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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 2 MIN

Choosing a Podcast Title (Clarity vs. Cleverness)

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The "Clever vs. Clear" Debate:Why names like "The Golden Hour" or "Two Guys, One Mic" fail to attract organic traffic.If a stranger cannot guess what your show is about in 3 seconds, they will not click.The SEO Real Estate:Apple Podcasts heavily weights the "Show Title" and "Author Name" fields in its search algorithm.Why failing to put your primary keyword in your show's name makes you invisible to searchers.The "Stranger Test":A practical exercise: Show your potential podcast name to someone who doesn't know you and ask them what the show is about.The Formula: [Creative Name]: [Literal Description]How to keep your fun, creative branding while satisfying the search engine algorithms.Example: Changing "The Grind" to "The Grind: Marketing Strategies for Tech Startups."Personal Brands:When is it okay to name the show after yourself? (Hint: Only if you already have a massive following).Find perfect name for the podcast: https://onpodium.com/tools/podcast-name-generator/Mark onpodium.com

The "Clever vs. Clear" Debate:Why names like "The Golden Hour" or "Two Guys, One Mic" fail to attract organic traffic.If a stranger cannot guess what your show is about in 3 seconds, they will not click.The SEO Real Estate:Apple Podcasts heavily weights the "Show Title" and "Author Name" fields in its search algorithm.Why failing to put your primary keyword in your show's name makes you invisible to searchers.The "Stranger Test":A practical exercise: Show your potential podcast name to someone who doesn't know you and ask them what the show is about.The Formula: [Creative Name]: [Literal Description]How to keep your fun, creative branding while satisfying the search engine algorithms.Example: Changing "The Grind" to "The Grind: Marketing Strategies for Tech Startups."Personal Brands:When is it okay to name the show after yourself? (Hint: Only if you already have a massive following).Find perfect name for the podcast: https://onpodium.com/tools/podcast-name-generator/Mark onpodium.com

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