Podcasting Q&A

Brad from the Queer Writers of Crime podcast asks, "What is the purpose of having a newsletter for my podcast and what should I include in one?" TL;DR Building an email list allows you to maintain a direct connection with your audience without having to wrestle with any kind of social media algorithms. In this episode, Ona and Gilon discuss the real value of having an email newsletter, w...

Simone from the Memoirs From Abroad podcast asks, "How can I use Instagram to engage with my audience and get more listeners?" TL;DR Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world, but how can podcasters use it to engage with their audience and find new listeners? In this episode, Ona and Travis discuss what's working right now on Instagram and how to creat...

In Part 12 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to create an online community to connect with your listeners and promote your podcast. Listen to Krystal's show "The Proffitt Podcast" for more podcasting tips. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to le...

In Part 11 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to use search engine optimization techniques to make your podcast more "findable" by your ideal listeners. Links from this episode: Keywords Everywhere Krystal's show "The Proffitt Podcast" Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&amp...

In Part 10 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to use social media as an effective podcast marketing strategy (and the beginner mistakes you should absolutely avoid!). Links from this episode: Check out the Major League Eventers FB Group Learn more about Buzzsprout's Visual Soundbites Wavve Headliner Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured...

In Part 09 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to promote your show to new podcast listeners with apps like Overcast and Podcast Addict. Links from this episode: Buzzsprout blog: Grow Your Podcast By Advertising in Podcast Apps Badr's Overcast and Podcast Addict case study Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review...

In Part 08 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to pitch yourself as a guest to other podcasters and gain exposure to more potential listeners. Resources from Gloria Chou: Download Gloria's "Proven Podcast Pitch Template" for Free Small Biz PR Pros Facebook Group Follow Gloria on Instagram @gloriachoupr Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to...

In Part 07 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to leverage guest interviews to grow your podcast audience and get more subscribers. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should a...

In Part 06 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to build "social proof" by teaching your listeners to subscribe, rate, and review your show. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or qu...

In Episode 05 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to leverage "word of mouth" marketing to find new listeners. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a...

In Episode 04 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to maximize the size of your audience by submitting your show to the top podcast directories. Links from this episode: Create podcast artwork using Buzzsprout's Canva integration Create a new Apple ID Spotify submission tutorial Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. R...

In Episode 03 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn the rules of podcast artwork design so that your podcast jumps off the screen and attracts new listeners. Watch Travis walk through the new Buzzsprout + Canva artwork integration. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to...

In Episode 02 of our Podcast Marketing Series, you'll learn how to create a show with stellar audio quality no matter what microphone you use. Links from this episode: Squadcast Riverside.fm Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Send us...

In Episode 01 of our Podcast Marketing Series, discover the secret to making a podcast that's unlike anything your listeners have ever heard. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should addre...

Hear about the 12-part Podcast Marketing series we're doing here on the show starting this upcoming Monday. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Send us Fan Mail Have a topic or question we should address on a future episode? Text us or email the Buzzsprout Podcaster Success Team at support@buzzsprout.com. Keep podcasting!

Jacqui from the Sew Mindful podcast asks, "What's the best approach for pitching potential sponsors?" TL;DR Putting together a thorough sponsorship proposal helps you make an amazing first impression with potential sponsors. So what makes a good first impression? In this episode, we're going to discuss the steps to putting together a solid proposal that potential sponsors simpl...

If you want your podcast to be successful, you need your podcast's artwork to truly stand out from the crowd. It's your listeners first impression when they discover your show, and sets the tone for what people can expect when they subscribe. So in this episode, you'll learn how to make your podcast artwork stands out and how to easily create stunning artwork inside of Buzzsprout if...

Greg from Substitute Teachers Lounge asks, "When is it a good idea to pivot the subject matter of your podcast?" TL;DR There are several reasons you may consider changing the focus or subject of your podcast. Perhaps your topic was relevant for a certain period of time, you ran out of ideas of things to talk about, or your interests have shifted to something different. In this episode, w...

When you're shopping around for a new microphone for your podcast, you're going to find a variety of opinions about which one is the best for you. You'll have some people telling you that you really need to get a USB microphone like the Blue Yeti, while others say, if you really want to be serious about it, you should get an XLR microphone like the Rode PodMic. So in this episode, w...

When it comes to naming your podcast it can feel really overwhelming. On one hand you want to peak listener interest, and on the other you want to perfectly encapsulate what your show is about. So in this episode, we'll help you come up with the perfect name for your podcast. Thinking about rebranding your show? Check out this previous episode of Podcasting Q&A where we discussed the do&a...

Mimi from Get High on Motivation asks, "How much should I charge for sponsorships?" TL;DR If you're to get sponsors for your podcast, the first question is often "how much should I charge?" So in this episode, we'll break down how to price your ads when pitching potential sponsors. Learn more about Podcorn and how it can help you monetize your podcast with brand spons...

TL;DR Whether you've been podcasting for a long time or you're just getting started, you may come to a point where you consider taking a break from podcasting. So in this episode we'll share some tips and tricks that will give you peace of mind during your hiatus and tell you about a feature within Buzzsprout that lets you hit pause on your show. Ready to hit pause on your podcast f...

Learn how two of Buzzsprout's newest features, Dynamic Descriptions and the Episode Selector, can take your dynamically inserted pre-rolls and post-rolls to a whole other level. Click here to learn more about Dynamic Content. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode. Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know w...

TL;DR When you have a great interview, it's going to sound like an effortless conversation. You're interested in what your guest has to say, your guest is interested in what you have to say, and everything just flows. So in this episode we'll share seven tips on how to conduct great podcast interviews and give your audience something worth listening to. Podcasts with great interview...

Ahmad asks, "Can you explain everything related to music and podcasting?" TL;DR Most podcasts incorporate music in some fashion, whether it's a cool intro for an interview show or an immerse audio drama. The most important thing is to find music that you can use on your podcast without getting sued. So in today's episode, we're going to explore some common myths around usi...