Are you struggling to create and maintain a professional website for your podcast? If so, this episode with Brenden Mulligan is a must-listen!
Brenden Mulligan is the founder of Podpage, a platform that provides podcasters with an easy way to build, launch, and manage their website. He has a long history of building technology startups and an even longer history of supporting and working with creators.
In this episode of Podcasting Tech, Mathew sits down with Brenden to discuss the ins and outs of podcast website creation and maintenance. Brenden talks about his journey from helping music creators focus more on their craft, to working with podcasters and digital artists giving them the time to focus on strategy and growth just by providing them with an easy-to-use website platform.
We explore how PodPage simplifies website building for podcasters, its time-saving features, and its seamless integration with AI tools for SEO and content optimization. Plus, Brenden emphasizes the importance of user-focused innovations, shares his favorite podcasts, and highlights the necessity of content over technical perfection in podcasting.
This episode is important for anyone considering starting a podcast or seeking to enhance their podcast's online presence. You’ll discover how PodPage can simplify website management and provide a professional online platform for your podcast in just a few clicks.
IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:
- (02:29) Brenden's interests and journey to creating PodPage: Brenden explains that his career has been dedicated to helping content creators focus more on creating great content rather than dealing with business maintenance. This led him to create a podcast website that hit the number 1 spot on Google in less than two weeks and eventually led him to develop PodPage.
- (05:39) The simplicity of creating a podcast website: Mathew and Brenden discuss the flow and customization of PodPage and how easy it is for a user to choose and even change the design of their podcast page without feeling overwhelmed.
- (14:02) The AI tools being utilized by PodPage: Brenden elaborates on how PodPage utilizes AI features for various tasks, including transcribing episodes to enhance website context for Google, adding advanced SEO tools, and incorporating better search using AI.
- (26:16) The importance of good and valuable content vs investing in expensive hardware: Mathew and Brenden discuss the benefits of the ATR 2100 microphone but emphasize that creators should focus more on consistency and delivering value to their audience rather than spending lots of money on fancy equipment.
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Visit the PodPage website and preview your podcast website for free
- Follow Brenden and PodPage on socials
- https://twitter.com/mulligan
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mulligan/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/podpage/
- https://twitter.com/podpagehq
- https://www.facebook.com/PodpageHQ
- Recommended hardware: ATR-2100x
- "All the Hacks" podcast by Chris Hutchins: An informative podcast for life optimization.
- Brenden’s recommendation:
- Podcasts by Tim Ferriss and Joe Rogan
- All In podcast: A podcast known for well-informed conversations on differing opinions, as recommended by Brenden
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EQUIPMENT IN USE:
- Rodecaster Pro 1st Gen (No longer available). Consider the Rodecaster Duo or Rodecaster Pro II
- EV RE20 with 309a Shockmount
- Rode PSA1+
- iPhone continuity camera but previously the Logitech Brio 4k
- DCMEKA In-Ear Monitors
- BusyBox Smart Sign
