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Some thoughts on schedules and escaping the calendar for mental health

Some thoughts on schedules and escaping the calendar for mental health

S9E45 · · 05:16

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I delve into the importance of breaking free from rigid schedules and calendars, particularly on weekends. Whether you have a full-time job, regula...

Changing perceptions in a digital World

Changing perceptions in a digital World

S9E44 · · 05:08

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss an interesting video I watched (the link is unfortunately missing) that highlights people's reactions to using traditional tools like pen...

Keeping Your Podcast Alive Through Tough Times

Keeping Your Podcast Alive Through Tough Times

S9E43 · · 06:13

Discussing the challenges of maintaining consistent content creation, emphasizing the importance of accepting creative slowdowns and staying engaged with audiences despite these peri...

A co-host is a great way to keep you on track as a Podcaster

A co-host is a great way to keep you on track as a Podcaster

S9E42 · · 04:05

Here are some thoughts on having a co-host for one of my Podcasts and how it has made me follow my own schedule and responsibilities.

Play by your own rules

Play by your own rules

S9E41 · · 05:05

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I explore the concept of rules and the importance of following your own. While acknowledging the necessity of adhering to certain societal norms li...

It's been a while, but hey creativity goes by it's own rules

It's been a while, but hey creativity goes by it's own rules

S9E40 · · 08:43

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss my hiatus and the self-doubt that led to it. I dive into my creative journey, including battling project overload and rediscovering my pa...

I made a video course and I want to share some tips with you

I made a video course and I want to share some tips with you

S9E39 · · 11:37

I have spent a few months working on a video course. Throughout the process, I have learned a lot, and I think I should share some tips that I picked up along the way for those of yo...

Catching up and what I've been up to recently

Catching up and what I've been up to recently

S9E38 · · 09:23

Catching up on all the fun things I've been working on and the decisions I'm forcing myself to make during the past few weeks.As mentioned in this episodehttps://hindenburg.com/Compi...

Podcasts on YouTube are a win for us all

Podcasts on YouTube are a win for us all

S9E37 · · 05:10

I learned a lot this week from looking at my YouTube statistics for Podcasts. You might not know this, but you can mark content on YouTube as a Podcast. That generates some exciting ...

WordPress advertising follow up, the results and numbers

WordPress advertising follow up, the results and numbers

S9E36 · · 05:55

In this episode, I dive into my Jetpack and WordPress advertising experiment results. From setting up the campaign to analyzing the clicks and traffic impact, I share insights on tar...

Paying for advertising on WordPress, an experiment

Paying for advertising on WordPress, an experiment

S9E35 · · 05:40

In the latest episode of the PW podcast, I shared my experiment with paid advertising on WordPress. I invested $35 to promote a podcast episode about developer mental health. I chose...

Push harder for supporters

Push harder for supporters

S9E34 · · 06:10

How hard do you push to get the support you seek as a content maker? It's probably not hard enough. That is the lesson I learned after a conversation with a friend. More on that in t...

The Art of Teaching: Navigating the Journey of Making an Educational Video Series

The Art of Teaching: Navigating the Journey of Making an Educational Video Series

S9E33 · · 09:19

In this episode, I share my experiences and challenges in creating a course on making a 2D game in the Godot game engine. I discuss the importance of continuity and consistency in co...

Are we learning from digital vs analog photography

Are we learning from digital vs analog photography

S9E32 · · 05:23

With film photography, we had to wait to see the negative or a print before we found mistakes or incredible discoveries with our images. Today, with digital, we can learn instantly. ...

Beating the infinite scroll problem and being productive

Beating the infinite scroll problem and being productive

S9E31 · · 04:05

We all know the infinite scroll problem and how it can capture you for way longer than you intended. Scrolling for hours on feels like a disease of the current age. So how do we bea...

End of year thoughts and preparing for next year

End of year thoughts and preparing for next year

S9E30 · · 11:29

It is hard to believe another year is almost done. In this episode, I share thoughts on my end-of-year tradition for wrapping, reflecting, and preparing for the next.If you celebrate...

Did you know a Podcast player is planning to edit and cash in on your content?

Did you know a Podcast player is planning to edit and cash in on your content?

S9E29 · · 06:00

I heard the news this morning that had me so concerned that I had to share my thoughts. A podcast player you must pay for will use AI to remove adverts from episodes. I have some ser...

Exploring the Dangers of Orphaned Content on Your Website

Exploring the Dangers of Orphaned Content on Your Website

S9E28 · · 09:09

Do you create content online? Do you know what Orphaned content is and why it's not good? I have a content problem, and I will explain what I'm doing to solve it and why.Please leave...

118+ things I don't have to do on my Web site

118+ things I don't have to do on my Web site

S9E27 · · 09:20

Curious what they are? OK, I'll spill the beans. I am reviewing all the content on my site, PeterWitham.com, and found 118+ blog posts I think I can trash. That still leaves over 500...

The Power of Grooming: Streamlining Your Workflow for Maximum Productivity

The Power of Grooming: Streamlining Your Workflow for Maximum Productivity

S9E26 · · 05:38

In this episode, I discuss the concept of grooming in software engineering and how it can be applied to various areas of life. Grooming involves regularly reviewing and updating work...

Catching up on September wins and progress

Catching up on September wins and progress

S9E25 · · 08:50

It has been a little while since the last episode. The good news is that I've been super busy. The bad news is that I had to wait for the Podcast. But here are the updates from my si...

How I blew away two of my goals for this year already

How I blew away two of my goals for this year already

S9E24 · · 04:34

Setting myself goals has worked out well for me this year. In particular, two have gone past the finish line in ways I never imagined. A couple of observations that I hope will inspi...

Doing the uncomfortable marketing and conversion in a polite way

Doing the uncomfortable marketing and conversion in a polite way

S9E23 · · 06:55

In this episode, I discuss my recent decision to add a little marketing to my Web site. I am specifically targeting software developers to consider following my Compile Swift Podcast...

Results are in, AI-Generated Art for Podcast Covers, my conclusions

Results are in, AI-Generated Art for Podcast Covers, my conclusions

S9E22 · · 07:26

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI-Generated art for podcast covers. I discuss the implications of this technology for the future of podcasting. Join me as I examine my tes...

Project updates - some times you have to step away

Project updates - some times you have to step away

S9E21 · · 04:00

A round-up of things I have been working on, or not working on more to the point this week. Sometimes you just need to step back and say "Hey it's not the day for doing things" when ...

Another new social network, migration thoughts

Another new social network, migration thoughts

S9E20 · · 08:34

Yep, I am talking about Threads. There are some good and bad issues with yet another new social network, and I will discuss a couple. I'll say now that I am currently on the fence re...

A new experiment with AI artwork generation. Yes, this Podcast artwork is one of them

A new experiment with AI artwork generation. Yes, this Podcast artwork is one of them

S9E19 · · 05:05

I felt it was time to see the reality behind all the AI generation hype. Time to see what the facts and stats have to show. So I used AI to generate a new Podcast artwork and see wha...

The button that made a difference with Podcast follows

The button that made a difference with Podcast follows

S9E18 · · 05:33

This week I made one small change to my Podcast episode web pages, which caused a more significant difference than expected. A positive boost to my episode downloads by just adding o...

What's your brain therapy routine? Here's mine

What's your brain therapy routine? Here's mine

S9E17 · · 02:57

A reset is always good. For me, clearing out the brain or physical space for new thoughts or plans to run free and wild is my go-to. So what do you do to make that happen? Here's my ...

Not releasing your best work, and why live streams are different

Not releasing your best work, and why live streams are different

S9E16 · · 07:12

Time to discuss why I have not released an episode in a little while and how I found my way back on track to a very different approach with live streams.Please leave a review and sho...