Whether you’re a new podcaster or seasoned pro, you may be thinking about starting your podcast website. Maybe you’ve seen websites from Gimlet Media or Joe Rogan. Or you want a beautifully designed page like Twenty Thousand Hertz. Either way, this is an excellent thought to have. If you’re not sure where to start, this post is for you. 

What Is a Podcast Website?

As the name implies, it’s a website that’s a home for your podcast. A podcast is a powerful...

When creating a podcast, there are a lot of moving parts. To create a show your listeners will enjoy, you need the right equipment, editing, and quality, high-value content. You’ll also need a podcast host, and choosing the right one can sometimes make or break your podcast. I’ve done some short reviews on popular podcast hosting services like Podbean, Buzzsprout, and Anchor. Transistor has been one of the new kids on the block.

Podcast hosting and why you need one

When you launch...

When I think about the great hosts and interviewers of our time, I think about persons Howard Stern, Larry King, Barbara Walters, and Oprah. They led the way in creating profound experiences for listeners or viewers, whether emotional or controversial. 

Today, with the advent of podcasts, we have some excellent modern-day interviewers like Joe Rogan, TED’s Chris Anderson, and WTF’s Marc Maron. At the same time, now everyone can be an interviewer; no experience...

Mistakes happen but if you can learn how to avoid them that’s what counts.

For instance, when it comes to LinkedIn some folks are concerned that by using LinkedIn for business, they might do something wrong.

But don’t let that prevent you from using the social media platform for business and reap its rewards.

To make sure you don’t make an error (s) while using LinkedIn consider the following LinkedIn don’ts. Try these LinkedIn etiquette tips to help steer you in the...

Before podcasting became a trend, blogging was one of the best channels through which one can share his/her ideas, opinions, and “voice” online. 

Blogs have been around for over two decades, and there is ten times the number of blogs as there are podcasts. 

Interestingly, a blog is still an effective strategy to reach your target audience wherever they may be. Blogging can primarily help you grow your podcast. On the other hand, podcasts can help you grow...

How many podcasts are there? More than you might think.

No question listening to various podcasts has become the thing to do in the past several years for everyone from moms and dads to seniors, teens, and business professionals.

And because of their popularity, the number of podcasts being produced and airing regularly have also grown.

So how many podcasts are there? According to podcastinsights.com, there are 750,000 podcasts on Apple Podcasts and there are more than 1 million...

Is your podcast gaining some traction? Then the next thing you should plan to do is to monetize your podcast.

Even if you started it as a hobby, monetizing is a great way to keep you creating high-quality content, so you don’t have to worry about keeping the lights on.

Monetizing through sponsorships is one of the best ways to start earning some income. For many podcasters, getting their first sponsor is like a rite of passage.

With sponsorship, you have to advertise a particular...

If you’re planning to start podcasting or maybe you have recently started, one of the first challenges you have to face is coming up with podcast episode ideas. 

Coming up with an initial topic may be easy - perhaps it’s the reason you decided to start your podcast. 

But to keep your channel running, you need topics and guests for a constant content flow.

Podcasting is a long game. 

Most podcasters take years before they see any real growth in...

Not much time? Try listening to a podcast.

Podcasts are great because they can be enjoyed while running, commuting, making dinner, cleaning the house, and walking the dog — and they offer an opportunity to learn something new, get informed on things like current events, or to simply get a laugh. All these reasons are why podcasts have become so popular over the years.

Today there are more than 1,000,000 podcast shows to listen to, and as of April 2020, there are now more than...

Podcasters have a lot to think about. They need to plan their content. They need to make sure the audio does not suck. Secure guests and spend hours editing content. The list goes on. When it’s done, the podcaster must distribute it on as many platforms as possible. Sometimes, listeners can leave podcast reviews. For some podcasters, positive reviews are everything. To others, these reviews are baseless and add no value to their overall content. They may still get listeners,...