Podcast Episodes
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Ep 273 – How to Get Started with Podcasting
Have you ever wished you could start your own podcast, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe running your own show sounds like too much commitment, but you’d love to be a guest on someone else’s show? The Divi Chat Podcast has been broadcasting weekly for over 6 years 😱 so we know a thing or two about this topic. Tim Strifler is one of the original DC panelists, started WP The Podcast, and maaaay have another something in the works. Divi Chat alum Josh Hall will also be joining the panel this week to share his experiences starting The Web Design Business podcast, which has racked up over 450,000 listens!
Ep 272 – Preparing to Buy or Sell a Web Business with Kristina Romero
Have you ever thought about selling your business or purchasing an agency?
Even if this isn’t on your To Do list for the near future, understanding what’s involved can help ensure you are ready if/when the time comes.
In this episode of Divi Chat, we will break this subject down to discuss elements that get your business in a position to be profitably sold, as well as what to look for in a book of business you want to acquire.
Our regular panelists will be joined by Kristina Romero, the founder or WP Care Market, and former owner of a web agency, which she sold in 2020. She will share the knowledge she gained from selling her agency, including practical tips for navigating the legal and financial aspects of buying or selling a web agency, how to connect with a buyer / seller, and what she would do differently, if given the chance.
Ep 271 – Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Your Web Design Business
Poll: When it comes to your business, do you view Social Media as (A) a necessary evil, (B) totally pointless, or (C) your biz bestie? (Answer in the comments!) 👇 If you have a Web Design business, should you be promoting it on the socials? If so, which one (or ones!)? Join the Divi Chat panel for this episode where they break down their various strategies for utilizing social networks in their businesses – or not.
Ep 270 – Making the Most of Google’s (Mostly Free!) Tools
As web professionals, we rely on a multitude of tools to help us with our work. Pricey or Free, Shiny or Tried-and-true, we all have our favorites…but it’s hard to imagine getting by without the powerful suite of tools that Google provides – almost entirely for free!
From analytics to search console, from Google My Business to Google Tag Manager, we are all probably more reliant on these tools than we realize.
In this episode, our panel will dive into their favorite Google tools, sharing their experiences and best practices for maximizing their potential. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you won’t want to miss this insightful episode of Divi Chat!
Ep 269 – How to Master Sales and Negotiation
Does the thought of “Sales and Negotiation” make you cringe? Do you feel sleazy every time you try to sell your services? That stops now!
Sure there are sleazy salespeople, but the act of selling doesn’t make you one of them. And it’s time to stop underselling or letting the client dictate your pricing. Negotiation can actually be fun!
It doesn’t matter how amazing your product or service is. If you can’t sell it, you will go out of business. Regular listeners know the Divi Chat panel is full of sales experts.
Check out this episode where they share their best tips and tricks for negotiating the best price and closing the sale.
Ep 268 – How Will AI Tools Like ChatGPT Affect How We Build Websites in 2023?
Artificial Intelligence has exploded on to the tech scene in the past 6 months and is rapidly seeping into the mainstream. (When your mom starts asking questions about ChatGPT – you know it’s officially made it!) How will this technology (and future iterations) affect Web Design, Development, Copywriting, and Analytics? In other words: IS AI COMING FOR YOUR JOB??
Ep 267 – Problem Solving and Troubleshooting WordPress Websites
As WordPress developers, technology is the love of our lives…and the bane of our existence. On this episode of Divi Chat, we’re discussing what to do when things go wrong. One of the most important things we’ll discuss is how to diagnose a problem quickly. We’ll share our favorite tactics and tools for troubleshooting, and how to quickly narrow down the cause of an issue.
Ep 266 – How to Structure a Blog Post for Conversion and SEO
You already know blogging is critical to SEO success, but more is involved than just pumping out random content. How do you know what to write about, and how can you get the biggest bang for your buck on each post? SEO expert and all around word nerd, Michelle Bourbonniere will be joining the panel to share some tips for how to get the most out of your blogging efforts.
Ep 265 – Voice Assistants: The Next Frontier for Your Content
Siri, Alexa, and Google are ready and waiting to deliver content to your audience. Do you know how to expand your reach into this vast network? Join the panel as we welcome special guest Chip Edwards, founder of Create My Voice. His tagline is “Your content, but louder.” Literally!
Ep 264 – How to Perform a Website Audit (and Why)
Kick the year off right with a fresh audit of your website (or your client sites!). What exactly IS a Website Audit? How do you do it? How long does it take? Can you charge for this?? Tune in to hear the panel discuss!