Podcasting Simplified
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsPodcasting Simplified℠ Learn how to start a podcast - and a lot more! We'll be focused on learning how to podcast, but you'll also learn about podcast equipment, SEO, marketing, online advertising, and the business of podcasting. Ross (that's me) was the former head of digital marketing for one of the top 300 nationwide franchises, has consulted with business large and small, and loves to help people grow their business (or hobby). This show is an extension of https://www.podcastinsights.com - the largest podcasting resource & website online. What are you waiting for? Subscribe now!
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Where To Get Royalty-Free Podcast Music
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MB📝 Best Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects For Podcasts (https://www.podcastinsights.com/royalty-free-music/) My favorite music sites: Shutterstock Music (use code INSIGHTS for 10% off) Premiumbeat 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best External Android Microphones
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB📝 Best Android Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-android-microphones/) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Podcast Website LaunchPad (Podcast Only Relaunch Deal)
April 25, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBFor podcast listeners only: Get $200 Off a one-time purchase of Podcast Website LaunchPad here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pwlp) Offer Ends May 1, 2020 Check out Evo Terra's Podcast Pontifications, specifically the April 21st episode. Support the show (https://www.podcastinsights.com/support)
Captivate Podcast Hosting Review
April 17, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBCaptivate is doing some really cool things in the podcasting space - let's take a look! ➡️ Start a free trial of Captivate (https://www.podcastinsights.com/captivate) 🗒️ Read the Captivate podcast hosting review (on our sister site) (https://podcasthosting.org/captivate-review/) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best XLR Cables (Often A Weak Link)
April 08, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MB📝 Best XLR Cables For Microphones (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-xlr-cables/) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best Webinar Platforms (To Teach, Sell or Train)
April 02, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB📝 Best Webinar Platforms (https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-webinar-software/) Webinar Platforms: EasyWebinar (https://www.podcastinsights.com/easywebinar) WebinarNinja (https://www.podcastinsights.com/webinarninja) Demio (https://www.podcastinsights.com/demio) WebinarJam (https://www.podcastinsights.com/webinarjam) EverWebinar (https://www.podcastinsights.com/everwebinar) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other site...
Free Podcaster & Creator Resources For COVID-19
March 21, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MB📝 https://www.podcastinsights.com/free/ Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty Monetary Help ConvertKit They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever. SBA SBA is offering disaster relief loans for small businesses up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate (2.75% if non-profit) Soft...
How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 2)
March 16, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB➡️ $100 Off Power-Up Podcasting Here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/powerup) 📝 How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/) Podcast Insights About Page (https://www.podcastinsights.com/about/) Contact Form Plugins: WPForms (https://www.podcastinsights.com/wpforms) Gravity Forms (https://www.gravityforms.com/) Contact Form 7 Privacy Policy Plugin: Iubenda (https://www.podcastinsights.com/iubenda) Keyword Research Tools: Ahrefs Ubersuggest...
How To Start A WordPress Blog (Part 1)
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MB➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup) 📝How To Start A WordPress Blog (https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-wordpress-blog/) Web Hosts Mentioned: Kinsta (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta) Bluehost (https://www.podcastinsights.com/bluehost) WordPress Themes Mentioned: StudioPress (https://www.podcastinsights.com/studiopress-themes) GeneratePress (https://www.podcastinsights.com/generatepress) SecondLine (https://www.podc...
📣 Giveaway: Pump Up Your Podcast ($3k+ in prizes)
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB➡️ Enter for your chance to win over $3,000 in prizes (https://www.podcastinsights.com/pumpup) designed to help you pump it up. The package includes: One annual Pro subscription to Castos podcast hosting platform. Enjoy advanced features like automatic YouTube republishing and more in-depth audience insights. Two months of full-service podcast production and editing services. Send your raw audio files to Castos and our expert audio engineers will create professional episodes to wow your au...
Kinsta WordPress Host Review (What I Use)
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB📝 Kinsta Review (https://podcastingsimplified.com/kinsta-review) ➡️ Check out Kinsta here (https://www.podcastinsights.com/kinsta) Other recommended services mentioned: Bluehost (https://www.podcastinsights.com/bluehost) Shortpixel (https://www.podcastinsights.com/shortpixel) 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/rate) 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com (http://buzzsproutdeal.com/) Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a s...
Rode NT-USB Mini First Impressions
February 19, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBPre-order the Rode NT-USB Mini on B&H Here I recommend getting a stand to go with the mic. Check out our guides on Tabletop Stands and Boom Arms. Support the show
Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MB📝 Best WordPress Themes For Podcasters WordPress Themes Mentioned: SecondLine Themes Gumbo Dixie Bolden Satchmo Tusant Podcaster StudioPress Themes GeneratePress Additional Resources: WordPress Hosting WordPress Plugins Email Service Providers Podcast Hosting 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Audio-Technica ATR2100 Review
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MB📝 Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Review 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app (https://link.chtbl.com/rate) 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com (http://buzzsproutdeal.com/) Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best Podcast Equipment (A Little Bit Of Everything)
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB📝 Best Podcast Equipment Podcasting Gear: Computer Laptop All-in-one & tower Microphones USB Microphones XLR Microphones Dynamic Microphones Condenser Microphones Podcasting Microphones Audio Interface Mixer Pop Filter Headphones Mic Stands Boom Arms Tabletop Mic Stands Shock Mount Microphone Cables Editing Software (DAW) Podcast Hosting WordPress Hosting How To Start A WordPress Blog 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that g...
Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB➡️ Get 100 Subscribers on ConvertKit's Free Plan 📝 Best Email Marketing Services For Podcasters & Bloggers Email Service Providers Mentioned: ConvertKit ActiveCampaign Drip AWeber Mailchimp 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best External iPhone Microphones
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB📝 Best iPhone Microphones 📝 Smartphone Mounts & Tripods 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Best Podcast Directories (Submit To These)
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB📝 Best Podcast Directories 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Domain Name Tips For Your Podcast
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MB📝 How (And Why) To Register A Domain Name For Your Podcast Resources Mentioned: ➡️ Namecheap ➡️ Bluehost 💛 Subscribe, Rate & Review in your favorite podcast app 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
How To Screen Podcast Guests
December 31, 2019 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB📝 How To Screen Podcast Guests Article by Andrew Allemann 💛 Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts 🌱 buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
How To Level-Up Your Podcast In 2020
December 24, 2019 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBThe reason I’m so passionate about helping people start and grow a podcast the ripple-effect it can have. By helping you get started, your listeners are learning to cope with anxiety, suicide, learn about religion, hear another political perspective, learn a new skill, grow a business, and so much more! And I want to hear not only your success story, but the feedback and success you receive from your listeners. And I’m here to help you every step of the way. I love that something like pod...
Gifts For Podcast Lovers (2019)
December 19, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.11 MBCheck out the Gifts For Podcast Lovers blog post here Gifts: Sennheiser HD 598 Cs Sony WH1000XM3 ($72 off) Apple Airpods Sonos One (Gen 2) Smart Speaker ($30 off right now) Ultimate Ears BOOM 3 iTunes Gift Card: Physical or Email Spotify Gift Card Audible Last-Minute Gifts On Amazon buzzsproutdeal.com Disclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support...
Blue Yeti Microphone Review
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBThe Blue Yeti microphone works great in many recording situations and offers a ton of useful features for the price. Read the full Blue Yeti Review Get the Blue Yeticaster Bundle (Mic, Boom Arm & Shockmount) Support the show
Gift Guide For Podcasters (2019)
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBCheck out the Podcaster's Gift Guide here! Support the show
Cyber Monday ONLY Deals For Podcasters 🛍️
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MBSee all the Cyber Monday Deals here SPI-Ber Monday from Pat Flynn (click here to see all deals here) Remember to put in the coupon code Holiday2019 to get the discount and free limited-edition t-shirt. Here is the pricing: Smart from Scratch: $149 (regular price: $249) 1·2·3 Affiliate Marketing: $399 (regular price: $699) Power-Up Podcasting: $599 (regular price: $799) Amp’d Up Podcasting: $699 (regular price: $999) Sign up for any of the above or the 4-course bundle here! Smart Podc...
Black Friday Deals For Podcasters (2019 Edition) 😍
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBBlack Friday Deals Page (go here for more most up to date deals) Adobe CC Suite 40% Off (Ends Nov 29) B&H Photo Deals Amazon Deals Bluehost (26-70% off) WPEngine (5 months free!) SecondLine Themes 25% off (use code PODCASTINSIGHTS25) Resonate Recordings: Get free Amazon gift card and other bonuses with 10+ episode credits Interact quiz software 20% off (use code SOTHANKFUL) Teachable Black Friday (all-in-one course platform) OptinMonster 35% off (use code BF2019) WPForms 60% off (...
Best Podcast Microphones For Great Audio (All Budgets) 🎤
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB2019 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals Live Now: 20% Off Interact Quiz Software OptinMonster Free Macbook Pro Giveaway B&H Pro Audio Deals (awesome deals live now) Amazon Deals Adobe Creative Cloud 40% Off (not mentioned in episode) Recommended Podcast Microphone: 🎤Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Reviews: ATR2100 Review PodMic Review 🗒️Best Podcast Mics Blog Post 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
Best Podcasting Courses (Free & Paid) 📖
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBPodcasting isn’t too hard to learn, but there are quite a few steps you will need to follow in order to start a podcast. Following a proven podcasting course will teach you everything you need to know in a step-by-step fashion. Podcast Courses Mentioned: ✉️Free "How To Start A Podcast" Email Course Power-Up Podcasting by Pat Flynn Podcasters’ Paradise by John Lee Dumas Podcast Success Academy by Mark Asquith How To Start A Podcast (Podcast) by Buzzsprout Related Courses: 1•2•3 Affil...
Simplecast Review 🎣
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBWe're taking a close look at the Simplecast 2.0 podcast hosting platform in this episode. ➡️Sign up for Simplecast here (use promo code INSIGHTS for 50% off for 2 months) 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
Buzzsprout Review 🌱
October 29, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBWe're taking a look at Buzzsprout podcast hosting in this episode and review. ➡️Sign up and get a free $20 Amazon gift card here 🗒️Check out the written review here 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
13 Ways To Promote A Podcast 📈
May 04, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBThere are tons of different ways to promote a podcast. Some are fairly easy and don’t require a lot of effort, while some might take a bit more time. I’ve tried to include a variety of different podcast marketing tactics so that you can pick and choose what makes sense for you. I recommend choosing one or two simple podcast promotion methods (the first 2 are great starting points if you don’t already do them) and then coming back to add methods to your marketing mix. ✉️Free "How To Start...
How To Create A Private Podcast 🤐
April 25, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MBPrivate podcasts are a great way to share company-wide messages with your organization or give access to a special feed for memberships (an advertising-free feed for example) Top Private Podcast Hosting Options: Transistor Podbean Patreon Other Private Podcast Options: uStudio Storyboard Other links mentioned: Start A Podcast Guide WSJ Article on private podcasts (paywall) 🗒️Create A Private Podcast blog post 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
Podcasting Deals, Coupons & Promo Codes 🎉
February 13, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 4.95 MBPodcasting Deals Page How To Start A WordPress Blog (with details on Bluehost) 💛Leave A Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts Support the show
Equipment & Software I Use For The Podcasting Simplified Podcast
January 17, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 8.49 MBSoftware: Buzzsprout Auphonic GarageBand / Logic Pro Equipment: Started w/ a Blue Yeti (but don't recommend) If starting today: ATR2100 or Samson Q2U (USB & XLR) I have a separate article specifically for dynamic mics if you want to check it out Start using USB if you're solo. Then you can upgrade the audio quality simply by adding an audio interface and using the XLR connection. A further upgrade is to add a Cloudlifter CL-1 or Cloudlifter Z What I Use Now: Rode Procaster Microp...
Equipment & Software I Use For The Set Sail Podcast
January 17, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBSoftware: Buzzsprout Auphonic GarageBand / Logic Pro Equipment: Started w/ a Blue Yeti (but don't recommend) If starting today: ATR2100 or Samson Q2U (USB & XLR) I have a separate article specifically for dynamic mics if you want to check it out Start using USB if you're solo. Then you can upgrade the audio quality simply by adding an audio interface and using the XLR connection. A further upgrade is to add a Cloudlifter CL-1 or Cloudlifter Z What I Use Now: Rode Procaster Microp...
The Software & Tools I Use To Run podcastinsights.com
January 15, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWeb Hosting: Kinsta (see our review of Kinsta) Email Marketing: ConvertKit (see more of the best email marketing services) WordPress / Website: Genesis Themes (WordPress Themes) OptinMonster (Email Opt-ins) Pretty Links (Short Links) Smart Podcast Player (switched to Buzzsprout's player) OneSignal (Push Notifications) Algolia Search (Site Search Plugin) ShortPixel (Image Compression) Social Warfare (Social Sharing Plugin) TablePress (Table Creation Plugin) GeniusLink (Amazon Loc...
How To Create Video Teasers, A Fun Podcast Growth Tip
January 10, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBIn case you didn't know, video is one of the best ways to get seen on social media... A couple reasons are that: The algorithms prioritize it Video catches the eye and gets you to stop scrolling You can connect and share more in a small amount of space But you don't want to share your entire podcast episode on social media - people are in a different mindset. What you want to do is create a teaser that gets people interested enough to check out your show (and hopefully subscribe). If ...
A Simple Podcast Growth Tip
January 08, 2019 07:00 - 4 minutes - 2.25 MBYou want to grow your podcast audience and get your listeners to engage with you, right? One of my favorite ways is to include a listener Q&A segment in your show. You could also make it a listener comment segment or a segment where you read reviews. Sounds simple, but this tactic can be powerful. I'll explain: Ask people to tag or @ you on social when they ask questions (friends and followers will be able to find you and learn more) People like to hear their names spoken online - so onc...
How To "Launch" Your Podcast [Day 10]
January 06, 2019 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.98 MBI put "launch" in quotes because this step is really all about submitting your podcast to iTunes (Apple Podcasts). That means that when Apple accepts it, your show will be live and officially launched, even if no one knows about it. As a bonus, we'll talk about growing your show in a couple days. It's possible you already figured this step out by clicking the iTunes & Directories tab in your Buzzsprout dashboard, but if you haven't yet, it's easy! You will need to create an Apple ID if y...
Where To Put Your First Podcast Episode [Day 9]
January 05, 2019 19:00 - 7 minutes - 3.34 MBYou will need to upload your episodes to a podcast hosting platform. This is also the place where you will enter your podcast details and cover art we talked about a few days ago. Action Step: Sign up for Buzzsprout, enter your podcast settings, and upload your first episode. Use that link above for a free $20 Amazon gift card! :) Alternative option: Transistor Support the show
It's Time To Record Your First Episode [Day 8]
January 03, 2019 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.4 MBStart by downloading Audacity (it's free and works with Mac or Windows). Then I recommend following this excellent Audacity tutorial. Other Links Mentioned: Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype Software To Record Remotely Resonate Recordings Support the show
Podcast cover art (and other required podcast details) [Day 7]
December 15, 2018 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBYour main goals with your podcast cover art should be to: Stand out Be easy to read (at different sizes) Be easy to understand what your show is about Get people to click and learn more You'll want to figure out these details: Podcast Title Podcast Description Artist Name 3 Podcast Categories (here's a list to review with some tips) Explicit or not Articles On Designing Cover Art: How to design a podcast cover: the ultimate guide by 99designs How to Design Stunning Podcast Cover...
Podcast Equipment You'll Need [Day 6]
December 14, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBIt's time to invest in some equipment. Audio quality is more important than most people realize - poor audio quality will quickly turn people off, even if they can't specifically name why. And you don't have to spend a ton to get amazing audio quality! Podcast Starter Kit Equipment Guide Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here Support the show
Podcast Format & Segments [Day 5]
December 13, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MBToday we're going to talk about Show Format. There are many different styles and formats you can choose - and many people will combine formats (i.e. a solo episode one day, an interview episode another day). There isn't a right or wrong way to go here - and many shows evolve and change over time to include other formats or segments. Action Step: Decide on an initial podcast format and outline the segments you will include. Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here Su...
Let's Choose A Podcast Name [Day 4]
December 12, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 3.86 MBQuick Recap - At this point we’ve: Come up with ideas we want to talk about and chosen one broad topic. We’ve done research on episode ideas. Before you continue, ask yourself: “Does this interest me? Is this something I could see myself talking about or teaching for several years? Will this cost a lot of money? Is the interest in this growing or underserved?” If Yes, let’s move on! Action Step: Register a domain name (the .com) for your podcast. You can register with Namecheap. Tips o...
How To Plan Your Podcast Episodes [Day 3]
December 11, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MBBased on the broad topic we chose yesterday, we are going to do a little research. We are looking for more specific episode and topic ideas that people will be excited to hear... Listen for little-known tips to come up with amazing episode ideas. Action Step: Write down a list of 10+ episode ideas. In addition, could you easily come up with at least 100 different episode or topic ideas? Grab the free How To Start A Podcast 10-day email course here Support the show
How To Figure Out What To Podcast About [Day 1&2]
December 10, 2018 17:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MBSo you're thinking about starting a podcast? I get a lot of messages from people looking to start a podcast, but they don't know: Where to start What to podcast about What equipment to use How to get on iTunes and many other questions Maybe you're wondering those same things... That's OK. Just don't let those questions hold you back from getting started. In this episode we'll go through a series of exercises to help you nail down a topic that: You will have plenty of content for ...
Best Remote Interview Software For Podcasting
September 29, 2018 06:00 - 15 minutes - 6.9 MBThere are a number of different services that will let you record remote conversations. Skype is a popular way to conduct online interviews and there are several ways to record Skype calls. The issue with Skype is that sound quality is poor, even if all parties have great internet connections. The good news is that there are excellent alternatives to Skype that let you record remote podcast interviews. Top Remote Interview Software: Iris Squadcast Show Notes For Episode 17 Support the...
Best Podcast Recording & Editing Software
May 24, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 8.87 MBLearn about the best podcast recording and editing software. Plus check out some bonus podcast software that will save you time, improve your interview quality, and more... Top Podcast Recording & Editing Programs: Adobe Audition Logic Pro Bonus Podcast Software: Buzzsprout Ecamm Call Recorder For Skype Music Radio Creative Show Notes For Episode 16 Support the show
13 Ways To Make Money Podcasting 💰
April 26, 2018 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThinking of starting a podcast and want to know how podcasters make money? Or do you already have a podcast and are looking for ways to increase your earnings? Good news, there are many different ways to monetize a podcast... Some work well when you are just getting started, and others work best once you're more established and have a larger audience. Either way, you'll find at least one way to make money podcasting no matter what stage you're at. Show Notes For Episode 15 Support the show