Redirects come in multiple types. When misused, they can cause some major problems, as even happened to me recently. Here are some warnings to watch for whenever you use redirects. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redirectcautions - “Redirects and How to Use Them in Podcasting”: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redirects-and-how-to-use-them-in-podcasting-tap280/ ## Caution #1: 301 redirects are "permanent" and cached ## Caution...

There comes a point in every podcast when it's necessary to say a URL. If for nothing else, at least your podcast's own home on the Internet. (And you should have a domain for your podcast!) Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/sharingurls ## 1. Speak as few URLs as possible (per episode) - Pretty Links Pro: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/prettylinkpro ## 2. Defer to your chapters or episode notes - Check out Knick Knack News...

“Artificial intelligence” (“AI”) has made huge leaps in abilities within a very short time. It was only a few years ago that I felt on the cutting edge teaching how to use AI tools like Jasper (originally called “Conversion.ai” and “Jarvis”), even before ChatGPT was released. Now, AI has become so prominent, that it's almost surprising if a software company of any size is not offering some kind of AI-based solution. While inflation has skyrocketed the prices of almost...

Inside jokes can offer fun potential for your podcast, but also some potential costs. Here are some brief things for you to consider as you engage with your podcast audience. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/insidejokes ## Where inside jokes come from ## What about the new listeners? ## Turn inside jokes into swag ## Community Corner ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at...

Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! And you shouldn't be the only one to profit, either! Nonetheless, here is why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/profitfirst ## The order of podcasting cornerstones ## The Podcast P.R.O.F.I.T. Paradigm™ ## P.R.O.F.I.T. is for all podcasters, not only professionals ## Your podcast...

Apple provides a portal for you to submit and manage your own podcast in Apple Podcasts. It's called Podcasts Connect. Plus, countless other podcast apps and podcasting tools rely on Apple's data through their free API. Whether your podcast has been in Apple Podcasts for years, or you're just starting out, I suggest you check these 8 things right away! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/checkapple ## 1. Check that you have agreed to...

You might have heard people talk about IAB podcast stats, measurement guidelines, compliance, and certification. Here's what all of that means, and whether it even matters! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/iabstats ## Who is the IAB? ## What are IAB stats - These IAB guidelines get updated every few years. As of March 2024, the latest version is 2.2 still in proposal stage for public comment.:...

Transcripts have long been promoted as ways to make your podcast more findable and accessible. But it's only recently that podcast transcripts have become actually useful! Although I didn't plan it this way, the timing of this episode is perfect because I just launched a new feature on Podgagement that automatically transcribes audio feedback from your audience!: https://podgagement.com/ Please share this episode from your podcast app or...

Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should try now, if you can. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/top20features ## 1. Cross-app comments - Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ ## 2. Live streaming - Learn more about the Podcasting 2.0 live streaming feature from Dave Jackson and me in The Future of Podcasting!:...

Get the latest top recommendations for the best podcast-hosting providers, whether you're just starting or you're wanting to upgrade your podcasting tools! You need good podcast hosting to help you distribute your show, keep it online, and understand your reach. Now, podcast hosting can help you with much more, too! How podcast-hosting has changed As the podcasting industry is innovating and there are new ways to engage, grow, and monetize, podcast-hosting providers have...

If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fixduplicates ## How duplicate podcast listings happen ### Reason 1: a secondary feed was automatically discovered and indexed - Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage - a feed proxy:...

After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how? This is my last episode in my miniseries about refreshing your podcast branding. Please review these past episodes/articles for more information: * 6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh * When Should You Refresh Your Podcast Branding? Reminder: What is “podcast branding”? Your “podcast branding” is one or more features that...

The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about! 1. The Audacity to Podcast won a Podcast Award! The People's Choice Podcast Awards, started by Todd Cochrane, are the longest-running podcast awards. I was surprised back in 2012 when The Audacity to Podcast won best technology podcast and I was handed the trophy by Leo Laporte, one of my podcasting heroes....

I have three important things to quickly share with you while you wait for my next episode about how to refresh your podcast branding. 1. Hiatus until August or September 2. My Podcast Reviews v2 launching soon https://mypodcastreviews.com/ 3. Please vote for The Audacity to Podcast in the Podcast Awards https://podcastawards.com ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Know, engage, and grow...

After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/refreshwhen - 6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/6-benefits-of-a-podcast-branding-refresh/ ## What is "podcast branding"? - Podcast Logo vs. Cover Artwork: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each.:...

Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/refreshbenefits ## What is "podcast branding"? - Podcast Logo vs. Cover Artwork: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each: https://www.podcastbranding.co/podcast-logo-vs-cover-artwork-understanding-the-difference-and-when-to-use-each/ - 8 Ways...

Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or exclusively in a premium subscription. Here are some things you could try making. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bonusideas 8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast: ## 1. Bloopers ## 2. Behind-the-scenes ## 3. Sneak peeks ## 4. Extended editions - That Story Show: http://thatstoryshow.com - The Babylon...

Choosing the right category for your podcast has the potential to help your podcast get discovered and featured. But what should you do with so many categories to choose from, and sometimes seemingly not enough? Sidenote: "genre" and "category" are often used interchangeably in podcasting, but I'll stick with the "category" term for this episode. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/categories ## Categories in Apple Podcasts - Apple's...

Internet marketers have a new crush on video and many podcasters are starting to feel pressured to create video content. But do you really need to add video? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/needvideo ## Start with audio - “Should Your Podcast be Audio, or Video?”: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-be-audio-or-video-tap163/ ## Think real video first, fake video last - I've done a previous episode about the...

There are many ways to earn income through podcasting: affiliates, sponsorships, sales, and more. Disclosing when you get compensated is not only the law, but it's also a good way to earn your audience's trust! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/disclose ## 1. Read the FTC's resources
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Some podcasters think everything a successful podcaster does directly contributes to their success and not holding them back. But that's false! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/nothurting ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903)...

As you podcast consistently, you'll build up a back catalog of episodes. But should you keep all of those episodes available, or should you limit how many are in your podcast feed? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/limitornot ## 1. Podcast feed versus website archive - What You Need to Know about Episode Limits and Your Podcast RSS Feed:...

Podcasting 2.0 introduced a new way for your audience to support your podcast by sending micropayments. This is usually measured by satoshis (abbreviated as "sats"), which are one hundred millionths of a Bitcoin. As such a small portion of cryptocurrency, many people might wonder whether the effort is even worth the return. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/micropayments ## What is a micropayment? ## The legacy problem with...

Your podcast description usually isn't someone's first impression of your show and it often doesn't affect your SEO, but the description does give you the vital opportunity to convince a potential audience to try your podcast. Here are some ways you can improve your podcast description. 1. Remove unnecessary or redundant details from your podcast description The title goes in the title, the author goes in the author, and the description goes in the description. When you...

I've teamed up with Dave Jackson, from School of Podcasting, to discuss the future of podcasting! We seek to inform you about trends, Podcasting 2.0, and more to help you make your podcast better for yourself and your audience, and we work to explain things in an understandable way. Listen to The Future of Podcasting in your favorite podcast app or through the website, and remember to stream and boost us some sats!