News Alert: Major YouTube Algorithm Changes, Serial Turns 10

What role does episode numbering play in your podcast strategy? We address this question first, and then we'll turn our attention to some major headlines. YouTube has recently implemented a significant algorithm update aimed at providing more visibility for small creators—could this be your moment to shine? We're also celebrating the 10th anniversary of Serial, a podcast that put podcasting on the map, and we'll explore why its latest season might not resonate with listeners. Additionally, we'll cover the latest updates from Buzzsprout and Libsyn's global stats and introduce Ausha's new tool, designed to help you improve your podcast's search rankings. Episode Highlights:  [2:33] Icebreaker: Is it important or necessary to number your episodes? And why or why not? [4:53] Reasons for numbering episodes [7:00] Challenges with using episode numbers [10:21] Impact of episode numbers on SEO [18:57] Update on podcast download stats [28:46] YouTube algorithm favors smaller channels [35:17] Effectiveness of short-form content on YouTube [41:44] Importance of consumer attention spans [44:49] Return of features in Overcast player [45:31] Podcast Search Optimization (PSO) feature by Ausha Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat: podpage.com/pmc/ Podnews: Podnews.net Marc's Blog on Podcast Global Stats: podpage.com/pmc/blog/understanding-global-stats NextGen Podcaster:  www.youtube.com/@nextgenpodcaster Substantial Changes to Youtube Algorithm:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5l0g740yZw&t=19s Why YouTube is Dominating Apple Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W11Vg7nSmWE Sounds Profitable:  soundsprofitable.com/research/the-podcast-landscape-2024/ Listen to all Podcast Movement Sessions:  https://pm24.supportingcast.fm/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pm24-virtual-coming-soon-2024-08-27 Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and continue to bring valuable content to our community.  Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w  Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or [email protected]