Episode 12
The Web Show
November 27, 2015 · Mike Murphy
Ep12: Web Show Let’s go behind the scenes of my website and look at the tools I use and recommend. Episode Summary: Learn. Create. Move Forward
Episode Summary: A behind-the-scenes look at the website — the exact domain, hosting, theme, and plugin tools used to run Mike Murphy Co., plus whether a podcast really needs its own dedicated site.
What You’ll Learn
- Why one website (not two) is usually the right call for a podcast plus personal brand
- The exact domain, hosting, and platform tools used to run Mike Murphy Co.
- A handy tool for checking username availability across every social platform
- The 5 favorite WordPress plugins in active use
Ask Mike Anything: One Website or Two?
Question (from Blab.im listeners): Is a dedicated website needed for a podcast, separate from a personal/business page?
Answer: For most cases, keep it simple and use one website for everything. The only exception is when a podcast is so unrelated to the main website that combining them would confuse visitors — otherwise, keeping everything under one roof is easier for both host and audience.
Web Tools Used for Mike Murphy Co.
1. Domain Names
GoDaddy is the registrar of choice.
Bonus tips: the Honey Chrome extension saves money automatically. For checking social media handle availability, NameCheckr is extremely handy — it checks nearly every social platform at once for a given username. For finding the perfect domain name, LeanDomainSearch is a great resource — type in a desired name, and it shows availability plus tons of available alternatives.
2. Web Server
3. Websites
4. Themes
The Divi theme by Elegant Themes. Child theme: the Child Theme Configurator WordPress plugin.
5. Tools & Plugins
WordPress plugin favorites: Monarch (social media plugin), Bloom (email plugin), Click to Tweet, Blubrry PowerPress, and Pretty Link Lite.
Music: “Life of Riley” & “Wallpaper” (incompetech.com).