$1,500/mo. 3-month minimum.
Use Shortcut Blogging for 3 months to see if it’s right for you. After the courtship period, you can stop whenever you like – with zero hassles. In 3 cozy recording sessions, you’ll have 13 podcasts and blog posts and a good idea of whether we’re compatible with each other.
We use an application process to screen new clients. When you send us your email, we’ll send you a link to our brief online application. Once you complete the application, we will review your information and contact you via phone or Skype about any further requirements for getting started.
Why an application?
First, some of our customers have a blog that’s podcast-ready and operating smoothly. That’s great and we get them started immediately. Some applicants need to make a few tweaks and/or technical modifications before starting. Sometimes, these are tweaks that we can make for you. Sometimes, we’ll give you a list of modifications that you will need to provide to your web developer. If we perform technical work on your site for you, additional charges may apply, but you’ll always know up-front.
Second, we’re a white-glove, hands-on, full-service kind of company. This is not an automated web-app or a viper’s nest of fast-talking biz-op goo-roos. You’re gonna talk to real people. If you’re some kind of robot yourself, we don’t want to waste our time chasing you.
Have a question or prefer to apply over the phone? Call (888) 996-0660
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- 52-week blog topic outline exercise – generate a year’s worth of blog topics in 30-minutes time
- Hands-free publishing – your interview and the accompanying article (based on the transcription) will be posted to your blog for automatic publishing on the weekday of your choice
- Basic SEO strategy – a basic search engine optimization (SEO) plan will be generated and used throughout the entire process
- Platform-specific blog advice – if you have a webby person on staff, we’ll help your them get your blog ready for your Shortcut posts
- Dedicated Podcasting Host/Interviewer – a professional radio broadcaster is assigned to be your weekly side-kick and steer your interviews.
- Monthly Podcast Recording Session – the spotlight is on you. During 1 monthly session (about an hour) you’ll record enough interviews for the coming month.
- Studio Quality Production – every interview will be edited with custom intro and closes added.
- iTunes integration – we’ll help you set up your podcast for inclusion in iTunes.
- Transcription to Article – We transcribe your audio podcast and have it converted to a text blog/article by professional editors. It will read like a blog post and not like a courtroom transcription.
- Technical assistance – not sure what to do or where to start? We’ll guide you.
- Pro-sumer grade USB Microphone and stand – after the 3-month trial period, it’s yours to keep. (We use the RØDE Podcaster microphone…because it sounds as good as it looks)
- SEO optimized blog posts – we’ll edit your transcription so it’s easy to read, has appropriate links and needed search engine optimization (SEO) tweaks
Commitment: 3 Months
It will take at least that long for you to get comfortable with your host and confident in your speaking/interview skills. No long-term contract. After 3 months, if Shortcut Blogging isn’t working out, no problem.
You own the podcasts and blog posts
We make no claim to copyright or any other rights to your content. Our hosts also grant you a non-expiring right to the use of their voice in whatever work they’ve done for you while a customer of Shortcut Blogging. Period. It’s your content, not ours… we just make it easy for you.
Alternative:
Not blogging?
Seriously, how many more months are you going to stare at your computer screen and beat yourself up for not writing blog content for the world to see? How many potential clients and customers will decide not to contact you because they can’t get a feel for who you are and how you can help them?
Alternative:
Ghostwriters
There are many services available that will help you write about any topic you desire. The only problem is that these people are not YOU. You will have to spend a lot of time with your ghostwriter just to get him/her up to speed about you, your business, your industry. Then, you’ll need to edit the result for accuracy, voice and direction. These things take time. You might as well do it yourself…and now you’re back to staring at that monitor.
Alternative:
Do It Yourself
If we’ve sparked an idea in your head that you can just get your radio friend, a transcription service and a tech person to do this for you, congratulations! We say, “Go for it!”
If it sounds a bit daunting, or if you’ve got better uses for your time than managing the process, we’re here for you!
Have a Question?
Give us a call at (888) 996-0660 if you have any questions. Or, send us a quick message and we’ll contact you shortly.