As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I’ve made and things I wish I did differently with my show. My hope is that this will inspire you to either fix these things early for yourself, or avoid them altogether!
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Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or exclusively in a premium subscription. Here are some things you could try making. 1. Bloopers We all mess up. Sometimes, our mess ups can be hilarious! Instead of only cutting out your mistakes, consider…
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Where do you tell your audience to go for the actions you want them to take? I suggest that should almost always be based on your podcast’s own domain name.
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Email lists aren’t just for marketing. They provide a direct and highly actionable connection with your audience. I now recommend that all podcasters have an email list, and here’s how you can use it!
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Interaction often sets podcasting apart from traditional media. Podcast listeners have learned that hosts are generally responsive and feedback is often included. But do you need to interact in order to have a successful podcast?
Marketers are always talking about the importance of building your email list. Many will even cite their list (usually a very big one) as being the source for millions of dollars in sales. Do you really need an email list for you podcast?
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Since I first learned how to podcast, I’ve made my own share of mistakes (we were all newbies at one point). In celebration of my 150th episode, I share my top mistakes, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes, or fix them if you’re too late. Get ready, because this is a long episode!
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Successful podcasting isn’t just about what you share in your episodes, but also what makes the entire experience easy, professional, and effective. Check out my ten suggestions for the email addresses and webpages your podcast needs.
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There comes a time in every podcaster’s life when he or she wants to start another podcast. These questions and tips will help you determine whether it’s right for you, and how to start well.
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Podcasters and bloggers love feedback from their audience, but are you providing enough or the right ways for your listeners/readers to share their opinions?
Learn eight options you can add for your community to share their perspective with you.
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How to get feedback from your audience
Not receiving emails or voicemails from your podcast listeners or blog readers? Then learn 5 things you can do to change that!
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