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Planning & Techniques for Podcasting

Struggling to figure out what kind of podcast you'd like to make, what format to use or how to plan it for success and consistency? We can help, right here!

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Podcast Scripting: How Do I Write a Podcast Script?

Podcast scripting is a really personal thing. I know successful hosts that script their whole show, word for word. And I know other hosts that write down the show title and nothing else, ad-libbing from there. Neither way is right or wrong and, in reality, most people go for something in-between. Scripting can be viewed as a…

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finding content ideas and getting the most from every one

Finding Content Ideas & Getting the Most From Every One | Content Stacking #2

Here, we’ll cover how to figure out what to write, and how to get the most from the topic! That means finding the questions people are searching for, and then creating an answer in the best possible way. This is Chapter 2 of our Content Stacking series. Find the introduction here. A big concept behind Content Stacking…

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Podcasting in Seasons: Revitalise Your Content & Help Your Listeners

Last year I had the privilege to speak in front of a great crowd at New Media Europe about podcasting in seasons. The reception I received on the topic was amazing and, even now, I’m tagged regularly on social media by people who are putting it into action. I talked about how the format works, and how it…

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How to Start a Podcast: Every Single Step

This guide holds your hand through every single thing you need to do to Start a Podcast. Including planning for success, top quality equipment, recording, editing, publishing and growth. Let’s begin! Planning Naming Episodes Format Recording Producing Publishing Next… So you want to know how to start a podcast? Great stuff! Our ‘Why’, here at…

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The Launch Series: from Zero to Live in Simple Steps

Our 3-part Launch series is designed to hold your hand through the entire podcast launch process, from planning your show to making it live on the web. For a step-by-step, in-detail, no-jargon guide to getting your show out into the world, start here!

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Demographics vs Psychographics, Your Ideal Podcast Listener

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Demographics vs Psychographics: Your Ideal Podcast Listener

Figuring out exactly WHO you’re speaking to is one of the most important tasks in podcasting. If you don’t know the listener on the other end of those earbuds, then it’s likely your content will languish in a land of ‘meh…’, forever. Simply put: Un-targetted, un-personal content, made for everyone = un-ispiring, un-engaging content for…

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How to Make a Mutually Beneficial Podcast Network

If you have multiple podcasts, or you’re friends with other podcasters, you might see the benefit of starting a podcast network. It can be a way to cut down on some costs, do some interesting marketing, and sound more official. But starting a network isn’t quite as easy or beneficial as it may seem. Using…

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Who should NOT Start a Podcast?

One of the best things about podcasting is that it’s a medium that’s often much more open to anyone creating than other mediums. However, while podcasts are the new exciting thing that most people can get into, that doesn’t mean everyone should. Whether or not people should start a podcast doesn’t have much to do with who…

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How to Start a Podcast: Every Single Step

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Creating a ‘Real Life’ Podcast Community

By M.K. Rainey Podcasts are exploding right now. All over the country, it seems as if people are either tuning in or putting out content – or both. It’s a great and affordable way to promote your business, make connections, and get your voice out there. Countless chat rooms and social media platforms dedicate themselves…

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How to Keep Your Listeners Coming Back

Even if you make a great podcast episode, you can’t always be sure that your listeners are going to stay subscribed. This is especially true for podcasters who get momentary spikes in listens. Maybe they had a great interview guest on who helped promote the show, or maybe someone important talked their show up on…

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Does Your Podcast “Launch” Even Matter?

For many aspiring podcasters, the podcast launch is the be-all and end-all. But this is one area of podcasting that gets way more attention and work put into it than it often needs. Firstly though, what do I mean by “the podcast launch”? There’s some really important parts to launching a podcast. The planning stages…

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How to Make Your Podcast Unique: What’s Your USP?

Every successful podcast has to be unique in some way. If there’s no uniqueness, then there’s no draw. There’s no reason to listen. And with half a million podcasts in Apple Podcasts, you have to give people a reason to listen. Taking on a new podcast, as a listener, is a commitment. Don’t underestimate that.…

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How Do You Make a Business Podcast That Stands Out?

Podcasting has always been a growing medium. Every day, new shows are launched, and there are now well over 600,000 podcasts available in iTunes/Apple Podcasts. The motivations and ambitions of those who get into podcasting vary wildly. But for those prepared to put the time and work in, the rewards can be huge. Business and…

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Should I Make a Video Podcast?

When people think podcasts, they think audio. Podcatchers do have video capabilities though. A few podcasters have asked me whether they should do a video podcast. My answer? Probably not. Let’s dig into why. Why video? When thinking about why you might want to make a video podcast, think first about why you want to make…

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Alitu: The Podcast Maker

Alitu is a web app that makes podcasting easy. You upload your raw audio, then Alitu polishes it up, adds your music, helps you edit and publishes the final episode.

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