Podcast Planning
In recent years, podcasting exploded in popularity with over 400 million podcast listeners across the world. Despite this massive demand, the supply of podcasts certainly kept up with over 2 million independent podcasts currently available. Collaborating with other podcasters offers an effective way of expanding your reach and building lasting relationships. So, this article goes over why you need to start collaborating with other podcasters as well as how you can collaborate.
Podcast Planning
Regardless of the efforts we put into creating a high-quality podcast, at the end of the day, our listeners decide the success of our shows. So, if we’re not actively listening to what they have to say, we’re missing out on a valuable opportunity to improve and grow. But, how do you go about collecting listener feedback and leveraging it to improve your podcast?
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So, you think you want to edit your own podcast? Good for you… you will learn a lot. In this video, I’m going to show you the basic principles of editing, so you can determine if this is something you should do for your podcast, or if it’s best that you outsource it.
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With so many podcasts out there, how do you stand out from the crowd and build a loyal audience? The key is to engage and interact with your listeners in meaningful ways. When you take the time to connect with your audience, you not only build a community of dedicated fans, but you also gain valuable insights into what your listeners want and need from your show.
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Do you find yourself getting a migraine trying to schedule guests for your show? Are you juggling multiple email threads, phone calls, and texts just to set a date that works for everyone? If so, don’t despair – help is on the way! The secret to saving your sanity is simple: online schedulers.
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As a podcaster, you know the success of your show requires you to build an audience and create engaging content. But how do you know if your efforts are paying off? By analyzing metrics like downloads, unique listeners, completion rate, and subscriber growth, you can gain valuable insights into your audience and your content. Understanding your analytics can help you identify which episodes are most popular, when your audience is tuning in, and even where they’re located geographically.
Podcast Planning
It’s time to grab your calendar and plan your recording dates! That’s fairly easy to do if you’re only recording by yourself, but if you’re recording with guests, I highly recommend you use an online scheduling system so your guests can pick which dates work best for you.
Podcast Planning
Music can make or break your podcast. Whatever music your choose for your podcast, don’t ever use copyright music without permission. It’s just not worth it. But there are some cost-effective ways to get amazing music for your podcast, and it doesn’t have to break the bank.
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With the increasing popularity of podcasts, creating your podcast can be a fulfilling adventure. However, with so many genres and topics out there, it can be challenging to choose the right niche for your podcast. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top eight growing podcast niches in 2023 that are worth considering if you’re looking to start a new podcast or want to pivot your existing show.
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You might be wondering if it’s possible to start a podcast with just a smartphone. After all, smartphones are incredibly powerful devices, and they’re always within reach. So, this article covers some pros and cons of starting a podcast with your smartphone and shows you exactly how to start a podcast with your smartphone.
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There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of blog posts written about podcast equipment- so I’m going to simplify for you. There are only four pieces of podcasting equipment you need (besides your computer).
Podcast Planning
All podcasts need a podcast host provider- you simply cannot host your podcast on your website. This provider is crucial because they provide you with your RSS feed which allows listeners on Apple, Spotify, and others to hear your podcast. But not all podcast host providers are created equal.
Podcast Planning
As you already know, planning is key in podcasting. It’s also important to keep track of what you’ve already done with your show. That’s why I’m providing you with a couple of templates I personally use for all of my podcasts.
Podcast Planning
Having clear and well-defined goals can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track as you work to build your audience and grow your podcast. Whether you want to reach a large following, establish yourself as an authority in your niche, or simply share your passion with others, setting achievable goals is the first step to realizing your vision.
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You can certainly promote your podcast yourself, but it’s a lot easier if you can rely on good ole’ organic search to bring people to your show. In this video, we’re going to discuss what elements of your show are searchable and I’ll give you some tips on the information you should (and shouldn’t) include in your podcast name, episode titles, and descriptions.
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If you want your audience to listen to your episode from beginning to end… then you need to have a great show format. Because the truth is, audiences get bored easily, and you have to constantly keep them entertained. I’ll show you how.
Podcast Planning
Some of you may be thinking, “team members? Yeah, I’m podcasting completely solo!” And if that’s you, awesome. You will learn so much. But, if you happen to have a budget, there are people you can bring on your team to help make the process run more smoothly. In this video, we’ll be discussing the roles of a host, co-host, producer, sound engineer, editor, and assistant.
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In real life, if you try talking to someone you don’t really know, it’s a tad bit awkward, right? That’s why we’re creating your audience avatar- it’s a breakdown of your ideal listener. This is a really important step that will help personalize your podcast so your audience feels like you’re speaking directly to them.
