Free Resources
How to Record in GarageBand
A video tutorial walking though setting up your podcast to record in GarageBand.
Five Small Ways to Improve Your Audio Quality
As independent podcasters, we know that audio quality is important, but we also know what our budgets look like. Let’s talk about simple and inexpensive ways we can improve our podcasts’ audio quality right now.
What is a Download?
If you’re like most podcasters, you’re probably keeping an eye on your download numbers. But do you know what that number actually means, and would you be able to describe it to a potential advertiser? Let’s talk more about downloads.
3 Things You Should Do to Market Your Podcast Right Now
We know you just spent hours and hours, preparing, recording, editing, and publishing your podcast, but there’s still a bit more work to go. Now you need to connect your podcast with its audience. And unless you have a marketing background, this can be overwhelming. Let’s talk about three things you can do to market your podcast right now.
How to Be a Great Podcast Guest
Guests are such an important part of many podcasts, but it's likely a podcast guest is not a podcast expert. If you've never been on a podcast before, what should you do to do a good job?
How to Make a Great Podcast Trailer
Podcast trailers are an easy way for potential new listeners to sample your show without committing the time to listen to a full episode. They’re also a valuable marketing tool. You can share your trailer everywhere. Here’s how to make a podcast trailer that stands out from the rest.
How to Make a Strong Podcast Introduction
How many podcasts have you tried out that started with something like…
“Heyyyyy Sarah how are you?”
“I’m good. How are you?”
“How was your weekend?”
“It was good.”
It’s just not a compelling way to start. Your introduction is super important. It’s the first thing your listeners hear, and if it doesn’t grab them, they’re not going to stick around. Let’s talk about creating a podcast introduction that pulls listeners in, and doesn’t push them away.
How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview
The key to a successful podcast interview is to be prepared. With a little work ahead of time, your interview will go smoothly and you’ll reduce your stress during recording by about 1 million percent.
What's the Process of Making a Podcast?
Podcast production happens in three stages for every episode. You can do all of these steps separately, or you might be working on different steps at the same time for different episodes.
What If I Don't Have a Lot of Listeners?
Lots of podcasters (especially new podcasters) look at their download numbers and feel discouraged, but the key is to keep moving forward. Here’s why.
Which Podcast Hosting Platform Should I Use?
Use the comparison chart to choose the right podcast hosting platform for your podcast.
Where Should I Submit My Feed?
These are the places we currently recommend submitting your feed.
How to Export Your Podcast
You have your podcast episode edited and you click export on your computer. Now what? There are so many options to choose from. Let’s talk about the best way to export your podcast so you know exactly which options to select next time you export an episode.
Can You Make a Living from Podcasting?
Can you make a living from podcasting? The answer is yes. It’s challenging, but maybe not as challenging as you might think. Let’s talk about the 1000 True Fans concept and how it relates to podcasting.
How to Make Your Podcast Image Stand Out
Sometimes before a listener even hears one second of your podcast, the only thing that makes them click on it in a sea of other podcasts is the artwork. Let’s talk about how to create a podcast image that stands out from the crowd.
How to Write a Perfect Podcast Description
If your podcast is a party, your podcast description is like the invitation, and your goal is to get the listener to RSVP. When your listener gets to the party, they’ll decide if they want to hang around, but the description is what gets them in the door in the first place. Let’s talk about writing a description that does just that.
Does My Business Need a Podcast?
If you’re a small (or even big) business owner, you might be wondering: does my business need a podcast? Why podcasts are great tools for business owners, and how to decide if podcasting is right for you.
How Long Should My Podcast Be?
How long should my podcast be? Here’s how to figure out the magic number.