{"id":169174,"date":"2017-11-10T10:23:56","date_gmt":"2017-11-10T18:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=169174"},"modified":"2024-03-04T03:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T11:15:41","slug":"smart-podcast-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/smart-podcast-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Pat Flynn’s Smart Podcast Player"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pat Flynn's Smart Podcast Player… Does it ring a bell? We're giving an overview of the plugin below, here on IFB!<\/strong><\/p>\n In case you didn't know, IFB is running a series titled \u201cStart Your Own Podcast: A How-To for Fashion Bloggers\u201d. We\u2019re breaking down everything you need to know about podcasting: what you should consider before you begin, what equipment you need to purchase, and how to get your followers to tune into your podcast. In this week's instalment, we're doing an in-depth review of Pat Flynn\u2019s Smart Podcast Player plugin.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our goal with this series is to help fashion bloggers make the jump from blogging to producing audio content. It's also worth noting, this series is not specifically tailored for individuals in the fashion industry. Whether you\u2019re a fashion blogger or are just curious about podcasting courses, check out \u201cStart Your Own Podcast, Part III: The Best Podcasting Courses for Bloggers<\/a>\u201d. And while you're at it, check out \u201cPart I: A How-To for Fashion Bloggers<\/a>\u201d,\u00a0\u201cPart II: What Your Need Before Your Begin\u201d<\/a>\u00a0and our roundup of the\u00a0best podcasts for fashion bloggers.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n In his week\u2019s instalment, IFB\u2019s Laura Kell will be discussing the features of Pat Flynn\u2019s Smart Podcast Player plugin. Flynn is a digital entrepreneur and runs his resource website, Smart Passive Income. His goal is to educate online entrepreneurs about <\/em>proven strategies, when it comes to running an online business and optimizing their passive income streams. He created the podcast player he always wanted, and we\u2019re getting into it in detail below.<\/em><\/p>\n One day, Pat Flynn decided to create the podcast player he always wanted.<\/p>\n Enter the Smart Podcast Player plugin.<\/p>\n The Smart Podcast Player is a fairly straightforward plugin for websites\/blogs. It allows a podcast host to display their podcast directly onto their website. Listeners can listen directly to their favorite podcast on the website, as opposed to having to use iTunes or similar app. The plugin benefits both host and listener in a number of ways. The Smart Podcast Player costs $12 (billed monthly) or a $96 annual fee. Fun fact: John Lee Dumas of Entrepreneurs on Fire<\/a> is a user of Flynn's podcast player.<\/p>\n Flynn does an excellent job introducing his Smart Podcast Player in this Youtube.<\/p>\n Flynn has essentially meshed together all of his favorite features from other podcast players, and incorporated them into his Smart Podcast Player plugin. Smart, right? We break them down below.<\/p>\n You can match the player to your site\u2019s color schemes. Or choose a color theme for the player that best fits with your blog\u2019s branding. Flynn is obviously committed to providing his users with the best experience, so the plugin is easily customizable to suit anyone\u2019s color branding. Always a bonus.<\/p>\n In case you weren\u2019t aware, the Smart Podcast Player is the only podcast player that allows you to capture your listeners\u2019 email addresses. Essentially, the plugin will help you build up your email list, while providing an excellent listening experience for your listeners. Win-win, right?<\/p>\n Listeners have more control when they listen to your podcast via the Smart Podcast Player plugin. They can speed up or slow down an episode or jump ahead sixty seconds, if they want to. The makes \u201crewinding\u201d and \u201cfast-forwarding\u201d episodes much easier for the listener. Overall, the listener user experience seems to be one of the best features of the podcast player.<\/p>\n You choose which order that you would like your blog\u2019s readers\/listeners to view your podcast\u2019s episodes. For example, if you want a list of your top ten most popular episodes readily available to your listeners, you can display the episodes in that order (as opposed to iTunes, where a listener views them displayed from newest to oldest). Overall, the podcaster has more power and flexibility in the marketing of the episodes to their listeners with the Smart Podcast Player.<\/p>\n Flynn has a team working to ensure that users of the Smart Podcast Player are provided with support. This also ensure that the plugin will be kept updated and maintained from Flynn\u2019s end.<\/p>\n If you are unsure whether you would want to commit to a full year (and annual price) of using Pat Flynn\u2019s Smart Podcast Player, you have the option of paying month-to-month at a slightly higher rate.<\/p>\n The benefits are clearly outlined above. Flynn has created a great product for podcasters out there, that clearly benefits both listeners and hosts alike.<\/p>\nPat Flynn\u2019s Smart Podcast Player: The Overview<\/h2>\n
The Smart Podcast Player Features<\/h2>\n
Customization<\/h3>\n
Email Capture Capabilities<\/h3>\n
Listener Friendly Features<\/h3>\n
Custom Sort Episodes<\/h3>\n
Professional Support<\/h3>\n
Flexible Payment Options<\/h3>\n
The Downside\u2026<\/h2>\n