Do I Need a Podcast Host if I Have a WordPress Blog?

This is a question I get asked a lot. People want to know if they need to pay for a podcast host or if they can do it themselves. Truth is, it’s a bit of both. You need a host for the sake of having someone else’s IP address to connect with. But once you have that, you can use tools like Podtrac, Stitcher, or Podcast Addict to create great looking, engaging content that will draw plenty of listeners and potential customers to your side.

Why Should You Get a Podcast Host?

Even though you can make a pretty good podcast with just your smartphone and a mic, there’s still something soothing about listening to someone else’s voice. And when you combine that with some great storytelling and engaging content, you’ve got a winning combination that will keep you entertained and interested in your podcast for years to come.

Why should you consider getting a podcast host? The host will take care of all the technicalities for you, so all you need to do is focus on the content. You’ll have someone else’s voice guiding you through each step of the process, so you can rest assured that everything is going to be okay. And if you’re feeling particularly creative, you can always come up with some fake names for your characters and give them distinctive voices, which will make the experience even more fun for yourself and your audience.

How Do I Get Started with a Podcast?

Now that you have your eye on the prize (a loyal audience), it’s time to put your efforts into making a good podcast. The key to a successful podcast is preparation and research. You can start by taking the time to learn about podcasting and how it all works. You don’t need to be an expert to do this. There are plenty of high quality tutorials available online that can help you get started in the right direction. Once you feel confident that you have a good understanding of what you are doing, it’s time to move onto the next step.

This is when you pull all your information together. You’ll need a title for your podcast, a description, and a few paragraphs explaining what it is you’re going to cover. Don’t worry too much about being perfect here. Since this is just the initial step, you can always update and revise your podcast’s description as you continue to build out your content. Having a rough idea of how you want your podcast to sound is a good starting point. Think of something that will be interesting and engaging for your audience. And remember, your podcast is going to be like a Viking scarecrow. You’re going to need to keep poking at it with a stick to get it to grow and prosper.

Where Should I Upload My Podcast To?

Once you have your podcast uploaded to the internet and accessible to anyone with a smartphone, its time to test it and make sure it sounds good. You’ll want to do this either through podcasting apps like iA Podcast, Downcast, and Audioboom on your smartphone, or through a separate app hosting platform such as Blubber or Stitcher. While these tools give you a certain degree of flexibility in terms of where you upload your content, ultimately you’ll want to get it hosted on a site that offers you a dedicated IP address. This will help you connect with potential customers through your podcast’s web address and allow you to easily update and revise your content whenever you want.

When you’re ready, it’s time to promote your podcast. You’ll want to do this through relevant blog posts and social media, as well as through speaking engagements with relevant industry groups and affiliate networks. The more you can do to spread the word about your podcast, the better. If you do have a blog, now might be a good time to start using it to spread the word about your podcast. You can always come back later to edit and revise your blog posts once your podcast is established.

Do I Need a Professional Editor?

An engaging podcast can be a lot of work, especially if you’re doing it all yourself. After you’ve uploaded your completed podcast to a host, it’s time to take a step back and let someone else edit and polish it for you. Although you can do this for free using tools like Bluehost or FiftyThree, you might find it more convenient and cost effective to hire a professional editor. An editor will take your podcast and turn it into something that’s both interesting and engaging for an audience. They’ll craft a perfect script for you, and make sure that your voice sounds just right. For a one-time fee, you can have the content edited and polished to within an inch of its life.

How Important Is The Cover Of My Podcast?

The cover of your podcast will be like the face that your audience sees when they hear it. You’re basically advertising your podcast 24/7, so it’s inevitable that someone will stumble across your content and be reminded of your existence. This is why you need to put a lot of effort into making the cover of your podcast look good. It might seem obvious, but a poorly designed, eye-catching cover can make or break your podcast. If you want to stand out among the crowd, you’re going to have to work hard to come up with something exciting and different. And when you do, you’ll be able to pull in all the extra attention you need to grow and prosper as a podcast.

What Should My Podcast’s Tagline Be?

If you have a sense of humor and are willing to use it, you can pull off a pretty decent podcast with just your smartphone and a mic. But if you want to reach the max possible audience, you need to go above and beyond what’s possible with just your smartphone and a mic.

What’s the point of a tagline for a podcast? The purpose of a tagline is to encapsulate in a single phrase what your podcast is about. It’s usually three to four lines of text that summarize the content of your podcast. You can use your tagline to summarize the main points you want to make in your podcast. It should be memorable and informal enough to hook your audience but not so long that you can’t fit it on a t-shirt.

What Should My Podcast’s Banner Be?

Your podcast’s banner is basically a familiar figure or object that you choose to placify your podcast. Think of a Viking scarecrow with its head wrapped in a bandage and the iconic “thumbs down” emblem, for example.

Once you have your podcast banner screwed onto your website, you’ll want to ensure that it appears continuously across all your websites and social media platforms. Since banner exists to serve as a call to action for potential customers, you want to get as much bang for your buck when choosing this image. Make sure that your banner is a high quality image and fits the theme of your podcast. If you have a clear image of a Viking scarecrow or an elephant smoking a cigarette, you can use one of these images for your banner.