The Audacity to Podcast® - tips and how to start and grow profit in podcasting

There comes a point in every podcast when it's necessary to say a URL. If for nothing else, at least your podcast's own home on the Internet. (And you should have a domain for your podcast!) Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/sharingurls 1. Speak as few URLs as possible (per episode) Pretty Links Pro: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/prettylinkpr...

AI has rapidly advanced for content creation. But should you actually trust it? With this potential comes some crucial warnings for using AI in podcasting.

Inside jokes can offer fun potential for your podcast, but also some potential costs. Here are some brief things for you to consider as you engage with your podcast audience. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/insidejokes Where inside jokes come from What about the new listeners? Turn inside jokes into swag Community Corner ——— Start and grow your o...

Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! Here's why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast.

Apple provides a portal for you to submit and manage your own podcast in Apple Podcasts. It's called Podcasts Connect. Plus, countless other podcast apps and podcasting tools rely on Apple's data through their free API. Whether your podcast has been in Apple Podcasts for years, or you're just starting out, I suggest you check these 8 things right away! Please share this episode from your podcast a...

You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/iabstats Who is the IAB? What are IAB stats These IAB guidelines get updated every few years. As of March 2024, the latest version is 2.2 still...

Transcripts have long been promoted as ways to make your podcast more findable and accessible. But it's only recently that podcast transcripts have become actually useful! Although I didn't plan it this way, the timing of this episode is perfect because I just launched a new feature on Podgagement that automatically transcribes audio feedback from your audience!: https://podgagement.com/ Please sh...

Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should try now, if you can. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/top20features 1. Cross-app comments Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ 2. Live streaming Learn more about the Podcasting 2.0 live streaming feature f...

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If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fixduplicates How duplicate podcast listings happen Reason 1: a secondary feed was automatically discovered and indexed Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage...

After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how?

The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about!

After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/refreshwhen 6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/6-benefits-of-a-podcast-branding-refresh/ What is "podcast branding"? Podcast Lo...

Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/refreshbenefits What is "podcast branding"? Podcast Logo vs. Cover Artwork: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each: https://www.podcastbranding.co/podcast-l...

Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or exclusively in a premium subscription. Here are some things you could try making. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bonusideas 8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast: 1. Bloopers 2. Behind-the-scenes 3. Sneak peeks 4. Extended edi...

Choosing the right category for your podcast has the potential to help your podcast get discovered and featured. But what should you do with so many categories to choose from, and sometimes seemingly not enough? Sidenote: "genre" and "category" are often used interchangeably in podcasting, but I'll stick with the "category" term for this episode. Please share this episode from your podcast app or...

Internet marketers have a new crush on video and many podcasters are starting to feel pressured to create video content. But do you need to add video?

There are many ways to earn income through podcasting: affiliates, sponsorships, sales, and more. Disclosing when you get compensated is not only the law, but it's also a good way to earn your audience's trust! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/disclose 1. Read the FTC's resources
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Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/nothurting ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Know, engage, and grow your audience with...

As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available, or should you limit how many are in your podcast feed? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/limitornot 1. Podcast feed versus website archive What You Need to Know about Episode Limits and Your Podcast RSS Feed: https://theauda...

Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopo...

Your podcast description usually isn't someone's first impression of your show and it often doesn't affect your SEO, but the description does give you the vital opportunity to convince a potential audience to try your podcast. Here are some ways you can improve your podcast description. 1. Remove unnecessary or redundant details from your podcast...

I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for yourself and your audience, and we work to explain things in an understandable way.

While there can be many great podcast microphones, depending on your needs, here are what I think are the BEST podcasting microphones. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/microphones23 (As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases through these links. But I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.) 4. Any mic when used proper...

Whether you're just starting your podcast or you've been podcasting for a while, you might find some things easier by using better tools. Here are the audio-editing apps I recommend most for podcasting in 2023. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/audioediting23 4. Audacity (02:24) Audacity Is Improving Fast! Here Are the Top New Features to Try: http...