Foundation (listen to Part 1) for your business we talk about the importance of using analytics and creating a site structure and content conducive to findability. We discuss the ease of installing and configuring Google Analytics in WordPress. Also, we try to de-mystify the data you are analyzing in your analytics reports so you can focus on the most important statistics. We also talk Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in this episode and what you need to know as a business to optimize your website. In this discussion we talk about creating content with SEO in mind and setting up a site structure in WordPress to optimize your findability. Remember – findability is just one part of the equation of having a successful website. If you don’t have engaging content than you won’t have the opportunity to turn your findability into conversions. Show Links Google Analytics – free web analytics (recommended) Clicky Web 2.0 Analytics – advanced analytics WordPress – Google Analytics Plugin WordPress – Google Sitemap Plugin WordPress – All-In-One SEO Plugin Google Webmaster Tools Google Website Optimizer Montastic Website Monitoring Blog Posts: Budgeting Web Analytics & Analytics Tips We want to thank Rich Drake, Brett Trout, and Karri Wells for tuning in live and asking questions. If you have any questions about the show, please let us know in the comments! Episodes Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell no no Building a Solid Technology Foundation – Episode 002 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/building-a-solid-technology-foundation-episode-002 http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/building-a-solid-technology-foundation-episode-002#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:30:49 +0000 Andy Brudtkuhl http://managingtheedge.com/?p=21

In our second episode of Managing The Edge we discuss initial steps of building a solid technology foundation. We talk about hosting as an early, critical decision when starting your website. Another critical decision is the platform on which the website will be run. We provide real world experience and blueprints for building a great technology foundation for your website.

If you like the show, be sure to subscribe to it in iTunes. If you don’t like the show, be sure to subscribe to it in iTunes :-)

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Managing the Edge is an internet business podcast brought to you by Andy Brudtkuhl, Chief Web Guru and web strategist at 48Web; and Doug Mitchell, Chief Deliverer of Results at CreateWowMedia. The podcast is recorded at Impromptu Studio in Des Moines, IA.

]]> http://managingtheedge.com/episodes/building-a-solid-technology-foundation-episode-002/feed 8 0:31:14 In our second episode of Managing The Edge we discuss initial steps of building a solid technology foundation. We talk about hosting as an early, critical decision when starting your website. Another critical decision is the platform on which the we[...] In our second episode of Managing The Edge we discuss initial steps of building a solid technology foundation. We talk about hosting as an early, critical decision when starting your website. Another critical decision is the platform on which the website will be run. We provide real world experience and blueprints for building a great technology foundation for your website. If you like the show, be sure to subscribe to it in iTunes. If you don’t like the show, be sure to subscribe to it in iTunes Show Links Hosting – GoDaddy, Dreamhost, MediaTemple, Mosso (recommended) Platforms – Proprietary/Custom, Drupal, Joomla, WordPress (recommended) Recommended Plugins – All-In-One SEO, Google Sitemaps, Google Analytics *Mosso Specials*: Use referral code REF-GANB to get $100 off your second month of hosting for Managing The Edge listeners Follow Us Subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes, RSS Follow Andy on Twitter and FriendFeed Follow Doug on Twitter and FriendFeed Managing the Edge is an internet business podcast brought to you by Andy Brudtkuhl, Chief Web Guru and web strategist at 48Web; and Doug Mitchell, Chief Deliverer of Results at CreateWowMedia. The podcast is recorded at Impromptu Studio in Des Moines, IA. Episodes Andy Brudtkuhl and Doug Mitchell no no