074: Podcast Reviews and Why They Matter

You just found out someone left you a five-star review, so now where do you actually go to see it?Kim breaks down everything about podcast reviews after a client asked why she was the only one who'd left one. Turns out Apple Podcasts reviews are country-specific, so listeners in different countries can't see each other's reviews, which explains a lot. Kim walks through where reviews live across Apple, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Podchaser, and lesser-known apps like Goodpods, Castbox, and Podyssey, plus how each one handles ratings versus written comments. She also covers how a burst of reviews within about 72 hours can push a show up the category rankings, and why asking listeners directly is still the most reliable way to get reviews at all.Reviews aren't just ego boosts; they're social proof for new listeners and a real lever for podcast discoverability. Kim's biggest takeaway is simple: ask for reviews, make it easy, and don't be afraid to sweeten the deal with a small freebie.Have you left a review for us on Apple? Stop by and do that today!Mentioned in this episode:Your Productivity Pulse: https://pod.link/1867957851