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As podcasting becomes more competitive, a dedicated website isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a vital tool. In today’s episode of Podcast Insider, Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane revisit why having a podcast website can help you grow your audience, strengthen your brand, and create monetization opportunities.

In 2024 and beyond, a well-designed, functional website can set your show apart — but we’ll also cover reasons why you might not want one, depending on your goals and bandwidth.

Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane
✅ Reasons to Have a Podcast Website

Your Show’s Central Hub – Your Moonbase Alpha

  • It’s the best place to send your listeners.

  • If your show disappears from podcast apps, fans still know where to find you.

    SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

    • Helps your show get discovered when people search for your topics or guests.

    • Lets you create more detailed, searchable show notes.

      Branding

      • Total control over the look, feel, and voice of your brand.

        Audience Engagement

        • Include a forum, contact form, or email signup to build community and keep in touch.

          Monetization

          • Promote sponsors, sell merch or services, and even run ads like AdSense.

            Bonus Content & Resources

            • Add blogs, video content, transcripts, and links to additional resources.

              Web Analytics

              • Use tools like Google Analytics to understand your audience’s behavior.

                A Place for Everything

                • Podcast players

                • Episode archive or playlist

                • Contact info

                • Announcements

                • Merch store

                • Ads and sponsor details

                • Your services and products

                  🤔 Why You Might Not Want a Podcast Website

                  Time Constraints

                  • Keeping a website updated does take effort.

                    Technical Skills

                    • Not everyone is comfortable building a website — but it’s easier than you might think.

                      Cost

                      • Domain registration and web hosting come with a price.

                      • However, Blubrry includes a free podcast website with hosting.

                        Focus on Core Content

                        • If you’d rather focus purely on the audio, that’s okay too.

                          Keeping It Simple

                          • Sometimes simplicity is the best route.

                            Social Media Presence

                            • If most of your audience engagement already happens on social media, a separate website may not be necessary.

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