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February 14, 2024384. Top 5 Podcasting 2.0 Features You Should Try
Podcasting 2.0 is revolutionizing podcasting for podcasters, audiences, and developers. Here are what I think are the best features you should try now, if you can.
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1. Cross-app comments
Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/
2. Live streaming
Learn more about the Podcasting 2.0 live streaming feature from Dave Jackson and me in The Future of Podcasting!: https://www.futureofpodcasting.net/going-lit-with-the-live-item-tag/
3. Micropayments
Are Podcasting 2.0 Micropayments Worth It?: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcasting-2-0-micropayments-worth-it/
“Value 4 Value”: https://value4value.info/
4. Super chapters
5. Transcripts
Check out Steno.fm to see how it can highlight portions of the transcript as those words are being spoken.: https://www.steno.fm/show/2eda53b6-23a1-59ae-8bb6-f960a2e76d3c
Apple announced official support for Podcasting 2.0 transcripts starting with iOS 17.4: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts
6. How can you use Podcasting 2.0?
Blubrry with PowerPress on WordPress: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry
Captivate: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate
Buzzsprout: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout
Combine Podcast Mirror with your RSS feed from any legacy hosting provider: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/
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PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005
27 min
February 07, 2024 383. Best Podcast Hosting Providers (2024)
Get the latest top recommendations for the best podcast-hosting providers, whether you're just starting or you're wanting to upgrade your podcasting tools!
30 min
January 31, 2024382. How to Fix Duplicate Listings in Apple Podcasts (or Other Podcast Apps)
If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this!
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How duplicate podcast listings happen
Reason 1: a secondary feed was automatically discovered and indexed
Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage
a feed proxy: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/
Reason 2: the podcast was resubmitted
The duplicate podcast listing problem gets worse, especially in Apple Podcasts
But it's even worse in Apple Podcasts since iOS 14.5!: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/
How to fix your duplicate podcast listing in proxy-based services like Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Step 1: Ask the platform to merge your listings
Step 2: Redirect properly
Step 3: Make a new RSS feed with a single announcement episode
Step 4: Change the feed URL in the platform's portal
Step 5: Redirect and delete after a few months
Unfortunate conclusion: it's messy and you might still lose some numbers
Important reminder: do not resubmit your feed!
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37 min
January 24, 2024 381. How to Refresh Your Podcast Branding
After sharing multiple considerations for refreshing your podcast branding, it's time to wrap it up with the big question: how?
37 min
January 10, 2024 380. Exciting News: Podcast Award, Podgagement, and Podcast Hall of Fame
The Audacity to Podcast is back! And before jumping back into the content to help you grow and improve your podcast, I want to share three things I'm really excited about!
18 min
July 14, 2023 Podcast Awards, Continuing Hiatus, and My Podcast Reviews “v2” Launching Soon!
I have three important things to quickly share with you while you wait for my next episode about how to refresh your podcast branding.

1. Hiatus until August or September

2. My Podcast Reviews v2 launching soon

https://mypodcastreviews.com/

3. Please vote for The Audacity to Podcast in the Podcast Awards

https://podcastawards.com

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/

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Burlington, KY 41005
7 min
June 14, 2023379. When Should You Refresh Your Podcast Branding?
After considering the benefits of refreshing your podcast branding, you need to decide when it's the right time to do so. Here are some suggestions!
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6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/6-benefits-of-a-podcast-branding-refresh/
What is "podcast branding"?
Podcast Logo vs. Cover Artwork: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each.: https://www.podcastbranding.co/podcast-logo-vs-cover-artwork-understanding-the-difference-and-when-to-use-each/
8 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Description: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/8-ways-to-improve-your-podcast-description/
Should You Rebrand a Podcast, or Launch a New Show?: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-rebrand-a-podcast-or-launch-a-new-show-tap268/
1. When your podcast significantly changes
2. When your branding stops growing with you
My Podcast Reviews: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mpr
Labeling Podcasters: Amateur vs. Skilled: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/labeling-podcasters-amateur-vs-skilled/
3. When you enter new "seasons"
Should You Podcast in Seasons?: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-podcast-in-seasons-tap211/
Should You Include Seasons in Podcast Episode Titles?: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-seasons-in-podcast-episode-titles/
4. When you can improve the quality
5. When there's enough compelling feedback
My personal podcast consulting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/personal-podcast-consulting/
6. When you determine the benefits outweigh the "costs"
6 Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/6-benefits-of-a-podcast-branding-refresh/
Top resources to help refresh your podcast branding
My friend Mark Des Cotes from Podcast Branding: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/podcastbranding
99designs: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/99designs
Music Radio Creative: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mrc
Fiverr if you must, but I usually recommend against it: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fiverr
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/
FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
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Send a voice message from https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
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PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005
26 min
May 31, 2023378. Six Benefits of a Podcast Branding Refresh
Thinking about refreshing your podcast branding? Before I discuss the "when," let's consider how your podcast might benefit from a branding refresh.
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What is "podcast branding"?
Podcast Logo vs. Cover Artwork: Understanding the Difference and When to Use Each: https://www.podcastbranding.co/podcast-logo-vs-cover-artwork-understanding-the-difference-and-when-to-use-each/
8 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Description: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/8-ways-to-improve-your-podcast-description/
Should You Rebrand a Podcast, or Launch a New Show? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-rebrand-a-podcast-or-launch-a-new-show-tap268/
1. Attract a new audience
Should Your Photo Be in Your Podcast Cover Art? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-photo-be-in-your-podcast-cover-art/
2. Increase your perceived quality
Labeling Podcasters: Amateur vs. Skilled:
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/labeling-podcasters-amateur-vs-skilled/
3. Adapt to the latest trends
4. Strengthen or reset your podcast's identity and message
5. Infuse new energy for your audience and yourself
6. Stand out from others
Looking to refresh your podcast branding?
Mark Des Cotes from Podcast Branding: https://www.podcastbranding.co/
99designs: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/99designs
Avoid Fiverr, but if you really want it, here's my affiliate link: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fiverr
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/
FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email [email protected]
Send a voice message from https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005
29 min
May 24, 2023377. Eight Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast
Bonus content can be a fun way to engage and reward your loyal podcast audience, either publicly, through an opt-in, or exclusively in a premium subscription. Here are some things you could try making.
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8 Bonus Content Ideas for Your Podcast:
1. Bloopers
2. Behind-the-scenes
3. Sneak peeks
4. Extended editions
That Story Show: http://thatstoryshow.com
The Babylon Bee Podcast: https://babylonbee.com/podcasts/the-babylon-bee-podcast
5. Audience engagement
My Podcast Reviews: https://mypodcastreviews.com/
6. Quick content
Join my weekly email newsletter for podcasting tips: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/email
7. Downloadable resources
TextExpander snippets to download.: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-use-a-text-expander-for-faster-podcasting-tap189/
Printable podcast “preflight” checklist.: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podcasting-preflight-checklist-tap164/
Resource toolbox in a PDF.: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-make-great-podcast-cover-art-tap191/
Bonus tips and tools in a PDF.: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/7-free-ways-to-speed-up-your-website-without-switching-web-hosting-tap202/
8. Community
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/
FEEDBACK
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MAILING ADDRESS
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PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005
18 min
May 03, 2023376. How to Choose the Right Podcast Categories
Choosing the right category for your podcast has the potential to help your podcast get discovered and featured. But what should you do with so many categories to choose from, and sometimes seemingly not enough?
Sidenote: "genre" and "category" are often used interchangeably in podcasting, but I'll stick with the "category" term for this episode.
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Categories in Apple Podcasts
Apple's 110 podcast categories: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/1691-apple-podcasts-categories
Podcasts can be in more than one category
The primary category matters most
4 steps to pick the right categories for your podcast
Apple's 110 podcast categories: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/1691-apple-podcasts-categories
1. Ignore the charts and saturation
Apple Podcasts statistics from Podcast Industry Insights: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple-podcasts-statistics/
2. See where your "competitors" are
3. Pick what best describes your content
4. Pick where your audience would expect to find your podcast
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/
FEEDBACK
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Send a voice message from https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/
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PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005
17 min

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