<![CDATA[The Hoot Host Podcast]]>The Hoot Host Podcast brings you practical advice on building, managing, and growing your online presence. Join host Christopher Carbaugh of Hoot Host as we explore website, marketing, and technology topics that help you build your business the wiser way!

]]>https://hoot.hostRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:13:54 GMTTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:49:40 GMT60Christopher Carbaugh<p>The <b>Hoot Host Podcast</b> brings you practical advice on building, managing, and growing your online presence<b>.</b> Join host Christopher Carbaugh of <b>Hoot Host</b> as we explore website, marketing, and technology topics that help you build your business the wiser way!</p>episodicChristopher Carbaughchris@hoot.hostno<![CDATA[AI Chatbots Suck!]]>Join host Christopher Carbaugh for a straight-talking take on AI chatbots and why he thinks small businesses should stop trusting them to represent their business online.


Christopher breaks down the real cost of over-relying on AI chatbots - from eroding visitor trust in an age of AI fatigue, to hallucinating training data, and creating operational headaches that cost businesses real relationships and real money.


This isn't an anti-AI episode - Christopher shares where he finds AI genuinely useful - but he makes a strong case that when it comes to engaging your website visitors, authenticity will always beat AI.


Show Description:


The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions!


Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.


Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts: https://hoothostpodcast.com


#aichatbot #ai #smallbusinessmarketing #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #jottful #ueni #wordpress #wix #squarespace #marketingplatform #smallbusinesstools #sprysite #aichatbots

]]>c0fcb4b6-bd5d-42e3-88ef-cd966e099578Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:49:59 GMT<p>Join host Christopher Carbaugh for a straight-talking take on AI chatbots and why he thinks small businesses should stop trusting them to represent their business online. </p><p><br />Christopher breaks down the real cost of over-relying on AI chatbots - from eroding visitor trust in an age of AI fatigue, to hallucinating training data, and creating operational headaches that cost businesses real relationships and real money. </p><p><br />This isn't an anti-AI episode - Christopher shares where he finds AI genuinely useful - but he makes a strong case that when it comes to engaging your website visitors, authenticity will always beat AI. </p><p><br />Show Description: </p><p><br />The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! </p><p><br />Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.</p><p><br />Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hoothostpodcast.com" target="_blank">https://hoothostpodcast.com</a></p><p><br />#aichatbot #ai #smallbusinessmarketing #websitedesign #websitedevelopment #jottful #ueni #wordpress #wix #squarespace #marketingplatform #smallbusinesstools #sprysite #aichatbots</p>no00:13:0214AI Chatbots Suck!full<![CDATA[Affordable Small Business Websites with SprySite]]>Join host Christopher Carbaugh for a deep dive conversation about SprySite - the new website builder and marketing platform for small businesses. SprySite helps small business owners and individuals who just need something simple and affordable to get online. But as Christopher points out, it doesn't stop at just an easy to manage website. SprySite also gives users all the tools needed to manage your marketing and day to day business operations. All in a simple interface that helps you actually drive results.

SprySite is compared to more complicated website platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress as an affordable alternative that creates a simple, easy-to-manage website. Affordable small business websites with SprySite is unpacked in this discussion about the platform goals and features.

See the SprySite platform at: https://sprysite.io


Show description:

The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, and one of the most active small business educators on Alignable.


Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.


Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners: https://hoothostpodcast.com

]]>82654adf-58cc-4898-a810-f850f51e61a4Wed, 13 May 2026 00:24:31 GMT<p>Join host Christopher Carbaugh for a deep dive conversation about SprySite - the new website builder and marketing platform for small businesses. SprySite helps small business owners and individuals who just need something simple and affordable to get online. But as Christopher points out, it doesn't stop at just an easy to manage website. SprySite also gives users all the tools needed to manage your marketing and day to day business operations. All in a simple interface that helps you actually drive results.<br /><br />SprySite is compared to more complicated website platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress as an affordable alternative that creates a simple, easy-to-manage website. Affordable small business websites with SprySite is unpacked in this discussion about the platform goals and features.<br /></p><p>See the SprySite platform at: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sprysite.io" target="_blank">https://sprysite.io</a></p><p><br />Show description:</p><p>The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, and one of the most active small business educators on Alignable.</p><p><br />Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.</p><p><br />Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hoothostpodcast.com" target="_blank">https://hoothostpodcast.com</a></p>no00:19:2413Affordable Small Business Websites with SprySitefull<![CDATA[EmDash CMS vs WordPress, and the Website Platforms Debate]]>Not all websites are created equal - and neither are the platforms they're built on.

In this episode, Christopher breaks down the website platform debate with zero agenda and zero preference. From Squarespace and Wix to WordPress, Ghost, SprySite, Shopify, and even emerging AI-powered builders like Lovable and Base44. This is a straight-talking guide to understanding which platform actually fits your business goals - and why that alignment matters more than any platform's reputation, and if it is proprietary or open source.


You'll also get a look at what's coming next in the web world, including Cloudflare's EmDash CMS and the Astro framework, and why legacy platforms like WordPress may be in trouble having their downfall "Joomla moment."

Whether you're shopping for your first website or stuck in a bad platform situation, this episode will help you cut through the noise and make a wiser decision.

About The Hoot Host Podcast:

The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host.

Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.


Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners: https://hoothostpodcast.com

]]>7579e74c-a5b8-4e8b-ad00-3b3abe1949a8Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:11:16 GMT<p>Not all websites are created equal - and neither are the platforms they're built on.<br /></p><p>In this episode, Christopher breaks down the website platform debate with zero agenda and zero preference. From Squarespace and Wix to WordPress, Ghost, SprySite, Shopify, and even emerging AI-powered builders like Lovable and Base44. This is a straight-talking guide to understanding which platform actually fits your business goals - and why that alignment matters more than any platform's reputation, and if it is proprietary or open source.</p><p><br />You'll also get a look at what's coming next in the web world, including Cloudflare's EmDash CMS and the Astro framework, and why legacy platforms like WordPress may be in trouble having their downfall "Joomla moment."<br /></p><p>Whether you're shopping for your first website or stuck in a bad platform situation, this episode will help you cut through the noise and make a wiser decision.<br /><br />About The Hoot Host Podcast:<br /><br />The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host.<br /></p><p>Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.</p><p><br />Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hoothostpodcast.com" target="_blank">https://hoothostpodcast.com</a></p>no00:20:4812EmDash CMS vs WordPress, and the Website Platforms Debatefull<![CDATA[Welcome to The Hoot Host Podcast]]>The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, and one of the most active small business educators on Alignable.

Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.


Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners.

]]>50a77389-50e4-4874-bb0f-1ae1ecba19cfSun, 05 Apr 2026 18:24:30 GMT<p>The Hoot Host Podcast is your go-to show for wiser website and marketing decisions! Hosted by Christopher Carbaugh, founder of Hoot Host, and one of the most active small business educators on Alignable.<br /></p><p>Each episode delivers practical education on website strategy, digital marketing tools, emerging technologies, and the Hoot Host platform. Including tips, demos, and live coaching on the tools you use every day. Whether it's a deep-dive webinar-style session or a quick, actionable update, every episode is built around one goal: helping you build, support, and grow your online presence the wiser way.</p><p><br />Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts and join the growing 2000+ member Hoot Host community of business owners.</p>no00:03:5211Welcome to The Hoot Host Podcasttrailer