Podcasting Simplified

Where To Get Royalty-Free Podcast Music Jun 23, 2020

📝 Best Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects For Podcasts (https://www.podcastinsights.com/royalty-free-music/)
My favorite music sites:

Shutterstock Music (use code INSIGHTS for 10% off)
Premiumbeat

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Best External Android Microphones May 27, 2020

📝 Best Android Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-android-microphones/)
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🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com
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Captivate Podcast Hosting Review Apr 17, 2020

Captivate is doing some really cool things in the podcasting space - let's take a look!
➡️ Start a free trial of Captivate (https://www.podcastinsights.com/captivate)
🗒️ Read the Captivate podcast hosting review (on our sister site) (https://podcasthosting.org/captivate-review/)
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Best XLR Cables (Often A Weak Link) Apr 08, 2020

📝 Best XLR Cables For Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-xlr-cables/)
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Best Webinar Platforms (To Teach, Sell or Train) Apr 01, 2020

📝 Best Webinar Platforms (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-webinar-software/)
Webinar Platforms:

EasyWebinar (https://www.podcastinsights.com/easywebinar)
WebinarNinja (https://www.podcastinsights.com/webinarninja)
Demio (https://www.podcastinsights.com/demio)
WebinarJam (https://www.podcastinsights.com/webinarjam)
EverWebinar (https://www.podcastinsights.com/everwebinar)

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Free Podcaster & Creator Resources For COVID-19 Mar 21, 2020

📝 https://www.podcastinsights.com/free/
Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty

Monetary Help

ConvertKit

They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever.

SBA

SBA is offering disaster relief loans for small businesses up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate (2.75% if non-profit)

Software

Zencastr

Zencastr is giving you unlimited guests and recording time on the free Hobby plan for their remote recording software.

Buzzsprout

Buzzsprout is offering free Pro accounts for:

School or college moving classes online
Federal, state, or municipal government
Any non-profit or charity working to combat COVID-19
Other requests on a case-by-case basis

Whooshkaa

Whooshkaa is an Australian podcast hosting company and is offering free private podcasting to schools K-12 worldwide. Rode also partnered with them to offer equipment in Australia. Apply Here.

ConvertKit

They updated their free plan to let you send broadcast emails up to 500 subscribers and are giving you access to two of their paid courses. Sign up here.

Anchor

Anchor is a great podcast hosting option for kids and teachers. It’s free, can be used 100% mobile, and is a great way to learn.

Courses

Smart From Scratch

Pat Flynn of SPI is giving away Smart From Scratch: How to Find a Winning Business Idea & Land Your First Customer. It’s normally $249.

Blogging For Business

Ahrefs is giving away Blogging For Business, a $799 course, for free. I’ve gone through part of this course and it’s excellent.

DigitalMarketer Lab

DigitalMarketer opened up free access to DigitalMarketer Lab for through at least the end of March 2020.

Popular free guides and posts on Podcast Insights:

How To Start A Podcast

How To Start a WordPress Blog

Podcast Recording Software

Remote Recording Software

How To Make Money Podcasting (some options, like in-person events, might not apply right now, but many of them do)

Deals Page

Microphone guides:

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How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 2) Mar 16, 2020

➡️ $100 Off Power-Up Podcasting Here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/powerup)

📝 How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/)
Podcast Insights About Page (https://www.podcastinsights.com/about/)

Contact Form Plugins:

WPForms (https://www.podcastinsights.com/wpforms)
Gravity Forms (https://www.gravityforms.com/)
Contact Form 7

Privacy Policy Plugin: Iubenda (https://www.podcastinsights.com/iubenda)
Keyword Research Tools:

Ahrefs
Ubersuggest
Keywords Everywhere (browser plugin)
Answer The Public

Headline Tools:

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How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 1) Mar 10, 2020

➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup)
📝How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/)
Web Hosts Mentioned:

Kinsta (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta)
Bluehost (https://www.podcastinsights.com/bluehost)

WordPress Themes Mentioned:

StudioPress (https://www.podcastinsights.com/studiopress-themes)
GeneratePress (https://www.podcastinsights.com/generatepress)
SecondLine (https://www.podcastinsights.com/secondline)

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📣 Giveaway: Pump Up Your Podcast ($3k+ in prizes) Mar 03, 2020

➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup) designed to help you pump it up. The package includes:

One annual Pro subscription to Castos podcast hosting platform. Enjoy advanced features like automatic YouTube republishing and more in-depth audience insights.
Two months of full-service podcast production and editing services. Send your raw audio files to Castos and our expert audio engineers will create professional episodes to wow your audience.
Lifetime access to Podcast Insight’s Podcast Website Launchpad course. Finally, start or improve your podcast’s website with this complete launch guide.
One annual membership to Headliner Pro. They’re also throwing in 3 custom-designed video templates to get you up and running in no time. Easily create top-performing social media videos to drive more listeners to your episodes.
One annual membership to Squadcast Pro. Capture professional recordings for your remote interviews so you and your guests sound perfect every time.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States (excluding Rhode Island), 18 years or older and over the age of majority in jurisdiction of residence at time of entry. Ends 3/17/20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. For Official Rules, click here. Void where prohibited.

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Kinsta WordPress Host Review (What I Use) Feb 25, 2020

📝 Kinsta Review (https://podcastingsimplified.com/kinsta-review)
➡️ Check out Kinsta here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta)
Other recommended services mentioned:

Bluehost (https://www.podcastinsights.com/bluehost)
Shortpixel (https://www.podcastinsights.com/shortpixel)

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🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com (http://buzzsproutdeal.com/)
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Rode NT-USB Mini First Impressions Feb 19, 2020

Pre-order the Rode NT-USB Mini on B&H Here
I recommend getting a stand to go with the mic.
Check out our guides on Tabletop Stands and Boom Arms.

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Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters Feb 18, 2020

📝 Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters
WordPress Themes Mentioned:
SecondLine Themes

Podcaster
StudioPress Themes

GeneratePress
Additional Resources:

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Audio-Technica ATR2100 Review Feb 11, 2020

📝 Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Review
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Best Podcast Equipment (A Little Bit Of Everything) Feb 04, 2020

📝 Best Podcast Equipment
Podcasting Gear:

🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com
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Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters Jan 28, 2020

➡️ Get 100 Subscribers on ConvertKit's Free Plan
📝 Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters & Bloggers
Email Service Providers Mentioned:

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🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com
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Best External iPhone Microphones Jan 21, 2020

📝 Best iPhone Microphones
📝 Smartphone Mounts & Tripods
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Best Podcast Directories (Submit To These) Jan 14, 2020

📝 Best Podcast Directories
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Domain Name Tips For Your Podcast Jan 07, 2020

📝 How (And Why) To Register A Domain Name For Your Podcast
Resources Mentioned:

➡️ Namecheap
➡️ Bluehost

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How To Screen Podcast Guests Dec 31, 2019

📝 How To Screen Podcast Guests Article by Andrew Allemann
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How To Level-Up Your Podcast In 2020 Dec 24, 2019

The reason I’m so passionate about helping people start and grow a podcast the ripple-effect it can have.

By helping you get started, your listeners are learning to cope with anxiety, suicide, learn about religion, hear another political perspective, learn a new skill, grow a business, and so much more!

And I want to hear not only your success story, but the feedback and success you receive from your listeners. And I’m here to help you every step of the way.

I love that something like podcasting can make such a positive impact on the world. Are you?

So as we go into 2020 and a new decade, now is the perfect time to set goals and get serious about taking action in your podcast.

What does that mean?
If you haven’t started your podcast yet: Sign Up for the free 10-day "How To Start A Podcast" email series.
If you have already started your podcast: Learn how to grow your podcast.
If your podcast is starting to grow: Learn how to make money with your podcast.

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Gifts For Podcast Lovers (2019) Dec 19, 2019

Check out the Gifts For Podcast Lovers blog post here
Gifts:

Sennheiser HD 598 Cs
Sony WH1000XM3 ($72 off)
Apple Airpods
Sonos One (Gen 2) Smart Speaker ($30 off right now)
Ultimate Ears BOOM 3
iTunes Gift Card: Physical or Email
Spotify Gift Card
Audible

Last-Minute Gifts On Amazon
buzzsproutdeal.com
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Blue Yeti Microphone Review Dec 17, 2019

The Blue Yeti microphone works great in many recording situations and offers a ton of useful features for the price.

Read the full Blue Yeti Review
Get the Blue Yeticaster Bundle (Mic, Boom Arm & Shockmount)

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Gift Guide For Podcasters (2019) Dec 10, 2019

Check out the Podcaster's Gift Guide here!

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Cyber Monday ONLY Deals For Podcasters 🛍️ Dec 02, 2019

See all the Cyber Monday Deals here
SPI-Ber Monday from Pat Flynn (click here to see all deals here)
Remember to put in the coupon code Holiday2019 to get the discount and free limited-edition t-shirt. Here is the pricing:

Smart from Scratch: $149 (regular price: $249)
1·2·3 Affiliate Marketing: $399 (regular price: $699)
Power-Up Podcasting: $599 (regular price: $799)
Amp’d Up Podcasting: $699 (regular price: $999)

Sign up for any of the above or the 4-course bundle here!

Smart Podcast Player (limited time lifetime license w/ early access to Podcast Transcripts plugin)
99Designs $149 off Cyber Monday Deal
Full disclosure: I may receive compensation if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Win-win.

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Black Friday Deals For Podcasters (2019 Edition) 😍 Nov 26, 2019

Black Friday Deals Page (go here for more most up to date deals)
Adobe CC Suite 40% Off (Ends Nov 29)
B&H Photo Deals

Amazon Deals

Bluehost (26-70% off)
WPEngine (5 months free!)
SecondLine Themes 25% off (use code PODCASTINSIGHTS25)
Resonate Recordings: Get free Amazon gift card and other bonuses with 10+ episode credits
Interact quiz software 20% off (use code SOTHANKFUL)
Teachable Black Friday (all-in-one course platform)
OptinMonster 35% off (use code BF2019)
WPForms 60% off (use code BF2019)
MonsterInsights 60% off (use code BF2019)
RafflePress (use code BF2019)
SocialWarfare 40% off (use code BLACKFRIDAY40)
Year-Round Deals:

Buzzsprout: Free $20 Amazon gift card with any paid plan
Simplecast: 50% off first 2 months w/ code INSIGHTS
Podbean: Free month
Blubrry: Free month

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Best Podcast Microphones For Great Audio (All Budgets) 🎤 Nov 19, 2019

2019 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals Live Now:

20% Off Interact Quiz Software
OptinMonster Free Macbook Pro Giveaway
B&H Pro Audio Deals (awesome deals live now)
Amazon Deals
Adobe Creative Cloud 40% Off (not mentioned in episode)

Recommended Podcast Microphone:
🎤Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB
Reviews:

🗒️Best Podcast Mics Blog Post
💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts

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Best Podcasting Courses (Free & Paid) 📖 Nov 12, 2019

Podcasting isn’t too hard to learn, but there are quite a few steps you will need to follow in order to start a podcast.

Following a proven podcasting course will teach you everything you need to know in a step-by-step fashion.
Podcast Courses Mentioned:

✉️Free "How To Start A Podcast" Email Course
Power-Up Podcasting by Pat Flynn
Podcasters’ Paradise by John Lee Dumas
Podcast Success Academy by Mark Asquith
How To Start A Podcast (Podcast) by Buzzsprout

Related Courses:

🗒️Podcasting Courses Blog Post

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Simplecast Review 🎣 Nov 05, 2019

We're taking a close look at the Simplecast 2.0 podcast hosting platform in this episode.
➡️Sign up for Simplecast here (use promo code INSIGHTS for 50% off for 2 months)
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Buzzsprout Review 🌱 Oct 29, 2019

We're taking a look at Buzzsprout podcast hosting in this episode and review.
➡️Sign up and get a free $20 Amazon gift card here
🗒️Check out the written review here
💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts

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13 Ways To Promote A Podcast 📈 May 04, 2019

There are tons of different ways to promote a podcast.

Some are fairly easy and don’t require a lot of effort, while some might take a bit more time.

I’ve tried to include a variety of different podcast marketing tactics so that you can pick and choose what makes sense for you.

I recommend choosing one or two simple podcast promotion methods (the first 2 are great starting points if you don’t already do them) and then coming back to add methods to your marketing mix.
✉️Free "How To Start A Podcast" Email Course

Blog Post For This Episode
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How To Create A Private Podcast 🤐 Apr 25, 2019

Private podcasts are a great way to share company-wide messages with your organization or give access to a special feed for memberships (an advertising-free feed for example)
Top Private Podcast Hosting Options:

Other Private Podcast Options:

Other links mentioned:

Start A Podcast Guide
WSJ Article on private podcasts (paywall)

🗒️Create A Private Podcast blog post
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Podcasting Deals, Coupons & Promo Codes 🎉 Feb 13, 2019

Podcasting Deals Page

How To Start A WordPress Blog (with details on Bluehost)
💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts

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Equipment & Software I Use For The Podcasting Simplified Podcast Jan 17, 2019

Software:

Equipment:

Started w/ a Blue Yeti (but don't recommend)
If starting today: ATR2100 or Samson Q2U (USB & XLR)
- I have a separate article specifically for dynamic mics if you want to check it out

Start using USB if you're solo.

Then you can upgrade the audio quality simply by adding an audio interface and using the XLR connection.

A further upgrade is to add a Cloudlifter CL-1 or Cloudlifter Z

What I Use Now:

Rode Procaster Microphone
Cloudlifter Z
Rodecaster Pro / Rode AI-1 Mixer / Interface
Audio Technica ATH-M50X headphones
Heil PL2T Boom Arm
Electronic Standing Desk
27" 5K iMac (bought RAM aftermarket and saved $400)
Second Monitor: Asus 1080p for < $150

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The Software & Tools I Use To Run podcastinsights.com Jan 15, 2019

Web Hosting: Kinsta (see our review of Kinsta)
Email Marketing: ConvertKit
(see more of the best email marketing services)
WordPress / Website:

Genesis Themes (WordPress Themes)
OptinMonster (Email Opt-ins)
Pretty Links (Short Links)
Smart Podcast Player (switched to Buzzsprout's player)
OneSignal (Push Notifications)
Algolia Search (Site Search Plugin)
ShortPixel (Image Compression)
Social Warfare (Social Sharing Plugin)
TablePress (Table Creation Plugin)
GeniusLink (Amazon Localization)

See our post for the best WordPress plugins

Others:

Gusto (Payroll)
Quickbooks Online (Accounting)
Asana (Project Management)
Buffer (Social Scheduling)
Canva (Image Creation)
Google Docs
GSuite

Analytics & Research

Ahrefs
Google Search Console
Google Analytics
Hotjar

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**How To Create Video Teasers, A Fun Podcast Growth Tip** Jan 10, 2019
In case you didn't know, video is one of the best ways to get seen on social media...
A couple reasons are that:
The algorithms prioritize it
Video catches the eye and gets you to stop scrolling
You can connect and share more in a small amount of space
But you don't want to share your entire podcast episode on social media - people are in a different mindset.
What you want to do is create a teaser that gets people interested enough to check out your show (and hopefully subscribe).
If you signed up with Buzzsprout, they have an awesome little tool to do just that!
Just click into one of your episodes - and on the right side there will be a button that says 'Create A Video Soundbite'.
Then you'll see an easy-to-use screen like this:

Soundbite Creator

The other option mentioned is Headliner
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A Simple Podcast Growth Tip Jan 08, 2019

You want to grow your podcast audience and get your listeners to engage with you, right?

One of my favorite ways is to include a listener Q&A segment in your show. You could also make it a listener comment segment or a segment where you read reviews.

Sounds simple, but this tactic can be powerful. I'll explain:

Ask people to tag or @ you on social when they ask questions (friends and followers will be able to find you and learn more)
People like to hear their names spoken online - so once you mention someone, they will be much more likely to share that episode
Their friends likely have similar interests and will want to check out the show
Other listers will want to have their question said aloud (and get an answer of course)
Repeat

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How To "Launch" Your Podcast [Day 10] Jan 06, 2019

I put "launch" in quotes because this step is really all about submitting your podcast to iTunes (Apple Podcasts).

That means that when Apple accepts it, your show will be live and officially launched, even if no one knows about it.

As a bonus, we'll talk about growing your show in a couple days.

It's possible you already figured this step out by clicking the iTunes & Directories tab in your Buzzsprout dashboard, but if you haven't yet, it's easy!

You will need to create an Apple ID if you don't have one already.
List of Podcast Directories
Was this course helpful? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

And if know anyone else who would benefit from this, could you do me a favor and share it with them?
They can sign up right on the home page of Podcast Insights.
Here's the link: https://www.podcastinsights.com/

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Where To Put Your First Podcast Episode [Day 9] Jan 05, 2019

You will need to upload your episodes to a podcast hosting platform.

This is also the place where you will enter your podcast details and cover art we talked about a few days ago.
Action Step: Sign up for Buzzsprout, enter your podcast settings, and upload your first episode.
Use that link above for a free $20 Amazon gift card! :)
Alternative option: Transistor

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It's Time To Record Your First Episode [Day 8] Jan 03, 2019

Start by downloading Audacity (it's free and works with Mac or Windows).

Then I recommend following this excellent Audacity tutorial.
Other Links Mentioned:
Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype

Software To Record Remotely
Resonate Recordings

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Podcast cover art (and other required podcast details) [Day 7] Dec 15, 2018

Your main goals with your podcast cover art should be to:

Stand out
Be easy to read (at different sizes)
Be easy to understand what your show is about
Get people to click and learn more

You'll want to figure out these details:

Podcast Title
Podcast Description
Artist Name
3 Podcast Categories (here's a list to review with some tips)
Explicit or not

Articles On Designing Cover Art:

Canva
99designs
Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here

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Podcast Equipment You'll Need [Day 6] Dec 14, 2018

It's time to invest in some equipment.

Audio quality is more important than most people realize - poor audio quality will quickly turn people off, even if they can't specifically name why.

And you don't have to spend a ton to get amazing audio quality!

Podcast Starter Kit Equipment Guide
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Podcast Format & Segments [Day 5] Dec 13, 2018

Today we're going to talk about Show Format.

There are many different styles and formats you can choose - and many people will combine formats (i.e. a solo episode one day, an interview episode another day).

There isn't a right or wrong way to go here - and many shows evolve and change over time to include other formats or segments.

Action Step: Decide on an initial podcast format and outline the segments you will include.

Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here

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Let's Choose A Podcast Name [Day 4] Dec 12, 2018

Quick Recap - At this point we’ve:

Come up with ideas we want to talk about and chosen one broad topic.
We’ve done research on episode ideas.

Before you continue, ask yourself: “Does this interest me? Is this something I could see myself talking about or teaching for several years? Will this cost a lot of money? Is the interest in this growing or underserved?”

If Yes, let’s move on!
Action Step: Register a domain name (the .com) for your podcast. You can register with Namecheap.
Tips on choosing a domain name

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How To Plan Your Podcast Episodes [Day 3] Dec 11, 2018

Based on the broad topic we chose yesterday, we are going to do a little research.

We are looking for more specific episode and topic ideas that people will be excited to hear...
Listen for little-known tips to come up with amazing episode ideas.
Action Step: Write down a list of 10+ episode ideas. In addition, could you easily come up with at least 100 different episode or topic ideas?
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How To Figure Out What To Podcast About [Day 1&2] Dec 10, 2018

So you're thinking about starting a podcast?

I get a lot of messages from people looking to start a podcast, but they don't know:

Where to start
What to podcast about
What equipment to use
How to get on iTunes
and many other questions

Maybe you're wondering those same things...

That's OK.

Just don't let those questions hold you back from getting started.
In this episode we'll go through a series of exercises to help you nail down a topic that:

You will have plenty of content for
You're interested in
There is an audience for

Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here

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Best Remote Interview Software For Podcasting Sep 29, 2018

There are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations.

Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls.

The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections.

The good news is that there are excellent alternatives to Skype that let you record remote podcast interviews.

Top Remote Interview Software:

Show Notes For Episode 17

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Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software May 24, 2018

Learn about the best podcast recording and editing software. Plus check out some bonus podcast software that will save you time, improve your interview quality, and more...

Top Podcast Recording & Editing Programs:

Bonus Podcast Software:

Show Notes For Episode 16

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13 Ways To Make Money Podcasting 💰 Apr 26, 2018

Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money?

Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings?

Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast...

Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you're more established and have a larger audience.

Either way, you'll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you're at.

Show Notes For Episode 15

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Best WordPress Plugins For Podcasters & Bloggers Apr 12, 2018

I highly recommend using WordPress for your website whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, or anyone else who wants to consistently reach an audience.

WordPress is great in its stock form, but there are many plugins that add functionality or enhance existing functionality.

I’ve tried hundreds of different WordPress plugins among many different categories, and this list is personal recommendations on based on what works best, which ones are well supported, and which plugins keep your site running quickly.

My Favorite WordPress Plugins:

Show Notes For Episode 14

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Best WordPress Hosting For Podcasters & Bloggers Mar 30, 2018

I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations...

My Recommended WordPress Hosts:

Kinsta (See our Kinsta Review)
DreamHost ($50 Off Coupon)

Show Notes For Episode 13

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Best Pop Filters (Exciting, I Know!) Mar 20, 2018

Pop filters do what their name suggests – they reduce or eliminate popping sounds.

In natural speech, certain letters tend to cause your mouth and breath to produce fast-moving air. These plosives typically come from the letters P, T, and K.

Try saying the word “podcast” or “pop filter” while holding your hand in front of your mouth – you’ll feel the air.

This air can easily overwhelm a microphone, causing distortion and clipping.

We definitely don’t want that.

So let’s take a look at some of the best pop filters to use when recording vocals…

My Favorite Pop Filter:

Stedman Corp Proscreen XL

Show Notes For Episode 12

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Best Interview Microphones (Handheld, Shotgun & Lavalier) Mar 09, 2018

There are many different ways to record an interview: outside or inside, sitting or standing, planned or spur-of-the-moment, video or audio-only, and likely more that I haven’t thought of.

Each scenario will excel with a certain type of microphone and for planned interviews, people will commonly use a shotgun mic combined with a lavalier mic as a backup.

Listen to some of the best options for each type.

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Podcast Editing & Production Services Mar 01, 2018

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just record your podcast, wait a couple days, and have a perfectly edited and ready-to-go podcast episode to deliver to your audience?

Well, you can!

There are a number of podcast editing services that will do just that. But that’s not all. Many of them will implement ID3 tags, create show notes and links, and even upload the episode for you.

They can help you choose podcast equipment, design cover art, consult on show ideas, submit to podcast directories.. you name it!

The services – and prices – vary between companies, so I’ll highlight what’s included and what you might have to pay extra for where possible.

Listen here for some of the best podcast editing and production services...

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Best Microphone Boom Arms For Podcasting Feb 23, 2018

I have to say that getting a microphone boom arm was one of the best decisions I made for my podcasting studio.

Why? Because I can be ready to record so much faster. All I have to do is pull the boom arm toward me and hit record. But it also frees up a lot of space on your desk...

Top 3 Microphone Boom Arms:

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What Is A Podcast & How Do They Work? Feb 17, 2018

Do you know what a podcast is? If you're listening that might seem like a silly question, but how people explain what a podcast is varies greatly...

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Music Radio Creative
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Johnathan Dane, Founder of KlientBoost (Clients Include Airbnb, Le Tote, Thinkific & More) Feb 13, 2018

This interview with Johnathan Dane was amazing. We covered a ton of stuff in about 45 minutes and he brought a ton of value. I think I learned a few things listening to it again to take these notes.

Here’s a highlight of the things we covered:

How Johnathan Dane got his start in PPC (it starts with craigslist)
Common mistakes with AdWords / Landing Pages
Not focusing on the important metrics: close rate, conversion rate, revenue
Not tracking revenue & sales
Iceberg Effect (and why SKAGs are crucial)
Why you need to balance lead volume vs lead cost for the highest amount of revenue
Should beginners use Single Keyword Ad Groups (SKAGs)?
Why higher consideration searches do better using the homepage as a landing page
Why certifications are crap
How to get started with AdWords
Learn by doing if possible, if not, learn by reading
Why you should focus on the macro things first
Why you should use multi-step landing pages
Why you need to match your offer to the traffic temperature
Tips for dealing with slow clients
Why KlientBoost doesn’t use bidding platforms
Switzerland having a minimum income for humans (don’t ask)
Robots taking over our jobs?
Missing features in AdWords or Facebook Ads?

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Blue Yeti Accessories To Upgrade Your Mic Feb 06, 2018

The Blue Yeti microphone is one of the most popular microphones for podcasting...

It’s an excellent microphone out of the box, but there are a few things you should get to increase your audio quality and make it easier to use properly.

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Best USB Microphones For Podcasting Feb 01, 2018

USB microphones are the easiest to use when you want to start podcasting. You basically plug them in and start recording...

Learn which ones are best, plus a few other microphone tips & tricks

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How To Record A Podcast With Skype Jan 25, 2018

It's extremely common to use Skype for podcast interviews. It's free, most people already have an account, and it's easy to use - but there's no built-in recording software...

So how do you record your interviews? Listen here.

Resources Mentioned:

Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype

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How To Upload A Podcast To iTunes Jan 23, 2018

It’s a fairly common misconception that iTunes and other podcast directories host your podcast media files (typically an MP3). You don’t actually upload your podcast episode files to iTunes.

Learn how it actually happens...

Resources Mentioned:

Buzzsprout

Podcast Directories

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Best Podcast Hosting Platforms (Where To Host Your Podcast) Jan 15, 2018

Learn about all the best options for podcast hosting, plus some highly recommended services to complement your new podcast...

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New update: There is some great information on PodcastHosting.org

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Auphonic

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Podcast Listener Statistics Jan 12, 2018

New research from Nielsen just came out in their June 2017 ‘State Of The Media: Audio Today 2017’ report so it seemed like a good time to give an update on the podcast listener landscape with updated statistics. Most of the data is the Edison Research report that came out earlier this year.

There is both an infographic (with embed code) and a Pinterest image for your sharing needs as well!

Show Notes For Episode 1

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Buzzsprout Podcast Hosting

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Thanks For Listening + What To Expect Jan 10, 2018

Hey and welcome to the Podcasting Simplified Podcast!

We’ll be talking all about podcasting – as well as business, marketing, SEO, Facebook Ads, Google AdWords, landing pages, microphones, tech stuff and more.

Basically, all the stuff that supports a successful podcast.
Don't forget to smash that subscribe button!

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