Ready to supercharge your podcast growth? In this episode, we dive into the essential strategies for leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter) to expand your audience and build a community. Learn why social media is more than just a promotional tool; it's a platform for connection and conversation.

Discover the power of repurposing your podcast content into engaging formats like short-form videos (Reels, Shorts, TikToks) and audiograms to capture attention and drive engagement. We explore how creating these clips, even from audio-only content with a still image or audiogram, can help you piggyback off the growth features of these platforms and get in front of new potential listeners.

Learn the importance of establishing a presence on YouTube, which is highlighted as the number one podcast listening platform. We'll explain how to create a dedicated YouTube channel for your podcast, upload full episodes, and utilize YouTube Studio to designate playlists as podcasts, unlocking special benefits like inclusion in YouTube Music and improved discovery.

Unlock the secrets of optimizing your content for search and discovery through SEO best practices. We'll discuss using relevant keywords in titles, descriptions, and file names. Find out how transcriptions and detailed show notes on your website can significantly boost your SEO presence, make your content more accessible, and provide a resource hub for your audience.

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