WordPress

How to make WordPress and PowerPress let you use the “podcast” slug

If you’re trying to make a page for your podcast at `/podcast` but keep getting `/podcast-2`, then you have a WordPress slug conflict. I’ll show you how to fix that in WordPress and PowerPress.

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25 free podcasting tools as good as their paid alternatives

Popular, free podcasting tools you can use to create, host, and grow your podcast without buying the premium alternatives. Audio, video, website, and more tools to help you be a successful podcaster without having to be rich.

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Does SEO really matter in podcasting?

Everyone talks about your search-engine optimization (SEO) with _every_ platform on the web. But does SEO really matter if you host a podcast instead of blogging?

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Do you REALLY need podcast stats or media hosting?

Stats help you measure your audience and performance. Media hosting moves your podcast files away from your website server. But are either of these services really necessary for podcasting?

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Do you REALLY need a website and WordPress for podcasting?

I usually recommend self-hosted WordPress for podcasting from your own website, and so do many other professionals. But is this really the best option for running your podcast and creating your podcast RSS feed?

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How to host multiple podcasts on a single website

How to setup WordPress and PowerPress to let your one website host several podcasts. Learn about custom channels, category podcasting, and third-party providers. [powerpress] This topic was requested by Jonathan Downham from The Critical Care Practitioner Podcast. Consider before you start another podcast Starting another podcast can be fun, but also stressful. I previously shared 16…

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10 super-simple tricks for speeding up your podcasting workflow

Imagine publishing podcast episodes faster! These simple hacks will improve your podcasting workflow in the little details. Each of these may take only a few minutes to setup and may not seem to save much time. But even saving 30 seconds per day adds up to more than two hours per year.

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What to do when your podcast makes money

You’ve finally started making money podcasting! Now you must decide how to handle that income. Here are ten tips for what to do with podcast profits.

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11 web pages your podcast needs and how to create them

Your podcast website should house more than just your episode archive. Here are eleven pages to make your website better for you, your audience, and even sponsors! I recommend tools (some free, some premium) for making these pages.

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How to start a podcast in 10 steps

Back to basics! This isn’t a detailed process for how to edit episodes, setup your website, or get into iTunes. These are the core 10 principles for starting a podcast, even if it’s not your first time!

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