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 Nissenblatt, for sharing her experiences and tips! Arielle is the founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective...
Aug 15, 2022•14 min
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 audio editing software compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux & more! Audacity Help & How-to's: https://fo...
Aug 08, 2022•11 min
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/socialmedia More Podcast Resources: https://podfluencerbrands.com Having episodic artwork is an easy way to add unique...
Aug 01, 2022•18 min
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 I do? Once I am listed, how do new episodes show up? What do I do if a new episode isn't showing? Ha...
Jul 25, 2022•24 min
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 to quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills you need to stay sober. Check out her podcast here: https://...
Jul 18, 2022•13 min
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 unscripted television. Follow Kate and her podcast here: linktr.ee/Katecasey TIPS FOR GUEST PROMOTION: 1. MA...
Jul 11, 2022•13 min
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 about how to make a pitch deck or one-pager here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/328913/10857825 Be clear...
Jul 04, 2022•7 min
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 info & genre, mission, etc. AUDIENCE/STATS: Downloads, listener demographics, and/or podcast indu...
Jun 27, 2022•5 min
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 podcast is for Why they should listen Call to action RECORD Record in a sound-treated environment Use a mi...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min
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!
Jun 13, 2022•3 min
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 content. can heighten listener engagement, and make it easy for listeners to share quotes to social media. Human-Transc...
Jun 06, 2022•5 min
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 for Podcast Apps https://podnews.net/article/who-indexes-what Keyword Tools: https://ahrefs.com/keyword-generator h...
May 24, 2022•27 min
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 your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!...
May 16, 2022•11 min
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 Segment Ideas How to Take a Break from Your Podcast Podcraft: Growing Your Audience by Running a Listene...
May 09, 2022•19 min
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 works best for audiograms. Links & Resources: How to Create a Podcast Audiogram Get Free Images from...
May 02, 2022•18 min
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 podcasters share tactics they used to grow their shows How to Promote Your Podcast: 8 Simple Strategies Grow Your P...
Apr 26, 2022•20 min
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 Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode....
Mar 28, 2022•3 min
Blog Post: How to Record a Podcast on Zoom [Best Settings for 2022] Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide] In today's world nearly 40% of podcasters are recording their interviews using Zoom . The only problem is that Zoom's default settings don't provide the high-quality audio that will podcasters are looking for. So in this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we'll show you how to get the best audio quality from your Zoom recordings....
Mar 21, 2022•4 min
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 success of your podcast. Links We Mentioned: Buzzsprout's Global Stats Patreon...
Mar 14, 2022•6 min
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...
Mar 07, 2022•3 min
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 contact with new potential listeners to grow your audience. So in today's episode, you'll learn all the wa...
Feb 28, 2022•5 min
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 before you can benefit from having great podcast guests, you need to know where to find them. So in t...
Feb 21, 2022•4 min
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 to be featured on a future episode....
Feb 14, 2022•5 min
Have you ever tried to explain what a podcast is to a friend or family member? Here's a quick breakdown of how podcasting works and how you can easily find and listen to new shows. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.
Feb 07, 2022•2 min
Video: How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2022] To say podcasting is a growing or popular medium and hobby would be an understatement. Spotify alone claims have added more than 1.2 million new podcasts in 2021. You may be among that group of inspired and motivated future podcasters right at the cusp of starting your own show, and you just need that extra push. In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, you'll learn about four important factors to consider if on the fence about starting ...
Jan 31, 2022•4 min
Video: Top 5 Podcast Interview Questions It may seem like getting a guest on your podcast is really simple, right? Send an email and that's it. But the truth is, there are quite a few more steps if you want to seamlessly book your guest, have them have such a great time on your interview that they're excited to share your show, and follow up with them when the episode is actually published. So let's walk step by step through the ultimate podcast guest checklist. Record your podcasting question a...
Jan 24, 2022•5 min
Oftentimes, it's not until you begin the research portion of starting a podcast that you realize podcasting has its own language. What is an RSS feed? What is a directory? Why do I need a hosting site? No problem. We are going to go over those terms and more to make sure that you can knowledgeably start your podcast (and impress all of your friends). Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode....
Jan 17, 2022•4 min
Felice from Action Packed Travel asks, "How can I monetize my podcast without doing ads or affiliate promotions?" Ads and affiliates are two popular ways to monetize your podcast, but that doesn't mean they are always the best strategy. Depending on how large your audience is and the payouts offered by the affiliates you choose, you might be better off trying something else. So in this episode, we'll share our three favorite ways to generate revenue from your podcast without running ads and affi...
Jan 10, 2022•5 min
There's a lot of moving parts to a podcast, and it can be difficult to fit all of those tasks into your life. So in this episode, we're going to help you break through the overwhelm, so that you can create a show that lasts and overcome "podfade." Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.
Jan 03, 2022•6 min
For many podcasters, building a show successful enough to be acquired by a major podcast network is #goals... But if you're someone who likes to create your own opportunities, there's nothing stopping you from building your own podcast network and connecting with other creators in your space. So in this episode, we'll explain the decisions you'll need to think through to create a successful podcast network. Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future ep...
Dec 27, 2021•5 min
