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1. Foundations<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
2. Best Practices<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
3. Logisitics<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building your foundations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solid foundations are as important for your podcast as they are for any structure. Here, we help you construct the framework you’ll form your content around. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to start your podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How to Start a Podcast<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How to Start a Podcast<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Learn how to start a podcast, launch your show and start growing! This complete step-by-step beginners guide goes from initial idea, to going live, to snagging your first 100 listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hone your USP<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How to Make Your Podcast Unique<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How to Make Your Podcast Unique<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

How do you make your podcast unique to stand out to your target audience? Here are five key factors towards finding your Unique Selling Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Target your ideal listener<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Seeking Your Ideal Podcast Listener<\/p>\n\n Read article called: Seeking Your Ideal Podcast Listener<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Demographics vs. psychographics is another way of thinking about WHO we reach versus WHY we reach them. Let’s see how these concepts work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a format<\/h3>\n\n\n
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What Kind of Podcast to Make?<\/p>\n\n Read article called: What Kind of Podcast to Make?<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Podcast formats are like little roadmaps for your episodes. They’re the framework you build your content on, and the way you deliver it to your audience for maximum impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcasting best practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s rarely a right or wrong way in podcasting, but there are a few best practices to help you stack conditions in your favour. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to name your podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Choosing the Perfect Podcast Name<\/p>\n\n Read article called: Choosing the Perfect Podcast Name<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Are descriptive podcast names the “best”, or should you get more creative? Here’s how to choose a name that best works for your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long should your episodes be?<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How Long Should My Podcast Be?<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How Long Should My Podcast Be?<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

The ‘how long should a podcast be’ question depends on a few key factors. Here, we cover them & help you find your perfect length!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to name your episodes<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How Should I Name My Episodes?<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How Should I Name My Episodes?<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Your podcast episode titles are vital to the success of your show. Here are some things to consider prior to hitting publish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to write your podcast description<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Tips for Writing a Podcast Description<\/p>\n\n Read article called: Tips for Writing a Podcast Description<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

How do you write a podcast description that convinces potential listeners to hit play? Here are our top tips (with examples)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The logistical stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, there are some more practical steps to navigate before your podcast can see the light of day. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to create your podcast cover art<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How to Make a Podcast Logo<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How to Make a Podcast Logo<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Whether you like it or not, most listeners judge podcasts by their covers. So here’s how to make the most of yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to publish your podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n
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How to Upload & Publish a Podcast<\/p>\n\n Read article called: How to Upload & Publish a Podcast<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

After running through this quick overview, you’ll understand the next steps better and know what to avoid and why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which hosting platform should you use?<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Best Podcast Hosting Sites<\/p>\n\n Read article called: Best Podcast Hosting Sites<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Looking for the best podcast hosting service on the planet? Take our quiz to find the best fit in seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make your show available in Apple, Spotify, & everywhere else<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Best Podcast Directories<\/p>\n\n Read article called: Best Podcast Directories<\/span><\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n

Here are the best podcast directories to cover your bases when it comes to maximum podcast distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can browse those categories…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Planning<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Publishing<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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