79. The Podcast SEO Mistakes Hiding Your Show From Ideal Listeners

Send us a text letting us know your thoughts on today's episodeYour downloads are flat so you assume your content isn't good enough. New niche. New format. Better mic. But what if your episodes are actually fine and the real problem is how they're labeled on the outside?The podcasters who grow aren't always the best podcasters. They're the most findable ones and the gap between those two groups has a name: podcast SEO.In this episode, we're breaking down the three podcast SEO mistakes hiding your show from the exact listeners searching for you right now. These are the fixes that don't require more content, more posting, or more hustle. Just smarter labeling.Here's what we get into:Why the episode titles your current audience loves are the same ones keeping strangers from ever finding youThe one question to ask before you publish that instantly reveals whether your title is searchableWhat your episode description is supposed to be doing (and why "summary" is the wrong job description)The two pieces of SEO real estate most podcasters set once and never touch againThe one thing to stop doing immediately if you want to show up in searchPlus a homework assignment you can knock out in ten minutes today.Ready for eyes on your full podcast strategy, including your titles, descriptions, show name, and everything either helping or hurting your discoverability? Grab a Podcast Audit here.Need support with your podcast?Book your free Podcast Profit Plan call today! Next Steps: Enjoyed this episode? Let me know over on Instagram and share your favorite takeaway on your Instagram Stories.Ready to hand off your podcast production or experience more podcast growth? Visit our website to learn more about our podcast launch, podcast management and podcast growth services. Book your free Podcast Profit Plan Discovery Call here.Don't forget to hit subscribe/follow so you get notified every time a new episode drops!