21. SEO for Podcasters – How to Boost Visibility & Repurpose Like a Pro with Samantha Hawrylack

Are your podcast episodes getting lost in the feed?If you're not using SEO to promote your podcast, you might be missing out on major visibility—and potential clients. In this episode of Podcast Café, I’m joined by Samantha Hawrylack of SJ Digital Solutions to talk all about how SEO can take your podcast from buried to binge-worthy. Whether you're naming your episodes, writing show notes, or repurposing content to drive leads, this episode gives you the SEO strategy you didn’t know you needed—especially if you’re a business owner.In this episode:What SEO actually is—and why podcasters need to careThe real reason titling your episodes well can make or break your discoverabilityWhy big podcasts can get away with name-only titles (and why you shouldn't)How to write SEO-friendly show notes that act as blog postsThe power of keywords and how to find them (plus Samantha's favorite tools!)Why AI can’t replace real experience when it comes to great contentWhat to know about transcripts and how Google really reads themThe difference between YouTube SEO and blog SEO—and how to optimize bothMentioned in this episode:Ahrefs – Keyword research toolSamantha’s free SEO Checklist: https://sjdigitalsolutions.com/free-seo-checklist/ Connect with Samantha:Website: sjdigitalsolutions.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjdigitalsolutions Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Apply to work with usSteal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠Website: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction⁠My favorite podcast tool, Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=KkInCQ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/