How to start a podcast?
You’ve got an idea of starting a podcast, but where do you start? You know the drill: write down what you want to talk about, record a script, prepare the recording equipment, edit the audio, upload the audio, make sure you have enough listeners… but how do you actually get started?
Podcasting is a form of radio broadcasting over the internet, a personal and direct way to reach your audience.
Podcasting has grown in popularity because of its flexibility, ability to monetize, and accessibility. Most commonly, it’s used as a marketing tool—a marketing tool that can be highly targeted because of its mass audience. And because of this, podcasting is attracting interest from people like you and me.
How to record a podcast
There are many online solutions to doing your podcast but a simple way to do it is to record your audio clip using your mobile.
Step 1: Preparation – Find the topic of your podcast!
Step 2: Prepare your script and see possible sub-topics you can talk about
Step 3: Set up your studio, prepare your mic, check audio settings, check uploads.
Step 4: Get recording and plan a fun event.
Step 5: Listen back and edit, take our all the dead air or add some sound effects to make it more interesting!
Step 6: Upload to your favorite podcast directory.
How to edit and publish a podcast
There are 3 main steps when it comes to publishing your podcast online and making it available to everyone.
- Find the right podcast hosting service that can help you market your podcast channel.
- Upload your podcast files to a podcast hosting service. The hosting service provides you an RSS for your show.
- Submit RSS of your show to iTunes/Apple Podcast, Spotify, TuneIn, Google Podcast
- Once you submit your RSS there is no need to update for future episodes, the updates will be pulled auto
How to promote a podcast
One of the most important things that you can do is to promote it on a podcast directory service. There are a lot of services out there that you can choose from, but the most popular one is iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Google Podcast. If you get picked up by the big directories, the smaller ones add you too.
Podcast Directory Submission
- Apple Podcasts
- Google Podcasts
- Spotify
- Stitcher
- TuneIn
- Podchaser
- iHeartRadio
- Pandora
- Overcast
- Downcast
- Podcruncher
- RadioPublic
- Castbox
- Castro
- Deezer
- PlayerFM
You can also repurpose your podcast and place them on Youtube!
Podcasting is great to share your expertise and story
We all love podcasts. They are a great way to get your mind off of your work for a while. They are also a great source of information on a multitude of topics of interest. As a podcast, you have the ability to share your knowledge on a topic that you are passionate about or may have a special interest in. You can learn from others about their experiences on a topic that you want to learn more about.
Podcasting is also a great way to build your personal brand
One of the most promising ways to promote your personal brand is to use Podcasting as a medium. Podcasts are becoming more popular, and many people are looking for an easy and convenient way to promote their personal brand. Podcasts can be accurately described as a new form of broadcasting and video and audio content distribution.
The Future of Podcasting
The future of the podcast industry is in the hands of developers. This is a new frontier just a few years old, and in a short time, podcasting has been able to become a key medium of sharing information from all walks of life. With the increased interest in podcasting, more and more people are taking advantage of this medium in order to share news, views, opinions, and analysis on various topics. Some of these podcasts have already turned into a source of income for its creators.
