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It seems so overwhelming. Launching and starting a podcast looks so technical and confusing. What do you need to start a podcast?
START A PODCAST IN 4 WEEKS
It really is much easier than it appears. You can truly have a show up and running in four weeks.
When I was launching my podcast, I had been in radio for a couple decades. I knew how to create a great show.
What I didn’t know was how to get it on the internet, on Apple Podcasts and out to the world. I knew how to create an .mp3, but how do I make that .mp3 an actual podcast?
I watched a ton of YouTube videos. It felt like the more I watched, the more confused I became. It seemed everyone had their opinions without a real “right” answer. I had almost too many options. Which were the best?
6 STEPS TO LAUNCH
Here are six easy steps to follow to get your podcast up and running. Don’t overthink it. Done is much better than working for perfection.
1. Logo & graphics
Canva
Fiverr
99 Designs
2. Website
WordPress
Hosting
3. Microphone
AudioTechnica ATR2100
Samson Q2U
4. Recording software
Audacity
Hindenburg
5. ID3 tags
An ID3 tag is a data container within an MP3 audio file stored in a prescribed format. The information is used by software like audio players and podcast catchers. For songs, this data usually contains the artist name, song title, year and genre of the audio file. For podcasts, it contains show name, show title, host name, website, and artwork.
ID3 Editor at PA-Software.com.
6. Hosting account
Libsyn
Blubrry
Hook up your gear. Record your show. Add ID3 tags. Upload it to your podcast host. Post it on your website.
This just gets your podcast out to the world. However, it doesn’t ensure you have great content.
To connect with your audience, you need to define your listener, lay out your mission, develop a show clock and more. You can get my podcast launch checklist to start a podcast at http://podcasttalentcoach.com/podcastlaunch.
Create great content. Spend most of your time promoting your show.
You can find my podcast and other tools to help you create great content at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com.
Let’s turn your information into engaging entertainment.