Bloggers Would You Spend $50 to Grow Your Audience by 20%?
Breathe. Breathe. Deep Breathes. I write this post in frustration. Breathe. I keep finding really great content that is delivered via a blog, and via email. Why not audio? When I ask if they've ever...
View ArticleEngage Your Podcast Audience With Twitter Competition Tools
One of the ways you can interact with your audience is by having contests with your audience. As I'm not a lawyer, you might want to consult one before stepping out of bounds with you competition (at...
View ArticlePoll: Is Your Podcast Breaking Even?
In previous podcasts, I mentioned how much income I was generating with my podcast. In my income reports, I've started showing my numbers. Some people said they weren't making any money, this is for...
View ArticleElegant Pages Plugin Lets Your Create Unique WordPress Websites
If there is any drawback to popular themes like Genesis, and Thesis is that everyone's website starts to look alike. On the other hand, if you have a good thing going, why change it right? Well there...
View ArticleGetting Your Team on the Same Page
If you're just starting your podcast and you want to have cohost(s), you want to make sure you have the right people in place. You need to make sure: They have the same passion for the topic (which...
View ArticleWhat a Transcribed Podcast Looks Like
I've been experimenting with having a few podcasts transcribed. I recently sent a segment from THIS PODCAST to get transcribed. [dap] Here is the transcription from that episode. You will see where...
View ArticlePodcast Statistics For Your Media Kit
I'm working with a client to create a media kit. I found this presentation to be very useful. This is especially true of you don't have stats on YOUR audience you can provide stats on the “General”...
View ArticleJanuary Income Report $1496
Here is my income report for January 2013. Keep in mind this is working what amounts to two days a week. I work Monday and Tuesday 6-11. Saturday I work 9 -3. If you want to make money with your...
View ArticlePodPlatform Overpriced Podcast Hosting
I recently found a new podcast solution called podplatform. The least expensive is $97 a month. They promise to upload a file and they deliver a link for your to promote. They also state on their...
View ArticleHow Long Does it Take to Produce a Podcast?
On episode number 55 of the Marketing Musician Podcast I decided to time ever aspect. I received an email from a listener that would work nice in the podcast, and I wanted to play an audio snippet from...
View Article1 Billion Podcast Subscriptions in iTunes
Back in 2005 Apple gave podcasting a giant push by creating iTunes and 1-click subscriptions. Eight years later Apple announced in iTunes that we now have 1 billion (with a B) subscriptions. Is anyone...
View ArticleGrowing Your Podcast Audience By Getting on Radio
When I talk to people and ask them how do they discover podcasts, many of them say “I hear about them on another podcast.” This is great as other podcasters have audiences who are already listening to...
View ArticleHow Do You Feel About the Length Of This Podcast?
Back at New Media Expo in New York City I met a fair amount of listeners who said the show was too short. So I made it longer. Its time now to check in and see what you think now that its been a few...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Vibrator Commercials On Your Podcast – Say NO to Free Media Hosting
I have never been a fan of using free hosting. To me (IMHO) its not professional. I wouldn't buy a car from someone selling it out of a tent. I want someone who has made a commitment and I know is...
View ArticleJohn Lee Dumas on Podcaster’s Roundtable – Best Podcaster’s Roundtable to Date
If you weren't able to attend last Sunday's podcaster's roundtable, you missed a great episode. On the panel was Myself from the School of Podcasting and How to Podcast, Ray Ortega from the Podcaster's...
View ArticleFive Books Every Podcaster Should Read
One of my favorite things to do is read. It's relaxing, and it requires me to focus. When I get a book that really seems to be talking to me (and gets me thinking), I can't wait to get back to it and I...
View ArticleDecember Income Report $3101
Here again, as I write this post its March of 2014. Doing these reports takes a lot of time and they are always on the bottom of the list. IN December I had a record month for both income (with a huge...
View ArticleBanned For Life: Amazon Associates One Strike Policy
Back in December I logged into my amazon associates account that I've had so long that I originally signed up with a HOTMAIL account. I'm a huge fan of amazon, and I recommend everyone trying to make...
View ArticleDo You Know Who Your Podcast Expert Really Is?
Ok, I hate to do this. I need to stop myself, but I just can't. Getting upset that experts are coming on board to tell you how to podcast when some of them don't even have a podcast is getting on my...
View ArticleThe Joys of Moving
I moved into a tiny office last year to help physically separate work and home (I have hard time “turning off work” when it was only a room away). What they didn't tell me when I was moving in is they...
View ArticleWhen Is It OK to Obssess Over Your Stats?
When you are about to go over 1 Million downloads. Thanks to every single person who has listened to my show. Thanks for sticking around. (in a hurry, go to 9:55). Now to start working on 2 million…....
View ArticleWhy is Feedburner Bad?
Feedburner was bought by Google in 2007 for 1 million dollars. For the most part, it hasn't been updated since. What Feedburner Did (and still does, sort of..) In 2005-2007 we needed a way to make...
View ArticleSchool of Podcasting Most Downloaded Episodes of 2014
I was looking over my downloads from last year to see what episodes were downloaded the most per day. I looked at each month and took the episode that had the highest number of downloads per day, for...
View ArticleHow To Grow Your Audience
I get this message more than any question: “How do I grow my audience?” Here is how you do it. It’s simple – but its not easy. 1. Identify your audience If you don’t do this, how will you know if your...
View ArticleFiverr.Com When To Use – and NOT Use Fiverr
Is using fiverr opening you up to being sued? Do you REALLY know who is creating your resources? Today I explain how I saw where a person on fiverr not only stole artwork, but copy as well. The post...
View Article27 Million Americans Listen to Podcasts Every Week
Edison Research has been following Podcasting and Media for many years, and here is the latest The report shows how people are turning to the Internet more and more for news and music. More than half...
View ArticleWhy You Need a Podcast Consultant
Sometimes I see things, and I can't stand quietly while you waste your money. Enjoy the video The post Why You Need a Podcast Consultant appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast"...
View ArticleThe Truth About New and Noteworthy
I don't write many blogs on this website, but I'm starting to see some people offering (For a very LARGE fee) to help you “Rock your way to the top of New and Noteworthy.” I've asked for two years for...
View ArticleMaking Sure Your Podcast is Ready For Google
Is My Website Already Set? Go to your website and right-click anywhere on the page and choose “View Page Source.” Then press CTRL+F which will bring up find box and search for ” application/rss+xml ”...
View ArticleLinking to Your Show on Google Podcasts App
Google has unveiled their app. How do you know if you're ready? This blog post shows you how. The post Linking to Your Show on Google Podcasts App appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To...
View ArticleOne of the Most Intimate Pieces of Content I’ve Ever Consumed
I attended and spoke at Social Media Marketing World last year. It was a “Magical” event filled with thousands of speakers and as is it focused on Marketing, many of the people I met were new to me. It...
View ArticleApple Set To Enforce No Episode Numbers In Your Podcast Title
An email went out today from Apple with insights into how they want your “metadata” to be formatted Dear Podcast Provider, To improve your experience with Apple Podcasts, we want to share the following...
View ArticleIf You Can’t Keyword Stuff, And You Can’t Be Found, Did You Get Into...
Apple has been removing people for putting keywords in the title of their show, and in their author tags. For example, my show title used to read “School of Podcasting – Learn to podcast, start a...
View ArticleHomework: The Call To Courage
I just watched a presentation from someone I had never heard of and I think every podcaster should watch it. The content is great, but also pay attention on how she uses stories to illustrate a point....
View ArticleHow to Do a Podcast Like Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan is one of the most downloaded podcasters ever. He's not on a network and is hugely popular. How do I make a show like Joe's? The post How to Do a Podcast Like Joe Rogan appeared first on...
View ArticleWhere Should I List My Podcast?
You have your podcast. You want more downloads. You're not sure what to do. This blog post talks about listing your show in directories and making sure you connect with your audience. The post Where...
View ArticleShould I Use a Free Media Host For My Podcast?
Should I Use a Free Media Host? My quick reaction in this blog post is no. Here is a list of free media hosts that have gone out of business. – Podshow/Mevio 8/2005 – 4/2014 (116 months – 38.8 million...
View ArticleMake a Branding Kit and Make it Easy for Anyone Interviewing You
Note: This is a blog post. Not a podcast episode. David Hooper was on my show and I mentioned that when I went to look for an image of him, there is one (the black and white one with him on the...
View ArticleWho is Ben Shapiro and Why Are People Attacking Podcast Movement?
Podcast Movement 2022 Left Me Confused First, it was great to see so many podcasters out and networking. The event was a success, ran smoothly, and aside from a plague of crickets caused by flooding,...
View ArticleSounder .fm Backed By Google and Spotify Execs Is Closing Their Podcast...
I've seen this before. A free media host launches with VC money and explains how you get free hosting, and it's paid for by advertisements. The company earns money, and you too will also get a piece of...
View Article8 Reasons Why You Should Have a Website for Your Podcast
Your Podcast Website – Do I really Need One? In the digital age, podcasts have become increasingly popular and more accessible than ever. As a result, a podcast website is necessary to ensure that...
View ArticlePodcasting Myth 1: Apple’s New and Noteworthy is Guaranteed Success
The hotter and hotter Podcasting gets, the more people jump in, trying to make big money quickly. Consequently, people spread lies that have been debunked over and over, and yet, they resurface and...
View ArticleWhy I Still Think Anchor is One of the Worst Media Hosts
For years I have been saying how there are better options when it comes to media hosts than Anchor.fm but people have been blinded by the price of free, and the ease of use or recording into your...
View ArticleWhy Do Conferences Move Away From Single-Track Events?
If podcasters love single-track events, why don't we have more? The post Why Do Conferences Move Away From Single-Track Events? appeared first on School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with...
View ArticleI Hate To Crush Your Dreams, But That Listen Notes Stat….
If your podcast coach/consultant/producer/manager comes to you and says, “Congrats you're in the top 1% of all podcasts in Listen notes, don't uncork the champagne yet. This video explains why: But...
View ArticleHow to Use YouTube With Your Podcast (and it’s not putting your audio on...
YouTube had a meeting explaining how this whole “RSS Ingestion” (think Pacman eating dots) is going to work. What (for me) was depressing is they are making the same mistakes Spotify and Sticher (RIP)...
View ArticlePodcaster Christmas List – Black Friday Specials
Do you have a podcaster stocking you need to fill? Might I suggest Profit From Your Podcast: Proven Strategies To Turn Your Listeners Into a Livelihood as well as any of the following items (some...
View ArticleSo You Want To Start A Premium Podcast… (Patreon and Other Alternatives)
One of the ways you can make money with your podcast is to have a “Premium” version of your show (some call this crowdfunding). This often can be: Ad-free versions of your episodes Bonus Episodes (i.e....
View ArticleMy Top Podcast Episodes of 2023
I decided to go down the rabbit hole of looking at my stats from 2023. I always say staring at your stats (as I know some people who check them every minute) does not make them grow. But here, at the...
View Article10 Thoughts About Podcasting, Guesting and Hosting
Should I be a podcast guest, host, both? Where do I find guests? Where can I promote my services? The post 10 Thoughts About Podcasting, Guesting and Hosting appeared first on School of Podcasting -...
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