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How To Promote Your Podcast Using Headliner App

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 04:00:41 +0000

Planning, recording, and creating new content is just one part of the podcasting process. Marketing podcast episodes is equally as important but it can be a challenge to stand out among the thousands of other shows. Promoting a podcast on social media requires posting unique assets that make users stop scrolling. But static images can ... Read more

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How To Upload A Podcast To YouTube For Maximum Exposure

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:24:41 +0000

Have you ever wondered if you should upload a podcast to YouTube? Growing a podcast boils down to this: put your stuff anywhere your audience will see it. Yes, it would be great if everyone flocked to your website to listen to your episodes. But that isn’t how the web works. If you want a ... Read more

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How to Start a Podcast: Your 2022 Step-by-Step Guide

Craig Hewitt — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:30:29 +0000

If you’ve wondered how to start a podcast, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll show why now is the perfect time to take a show from dream to reality and the 6 steps it’ll take to get you there. What’s in This Guide Grow Your Audience with Castos Try Castos for free ... Read more

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How to Start a Podcast on Spotify with Upload Steps

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 03:02:12 +0000

Want to know how to start a podcast on Spotify? You aren’t alone! Listing your show across the major podcast directories is an essential piece of growing an audience. You can set yourself up for success by submitting your show to the big names first, so it’s important to know how to start a podcast ... Read more

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Everything You Should Know About SEO For Podcasts

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:00:08 +0000

When you think of optimizing your podcast for SEO, things that come to mind are likely keywords, how to target them, or strong content strategies. But, most people don’t associate podcasts with search engine optimizations and are missing some key growth opportunities. In this post, we’ll teach you SEO for podcasts, including some podcast SEO ... Read more

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The Benefits of Consistently Publishing Podcast Episodes

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:00:07 +0000

In this article, we’re going over the benefits of consistently publishing podcast episodes. We’re breaking down why it’s so important to stick to a schedule and how reliably releasing new content will help set your listener’s expectations. If you’re unsure how consistently publishing a podcast supports growth, stick around for our top four reasons why ... Read more

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6 Tasks Podcasters Can Outsource To Save Time

Craig Hewitt — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:40:28 +0000

Veteran and new podcasters would all agree producing a show is time consuming so many have looked podcast outsourcing options to help manage their workloads. The reasons hosts decide to delegate tasks are varied. Things like wanting a polished sound but lacking audio editing experience, wanting to focus energy on the content creation, and trying ... Read more

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How to Submit Your Podcast to Stitcher

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:56:29 +0000

Looking to submit your podcast to Stitcher? You’re in the right place. Stitcher is a large podcasting directory that works as a search engine and a mobile app. It’s a popular choice among Android listeners. This means adding your podcast to Stitcher helps you reach people who don’t use Apple products. Stitcher is unique because ... Read more

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Podcast Names: How to Choose a Good Name for a Podcast

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:44:00 +0000

Are you struggling to come up with a good podcast name? Looking for ideas and inspiration on what to call your show? A podcast name is often the first indication about who you are and what the show is about. For that reason, your show’s name should be descriptive and creative, giving potential listeners a ... Read more

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How to Create Polished Podcast Intros and Outros

Dennis — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 20:30:11 +0000

Podcast intros and outros give your episodes polish and personality. They raise the production value of your show and help you compete with the other 750,000 podcasts. What are podcast intros and outros? Want to know how to end a podcast? Frankly, you have a lot of flexibility here. Your intros and outros can be ... Read more

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How to Create Podcast Cover Art and Logo that Will Grab Attention (With Examples)

Craig Hewitt — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:28:04 +0000

Are you looking to beef up your podcast cover art? Wondering how to create a memorable artwork or a logo for your show? FACT: Podcast cover art is the first experience potential listeners have with your show as they browse on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or their favorite podcast app. They’ll use your artwork ... Read more

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How To Record A Podcast: Top Tips & Video Tutorials

Craig Hewitt — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 20:31:14 +0000

Sitting down to record your podcast for the first time can be a daunting task. For a detailed look at how to record a podcast, we gathered everything you need to capture your first episode. From planning out what you’ll talk about to making sure you record high-quality sound, this guide is what you need ... Read more

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6 Steps For How To Build A Podcast Website & Why You Need One

Dennis — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:46 +0000

Are you wondering how you could build a website for your podcast? Great news, then – Below, we walk you through the exact process of creating a podcast website from scratch. You don’t need a developer or a big budget to create your own podcast website. Following this six-step guide and using the right tools ... Read more

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21 Podcast Recording Tips for Polished Episodes

Dennis — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:00:30 +0000

Recording great audio takes some practice, but you can skip a lot of the trial-and-error with these podcast recording tips. No amount of editing will make terrible source audio sound great so practice these to-the-point strategies to capture clean podcast recordings from the start. The Top Podcast Recording Tips Great podcast recordings come down to ... Read more

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How to Write Better Podcast Show Notes (with 3 Templates)

Dennis — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:15 +0000

Many podcasters don’t consider podcast show notes as an important part of publishing new episodes. It’s easy to see why–podcasts are meant to be consumed audibly so are there any benefits of spending time creating written content? As we publish new episodes of Audience, we’re increasingly seeing why writing show notes is an important part ... Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Email Marketing

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

In this guide, we’ll explain why email marketing is important and everything you need to know about podcast email marketing.

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Podcast Editing: How to Edit a Podcast Properly

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:16:19 +0000

Are you wondering about podcast editing? Looking for advice on how to edit your podcast properly? Let’s not beat around the bush here – Poor podcast audio quality is a true nightmare. Hisses, noises, and overall poor podcast production will take away from both – the content and the authority of the show itself. For that ... Read more

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How to Promote Your Podcast on Instagram

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:40:40 +0000

Did you know that Instagram has officially reached 2.4 billion monthly users? And out of that billion, more than 500 million users visit the platform and scroll through their feed every day—making it an ideal platform to set up a small business, market a service, or in your case, promote a podcast. Just think about it. When ... Read more

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25 Podcast Topic Ideas Your Audience Will Love (We Promise!)

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:04 +0000

Discover 26 podcast topic ideas that your audience will absolutely love. The best podcast topics to try on your show right now.

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How to Start a Podcast: Step-By-Step Guide

Dennis — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:00:24 +0000

FACT: Podcasting is one of the best ways to express yourself creatively, share your knowledge, build a loyal and engaged audience, and then, monetize the show and make a living of it. The thing is – You can’t get there without first starting the podcast (which I know may seem like something easier said than ... Read more

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How to Start a Podcast on YouTube and Grow Your Audience

Dennis — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:00:01 +0000

Wondering how to start a podcast on YouTube? Looking for advice on whether you should upload a podcast to YouTube as well? Growing a podcast boils down to one simple rule: Put your stuff anywhere your audience will see it. Yes, it would be great if everyone flocked to your website to listen to your ... Read more

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Podcast Announcement: How To Promote Podcast To an Email List

Dennis — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:22:13 +0000

Do you wonder how to announce your podcast effectively? Looking for ways to promote the show to your email list? FACT: There are many ways to market your podcast. One important strategy is to promote new episodes to your email list. In order to maximize the traffic you get from your audience, use this post ... Read more

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13 Tips to Create Engaging Podcast Content

Dennis — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:15:51 +0000

Engaging podcast content takes time and work, but it’s worth the investment. The biggest reason to focus on producing compelling podcast episodes are their ability to help you build a loyal fan base. These listeners tune in to your show every week, help it succeed by leaving positive reviews, and sharing your content with friends. ... Read more

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How to Prepare To Conduct An Amazing Podcast Interview

Dennis — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 22:39:15 +0000

Hosting a podcast interview is a lot harder than it sounds. It’s not a simple as having a friendly chat in front of a pair of microphones. If you don’t prepare, you could end up with a boring interview that fails to entertain your listeners and bad reviews. Or worse, your interview could erode into ... Read more

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How to Invite Someone to an Interview on Your Podcast

Dennis — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:00:55 +0000

One of the best ways to create valuable content for your listeners is to invite influential and insightful guests on to your show. The right influencer can impress your podcast community, give your podcast a powerful boost, and make you some money. But podcasts guests won’t volunteer on their own, which is why it’s important to ... Read more

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How to Write a Podcast Script: Templates and Tips for Beginners

Dennis — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:37:01 +0000

How to write a podcast script is one of the biggest questions new podcasters ask when recording their first episode. The best podcast episodes may sound like casual, free-flowing conversations, but that’s due to the hours of preparation and planning the hosts do before hitting the record button. Ahead, we offer some best practices to get your ... Read more

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