What are show notes and why do you need them?
Isn’t it just more work? Show notes are essentially a written post on your website that relates to the content you cover in your podcast episodes. And when there’s so much stuff you need to do to get your podcast out into the world it’s easy to chuck them onto the ‘can’t be stuffed’ pile. […]
Should you include episode numbers in your podcast titles?
Wouldn’t you be better off using that space for something else? If you’re wondering whether to include episode numbers in the title of each podcast episode, let me save you the virtual ink. There are, of course, some cases where this might be necessary but for the most part, you want to enter your episode […]
Why you need to tag your podcast MP3s
The details matter… Not every part of podcasting is as thrilling as sitting down with a high-profile guest or belly-laughing with your co-host. But tagging your podcast MP3s is a step in the process that helps ensure your show goes out with all the right information attached. So, how do you tag your podcast MP3s? […]
Should you transcribe your podcast episodes?
Why would anyone read a podcast? Before we jump into this…if you don’t know what a podcast transcript is, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Transcribing your podcast is just the process of turning the audio of your episode into text so there’s a readable version of your show on your website (a transcript). If you’re […]
How to write great episode titles for your podcast
How to write episode titles that will make people listen Your podcast episode titles are like the headline of an article… it’s the thing that can make people click. So, you need to pack as much information as possible into a small number of words. But you also want to be truthful. The rules of click-baiting […]
