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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?

Some podcasters write out every word, others outline. Learn what podcast scripting method is right for you with these techniques.

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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 for 2020

This guide holds your hand through every single step around How 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 The Podcast…

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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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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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7 Podcast Tips to Build a Successful Show that Thrives

Can you make a successful podcast that’ll last the long haul? Here are 7 Podcast Tips to help your show thrive!

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Defining Your Podcast’s Audience

When it comes to things like making your podcast avatar, marketing, and growing your audience, you first need to know what your audience needs. Sometimes podcasting can feel a bit isolating. It’s just you and maybe a co-host or two making something and putting it out into the world. Even if your audience is engaged,…

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Podcast Episode Titles | How Should I Name My Episodes?

Your podcast episode titles are vital to the success of your show as a whole. You can pour time and energy into creating the best content humanly possible. But if you don’t put a bit of thought into the naming of that content, you’re going to put serious limitations on its overall reach and impact.…

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Let’s Get Engaged | Encouraging Audience Engagement

When podcasters think of their audience, they think of listens–but they also think of engagement. Audience engagement is how invested your listeners are in your show. Most podcasters think that engagement just comes from “making good content,” but it’s much more nuanced than that. To get your audience engaged, you have to earn their trust…

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How to Create Your Podcast Avatar

An Avatar is an embodiment of your perfect listener. Learn how they make creating, promoting & growing any podcast 10x more effective!

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Common Podcasting Mistakes: What They Are, & How to Avoid Them

Part of podcast culture right now is the common joke that everyone has a podcast. “Podcasts are easy,” people tend to think. “Anyone can make one.” It’s true that podcasting has a low barrier for entry, meaning anyone can finally get their message out without having to worry about the costs of making a film…

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How to Easily and Effectively Manage Podcast Guest Outreach

This is a guest post by Marina Barayeva, host of Marketing for Creatives. It’s a podcast for creative entrepreneurs and business owners about how to market a small business. Marina is also a portrait photographer based in Beijing, China. Her mission is to inspire people to do what they love and help to grow it as a…

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Launching Your Podcast with an Episode Zero

In podcasting, an “Episode Zero” is the name given to a type of introductory or “pre-launch” episode. It isn’t essential to create an episode zero. But many podcasters do – and there’s a few good reasons why it might be worth considering for your own podcast. Introductions & Expectations The first reason is really to…

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Why It Might Be Time to Quit Your Podcast

Unsurprisingly, most of the folks who land on The Podcast Host website are looking for advice on starting and/or growing a podcast, as opposed to stopping one. However, situations do arise that merit quitting a podcast, or even quitting podcasting altogether! So, Why Quit Your Podcast? Here are some popular reasons why you might be…

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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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