Podcasting Q&A

In this episode, Badr Milligan joins Jordan to brainstorm how to start a second podcast or leverage your current show's success when new podcast inspiration strikes! Thanks for your question, Kelly! You can find Kelly's podcast, This vs. That: Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams here: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog/this-vs-that-wedding-podcast Guest Badr Milligan Host of The Sh...

Getting a big-name guest, whether it be a celebrity or industry expert, can seem impossible to an indie podcaster. Our guest, Angie Griffith, shares her top tips for landing the guest interview of your dreams! Thanks to Jenna Duddleston for the question! You can find her podcast, Bar Talk with Jenna, here: https://bleav.com/shows/bar-talk-with-jenna FIND ANGIE ONLINE: Follow and listen to Podfluen...

Conferences are a great opportunity to learn new things, network with other podcasters and get inspired. In this episode, Arielle Nissenblatt joins Jordan to discuss the top podcast conferences to attend, no matter your location or budget! Thanks, Patricia, for the question! You can listen to her show, Preppy Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004692 Special thanks to our guest, Arielle Nis...

In this episode, Ross asks "where can I get free music & what is the best editing software?" for a podcasting project. Thanks for your question, Ross! Guest Badr Milligan Host of The Short Box Podcast Twitter: @TheShortBoxJax Check out his podcast here: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/ EDITING TIPS Buzzsprout Podcast Editing Playlist EDITING SOFTWARE Audacity Free, open source aud...

In this episode, Andrew asks, "what are the pros and cons of episodic artwork?" Thank you, Andrew, for your question! You can check out his podcast, The Family Histories Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1712992 FIND ANGIE ONLINE: Follow and listen to Podfluencer Society at: https://www.podfluencersociety.com Connect with Angie online at: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialme...

In this episode, Buzzsprout support team members Gilon & Priscilla join Jordan to answer some of the most asked questions about podcast directories! Questions answered in this episode: Does Buzzsprout submit my podcast to directories for me? What is required to get listed? How long does it take to get listed across all directories?  Why am I not listed yet in a specific directory yet? What can...

In this episode, Mary asks, "do you have any tips for audience engagement?" Thank you, Mary, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Stop Drinking & Start Living here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/894589 Guest Gill Tietz Host of Sober Powered Podcast, where she uses science, psychology, and compassion to help you understand why you struggle to moderate, why it's so hard...

In this episode, Kate Casey joins Jordan to share her strategies for getting celebs to promote their guest interviews on her podcast!  Thank you, Marie, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Culture and Leadership Connections here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/202666 Guest Kate Casey Host of Reality Life with Kate Casey, where she interviews the directors, producers, and stars of unscrip...

In this episode, we give tips on how to craft the perfect pitch email to grab the attention of a potential sponsor.  TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION Do your research: look into the brand to be sure they are a good fit & customize the pitch with information about the potential sponsor Look the part: use a pitch deck or one-pager to show you mean business! Check out our previous episode...

In this episode, we give tips on how to create a simple yet effective pitch deck or one-pager to send to potential sponsors. PITCH DECK Here are some sites that have pitch deck templates: https://www.beautiful.ai https://www.canva.com https://slidebean.com https://www.google.com/slides Slides to include in your pitch deck:  TITLE: Podcast Artwork, Name, & Tagline ABOUT: Short summary, podcast...

Want to create a podcast promo but not sure where to even start? In this episode, Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins Jordan to give tips that are sure to make your promo shine! Things covered in this episode & links: WRITE A SCRIPT A podcast promo must be 12-40 seconds long, so be concise with information.  5 Things to Include: Podcast name One-sentence description Who the podca...

In this episode, Claire asks how to make the most of the QR Code she purchased for her podcast. To listen to Claire's podcast, From the Horsebox, visit her website: https://fromthehorsebox.buzzsprout.com/ Have a question? Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode! Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future epis...

In this episode, Joshua asks, "Exactly how important is transcribing?"   Thanks for the question, Joshua! You can check out Joshua's podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ What podcast transcripts do: make your content more accessible to listeners who are hard of hearing. boost SEO so search engines like Google can find your co...

Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to give SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tips and how to optimize your podcast's discoverability with easy SEO techniques. Thank you, Taylor for your question! You can check out Taylor's podcast, Eros Rising, at https://www.taylorjohnson.life/podcast/ Links & Resources:  PodNews: SEO data...

Co-founder of Buzzsprout, Tom Rossi, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to explain how RSS Feeds work & different ways to create a Private RSS Feed.  Thanks to Ryan for the question! You can check out Ryan's podcast, AntiArt Podcast at  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1636159 Links & Resources:  6 Best Ways to Create a Private Podcast Have a question? Record & submit...

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Krystal answer a question from Mel about how to keep your podcast interesting. Special thanks to the Queen of Content, Krystal Proffitt, of the Proffitt Podcast and The Poddy Report for her amazing insight! You can also find her at www.krystalproffitt.com ! Links & Resources:  75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 2022 20 Unique Podcast Seg...

Visual soundbites, or audiograms, are a great way to promote your podcast on social media. But sometimes, it can be hard to choose the right clip or artwork to share. In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Alban answer three questions from Charles, the host of JUMP...Success is Waiting! , about selecting what soundbites to share, what length they should be, and what kind of artwork work...

You've spent all this time creating a podcast, but now you want to make sure your show is being listened to. In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we discuss 5 ways to grow your podcast that don't cost money. Resources from the episode: How to get into every podcast directory How to Get Booked on Podcasts PodMatch.com How to Grow Your Podcast by Using TikTok Podcast Marketing: 100 podca...

Video: How to choose the right podcast category Many podcasters launch their show hoping to appeal to as many listeners as possible. However, when you try to appeal to everyone, you often end up appealing to no one in particular. So in today's episode, we're going to help you niche down so that you can get your podcast to connect to the right people. Record your podcasting question at Sp...

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Video: How to get more podcast ratings and reviews Whether you're in the beginning stages of your podcast journey or if you've been podcasting for some time now, you might wonder, "What's the best way to measure the success of my podcast?" Of course, success is defined differently for all of us. So in this episode, you'll learn some helpful metrics for gauging the suc...

Video: How to make your podcast one-of-a-kind Whether you're just starting out or you're on your 50th episode, it can feel like a slog coming up with unique topics for your show. So in this episode, we'll cover four easy strategies for generating new podcast topics. Keyword Research Tools: Keywords Everywhere Answer the Public Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should addr...

Blog Post: Facebook Podcasts Updates Marketing your podcast tends to be an afterthought if you are new to podcasting and if you're a seasoned podcaster it tends to be the chore of your passion project.  However, marketing is an integral part of running a successful podcast and Social Media Marketing provides a crucial touch point with current listeners and gives you the opportunity to get in...

Video: How to land great podcast guests Having an occasional or rotating cast of guests is a great way of adding value to your podcast. A great guest can bring a fresh perspective, new information, and captivating stories for your listeners. And inviting a well-known or established guest on your podcast can help you grow your audience, especially if they share that episode of their audience. But b...

Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide] Guide: Download Sarah's Podcast Pitch Email Template The truth is your favorite interview podcast is always looking for their next great guest. So in this episode of Podcast Q&A, we'll break down what you need to do to get noticed and to land that next guest spot. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout...