SimpleTrackers
Plain-English guides and simple tracking routines for three everyday projects: caring for several cats, producing a podcast, and teaching yourself Irish.
Each topic has its own site with in-depth, practical articles. The guides answer the questions people actually search for, such as how many litter boxes multiple cats need, how often to publish a podcast, or how long it takes to learn Irish, and show how a few minutes of record-keeping makes the answer clearer. There are currently 41 guides, and new ones are added regularly.
Multi-Cat Health
Practical guides for homes with two or more cats: litter box setup, daily health checks, weigh-ins, and how to turn everyday observations into notes your vet can actually use.
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How to Tell If One of Your Cats Isn't Eating When They Share FoodShared bowls hide who's actually eating. How to tell if one cat isn't eating in a multi-cat home, what to watch for, and how to log each cat's appetite.- How to Tell Which Cat Is Using the Litter BoxFinding accidents but not sure which cat is responsible? Practical ways to identify the culprit in a multi-cat home, from direct observation to simple tests.
How Often Should You Weigh Each Cat in a Multi-Cat Household?How often should you weigh each cat in a multi-cat home? A practical weighing schedule, what counts as a meaningful change, and how to log it per cat.
How Many Litter Boxes Do You Need for Multiple Cats?How many litter boxes do multiple cats need? The one-per-cat-plus-one rule explained, with placement tips and signs your setup isn't working.
Podcast Production
Workflows for independent podcasters: episode checklists, guest coordination, release schedules, and keeping sponsor and affiliate details organised from recording to publish.
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- What to Do When a Podcast Guest Cancels or No-ShowsA podcast guest cancelled or didn't show up? What to do in the first hour, how to reschedule politely, and how to stop one cancellation from costing an episode.
How Many Episodes Should You Record Ahead? Building a Podcast BufferA practical answer to how many podcast episodes you should keep recorded and ready to publish, plus how to build and maintain that buffer without stalling.
How Often Should You Publish a Podcast? Finding a Sustainable Release ScheduleWeekly, biweekly, or monthly? A practical framework for choosing a podcast release schedule you can actually sustain long-term.
The Complete Podcast Episode Checklist: Idea to PublishA complete podcast episode checklist from idea to publish, covering pre-production, recording, editing, publishing, and post-release follow-up.
Irish Self-Study
Help for self-taught learners of Irish (Gaeilge): realistic study routines, balancing the four skills, vocabulary goals, TEG exam preparation, and getting back on track after a break.
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- "Mo Bhád" or "Mo Bád"? How to Finally Learn Irish Mutations (Séimhiú and Urú)Keep mixing up séimhiú and urú? Learn Irish mutations one trigger at a time, say them aloud in phrases, and log each pattern until it sticks.
- My 400-Day Duolingo Streak Froze at "Conas atá tú?": Is Duolingo Enough to Learn Irish?Is Duolingo enough to learn Irish? A long streak builds reading and recall, but speaking and listening need their own time. Here's how to spot the gap.
- Why Can't You Understand Spoken Irish Yet?Why can't you understand spoken Irish even though you can read it? The real causes of the listening gap, and a step-by-step way to close it.
How Many Words Do You Need for a Basic Conversation in Irish?How many Irish words do you actually need for a basic conversation? Realistic vocabulary targets by goal, and how to track what sticks.
How these guides are written
- Practical first. Every guide starts by answering its question directly, then explains the reasoning.
- No medical or professional claims. The cat guides help you observe and record; decisions about your cats' health belong with your veterinarian.
- Kept up to date. Guides are revised when we find a clearer way to explain something or a reader points out a problem.
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