073: Podcast Basics: Real Rules for Cover Art Size, Fonts and Keywords

Your podcast cover art might be the reason someone scrolls right past your show, even when the content inside is incredible.Kim Parkinson breaks down everything you need to know about podcast cover art, from Apple's exact size and file requirements to the fonts and colors that actually get read on a tiny phone screen. She shares why the words people search for need to be the biggest thing on that image, why scrolly fonts belong on Instagram and not your hosting platform, and how she redesigned her own cover art around her keywords. She also walks through the AI and design tools worth trying, including Canva, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Ideogram, plus her honest take on which ones are worth your time.Whether you're launching your first show or thinking about a refresh, this gives you a clear, practical checklist for cover art that actually gets found. A little intention here goes a long way toward turning browsers into listeners.Check out Emerald Temple: https://www.emeraldtemple.com/KimFind out more tips weekly with my newsletter: https://kpcreativemedia.com/newsMentioned in this episode:The Resilient Kid - https://pod.link/1572235687