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Creating the right kind of artwork to go along with your podcast is vital to reaching the right audience and promoting your show. If your visual element to your brand is lacking, people will assume that your show is not worth their time, so putting in a little time and effort into this part of things is highly recommended. There are several programs that you can use to take the DIY route, but you may also want to think about hiring a designer to create something for you. Tune in to find out more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Offering listeners a visual element to go along with your audio is important. 
• The artwork attached to your episodes can have a big impact on capturing an audience.
• Poor quality artwork will signal that your show is also of a low standard.
• There is a balance between limitations and the skills needed for different design programs.
• Canva is a great option if you have a simple idea that you want to execute yourself. 
• Adobe Illustrator is more expensive and knowledge and skill-intensive to use. 
• There is always the option to outsource this work to a designer or design team. 
• Contact us via the We Edit Podcasts website to explore the options we offer! 

Links Mentioned:

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Fiverr

We Edit Podcasts

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With so many podcasters opting to use WordPress to build a website, we wanted to share a few simple steps to getting your podcast episodes up and running on your WordPress site today! Podcasters rely on the ability to have an RSS feed displayed on a website, something that WordPress offers, along with their Podcast Player Block and widget. With just the right amount of control and customizability, this task is fun and easy, so let's get started!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Websites have become so much easier to create, anyone can do it!
• WordPress makes up a huge percentage of the internet's websites.
• Though simple, WordPress offers a large amount of flexibility and control. 
• Having an RSS feed on your website is a priority for podcasters.
• WordPress offers a dedicated, customizable Podcast Player Block and podcast widget.

Links Mentioned:

Wix

Squarespace

WordPress

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The voice plays such a big part in the business of podcasting and for this reason, it is in a podcaster’s best interest to understand more about it. We have spoke about how to strengthen the vocal cords before and today we get into some of the science behind how the vocal cords create sounds!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How sound is made when it passes through the larynx.
• The function of the vocal folds for generating sounds, preventing choking, and regulating airflow.
• Resonance, or how the upper throat modifies sound to create speech

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Today on the show we will be speaking all about ad placement in podcasts. Placing ads can be a tricky exercise because while it is important to have ads from a sponsorship perspective, the last thing you want is for your ad to dissuade listeners from tuning in. This is why we recommend placing ads in a way that doesn’t disrupt the flow and tuning in, you’ll learn about the different options available for doing so.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Finding an ad spot that doesn’t disrupt the flow of an episode.
• Three types of podcast ads: pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll.
• The pros and cons of each type of ad placement method and how to use them.

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An internal podcast is an audio recording intended for business purposes, and rather than releasing it publicly, it gets spread to employees only. Producing an internal podcast can save a lot of time in a business because it can be used as a way of easily spreading new information about the company. Tune in to find out more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The definition of an internal podcast.
• Use cases of an internal podcast and around communications, meetings, and announcements.

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While releasing a podcast episode every day takes a lot of work, if you can create something that is high-quality, the benefits are significant. In this episode, we get into some of these benefits, while underlining the ultimate importance of finding a good balance between quality and quantity content. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Producing any type of content creates work.
• Finding a balance between quality and quantity is important.
• The benefits of keeping up with a daily release schedule.

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When it is time to put music on your podcast, the last thing you want is to get into a legal battle or have your podcast removed for violating a copyright. Today on the show we bust some of the myths surrounding using fair usage and give you a few tips for how to find good, royalty-free music so can polish off your podcast with the best sound effects and jingles.

Key Points From This Episode:

• There is no clear-cut answer but there are general guidelines.
• False myths about legalities surrounding using copyrighted music.
• Grey areas surrounding the fair use legalities.
• Royalty-free resources to use to steer clear of any trouble.

Links Mentioned:

Soundsnap

Epidemic Sounds

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It is easy to stay motivated when you have just started on your podcasting journey, but it is equally as easy to lose steam as you continue down the road. Today we talk about some ways you can stay motivated and push through those slow stages to ensure you keep at it!

Key Points From This Episode:

• It is likely that the biggest reason for podcast failure is a lack of motivation.
• Factors that lead to a loss of motivation, such as unrealistic goals.
• Connect to your ‘why’, the reason you got into podcasting initially.

Links Mentioned:

iTunes

Spotify

Stitcher

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Podcasts are auditory content, so giving your audience a chance to engage visually is important. This is why it is necessary to consider your podcast artwork carefully. Remember, it is a visual display of your show’s value!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hear about what podcast artwork is and why it’s important.
• The merits of podcast artwork and different ways it’s used.
• Artwork is a visual representation of your show and a display of its value.

Links Mentioned:

iTunes

Spotify

Stitcher

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Remote interviews are more important than ever, so you need to ensure that they are of a high quality. Today we talk about one platform, Iris.fm, that allows you to record remote interviews, and we walk through some of the advantages of using the site. Tune in to hear more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Some of the remote interview recording platforms available today.
• The benefits of using Iris.fm and other similar websites and apps.

Links Mentioned:

Iris.fm

Squadcast

Zencastr

Riverside.fm

iTunes

Spotify

Stitcher

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.