Should Episode Titles Include Numbers?

Podcast episode numbers. Do you need them? Where should they go? And how do they impact your show’s organization and discoverability? We weigh the pros and cons of numbering episodes, explore strategies for categorizing content, and share strategies to make it more likely for your audience to discover your show.  But first, "what’s the best and worst podcasting advice you’ve ever received?” We kick things off with this icebreaker question where we share experiences and insights that you might relate to on your podcasting journey. Episode Highlights: [01:20] Icebreaker: Best and Worst Podcasting Advice[07:13] Marc’s Story: Glass Desk Woes and Personal Updates[12:00] Batch Recording: A Key to Avoiding Pod Fade[15:00] Episode Numbers: To Use or Not to Use?[20:15] SEO and Episode Organization[27:29] Listener Preferences and Searchability[34:31] Audience Poll: Episode Numbers or Topic-Based Titles?[41:01] SEO Myths and Realities for Podcast Titles[45:21] Designing a Listener-First Experience[53:14] Seasons and Numbering: Start Fresh or Continue Counting? Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Diary of a CEO:  https://www.youtube.com/TheDiaryOfACEO That Great Business Show:  https://www.thatgreatbusinessshow.com/ Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and 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]⁠