Podcast Growth Tips and Resources

Our articles dive deep into podcast tips, strategies, and gear recommendations to help you create better content. We cut through the noise with actionable marketing advice and proven podcast growth tips.

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Chartable: A Guide To Podcast Analytics and Growth

By Eric Montgomery | December 16, 2024

Podcasters, as of December 2024, Chartable has been dissolved. This article was originally written when Chartable was thriving as the go-to platform for analytics, chart rankings, and advertiser tools. While the information below offers a great overview of what Chartable was and how it worked, it’s now outdated. Chartable Alternatives…

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How To Promote Your Podcast with Apple Podcasts New Marketing Tools

By Eric Montgomery | December 16, 2024

In this article, I’m diving into Apple Podcasts Marketing Tools, including some exciting new updates, like their partnership with Linkfire, a redesigned home for Apple Podcasts Promote, and tips on getting featured on the platform. These tools are a game-changer for boosting your content with custom Apple assets and links.…

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Podcast Storytelling Made Easy with AI Tools

By Maria Bennett | November 27, 2024

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a compelling podcast but got stuck on how to craft the perfect story, you’re not alone. Storytelling is at the heart of great podcasts—it’s what keeps listeners hooked episode after episode. But let’s face it, brainstorming story ideas, organizing them, and fleshing them out…

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Podcasting Tips For Busy Parents: Balancing Content Creation and Family Life

Podcasting Tips For Busy Parents: Balancing Content Creation and Family Life

By Eric Montgomery | November 27, 2024

Being a parent while creating content is no easy feat, especially if you’re searching for podcasting tips for busy parents to help balance your creative goals with raising kids and juggling everything else life throws at you. Whether you’re working from home or putting in long hours at the office,…

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How To Make Money With A Podcast

By Eric Montgomery | November 25, 2024

In our last article, we covered podcast advertising agencies, and how to use them to secure sponsorships for your podcast. But in reality, if your show isn’t getting 10,000-plus downloads per episode, it’ll be difficult to partner with an agency and get ad space sold for your show. Fortunately, there…

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Podcast Advertising: A Guide to Agencies, CPMs, and Ad Placements

By Eric Montgomery | November 22, 2024

At some point in your podcasting career, you’re likely going to want to monetize your show. One of the most reliable ways to monetize is by partnering with podcast advertising agencies. These agencies serve as the bridge between podcasters and advertisers, offering opportunities for creators to earn revenue through ads.…

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Podcast Name Ideas: Best Practices For Naming Your Show

By Eric Montgomery | November 15, 2024

Naming your podcast is one of the most crucial steps in your podcasting journey. It’s the first impression potential listeners will have and sets the tone for your brand. A great podcast name can attract your target audience, make your show memorable, and improve its discoverability. In this guide, we’ll…

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Why You Should Transcribe Your Podcasts

By Eric Montgomery | November 8, 2024

One of the most powerful tools you can add to your podcast marketing toolbox is transcription. Transcribing your podcast not only makes your content more accessible but also significantly enhances your SEO efforts. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of transcribing your podcast and guide you on how to…

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How To Write Show Notes For Your Podcast

By Eric Montgomery | November 7, 2024

Learning how to write show notes for your podcast is important because your relationship with your audience extends beyond audio.  What are podcast show notes? Podcast show notes are a written description of the content covered in an episode.  They can be viewed by clicking on an episode’s info within…

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How To Create Great Podcast Cover Art

By Eric Montgomery | November 6, 2024

“Never judge a book by its cover,” but let’s face it—that’s exactly what we do, especially when it comes to podcast cover art. Your podcast cover art is the very first impression you make on potential listeners.  It’s the visual cue that can entice someone to click and listen or…

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