Craig Hewitt, Author at Castos Podcast hosting and analytics to help you build, grow, and monetize your show Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:31:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://castos.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/favicon-150x150.png Craig Hewitt, Author at Castos 32 32 Directly Publish From Riverside To Castos https://castos.com/directly-publish-from-riverside-to-castos/ https://castos.com/directly-publish-from-riverside-to-castos/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=22545 One of the best things about podcasting is how efficient it is in creating several different usable forms of content in a very short amount of time.  In one 60 minute recording session you can create a week’s worth of podcast, YouTube, blog post, and social media assets. But previously, you had to duct tape ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/directly-publish-from-riverside-to-castos/feed/ 0 Sony ZV-1 Review: The Ultimate Camera For Video Podcasters https://castos.com/sony-zv-1/ https://castos.com/sony-zv-1/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:24:03 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=22510 The Sony ZV-1 is a solid choice for podcasters, YouTubers, and content creators. In this review, we consider its features and performance.

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]]> https://castos.com/sony-zv-1/feed/ 0 Free Podcast Transcripts, For All https://castos.com/free-podcast-transcripts/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:40:10 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=21661 Today the entire Castos team is thrilled to announce that free podcast transcripts are now available to all customers. This project, we dubbed “Transcripts For All” internally, is something we’ve been wanting to provide to the podcasting community for a long time. But until recently, it has been technologically and financially infeasible to offer. But ... Read more

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]]> The 11 Best Chairs for Podcasting https://castos.com/best-chairs-for-podcasting/ https://castos.com/best-chairs-for-podcasting/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:38:39 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=21452 In this article, we explore some of the best chairs for podcasting, considering factors like ergonomic design, adjustability, and durability.

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]]> https://castos.com/best-chairs-for-podcasting/feed/ 0 Introducing Castos Commerce: Listener Donations For Your Podcast https://castos.com/listener-donations/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=21354 As creators, we all dream of better ways to monetize our podcasts without only relying on the traditional advertising model as the only way to make money podcasting. And the answer for many of us is through direct listener donations to support our podcasts. But doing this for a podcast has been clunky and not ... Read more

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]]> AI In Podcasting: 8 ChatGPT Prompts to Create Better Podcast Content https://castos.com/chatgpt-prompts/ https://castos.com/chatgpt-prompts/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 15:42:19 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=20805 In this article, learn about ChatGPT, why it's good for podcasters, and a few ChatGPT prompts that will help you produce better content.

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]]> https://castos.com/chatgpt-prompts/feed/ 0 6 Ways to Promote a Podcast on Twitter https://castos.com/promote-a-podcast-on-twitter/ https://castos.com/promote-a-podcast-on-twitter/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:47:13 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=20244 If you are looking to reach new listeners, Twitter can be a game-changer. In this guide, you’ll find six tips to promote a podcast on Twitter.

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]]> https://castos.com/promote-a-podcast-on-twitter/feed/ 0 Connect Mastodon, Tiktok, and Goodpods To Your Podcast https://castos.com/connect-mastodon-tiktok-and-goodpods-to-your-podcast/ https://castos.com/connect-mastodon-tiktok-and-goodpods-to-your-podcast/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:29:54 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=20204 It’s no surprise that the way some of the fastest-growing brands have grown is via social media. Whether that means Twitter, Instagram, or more recent additions to the social media landscape like Tiktok or Mastodon, having a presence on social media for your show is a must. And today, more than ever, with multi-billion dollar ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/connect-mastodon-tiktok-and-goodpods-to-your-podcast/feed/ 0 How to Set the Right Podcast Budget (And Stick to It) https://castos.com/podcast-budget/ https://castos.com/podcast-budget/#respond Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19808 In this article, we walk you through the basics of figuring out your podcast budget. Our tips will help you set a budget that works for you.

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-budget/feed/ 0 8 Video Marketing Tactics to Grow Your Podcast https://castos.com/video-marketing/ https://castos.com/video-marketing/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19770 In this short guide, we cover several video marketing tactics and strategies you can use to help grow your podcast in 2023.

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]]> https://castos.com/video-marketing/feed/ 0 The Complete Guide to AI Text Generators for Creators (How They Work, Limitations, and How to Use Them) https://castos.com/ai-text-generators/ https://castos.com/ai-text-generators/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:36:41 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19717 In this article, we will explore the basics of AI text generators and discuss some of the key benefits and limitations of these tools.

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]]> https://castos.com/ai-text-generators/feed/ 1 The 10 Biggest Podcasting Mistakes You Need to Avoid https://castos.com/podcasting-mistakes/ https://castos.com/podcasting-mistakes/#respond Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:42:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19654 Learn the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid to ensure you’re approaching this powerful medium like a pro while eliminating rookie errors.

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]]> https://castos.com/podcasting-mistakes/feed/ 0 3 Email Marketing Examples to Engage Your Podcast Audience https://castos.com/email-marketing-example/ https://castos.com/email-marketing-example/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19638 In this article, we will explore the benefits email marketing and offer some email marketing examples to drive podcast audience engagement.

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]]> https://castos.com/email-marketing-example/feed/ 0 How to Write a Podcast Sponsorship Proposal That Lands Deals https://castos.com/podcast-sponsorship-proposal/ https://castos.com/podcast-sponsorship-proposal/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:36:01 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19592 Podcast sponsorships are a powerful monetization strategy, capable of turning your hobby into a full-time career. But until you’re racking in thousands of views per episode, it’s unlikely that you’re going to have heaps of sponsorship requests coming your way. Not to worry. A podcast sponsorship proposal enables you to secure those deals yourself. But ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-sponsorship-proposal/feed/ 0 7 Ways to Maximize Your Podcast Promotion Using QR Codes https://castos.com/qr-codes/ https://castos.com/qr-codes/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:18:13 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19563 Podcasts are an excellent way for brands and marketers to connect with their target audiences. By creating and distributing engaging and informative podcasts, brands and marketers can build trust and credibility with their audiences and ultimately drive sales and grow their businesses. Podcasts offer the flexibility and convenience that podcasts and other forms of media ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/qr-codes/feed/ 0 Blue Yeti Review: A Simple and Popular Podcasting Microphone https://castos.com/blue-yeti-review/ https://castos.com/blue-yeti-review/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:35:47 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19498 Considering the Blue Yeti microphone? In this Blue Yeti review, we tell you everything you need to know about this popular podcast mic.

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]]> https://castos.com/blue-yeti-review/feed/ 3 Create Stunning Podcast Cover Images With Dynamo https://castos.com/create-podcast-cover-images-dynamo/ https://castos.com/create-podcast-cover-images-dynamo/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:22:17 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19492 It’s something every podcast has, and in a lot of cases is the very first impression you can make on potential new subscribers: your podcast cover image. But unless you’re a designer or want to hire one (which can be expensive and time-consuming) creating podcast cover art can be difficult for new podcasters. We know ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/create-podcast-cover-images-dynamo/feed/ 0 5 Podcast Design Tips For Eye-Catching Visuals https://castos.com/podcast-design-tips/ https://castos.com/podcast-design-tips/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:34:06 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19455 Whether you’re a veteran podcaster or are just getting started, you’ll definitely want to give some thought to the visual components that go into your podcast! Visual branding is as important as audio branding in your podcast. Branding goes a long way, especially when you’re trying to make a lasting first impression on a potential ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-design-tips/feed/ 0 The 20 Best History Podcasts To Check Out https://castos.com/best-history-podcasts/ https://castos.com/best-history-podcasts/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:12:12 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19344 History is an essential way for us to understand ourselves and the world around us. As they say, “History is the best teacher there is”. If you’re looking for a podcast that can help with this or if you’re looking to start your own and need inspiration, then look no further than our list of ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/best-history-podcasts/feed/ 0 The Top 500 Podcast Search Terms On YouTube https://castos.com/top-podcast-search-on-youtube/ https://castos.com/top-podcast-search-on-youtube/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:08:42 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19271 YouTube recently announced its release of YouTube Podcasts, which is Google’s 4th attempt to really break into the podcasting space in a meaningful way. For a company devoted to organizing the world’s knowledge, it is surprising to many of us in the content marketing field that Google has struggled so much with getting a podcasting ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/top-podcast-search-on-youtube/feed/ 0 MemberPress Integration: Deliver Member-Only Podcast Content On Autopilot https://castos.com/member-only-podcast-with-memberpress/ https://castos.com/member-only-podcast-with-memberpress/#respond Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:24:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19227 If you had to ask us what one common thread we see across every single one of the most successful shows across the Castos platform it would be Community. Podcasts do not live in a bubble, they are an avenue for connecting people and deepening relationships. And there is no better way to do this ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/member-only-podcast-with-memberpress/feed/ 0 The Best Pop Filters to Create Smooth Podcast Audio https://castos.com/best-pop-filter/ https://castos.com/best-pop-filter/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=19126 One universal truth of all podcasting is that great sound is a must. Without it, those listeners you've worked so hard to earn will quickly abandon your show in favor of another one with better-sounding audio. And while many of us focus on the best podcasting microphone for our shows an equally important piece of podcasting gear is a pop filter.

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]]> https://castos.com/best-pop-filter/feed/ 1 New Castos Dashboard, Onboarding, and Podcast 2.0 Support! https://castos.com/new-castos-dashboard-onboarding-and-podcast-2-0-support/ https://castos.com/new-castos-dashboard-onboarding-and-podcast-2-0-support/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:30:44 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=18852 Over the last few months, our team has been hard at work delivering new updates to your favorite podcast hosting platform. After launching our Stripe integration to help our podcasters sell subscription podcasts, we started making changes to the overall design of our dashboards. As we build out the future of podcast subscriptions, it’s important ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/new-castos-dashboard-onboarding-and-podcast-2-0-support/feed/ 0 YouTube Beats Out Spotify Podcast Listenership Platform in the US. Now What? https://castos.com/youtube-beats-out-spotify-podcast-listenership-platform-in-the-us-now-what/ https://castos.com/youtube-beats-out-spotify-podcast-listenership-platform-in-the-us-now-what/#respond Fri, 20 May 2022 21:06:21 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=18571 It’s no surprise that YouTube quietly edged out Spotify to become the largest podcast consumption platform in the US. At least for now. Lots of podcasters struggle with discoverability and with YouTube as the world’s second largest search engine, why wouldn’t you want to have your audio sent to that platform? With Facebook shutting down ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/youtube-beats-out-spotify-podcast-listenership-platform-in-the-us-now-what/feed/ 0 Offer Podcast Content As A Part of Your LifterLMS Online Course https://castos.com/lifterlms-castos-seriously-simple-podcasting-integration/ https://castos.com/lifterlms-castos-seriously-simple-podcasting-integration/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 21:47:29 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=18506 For online course creators, one of the best ways to market your business and scale your audience is to provide unique value adds that attract new students and keep current students engaged. Today, we’re excited to announce that Castos’ Podcasting Plugin for WordPress, Seriously Simple Podcasting, now integrates directly with LifterLMS, the industry-leading course software ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/lifterlms-castos-seriously-simple-podcasting-integration/feed/ 0 Offer Paid Podcast Subscriptions With Stripe https://castos.com/offer-paid-podcast-subscriptions-with-stripe/ https://castos.com/offer-paid-podcast-subscriptions-with-stripe/#respond Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:06:03 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17918 When we talk to podcasters (both newcomers and veterans of this medium) the conversation always comes back to 2 things: How can I grow my audience? and How can I make a living as a podcaster? Growing your audience is a really broad topic that has a bunch of different factors and variables. The short ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/offer-paid-podcast-subscriptions-with-stripe/feed/ 0 Earn Bitcoin From Your Listeners https://castos.com/earn-bitcoin-from-your-listeners/ https://castos.com/earn-bitcoin-from-your-listeners/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:28:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17880 Here at Castos, we’re passionate about giving creators the ability to make a living from their craft and do it in a way that they control. Private podcasting and paid subscriptions are powerful means of achieving this goal for many podcasters. While the allure of paid podcast subscriptions in platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/earn-bitcoin-from-your-listeners/feed/ 1 Introducing Customizable Podcast Website Themes https://castos.com/introducing-customizable-podcast-website-themes/ https://castos.com/introducing-customizable-podcast-website-themes/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:15:42 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17833 Every podcast needs a great looking home base for their show. A place that you can guide listeners back to so they can learn more about you, your brand, and continue to engage with you from your podcast. And this website should NOT be your social media platform of choice, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. It ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/introducing-customizable-podcast-website-themes/feed/ 0 Done-For-You Podcast Editing, Marketing, and Publishing with Castos Productions https://castos.com/done-for-you-podcast-editing-marketing-publishing/ https://castos.com/done-for-you-podcast-editing-marketing-publishing/#respond Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:25:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17789 Editing your recordings, writing show notes, designing episode-specific imagery, creating audiograms – the amount of work that it takes after you click “stop recording” but before a new episode actually goes live can sometimes seem endless. However, all of this work, from audio editing to creating marketing assets for new episodes is vital to the ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/done-for-you-podcast-editing-marketing-publishing/feed/ 0 A Better Way to Monetize Your Podcast https://castos.com/a-better-way-to-monetize-your-podcast/ https://castos.com/a-better-way-to-monetize-your-podcast/#respond Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:26:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17744 When most people consider how to make money from their podcast they think of two main solutions: 1) ads and 2) Patreon. Ads work but they annoy your listeners, they’re easily skippable, and it’s hard to make a ton of money from them unless you have millions of listeners. Patreon is the other solution people ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/a-better-way-to-monetize-your-podcast/feed/ 0 Introducing Single Sign-On (SSO) Support https://castos.com/introducing-single-sign-on-sso-support/ https://castos.com/introducing-single-sign-on-sso-support/#respond Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:43:09 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17732 For many organizations, it’s essential to have a defined system by which they can manage access that their employees have to 3rd party tools they use every day. Especially in the remote world, most companies find themselves in these days this level of internal security is paramount. For many companies, this means using a Single ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/introducing-single-sign-on-sso-support/feed/ 0 Automate Your Private Podcast With Castos’ ConvertKit Integration https://castos.com/automate-your-private-podcast-with-convertkit-integration/ https://castos.com/automate-your-private-podcast-with-convertkit-integration/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:18:53 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17556 Connecting the tools you use online has always been a key part of creating a seamless customer experience. Not just for you, but to give your audience personalized messaging when engaging with your brand. The ability for information from your website, email tool, shopping cart, and even internal communications tools has never been more important. ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/automate-your-private-podcast-with-convertkit-integration/feed/ 2 Asynchronous learning with audio and private podcast feeds https://castos.com/asynchronous-learning-with-audio-and-private-podcast-feeds/ https://castos.com/asynchronous-learning-with-audio-and-private-podcast-feeds/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:29:17 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17537 A major drawback when buying into complex hosted solutions for employee learning and enablement is the overwhelming feature set the software includes. Organizations turning to full-blown Learning Management Systems (LMS) should look to private podcasting tools for their asynchronous learning needs.  From a cost perspective, complex education solutions will charge you for features you’re most ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/asynchronous-learning-with-audio-and-private-podcast-feeds/feed/ 0 Happy International Podcast Day! https://castos.com/happy-international-podcast-day/ https://castos.com/happy-international-podcast-day/#respond Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:59:59 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=17269 September 30 is International Podcast Day. No, you won’t find a section of cards at your local stationery shop to celebrate it. And all the humble podcasters in the world aren’t waiting by their mailboxes for the gifts to roll in.  But there ARE some things you can do to support your favorite podcasts (and ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/happy-international-podcast-day/feed/ 0 Introducing Podcast 2.0 Support https://castos.com/introducing-podcast-2-0-support/ https://castos.com/introducing-podcast-2-0-support/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 13:33:54 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=15651 Podcasting has evolved significantly in the past few years. With more and more podcasters coming into this medium from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries, the need to expand the existing functionality of the RSS feed has become apparent. Being able to relay more information about your podcast directly within the RSS feed creates ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/introducing-podcast-2-0-support/feed/ 0 Introducing the Castos Playlist Player https://castos.com/introducing-playlist-player/ https://castos.com/introducing-playlist-player/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:03:20 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=15373 Including your podcast on your own website is one of the main tenants of “Owning Your Content” that we so strongly believe in here at Castos. And while many of us have individual pages on our website for each episode, we often times want a single place that listeners can come to check out a ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/introducing-playlist-player/feed/ 1 Accessibility is Simply Logical https://castos.com/accessibility-is-simply-logical/ https://castos.com/accessibility-is-simply-logical/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:37:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=15200 Castos is a Podcast hosting and analytics platform and we want to make podcasts easy and accessible to everyone – the podcasters as well as to their audiences.  Oftentimes software companies don’t really consider how much they include or exclude certain people with the way their software works. Twenty percent of the population is disabled, ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/accessibility-is-simply-logical/feed/ 0 Castos Mobile App For Private Podcasting https://castos.com/castos-mobile-app-for-private-podcasting/ https://castos.com/castos-mobile-app-for-private-podcasting/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=15085 Private Podcasting is taking the podcast industry by storm. Whether it’s for internal use for companies to better connect with their employees, or those with online courses, membership sites, and communities to offer exclusive content only to those members, private podcasts are everywhere. But one question that always comes up when discussing private podcasting with ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/castos-mobile-app-for-private-podcasting/feed/ 0 Streamline Your Podcast Production With Alitu https://castos.com/podcast-production-with-alitu/ https://castos.com/podcast-production-with-alitu/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:27:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14671 When it comes to being successful with your podcast there are few roadblocks that can stand in podcasters’ way more than the difficulty that comes with editing and producing your podcast. A lot of the magic of creating a great-sounding podcast comes in post-production. But learning to become proficient in podcast editing software like Hindenburg, ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-production-with-alitu/feed/ 1 How to Get More Podcast Reviews to Grow Your Audience https://castos.com/podcast-reviews/ https://castos.com/podcast-reviews/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:46:02 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14626 Podcast reviews are genuine opinions from past listeners. New listeners rely on them to decide whether your show is worth their time. They give your podcast social proof and credibility, so new listeners don’t have to take your word that your podcast is great— they have other listeners vouching for it. However, with the Apple ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-reviews/feed/ 1 How to Create a Podcast Newsletter for Your Show https://castos.com/podcast-newsletter/ https://castos.com/podcast-newsletter/#respond Thu, 20 May 2021 13:05:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14494 Marketing your podcast doesn’t just mean finding new listeners. It also means keeping your existing listeners aware of your new content and engaged with your brand. When it comes to marketing your podcast, email is one of the most powerful tools available to you. The ROI of email marketing ROI is 4200% ($42 for every ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-newsletter/feed/ 0 Welcoming Podiant to Castos https://castos.com/welcoming-podiant-to-castos/ https://castos.com/welcoming-podiant-to-castos/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 15:33:24 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14535 Today we’re excited to announce that Castos has acquired the Podiant platform, and Podiant customers will be joining the Castos family. Podiant, and its founder, Mark Steadman, have always been focused on creating an easy to use, powerful, and intuitive platform that allows customers to focus on creating great content and connecting with their audience. ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/welcoming-podiant-to-castos/feed/ 0 3 Experts Discuss the Best Automated Zapier Processes for Your Podcast Management https://castos.com/podcast-management/ https://castos.com/podcast-management/#respond Wed, 12 May 2021 18:03:25 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14472 Podcasts have rapidly become one of the most popular types of media. From 2017 to 2020, the number of podcast listeners in America grew by 15%. As of 2021, 41% of Americans had listened to podcasts in the last month.  Not only are podcasts increasingly popular, but they are also becoming easier to make. With ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-management/feed/ 0 How to Produce a Podcast: The Ultimate Guide https://castos.com/podcast-production/ https://castos.com/podcast-production/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 15:34:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14442 Are you planning to start a podcast for your brand? Wondering what goes into producing an amazing podcast episode? This guide will show you exactly how to produce a podcast show – From planning your podcast episodes, pre-production, recording, editing, and even the post-production process.  However, there’s something we have to address first. Is It ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-production/feed/ 0 The 3 Clips Podcast Joining the Castos Team https://castos.com/the-3-clips-podcast-joining-the-castos-team/ https://castos.com/the-3-clips-podcast-joining-the-castos-team/#respond Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:41:32 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14384 Today we’re excited to share that Castos has acquired the 3 Clips podcast, run by Jay Acunzo. Jay and the 3 Clips podcast are the epitome of what a great podcast embodies, and the show is focused squarely on the exact audience that Castos supports: Creators. The driving belief behind 3 Clips is that anyone ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/the-3-clips-podcast-joining-the-castos-team/feed/ 0 Welcome, Apple, to the Private Podcasting movement https://castos.com/welcome-apple-to-the-private-podcasting-movement/ https://castos.com/welcome-apple-to-the-private-podcasting-movement/#respond Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:50:46 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14377 Yesterday Apple’s CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple would be rolling out their own version of individual, paid subscriptions to podcasts on their platform. This is a fantastic development for the podcasting industry, and for creators who want to directly monetize their content. Here at Castos, we’ve been screaming from the mountain tops for a ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/welcome-apple-to-the-private-podcasting-movement/feed/ 0 Updated Private Subscribers Dashboard https://castos.com/updated-private-subscribers-dashboard/ https://castos.com/updated-private-subscribers-dashboard/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:51:58 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14315 Today the entire Castos team is excited to share a big new update to the way that you can manage the Private Podcast subscribers in your Castos dashboard. Previously the addition and management of Private Subscribers was done in the podcast Settings -> Distribution tab. But we quickly realized that as Private Podcasting is such ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/updated-private-subscribers-dashboard/feed/ 0 So Your Podcast Guest Sent You Bad Audio. Now What? https://castos.com/fix-bad-audio/ https://castos.com/fix-bad-audio/#respond Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:20:00 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14279 It was Tuesday, November 24, 2020, and I was piecing together audio from the previous weekend’s podcast recording session. As always, I opened up my own Audacity file and imported my two co-hosts’ audio files. Then I downloaded the mp3 sent to us by our guest speaker, planning to add his voice into the mix, ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/fix-bad-audio/feed/ 0 3 Times Citizen Detectives Helped Solve a Crime https://castos.com/citizen-detectives-podcast/ https://castos.com/citizen-detectives-podcast/#respond Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:43:10 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14151 It’s no secret that the true crime genre dominates the podcast landscape. But this murder minded audience is more than just a ravenous audio demographic. They are also a useful resource to law enforcement and families seeking justice. There are 250,000 unsolved murders in the United States with another 6000 each year.  Overworked detectives are ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/citizen-detectives-podcast/feed/ 0 How to Optimize Podcast SEO to Build Up Your Podcast’s Audience https://castos.com/podcast-seo/ https://castos.com/podcast-seo/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:18:39 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14123 If you’ve ever looked into ramping up your podcast marketing efforts, you’ve probably heard of the term search engine optimization, or SEO. Search engine optimization is an area of digital marketing that involves creating content, building links, and tweaking your website to improve your search engine rankings. Essentially, when someone types a relevant query into ... Read more

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]]> https://castos.com/podcast-seo/feed/ 0 Add Multiple Users To Your Castos Account https://castos.com/add-multiple-users-to-your-castos-account/ https://castos.com/add-multiple-users-to-your-castos-account/#respond Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:41:43 +0000 https://castos.com/?p=14089 Today is a big day, a day in which we announce the rollout of a feature that many of you have been asking for: Multiple User Support. You can now invite your team to help manage your podcast and can add as many additional users to your Castos account as you’d like. Access For New ... Read more

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