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Launching a podcast is an exciting accomplishment! But it can be discouraging if you don't get the support you want from your family and friends. In this episode, Jordan and Angie Griffith talk honestly about family support and how to stay positive when the people in your inner circle don't cheer you on!Thanks, Vineeta, for your question! Vineeta's podcast is launching soon! Follow Vineeta on Instagram to be the first to know! @vineeta_santoshiGuest Angie GriffithHost of 4 Things For Your Podcast  & Podcast StrategistCheck out her website & podcast here: https://beacons.ai/theactualangieHave a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Joshua asks, "in a niche with lots of competition, what's something we can do to stand out?"Thank you, Joshua, for your question! You can check out his podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast, here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Special thanks to our guest, Arielle Nissenblatt! Arielle is the founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective & Co-Host of Sounds Profitable. You can find Arielle on Twitter @arithisandthat and at https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Badr Milligan joins Jordan to brainstorm how to start a second podcast or leverage your current show's success when new podcast inspiration strikes! Thanks for your question, Kelly! You can find Kelly's podcast, This vs. That: Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams here: https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog/this-vs-that-wedding-podcast Guest Badr MilliganHost of The Short Box PodcastTwitter: @TheShortBoxJaxCheck out his podcast here: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/ HOW TO ANNOUNCE NEW PODCAST CONTENTAnnouncement promo in dynamic content pre-rollTell listeners in podcast intro/housekeeping segmentSpread the word on social mediaWEIGHING OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE A NEW PODCAST CONCEPT:Start a second podcastIntegrate new bonus content into the current podcastRebrand the original podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/how-to-rebrand-a-podcastHave a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

Getting a big-name guest, whether it be a celebrity or industry expert, can seem impossible to an indie podcaster. Our guest, Angie Griffith, shares her top tips for landing the guest interview of your dreams! Thanks to Jenna Duddleston for the question! You can find her podcast, Bar Talk with Jenna, here: https://bleav.com/shows/bar-talk-with-jenna/Guest Angie GriffithHost of 4 Things For Your Podcast  & Podcast StrategistCheck out her website & podcast here: https://beacons.ai/theactualangieAngie's "3 P's" for getting big-name guests on your show:PitchingPrepare a one-sheet or pitch deck for your podcastFind a direct representative of the celebrityHave a clear and informative subject lineSay why this guest is important to youDescribe what your podcast is aboutTell them why they would be a good fit for your podcastSay what qualifies you to speak on the subject Give the invitation & what you intend to discuss in the interviewAttach one-sheet/pitch deckFollow-upPreppingRequesting assets in advance: the official bio, talking points, preferred promo photo, ask if there are any topics to avoid.PreviewingGiving your guest the chance to review all of the assets before they go live. Final edited interviewPromotional graphicsShow notes with linksWhere to find contact information:Search in Google: "for immediate release" + "celeb name" to find press releases with publicity contact infoFor podcast, take the RSS link & paste into word doc, then do a search command for "@" symbol. This will take you to the contact email for the podcast.  Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

Conferences are a great opportunity to learn new things, network with other podcasters and get inspired. In this episode, Arielle Nissenblatt joins Jordan to discuss the top podcast conferences to attend, no matter your location or budget!Thanks, Patricia, for the question! You can listen to her show, Preppy Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004692Special thanks to our guest, Arielle Nissenblatt, for sharing her experiences and tips! Arielle is the founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective & Co-Host of Sounds Profitable. You can find Arielle on Twitter @arithisandthat and at https://www.ariellenissenblatt.com/

In this episode, Ross asks "where can I get free music & what is the best editing software?" for a podcasting project. Thanks for your question, Ross!Guest Badr MilliganHost of The Short Box PodcastTwitter: @TheShortBoxJaxCheck out his podcast here: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/EDITING TIPSBuzzsprout Podcast Editing PlaylistEDITING SOFTWAREAudacityFree, open source audio editing software compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux & more!Audacity Help & How-to's: https://forum.audacityteam.org/GarageBandFree audio editing software compatible with macOS. Apple App store also has a mobile version. FREE MUSICBuzzsprout Podcast Music PlaylistYouTube Audio Libraryhttps://freemusicarchive.orghttps://pixabay.comhttps://incompetech.comFREE SOUND EFFECTShttps://freesound.org/ Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Andrew asks, "what are the pros and cons of episodic artwork?"Thank you, Andrew, for your question! You can check out his podcast, The Family Histories Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1712992Guest Angie GriffithHost of 4 Things For Your Podcast  & Podcast StrategistCheck out her website & podcast here: https://startingapodcastiseasy.com/Having episodic artwork is an easy way to add uniqueness to your podcast, but is it worth all the extra time and effort to create?PROSAdds uniqueness & elevated visualizationGuest feature makes them feel specialRe-use imagery for social promotionCONSCareful to not have guest feature make them appear as the host of the podcastDifficult to update if there is a mass change in your podcast (i.e. name, branding, network)Time consuming & potentially expensiveSmaller than main cover art in the feed Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Buzzsprout support team members Gilon & Priscilla join Jordan to answer some of the most asked questions about podcast directories! Questions answered in this episode:Does Buzzsprout submit my podcast to directories for me?What is required to get listed?How long does it take to get listed across all directories? Why am I not listed yet in a specific directory yet? What can I do? Once I am listed, how do new episodes show up? What do I do if a new episode isn't showing? Have a question?Record & submit your podcast question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Mary asks, "do you have any tips for audience engagement?" Thank you, Mary, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Stop Drinking & Start Living here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/894589Guest Gill TietzHost of Sober Powered Podcast, where she uses science, psychology, and compassion to help you understand why you struggle to moderate, why it's so hard to quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills you need to stay sober. Check out her podcast here: https://www.soberpowered.com/It can be tough to get your audience engaged and participating with your calls to action. Here are some quick tips to increase listener interaction!1. Be AccessibleMake sure that listeners know where and how to reach you (Facebook Group, Email, Discord, etc.). 2. Be SpecificTell your audience exactly what to contact you about. For example, instead of "Ask me anything!" try saying "What is something you've struggled with lately?" to generate more focused engagement. 3. Be Authentic Audience members don't respond well to aggressive marketing tactics & can tell when someone is only trying to make a sale. Be genuine in your intentions to bring value to your listeners, and they will give value back. Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, Kate Casey joins Jordan to share her strategies for getting celebs to promote their guest interviews on her podcast!  Thank you, Marie, for your question! You can check out her podcast, Culture and Leadership Connections here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/202666Guest Kate CaseyHost of Reality Life with Kate Casey, where she interviews the directors, producers, and stars of unscripted television. Follow Kate and her podcast here: linktr.ee/KatecaseyTIPS FOR GUEST PROMOTION: 1. MANAGE YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF GUEST MARKETINGBe mindful that guests are not a marketing team, and they might not share the interview at all! You can prepare the guest by asking them to please share the episode after it publishes, and make sure that the quality of the podcast is good to increase t. 2. COMPLIMENT THE GUEST TO BUILD TRUST & CONFIDENCEComplimenting starts when you pitch them to come on the show! Tell them after the interview what an amazing job they did and be specific about things they said that were meaningful to you. People want to be appreciated, and a little encouragement goes a long way.3. PROVIDE QUALITY MATERIALS TO THE GUEST THAT ARE EASY TO SHAREAsk the guest for a picture of themselves they really like, because if the marketing materials sound great, look great, and are easy to share, the guest is more likely to use them. Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods.

In this episode, we give tips on how to craft the perfect pitch email to grab the attention of a potential sponsor. TIPS FOR MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSIONDo your research: look into the brand to be sure they are a good fit & customize the pitch with information about the potential sponsorLook the part: use a pitch deck or one-pager to show you mean business! Check out our previous episode about how to make a pitch deck or one-pager here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/328913/10857825Be clear & confident: be concise, friendly, & confident in the way you write your emailCREATE AN EMAIL TEMPLATECreating a word document and saving it as a template to copy & paste into the body of an email will save lots of time!A pitch email should have three basic things: Podcast name and a brief descriptionWhy you think the sponsor would be a good fitLinks to the podcast website & socialsRemember, be personable and friendly!Things to avoid:Complaining about how hard it is to find sponsorshipsIncluding large attachments such as audio files or press kits Asking for too many sponsorships upfrontWHERE TO FIND SPONSORS:Cold EmailTarget emails to appropriate brandsListen to other podcasts in your niche to find brands interested in podcast advertisingTry finding a local company with a digital storefrontPodcast Ad MarketplacePodcorn.comGumball.fmAgency or Network RepresentationAdvertisecast.comMidrollTrue Native MediaHave a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods

In this episode, we give tips on how to create a simple yet effective pitch deck or one-pager to send to potential sponsors. PITCH DECKHere are some sites that have pitch deck templates:https://www.beautiful.aihttps://www.canva.comhttps://slidebean.comhttps://www.google.com/slidesSlides to include in your pitch deck: TITLE: Podcast Artwork, Name, & TaglineABOUT: Short summary, podcast info & genre, mission, etc.AUDIENCE/STATS: Downloads, listener demographics, and/or podcast industry statsGet podcast industry stats from: Buzzsprout Global Stats (https://www.buzzsprout.com/global_stats), Edison Research (https://www.edisonresearch.com/podcast-research), or Podcast Insights (https://www.podcastinsights.com)PRICING: List cost per 1,000 downloads, bundle discounts, or just a flat-rate you feel comfortable with. TEAM/CONTACT INFO: Include people making the podcast happen, along with the podcast email, website, and socials.ONE PAGER/SINGLE SHEETUse a resume or newsletter template from any word processor to create a one pager to send to a sponsor. Be sure to include the five items listed for the pitch deck slides on the single sheet. Remember to save your pitch deck or one pager so that information can be updated in the future as your podcast grows! Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!Podcasting Q&A is hosted by Jordan Blair @jordanpods

Want to create a podcast promo but not sure where to even start? In this episode, Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins Jordan to give tips that are sure to make your promo shine!Things covered in this episode & links:WRITE A SCRIPTA podcast promo must be 12-40 seconds long, so be concise with information. 5 Things to Include:Podcast nameOne-sentence descriptionWho the podcast is forWhy they should listenCall to actionRECORDRecord in a sound-treated environmentUse a microphone Record multiple takes and versions (practice makes perfect!)EDIT & POLISHTips for editing vocals:Remove unwanted sounds or awkward pausesConsistent audio volume throughoutIf ad is too long, try speeding up vocals 1-5% to fit Sound effects and music:https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/free-music-for-podcastsNow that you've finished your podcast promo, you'll want to get it in front of as many podcasters as possible. Head over to buzzsprout.com/ads to buy your first ad and get your promo in front of the right audience.ALBAN'S TWITTER & CUNNINGHAM'S LAWTwitter Post: https://twitter.com/AlbanBrooke/status/1536492873666990081?s=20&t=CsNY6YwSvRMgYkKr3dH5wgCunningham's Law: https://theoutline.com/post/8084/i-spent-a-week-being-wrong-online*NOT A REAL BALLOON ANIMAL PODCAST IS NOT A REAL PODCAST...SORRY IF WE GOT YOUR HOPES UP.

In this episode, Claire asks how to make the most of the QR Code she purchased for her podcast. To listen to Claire's podcast, From the Horsebox, visit her website: https://fromthehorsebox.buzzsprout.com/Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!

In this episode, Joshua asks, "Exactly how important is transcribing?" Thanks for the question, Joshua! You can check out Joshua's podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/What podcast transcripts do:make your content more accessible to listeners who are hard of hearing.boost SEO so search engines like Google can find your content.can heighten listener engagement, andmake it easy for listeners to share quotes to social media.Human-Transcription Services:Rev ($1.25/min and 99% accuracy),GoTranscript ($0.86/min and 99%+ accuracy), orhiring a freelance transcriber from Upwork ($10-$100; accuracy varies).Automated Transcription Services: Otter.aiTemiRevSonix.aiDescriptScribieTrintDo-It-Yourself Transcription:For examples of transcript formatting, check out Buzzcast & Podcasting Q&A transcripts. https://pqa.buzzsprout.comhttps://buzzcast.buzzsprout.comBuzzsprout Blogs & Videos:How to Transcribe Your Podcast [2021]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/transcribe-your-podcastHow to Add Transcripts to Your Podcast Episodes (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1fJ3K4vvq4

Buzzsprout Head of Marketing, Alban Brooke, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to give SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tips and how to optimize your podcast's discoverability with easy SEO techniques. Thank you, Taylor for your question! You can check out Taylor's podcast, Eros Rising, at https://www.taylorjohnson.life/podcast/Links & Resources: PodNews: SEO data for Podcast Apps https://podnews.net/article/who-indexes-whatKeyword Tools:https://ahrefs.com/keyword-generatorhttps://keywordseverywhere.com/https://answerthepublic.com/Have a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!

Co-founder of Buzzsprout, Tom Rossi, joins this week's episode of Podcasting Q&A to explain how RSS Feeds work & different ways to create a Private RSS Feed. Thanks to Ryan for the question! You can check out Ryan's podcast, AntiArt Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1636159Links & Resources: 6 Best Ways to Create a Private PodcastHave a question?Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Krystal answer a question from Mel about how to keep your podcast interesting.Special thanks to the Queen of Content, Krystal Proffitt, of the Proffitt Podcast and The Poddy Report for her amazing insight! You can also find her at www.krystalproffitt.com! Links & Resources: 75 Podcast Ideas and Topics to Explore in 202220 Unique Podcast Segment IdeasHow to Take a Break from Your PodcastPodcraft: Growing Your Audience by Running a Listener SurveyHave a question? Record & submit your question at podinbox.com/buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode!

Visual soundbites, or audiograms, are a great way to promote your podcast on social media. But sometimes, it can be hard to choose the right clip or artwork to share. In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, Jordan and Alban answer three questions from Charles, the host of JUMP...Success is Waiting!, about selecting what soundbites to share, what length they should be, and what kind of artwork works best for audiograms. Links & Resources: How to Create a Podcast AudiogramGet Free Images from UnsplashGet Free Images from PexelsHave a question? Upload your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

You've spent all this time creating a podcast, but now you want to make sure your show is being listened to.In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we discuss 5 ways to grow your podcast that don't cost money.Resources from the episode:How to get into every podcast directoryHow to Get Booked on PodcastsPodMatch.comHow to Grow Your Podcast by Using TikTokPodcast Marketing: 100 podcasters share tactics they used to grow their showsHow to Promote Your Podcast: 8 Simple StrategiesGrow Your Podcast By Advertising in Podcast AppsHave a question? Upload your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Video: 7 Best Places to Get Free Music for Your PodcastA good podcast intro is your first impression with new listeners and convinces them that your podcast is worth listening to.So in today's episode, we'll cover the basic elements that every podcast intro needs so you can create the perfect intro for your show.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Video: How to choose the right podcast categoryMany podcasters launch their show hoping to appeal to as many listeners as possible. However, when you try to appeal to everyone, you often end up appealing to no one in particular. So in today's episode, we're going to help you niche down so that you can get your podcast to connect to the right people.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Blog Post: How to Record a Podcast on Zoom [Best Settings for 2022] Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide]In today's world nearly 40% of podcasters are recording their interviews using Zoom. The only problem is that Zoom's default settings don't provide the high-quality audio that will podcasters are looking for.So in this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we'll show you how to get the best audio quality from your Zoom recordings.

Video: How to get more podcast ratings and reviewsWhether you're in the beginning stages of your podcast journey or if you've been podcasting for some time now, you might wonder, "What's the best way to measure the success of my podcast?"Of course, success is defined differently for all of us. So in this episode, you'll learn some helpful metrics for gauging the success of your podcast.Links We Mentioned:Buzzsprout's Global StatsPatreon

Video: How to make your podcast one-of-a-kind Whether you're just starting out or you're on your 50th episode, it can feel like a slog coming up with unique topics for your show. So in this episode, we'll cover four easy strategies for generating new podcast topics.Keyword Research Tools:Keywords EverywhereAnswer the Public

Blog Post: Facebook Podcasts UpdatesMarketing your podcast tends to be an afterthought if you are new to podcasting and if you're a seasoned podcaster it tends to be the chore of your passion project. However, marketing is an integral part of running a successful podcast and Social Media Marketing provides a crucial touch point with current listeners and gives you the opportunity to get in contact with new potential listeners to grow your audience.So in today's episode, you'll learn all the ways you can market your podcast on Facebook.

Video: How to land great podcast guestsHaving an occasional or rotating cast of guests is a great way of adding value to your podcast. A great guest can bring a fresh perspective, new information, and captivating stories for your listeners. And inviting a well-known or established guest on your podcast can help you grow your audience, especially if they share that episode of their audience. But before you can benefit from having great podcast guests, you need to know where to find them. So in this episode of Podcasting Q&A, you'll learn some of our favorite methods on how and where to find great guests for your podcast.Resources We Mentioned:Matchmaker.fmPodMatchRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Video: How to Record a Podcast Remotely [The Ultimate Guide]Guide: Download Sarah's Podcast Pitch Email TemplateThe truth is your favorite interview podcast is always looking for their next great guest.So in this episode of Podcast Q&A, we'll break down what you need to do to get noticed and to land that next guest spot.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Have you ever tried to explain what a podcast is to a friend or family member?Here's a quick breakdown of how podcasting works and how you can easily find and listen to new shows.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Video: How to Start a Podcast: The Step-by-Step Guide [2022] To say podcasting is a growing or popular medium and hobby would be an understatement. Spotify alone claims have added more than 1.2 million new podcasts in 2021.You may be among that group of inspired and motivated future podcasters right at the cusp of starting your own show, and you just need that extra push. In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, you'll learn about four important factors to consider if on the fence about starting your first podcast.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Video: Top 5 Podcast Interview QuestionsIt may seem like getting a guest on your podcast is really simple, right? Send an email and that's it.But the truth is, there are quite a few more steps if you want to seamlessly book your guest, have them have such a great time on your interview that they're excited to share your show, and follow up with them when the episode is actually published.So let's walk step by step through the ultimate podcast guest checklist.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Oftentimes, it's not until you begin the research portion of starting a podcast that you realize podcasting has its own language.What is an RSS feed? What is a directory? Why do I need a hosting site? No problem. We are going to go over those terms and more to make sure that you can knowledgeably start your podcast (and impress all of your friends).Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Felice from Action Packed Travel asks, "How can I monetize my podcast without doing ads or affiliate promotions?"Ads and affiliates are two popular ways to monetize your podcast, but that doesn't mean they are always the best strategy. Depending on how large your audience is and the payouts offered by the affiliates you choose, you might be better off trying something else.So in this episode, we'll share our three favorite ways to generate revenue from your podcast without running ads and affiliate links.Links from this episode:Big CartelPatreonBuzzsprout's Support Show LinkRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

There's a lot of moving parts to a podcast, and it can be difficult to fit all of those tasks into your life. So in this episode, we're going to help you break through the overwhelm, so that you can create a show that lasts and overcome "podfade."Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

For many podcasters, building a show successful enough to be acquired by a major podcast network is #goals... But if you're someone who likes to create your own opportunities, there's nothing stopping you from building your own podcast network and connecting with other creators in your space.So in this episode, we'll explain the decisions you'll need to think through to create a successful podcast network.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Apple Podcasts is one of the largest podcast directories in the world and accounts for millions of downloads every month, so it's important that your podcast is available on their directory. With that said one of the biggest obstacles and headaches a new podcaster can experience when first trying to get the show off the ground are delays and getting listed in Apple podcasts.So in this episode, we'll break down some of the most common causes of why you might be experiencing those delays and what you can do about it. Links from this episode:Podcasts ConnectSupport for Apple PodcastsRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.

Instagram is a great way to promote your podcast, and there are plenty of features you can utilize to create an engaged audience and build awareness for your show. So in this episode, we're going to look at some ways you can effectively promote your podcast using Instagram Stories.Links from this episode:Buzzsprout's Visual SoundbitesWavveHeadlinerRecord your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

If you've been podcasting for any amount of time, you already know that creating content is sometimes the least of what you do. Getting that amazing content in front of your audience and potential listeners is another big piece of what goes into podcasting and social media marketing can be a free, accessible way to do that. So on this episode, we are going to show you the key steps to setting up an Instagram account for your podcast.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

Transcripts are a word for word manuscript of your podcast, so creating transcripts from episodes of your podcast is a great idea if you're looking to increase your show's discoverability.So in today's episode, you'll learn about three of the best transcripts and services available to you.Transcription Services we recommend:Otter.aiRevHappy Scribe Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

For the past five months, you've all been asking the same questions (including some of the questions we've been asking ourselves) What is Facebook podcasts? How does it work? And how do I get listed? Well, Facebook just made some big changes. So in this episode, we're going to answer those questions and explain how to add your podcast to Facebook.Check out our Facebook Podcasts blog for updates on when the feature is available in your country.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

Dana asks, "What's the best way to promote a brand new podcast?"There are so many podcast marketing strategies out there, it's difficult to know which strategy will be most effective for your show (ESPECIALLY if you're launching a brand new podcast).So in this episode, we'll share six proven strategies that you can use to lay a solid foundation and start your show off with a bang.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

When should you monetize your podcast? That's the million dollar question, or probably more appropriately the $1,000 question, and it's a question that we get a lot at Buzzsprout. So in this episode, we'll break down the benchmarks we recommend for independent podcasters before they start pursuing monetization.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

What are you supposed to do when you run out of ideas of things to talk about on your podcast?In this episode, Travis and Gilon will share their best tips and strategies so you never run out of ideas.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

If you're about to start a podcast and have started putting the pieces in place (podcast name, artwork, first episode, etc.) you may be wondering..."When is it good enough to publish?"So in this episode, Travis shares some thoughts for when to hold back publishing your first episode and when you should go full-speed ahead.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.

While most podcast episodes are recorded from home, the office, or over the internet, one fun way to change it up is to record in front of a live studio audience!So in this episode, Badr and Travis discuss the pros and cons of recording with a live audience and how to pull off a successful show.Record your podcasting question at Speakpipe.com/Buzzsprout to be featured on a future episode.Review Podcasting Q&A in Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think of the show.