‘ID3 tags’ might sound like incomprehensible computer jargon but they’re important to your podcast upload process, especially as they contain useful metadata about your show. To hear about the purpose of these tags, why they’re needed, and our recommendations on how to use them, be sure to join us today. Key Points From This Episode: Defining what an ID3 tag is. What ID3 tags provide your listener. Types of information we recommend you use in your ID3 tags. Links Mentioned: MP3TAG Thanks for lis...
Mar 28, 2021•2 min
One of the most important things to consider when recording your podcast is how close you sit to the mic. Some aspects you might not have thought are influenced by your mic include unpleasant plosive sounds and background noise. To hear about how you can make sure you ace your recording, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: How your distance from the microphone can affect the way your show sounds. Plosives and background noise are things you need to take into consideration. Different typ...
Mar 27, 2021•2 min
Podcasts are becoming an ever more popular platform to consume content. Naturally, there are scores of different themes and topics to cover. But only a few of them can be among the most popular. In this episode, we talk about which shows top the ranks in their respective categories. To find out what they are, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Which podcast categories are most popular. Some of the shows that top the ranks of their respective categories. Links Mentioned: Stat...
Mar 26, 2021•2 min
Editing your podcast comes down to a few factors, like personal preference and podcasting setup. As varied as the needs of different shows might be, there are a few things that remain the same for all of them. To hear what these are and more, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Why editing a podcast is different for every show. What podcast editing depends on. Which aspects of your podcast require attention, no matter the style or preference. Some of the options that come wit...
Mar 25, 2021•2 min
The digital world is one of constant buzz, evolution, and disruption. One new platform which raises the ears of podcasters is Clubhouse, an audio-only chat room. Clubhouse has huge potential for podcasters, just like another brand new aspect audio-only social media channel: Twitter Spaces. To hear more on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Hear about audio-only social media platforms like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. What separates Twitter Spac...
Mar 24, 2021•2 min
It’s always a great idea to land a guest spot on other podcasts. But how do you crack an invite? Some ways include pitching or using services that link you up with podcasts looking for guests. To hear about “the Tinder for podcasters,” and how you can source other shows looking for guests on your own, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Why you should be a guest on another podcast. How you can source other shows to be a guest on. Methods for pitching to other shows. Links Men...
Mar 23, 2021•2 min
Making guest appearances on another podcast can be great for your own show. Sounds weird? It’s not. In fact, joining another podcast as their guest has a whole load of benefits for your show, like generating exposure, credibility, contacts, collaboration, and way more. Tune in to find out what these are and why taking on the role of a guest is great! Key Points From This Episode: How being a guest on another podcast can grow your own brand. Why you should always consider being a guest on another...
Mar 22, 2021•2 min
Using Facebook Ads is a great way to target your audience specifically. In just a few steps, you can make an impression on your niche; all you need is a business account, pinpoint your demographic traits, and create the ad itself. What that ad looks like is up to you, but make sure it attracts attention right off the bat. To find out about demographics and how to make your ad stand out to your audience, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: How Facebook Ads allow you to advertise. The ste...
Mar 21, 2021•2 min
With so many platforms to market your podcast, it’s hard to choose one. With millions of users, TikTok is becoming an ever more popular platform. Thanks to its favorable algorithm, this social network allows its users to get traction early on after posting. To find out about its epic features and how to create great TikTok content, be sure to join us in this episode! Key Points From This Episode: • Why TikTok is a good place to market your podcast. • How TikTok has changed in recent times. • Wha...
Mar 20, 2021•2 min
Having a podcast is great. Having a podcast that makes money is even better. There are a few ways you can generate income from your podcast, like ad revenue, product and service sales, merch sales, Patreon donations, and exclusive content access. In this episode, we cover the fastest and best ways to make money from your podcast. For top tips and cautions, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Revenue is always dependent on income-generating strategy. There are five main strate...
Mar 19, 2021•2 min
Your podcast sounds awesome and now it’s time to share it with the world. But that doesn’t mean you’ve made it. The secret sauce to creating a successful podcast is engagement. Some of the steps you can take to build a loyal community include, answering listener questions, listeners calling in during a recording, and creating common meeting places for them. To hear more top tips, be sure to join us in this episode! Key Points From This Episode: The key to building an audience around your podcast...
Mar 18, 2021•2 min
When it comes to ad-types, you have three main options to choose from, namely, baked-in which has two suboptions, and dynamic insertion. Baked-in means the specific ad is cemented into the audio file and can’t be changed. To hear why dynamic insertion holds the trump card over baked-in ads, be sure to join us and find out why! Key Points From This Episode: What types of ad options you have available. The downsides to baked-in ads. Why you have more control over adverts when using dynamic inserti...
Mar 17, 2021•2 min
Hosting an interview can be a daunting task, so it’s best to prepare for them in the right ways. Most of it comes down to practice, but if you don’t have time or you’re still green, there are a couple of tips that can help. From researching your guests to finding your zen, to steering the bus, tune in to hear all about it. Key Points From This Episode: Practice helps you become a better interviewer. Researching your guest. Why it is important to be in the driver’s seat. How to focus before an in...
Mar 16, 2021•2 min
There are so many options when it comes to finding a podcast hosting platform for your show. But with such variety comes tricky decision-making. In this episode, we take a look at a few of the best platforms available, and why they might be the right fit for you. In short, it’s all down to storage, simplicity, and extra features. To find out more, be sure to tune in with us today! Key Points From This Episode: Choosing the right podcast hosting platform. The contributing factors which will affec...
Mar 15, 2021•2 min
Traditionally speaking, SEO is used for blogs, but it’s range of use is becoming more and more varied and could help bring your podcast to the world. In 2019, Google changed their algorithm to index audio, which means your audio is being transcribed and ranked by the search engine supergiant. So next time you’re writing content for your podcast, be sure to target the right words. Tune in with us to find out which SEO software services can best serve you. Key Points From This Episode: SEO’s uses ...
Mar 14, 2021•2 min
There are three things certain in life: death, taxes, and negative comments on the internet. Dealing with that negativity can greatly improve your experience. It’s important to distinguish the difference between constructive criticism and the bad comments that are made by people who have nothing better to do. The way you handle negative comments is important too, and ignoring them won’t help the success of your show. To find out how you can tackle negative comments, be sure to join us today! Key...
Mar 13, 2021•2 min
Unless you’re live streaming, you don’t have a podcast if you don’t hit record. There are a few different things you can do to prepare before you hit the red button. Our top five tips include fuelling up to keep your brain sharp, meditating, filling your water bottle, readying your notes, and testing your mic. To hear what these tips and tricks can do for you, join us today! Key Points From This Episode: It’s important to be prepared before you hit record. Our top five tips to help you prepare b...
Mar 12, 2021•2 min
There are a few ways you can make money from your podcast and your approach will vary depending on your situation. The first and most obvious way is through adverts. CPM is also another option, but this consists of two main ingredients: quantity and quality. You can also sell products and services through your show. To hear more detail on these options, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Using adverts and selling sponsorship slots. What a CPM is and how it can benefit you. S...
Mar 11, 2021•2 min
The COVID pandemic can make hosting events a little tricky, but there are a few options to suit the current climate. Events help create connection with audiences and the broader community. Some event options you have available include, Zoom, Google Classrooms, and Discord events, along with Facebook and Instagram livestreams. To hear which of these will best suit you, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Why podcasting events are useful. The different event types that you have...
Mar 10, 2021•2 min
Your voice is one of your most important assets to your podcast, and there are a few simple ways that you can improve it. In today’s episode, we cover five tips including staying hydrated; not smoking; practicing voice exercises; avoiding dairy; and using your voice wisely. To hear more about these tips in detail, be sure to join us! Key Points From This Episode: You can improve your voice through simple changes. Our top five tips to improve your voice. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twit...
Mar 09, 2021•2 min
Deciding which are the five biggest podcasts depends on the platform. In this episode we cover what separates Apple Podcasts from Spotify, as well as which podcasts are the biggest on their respective platforms. To find out which podcasts make the list, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Which platform has more unique devices and which has more unique downloads. Links Mentioned: Apple Podcasts Spotify Chartable How To Be A Better Human The Bible In A Year with Mike Schmitz C...
Mar 08, 2021•2 min
We might be a podcast editing company, so we’d love to say that everything that gets recorded needs to be edited. But we are also a company that is passionate about the medium, and it’s simply not true that every show needs to be edited. It all depends on your setup and skills behind the mic. To find out what it takes to be an edit-free podcast, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Not every podcast needs an edit. What skills and setup you need to be an edit-free podcast. Thanks for list...
Mar 07, 2021•2 min
Microphone-what? Whether you’ve heard of them or not, microphone polar patterns affect every podcast show. Essentially, a polar pattern is a microphone’s directionality and is the area of the mic that is most sensitive to receiving sound. In this episode, we discuss the three most popular polar patterns: omnidirectional, unidirectional, and bidirectional. To find out which will suit you best, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: We unpack what a polar pattern is. Listen in to find out ab...
Mar 06, 2021•2 min
Making a living from podcasting is a dream for many. In this episode, we take a look at what it would take to earn a living by using the CPM model, which involves releasing a handful of sponsored episodes on a weekly basis. To find out how the CPM model works and why a general formula isn’t clean-cut, be sure to tune in with us today! Key Points From This Episode: How much you need to earn in order to “make a living” in the US. Why CPM is more dynamic than its reputation lets on. Links Mentioned...
Mar 05, 2021•2 min
Patreon is a popular revenue generator for podcasters that allows fans to make weekly or monthly contributions to your content on a volunteer basis. Creators set up a page for themselves to which they direct their audience, offering them a variety of exclusive content. To find out more on how you can use Patreon and its tiered system to supplement your income, be sure to join us today. Key Points From This Episode: We explain what Patreon is. How podcasts use Patreon. Links Mentioned: Discord Pa...
Mar 04, 2021•2 min
There are a few ways you can find sponsorship for your show. One traditional method is the CPM model, but generating revenue from them can be tricky. Another option you have is to make a pitch to companies already sponsoring shows in your niche. For this, persistence is key. To find out how you can ace your sponsor pitch, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: CPM models and why they’re challenging. How to pitch for sponsors. Links Mentioned: Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter ,...
Mar 03, 2021•2 min
Sounding great on your podcast has a lot to do with the sound equipment you use. From mics that cost under $100 to others that exceed $11,000, it’s hard to know which ones to choose. To eliminate the confusion, it’s best you know your preference, budget, format, and complexity. Find out more and join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Preference, budget, format, and complexity are things to consider when buying a mic. We talk about designated mics and omnidirectional mic. Links Mentioned: P...
Mar 02, 2021•2 min
When it comes to recording your podcast, there are a few options available. With that said, your choice will probably depend on a few different factors. We talk about a range of software, ranging from cheap and easy to and pricier and more complex. The software mentioned in this episode includes Audacity, Adobe Audition, and GarageBand. Key Points From This Episode: Your recording software depends on your needs. Which software is cheap and easy. Professional software you’ll need for more complic...
Mar 01, 2021•2 min
Guest interviews are the most popular podcast form and they receive a whopping 30% of the industry’s revenue share. Making the pitch to a potential guest is crucial and comes with a few steps, like knowing what type of guest you would like to appear, doing your research, and scheduling them into your show. Not sure how to do it? Find out more and tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Which format of podcast is most popular. Different steps needed to create a guest interview podcast. Links...
Feb 28, 2021•2 min
Without a crystal ball, it’s hard to know how successful your podcast will be. What it really comes down to is your idea of success, and how committed you are to creating that success. You first need to understand whether or not you want it to be your side-hustle or a full-time gig. The recipe for success is proper execution, dedication, and patience. And then a little more patience. Just remember: there were successful podcasts before you, and there will be successful ones after, so you can do ...
Feb 27, 2021•2 min
