Podcasting Q&A
On Podcasting Q&A, you'll hear the best tips and strategies to launch and grow your podcast with confidence. Whether it's getting more podcast listeners, promoting your podcast on social media, or how to produce high-quality episodes in your editing software, Podcasting Q&A has everything you need to succeed. New episodes come out every Monday.
Episodes
Megan from the Wild Healers podcast asks, "Is it possible for an independent podcast to make it into the Apple New and Noteworthy section?"
Special thanks to Kris Emerson, host of the Excel Still More podcast, for sharing his experience getting into the New and Noteworthy section.
TL;DR
The Apple Podcasts New and Noteworthy section is a common goal for new podcasters. The appeal is that...
Letty from My Sweet Business with Letty Alvarez asks, "What kind of download stats can you expect with a new podcast?"
TL;DR
Launching a new podcast is a lot of work and is something you should celebrate! It’s only natural to want as many people as possible to listen to it, but where should you place your expectations?
In this episode, we’ll walk through 3 questions that will help you d...
Norman from Antifool asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?"
TL;DR
In recent years the number of new software options for podcasters has increased quite a bit. Some of them are great for experience podcasters that want every bell and whistle imaginable. While others are focused on streamlining the process as much as possible.
So in this epis...
Krystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "What is the best way to record someone using a phone for a podcast interview?"
TL;DR
It's not uncommon to have a guest interview lined up where the only microphone that person has access to is the one on their smartphone. In that case, you just want to keep things simple so your guest can focus on what they want to say and not on the tech involved.
Bill from Happy Valley Hustle asks, "How do you get your guests to consistently promote their podcast episodes?"
TL;DR
Having guests on your podcast is one of our favorite marketing strategies. They have a great time sharing their expertise and, if everything goes well, they're eager to share it with their network of friends and followers. Unfortunately, guests are known to drop the ball in...
Jonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "How do you promote a podcast?"
TL;DR
One thing most podcasters don't realize is how much work it takes to grow your audience and find new listeners. Podcast marketing and promotion often take as much time as creating the podcast episodes themselves. The key to making any marketing strategy work is to find new listeners that would be intereste...
Jonathan from Halfwits & Failed Crits asks, "My question is about podcast networks. When should you start one, join one, or should you avoid them?"
TL;DR
Many of today's most popular podcasts are a part of podcast networks. These networks pool together groups of shows for better access to sponsors, faster growth, and better exposure. They can be an excellent option for independent podca...
Kwame from Negotiate Anything asks, "What are some things we should keep in mind when it comes to doing an introduction?"
TL;DR
A well-produced podcast intro can increase the quality of your podcast, retain new listeners, and serve as a launching point for the rest of your episode. When done poorly, however, it can have the opposite effect.
In general, there are three main things you wa...
Klaas from the RPG Heroes asks, "Do I need a custom website for my podcast?"
TL;DR
While many podcasters are under the impression that getting more reviews in Apple Podcasts leads to a higher position on the podcast charts (or even inclusion in the New & Noteworthy section), those things are not influenced by the number of podcast reviews you have.
So what purpose do podcast reviews...
Brad from the Gay Mystery Podcast asks, "Do I need a custom website for my podcast?"
TL;DR
Podcast websites have three main benefits. First, building a custom website frees you from the restrictions that the website your podcast host provides for you probably has. You can literally make it whatever you need it to be.
Second, having a website will help you build your online brand or onli...
Krystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "What's the most important information to look at when you're deciding on keywords for podcast SEO?"
TL;DR
Search Engine Optimization (also known as SEO) is the practice of tailoring your online content in a way that's easy for search engines like Google to index and display in their search results. When done well, this means that more peopl...
Brandon from Digital Marketing Tool Talk asks, "What is the ideal length for a podcast episode?"
TL;DR
One of the great things about podcasting is that there are so few rules regarding what makes a great podcast. There are some podcasts that have episodes longer than 3 hours (*cough* Joe Rogan *cough*) and some that are 10 minutes or less. Focus on making your podcast as long as it needs to be t...
Kylie from Halfwit History asks, "What makes a successful podcast?"
TL;DR
How you choose to define success is up to you. There's no right or wrong answer, but having a clear sense of purpose for your podcast will help you stay focused on the right metrics instead of getting caught chasing download numbers (which is only one way to see if your podcast is doing well).
Regardless of t...
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Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn all the details about the show that’s replacing this one, Podcasting Q&A.
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Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn whether you should rebrand your podcast or start a new one.
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Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn how to record and edit podcast episodes using just your phone.
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Microphones:
- RODE smartLav+ Kit for iPhones
- RODE smartLav+ Microphone
- RODE SC6 (Android users)
- Movo Podcast Interview Microphone
- Headphone to Lightning Dongle
- Headphone to USB-C Dongle
Software:
Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we’ll talk about the impact that the coronavirus is having on podcast listening around the world.
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Today on 5 Minute Mondays, you'll learn why an online course may be the key to your podcast's next breakthrough.
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Today on 5 Minute Mondays, we'll cover the pros and cons of using Podcorn to monetize your podcast.
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