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Podcasting Simplified
by Ross Winn
Podcasting Simplified℠ Learn how to start a podcast - and a lot more! We'll be focused on learning how to podcast, but you'll also learn about podcast equipment, SEO, marketing, online advertising, and the business of podcasting. Ross (that's me) was the former head of digital marketing for one of the top 300 nationwide franchises, has consulted with business large and small, and loves to help people grow their business (or hobby). This show is an extension of https://www.podcastinsights.com - the largest podcasting resource & website online. What are you waiting for? Subscribe now!
Episodes
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Where To Get Royalty-Free Podcast Music
📝 Best Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects For Podcasts (https://www.podcastinsights.com/royalty-free-music/) My favorite music sites: Shutterstock Music (use code INSIGHTS for 10% off) Premiumbeat 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app Disclosure: Links to other sites may...
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Best External Android Microphones
📝 Best Android Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-android-microphones/) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
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Captivate Podcast Hosting Review
Captivate is doing some really cool things in the podcasting space - let's take a look! ➡️ Start a free trial of Captivate (https://www.podcastinsights.com/captivate) 🗒️ Read the Captivate podcast hosting review (on our sister site) (https://podcasthosting.org/captivate-review/) 💛 Subscribe…
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Best XLR Cables (Often A Weak Link)
📝 Best XLR Cables For Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-xlr-cables/) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
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Best Webinar Platforms (To Teach, Sell or Train)
📝 Best Webinar Platforms (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-webinar-software/) Webinar Platforms: EasyWebinar (https://www.podcastinsights.com/easywebinar) WebinarNinja (https://www.podcastinsights.com/webinarninja) Demio (https://www.podcastinsights.com/demio) WebinarJam...
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Free Podcaster & Creator Resources For COVID-19
📝 https://www.podcastinsights.com/free/ Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty Monetary Help ConvertKit They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help...
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How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 2)
➡️ $100 Off Power-Up Podcasting Here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/powerup) 📝 How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/) Podcast Insights About Page (https://www.podcastinsights.com/about/) Contact Form Plugins: WPForms...
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How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 1)
➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup) 📝How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/) Web Hosts Mentioned: Kinsta (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta) Bluehost...
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📣 Giveaway: Pump Up Your Podcast ($3k+ in prizes)
➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup) designed to help you pump it up. The package includes: One annual Pro subscription to Castos podcast hosting platform. Enjoy advanced features like automatic YouTube republishing and more in-depth...
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Kinsta WordPress Host Review (What I Use)
📝 Kinsta Review (https://podcastingsimplified.com/kinsta-review) ➡️ Check out Kinsta here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta) Other recommended services mentioned: Bluehost (https://www.podcastinsights.com/bluehost) Shortpixel (https://www.podcastinsights.com/shortpixel) 💛 Subscribe, Rate…
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Rode NT-USB Mini First Impressions
Pre-order the Rode NT-USB Mini on B&H Here I recommend getting a stand to go with the mic. Check out our guides on Tabletop Stands and Boom Arms. Support the show
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Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters
📝 Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters WordPress Themes Mentioned: SecondLine Themes Gumbo Dixie Bolden Satchmo Tusant Podcaster StudioPress Themes GeneratePress Additional Resources: WordPress Hosting WordPress Plugins Email Service Providers Podcast Hosting 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your...
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Audio-Technica ATR2100 Review
📝 Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Review 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/rate) 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com (http://buzzsproutdeal.com/) Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you.…
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Best Podcast Equipment (A Little Bit Of Everything)
📝 Best Podcast Equipment Podcasting Gear: Computer Laptop All-in-one & tower Microphones USB Microphones XLR Microphones Dynamic Microphones Condenser Microphones Podcasting Microphones Audio Interface Mixer Pop Filter Headphones Mic Stands Boom Arms Tabletop Mic Stands Shock Mount Microphone...
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Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters
➡️ Get 100 Subscribers on ConvertKit's Free Plan 📝 Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters & Bloggers Email Service Providers Mentioned: ConvertKit ActiveCampaign Drip AWeber Mailchimp 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other...
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Best External iPhone Microphones
📝 Best iPhone Microphones 📝 Smartphone Mounts & Tripods 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
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Best Podcast Directories (Submit To These)
📝 Best Podcast Directories 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
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Domain Name Tips For Your Podcast
📝 How (And Why) To Register A Domain Name For Your Podcast Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Namecheap ➡️ Bluehost 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to...
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How To Screen Podcast Guests
📝 How To Screen Podcast Guests Article by Andrew Allemann 💛 Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
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How To Level-Up Your Podcast In 2020
The reason I’m so passionate about helping people start and grow a podcast the ripple-effect it can have. By helping you get started, your listeners are learning to cope with anxiety, suicide, learn about religion, hear another political perspective, learn a new skill, grow a business, and so…
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Gifts For Podcast Lovers (2019)
Check out the Gifts For Podcast Lovers blog post here Gifts: Sennheiser HD 598 Cs Sony WH1000XM3 ($72 off) Apple Airpods Sonos One (Gen 2) Smart Speaker ($30 off right now) Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 iTunes Gift Card: Physical or Email Spotify Gift Card Audible Last-Minute Gifts On Amazon...
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Blue Yeti Microphone Review
The Blue Yeti microphone works great in many recording situations and offers a ton of useful features for the price. Read the full Blue Yeti Review Get the Blue Yeticaster Bundle (Mic, Boom Arm & Shockmount) Support the show
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Gift Guide For Podcasters (2019)
Check out the Podcaster's Gift Guide here! Support the show
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Cyber Monday ONLY Deals For Podcasters 🛍️
See all the Cyber Monday Deals here SPI-Ber Monday from Pat Flynn (click here to see all deals here) Remember to put in the coupon code Holiday2019 to get the discount and free limited-edition t-shirt. Here is the pricing: Smart from Scratch: $149 (regular price: $249) 1·2·3 Affiliate Marketing:...
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Black Friday Deals For Podcasters (2019 Edition) 😍
Black Friday Deals Page (go here for more most up to date deals) Adobe CC Suite 40% Off (Ends Nov 29) B&H Photo Deals Amazon Deals Bluehost (26-70% off) WPEngine (5 months free!) SecondLine Themes 25% off (use code PODCASTINSIGHTS25) Resonate Recordings: Get free Amazon gift card and other…
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Best Podcast Microphones For Great Audio (All Budgets) 🎤
2019 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals Live Now: 20% Off Interact Quiz Software OptinMonster Free Macbook Pro Giveaway B&H Pro Audio Deals (awesome deals live now) Amazon Deals Adobe Creative Cloud 40% Off (not mentioned in episode) Recommended Podcast Microphone: 🎤Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB...
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Best Podcasting Courses (Free & Paid) 📖
Podcasting isn’t too hard to learn, but there are quite a few steps you will need to follow in order to start a podcast. Following a proven podcasting course will teach you everything you need to know in a step-by-step fashion. Podcast Courses Mentioned: ✉️Free "How To Start A Podcast" Email…
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Simplecast Review 🎣
We're taking a close look at the Simplecast 2.0 podcast hosting platform in this episode. ➡️Sign up for Simplecast here (use promo code INSIGHTS for 50% off for 2 months) 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
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Buzzsprout Review 🌱
We're taking a look at Buzzsprout podcast hosting in this episode and review. ➡️Sign up and get a free $20 Amazon gift card here 🗒️Check out the written review here 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
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13 Ways To Promote A Podcast 📈
There are tons of different ways to promote a podcast. Some are fairly easy and don’t require a lot of effort, while some might take a bit more time. I’ve tried to include a variety of different podcast marketing tactics so that you can pick and choose what makes sense for you. I recommend…
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How To Create A Private Podcast 🤐
Private podcasts are a great way to share company-wide messages with your organization or give access to a special feed for memberships (an advertising-free feed for example) Top Private Podcast Hosting Options: Transistor Podbean Patreon Other Private Podcast Options: uStudio Storyboard Other...
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Podcasting Deals, Coupons & Promo Codes 🎉
Podcasting Deals Page How To Start A WordPress Blog (with details on Bluehost) 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
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Equipment & Software I Use For The Podcasting Simplified Podcast
Software: Buzzsprout Auphonic GarageBand / Logic Pro Equipment: Started w/ a Blue Yeti (but don't recommend) If starting today: ATR2100 or Samson Q2U (USB & XLR) I have a separate article specifically for dynamic mics if you want to check it out Start using USB if you're solo. Then you can…
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The Software & Tools I Use To Run podcastinsights.com
Web Hosting: Kinsta (see our review of Kinsta) Email Marketing: ConvertKit (see more of the best email marketing services) WordPress / Website: Genesis Themes (WordPress Themes) OptinMonster (Email Opt-ins) Pretty Links (Short Links) Smart Podcast Player (switched to Buzzsprout's player)…
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How To Create Video Teasers, A Fun Podcast Growth Tip
In case you didn't know, video is one of the best ways to get seen on social media... A couple reasons are that: The algorithms prioritize it Video catches the eye and gets you to stop scrolling You can connect and share more in a small amount of space But you don't want to share your entire...
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A Simple Podcast Growth Tip
You want to grow your podcast audience and get your listeners to engage with you, right? One of my favorite ways is to include a listener Q&A segment in your show. You could also make it a listener comment segment or a segment where you read reviews. Sounds simple, but this tactic can be…
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How To "Launch" Your Podcast [Day 10]
I put "launch" in quotes because this step is really all about submitting your podcast to iTunes (Apple Podcasts). That means that when Apple accepts it, your show will be live and officially launched, even if no one knows about it. As a bonus, we'll talk about growing your show in a couple days....
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Where To Put Your First Podcast Episode [Day 9]
You will need to upload your episodes to a podcast hosting platform. This is also the place where you will enter your podcast details and cover art we talked about a few days ago. Action Step: Sign up for Buzzsprout, enter your podcast settings, and upload your first episode. Use that link above...
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It's Time To Record Your First Episode [Day 8]
Start by downloading Audacity (it's free and works with Mac or Windows). Then I recommend following this excellent Audacity tutorial. Other Links Mentioned: Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype Software To Record Remotely Resonate Recordings Support the show
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Podcast cover art (and other required podcast details) [Day 7]
Your main goals with your podcast cover art should be to: Stand out Be easy to read (at different sizes) Be easy to understand what your show is about Get people to click and learn more You'll want to figure out these details: Podcast Title Podcast Description Artist Name 3 Podcast Categories...
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Podcast Equipment You'll Need [Day 6]
It's time to invest in some equipment. Audio quality is more important than most people realize - poor audio quality will quickly turn people off, even if they can't specifically name why. And you don't have to spend a ton to get amazing audio quality! Podcast Starter Kit Equipment Guide Grab the...
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Podcast Format & Segments [Day 5]
Today we're going to talk about Show Format. There are many different styles and formats you can choose - and many people will combine formats (i.e. a solo episode one day, an interview episode another day). There isn't a right or wrong way to go here - and many shows evolve and change over time…
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Let's Choose A Podcast Name [Day 4]
Quick Recap - At this point we’ve: Come up with ideas we want to talk about and chosen one broad topic. We’ve done research on episode ideas. Before you continue, ask yourself: “Does this interest me? Is this something I could see myself talking about or teaching for several years? Will this cost…
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How To Plan Your Podcast Episodes [Day 3]
Based on the broad topic we chose yesterday, we are going to do a little research. We are looking for more specific episode and topic ideas that people will be excited to hear... Listen for little-known tips to come up with amazing episode ideas. Action Step: Write down a list of 10+ episode…
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How To Figure Out What To Podcast About [Day 1&2]
So you're thinking about starting a podcast? I get a lot of messages from people looking to start a podcast, but they don't know: Where to start What to podcast about What equipment to use How to get on iTunes and many other questions Maybe you're wondering those same things... That's OK. Just...
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Best Remote Interview Software For Podcasting
There are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations. Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls. The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections.…
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Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software
Learn about the best podcast recording and editing software. Plus check out some bonus podcast software that will save you time, improve your interview quality, and more... Top Podcast Recording & Editing Programs: Adobe Audition Logic Pro Bonus Podcast Software: Buzzsprout Ecamm Call Recorder…
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13 Ways To Make Money Podcasting 💰
Thinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money? Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings? Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast... Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best...
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Best WordPress Plugins For Podcasters & Bloggers
I highly recommend using WordPress for your website whether you’re a podcaster, blogger, or anyone else who wants to consistently reach an audience. WordPress is great in its stock form, but there are many plugins that add functionality or enhance existing functionality. I’ve tried hundreds of...
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Best WordPress Hosting For Podcasters & Bloggers
I consistently recommend having your WordPress site separate from your podcast host. I wanted to go a little deeper and give you my full list of recommendations... My Recommended WordPress Hosts: Kinsta (See our Kinsta Review) DreamHost ($50 Off Coupon) Show Notes For Episode 13 Support the show
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podcasting Simplified℠ Learn how to start a podcast - and a lot more! We'll be focused on learning how to podcast, but you'll also learn about podcast equipment, SEO, marketing, online advertising, and the business of podcasting. Ross (that's me) was the former head of digital marketing for one of the top 300 nationwide franchises, has consulted with business large and small, and loves to help people grow their business (or hobby). This show is an extension of https://www.podcastinsights.com - the largest podcasting resource & website online. What are you waiting for? Subscribe now!
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