Podcasting Q&A

Ethan from the The Young Perspective podcast asks, "What are the benefits of podcast seasons?" TL;DR Podcasting in seasons can make things a lot more manageable. It can relieve the pressure of constantly having to release new episodes and give you some breathing room to focus on make the best podcast possible. But with every strategy, there are some drawbacks. So in this episode, we&apos...

Dan from the SkyPilot: Faith Quest podcast asks, "How are the Apple Podcasts analytics helpful?" TL;DR Through Podcasts Connect, podcasters are able to access additional stats and data points that Apple doesn’t share with podcast hosts like Buzzsprout. And while more information is usually a good thing, it can take a keen eye to know what to look for. In this episode, we’ll explain why y...

2020 has been a crazy year all around, but there's still time to take your podcast to the next level and make this your best year yet! The best thing you can do to accelerate your podcast's growth is sign up for the Podcast Movement Virtual Conference which is taking place at the end of October. Leave a comment under the YouTube version of Podcasting Q&A  letting us know why you want...

Gillian from the Breaking Through Careers podcast asks, "Do you need a podcast trailer? And if so, what should you put in one?" TL;DR A podcast trailer helps you build anticipation for your new show or new season, while also allowing you to submit your podcast to all the major directories before you release episode one. This is important, because some directories (like Apple Podcasts) ca...

Kwame from the Negotiate Anything Podcast asks, "What is the value of show notes?" TL;DR Good show notes allow you to highlight important information for your podcast listeners, link to relevant information, and help your audience take action on the things you discuss. So in this episode, we'll discuss how to write good show notes for your podcast episodes. #1. Make them easy to rea...

Krystal from The Proffitt Podcast asks, "To incorporate video, should I livestream my podcast recordings or use pre-recorded video instead?" TL;DR Adding a video strategy to your podcast is a great way to potentially double the amount of content you produce every week with just a little bit of planning and a couple of pieces of software. So in this episode, we'll cover the differenc...

Enjoy this bonus podcast episode where we went back through the Podcasting Q&A and 5 Minute Mondays archives to find the top 10 things we wish we knew before starting a podcast. 10 Tips (Check the Chapter Markers for time stamps) Focus on audio quality Podcast intros Ideal podcast length Go on other podcasts Guest promotion tips Use templates Format your show notes Do you need a website? Promo...

Sharon from the All God's Women podcast asks, "How can use social media to introduce audiences to your podcast and encourage them to subscribe, download, and listen to it?" TL;DR Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn can help you find new podcast listeners and provide ways for your existing listeners to share new episodes with their friends. In this...

Al Pete from the Flowers For The Culture Podcast asks, "Are there any tricks or integrations I should use to decrease the amount of time it takes to edit my podcast?" TL;DR It’s easy to spend hours upon hours refining and critiquing your podcast to make sure you deliver consistent, high-quality episodes to your audience. But if you’re looking to optimize your workflow and produce the sam...