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The Best Pop Filters to Create Smooth Podcast Audio

Craig Hewitt — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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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Introducing Customizable Podcast Website Themes

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:15:42 +0000

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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How Castos And Seriously Simple Podcasting Work Together

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 19:42:57 +0000

One of the hallmarks of the Castos platform is giving you the option to publish your podcast content wherever you’d like. Specifically, this means you can publish new podcasts and their respective episodes: If you choose the latter, where you will manage your podcast via WordPress with the help of our Seriously Simple Podcasting ... Read more

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How to Start a Podcast on Spotify with Upload Steps

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 03:02:12 +0000

Want to know how to start a podcast on Spotify? You aren’t alone! Listing your show across the major podcast directories is an essential piece of growing an audience. You can set yourself up for success by submitting your show to the big names first, so it’s important to know how to start a podcast ... Read more

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How Castos And Seriously Simple Podcasting Work Together

Craig Hewitt — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:51:40 +0000

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6 Tasks Podcasters Can Outsource To Save Time

Craig Hewitt — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:40:28 +0000

Veteran and new podcasters would all agree producing a show is time consuming so many have looked podcast outsourcing options to help manage their workloads. The reasons hosts decide to delegate tasks are varied. Things like wanting a polished sound but lacking audio editing experience, wanting to focus energy on the content creation, and trying ... Read more

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How to Submit Your Podcast to Stitcher

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:56:29 +0000

Looking to submit your podcast to Stitcher? You’re in the right place. Stitcher is a large podcasting directory that works as a search engine and a mobile app. It’s a popular choice among Android listeners. This means adding your podcast to Stitcher helps you reach people who don’t use Apple products. Stitcher is unique because ... Read more

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Podcast Names: How to Choose a Good Name for a Podcast

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:44:00 +0000

Are you struggling to come up with a good podcast name? Looking for ideas and inspiration on what to call your show? A podcast name is often the first indication about who you are and what the show is about. For that reason, your show’s name should be descriptive and creative, giving potential listeners a ... Read more

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Infographic: How Does Podcasting Work?

Craig Hewitt — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:29:29 +0000

“How does podcasting work?” is a question all new hosts stumble through in the beginning stages of setting up their show. To help visually answer this query in six steps, we designed an infographic perfect for rookie podcasters. It describes how a podcast travels from being an audio file on a computer to being featured ... Read more

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How to Choose a Podcast Host

Craig Hewitt — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:30:34 +0000

Choosing a podcast host is an essential decision as you prepare to launch a show. Ensuring the software can support your current and future needs from the start will allow you to grow your show without worrying about switching providers later on. In this article, we’ll give you five pieces of criteria to consider when ... Read more

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The 31 Best Podcasts For Podcasters

Craig Hewitt — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:45:46 +0000

When you think about podcasts for podcasters, your mind enters some sort of meta imploding loop impossible to break away from. Just think, it’s a podcast, hosted by a podcaster, for podcasters, discussing tips and best practices for podcasting. And on and on it goes. That said, podcasting is similar to other jobs and hobbies ... Read more

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How to Create Podcast Cover Art and Logo that Will Grab Attention (With Examples)

Craig Hewitt — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:28:04 +0000

Are you looking to beef up your podcast cover art? Wondering how to create a memorable artwork or a logo for your show? FACT: Podcast cover art is the first experience potential listeners have with your show as they browse on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or their favorite podcast app. They’ll use your artwork ... Read more

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22 Podcast Recording Tips for Polished Episodes and High-Quality Audio

Dennis — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:00:30 +0000

Recording great audio takes some practice, but you can skip a lot of the trial-and-error with these podcast recording tips. No amount of editing will make terrible source audio sound great so practice these to-the-point strategies to capture clean podcast recordings from the start. Why do you need these podcast tips? Because better a better recording ... Read more

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8 Podcast Formats To Consider For Your Show

Dennis — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:55:38 +0000

Wondering about podcast formats? Looking for advice on how to structure your show? FACT: Choosing a format for your show is one of the first decisions you’ll have to make when planning your podcast. You’ll need to know your format before you give it a name and create cover artwork, and certainly before you record ... Read more

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25 Podcast Topic Ideas Your Audience Will Love (We Promise!)

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:04 +0000

Discover 26 podcast topic ideas that your audience will absolutely love. The best podcast topics to try on your show right now.

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What To Look For When Choosing A WordPress Podcasting Theme

Craig Hewitt — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:00:08 +0000

Appearance matters when setting up your podcast website. In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of finding the perfect theme for your podcasting website. While your quality content will keep your audience hooked, your site’s design is what will get their attention – something you can achieve with a dedicated podcasting theme. As ... Read more

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13 Tips to Create Engaging Podcast Content

Dennis — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:15:51 +0000

Engaging podcast content takes time and work, but it’s worth the investment. The biggest reason to focus on producing compelling podcast episodes are their ability to help you build a loyal fan base. These listeners tune in to your show every week, help it succeed by leaving positive reviews, and sharing your content with friends. ... Read more

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How to Create an RSS Feed For Your Podcast in 3 Steps

Craig Hewitt — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:40:18 +0000

An RSS feed is an essential piece of technology that powers every podcast. Without it, the medium wouldn’t exist. A podcast RSS feed contains information about your show and its episodes. It then passes that information to podcast directories, like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, each time a new episode is published. The updated RSS feed ... Read more

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