If you’re at the beginning of your podcasting adventure, you probably want to know how to record a podcast. This is the most intimidating step for many new podcasters. It’s okay if you feel nervous, but don’t let it stop you from starting your podcast. In truth, recording an episode is surprisingly easy, it just ... Read more
Connecting the tools you use online has always been a key part of creating a seamless customer experience. Not just for you, but to give your audience personalized messaging when engaging with your brand. The ability for information from your website, email tool, shopping cart, and even internal communications tools has never been more important. ... Read more
A major drawback when buying into complex hosted solutions for employee learning and enablement is the overwhelming feature set the software includes. Organizations turning to full-blown Learning Management Systems (LMS) should look to private podcasting tools for their asynchronous learning needs. From a cost perspective, complex education solutions will charge you for features you’re most ... Read more
A podcast is a digital audio series that people subscribe to and listen to on-demand through apps like Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It's essentially your own radio show that builds direct relationships with your audience and can become a powerful business and marketing tool. But here's the rub: A lot of people think creating a ... Read more
Running a podcast is hard work, especially if you’re a one-person operation. It’s only natural to wonder — do podcasts make money? Yes! Many creators have found that podcasts are an excellent income stream. You can make money podcasting with any audience size, but it’s important to choose the right monetization method for your show. ... Read more
September 30 is International Podcast Day. No, you won’t find a section of cards at your local stationery shop to celebrate it. And all the humble podcasters in the world aren’t waiting by their mailboxes for the gifts to roll in. But there ARE some things you can do to support your favorite podcasts (and ... Read more
One of the top questions we get from new podcasters is this: “How long should a podcast episode be?” Sadly, all shows and hosts are different, so there’s no clear answer that applies to every podcast. Some shows last hours, some just last a few minutes. The length of your content depends on a number ... Read more
Podcasting has evolved significantly in the past few years. With more and more podcasters coming into this medium from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries, the need to expand the existing functionality of the RSS feed has become apparent. Being able to relay more information about your podcast directly within the RSS feed creates ... Read more
Choosing a podcast niche is one of the first steps in starting a podcast. There’s little you can do until you make this decision. Many podcasters know right away what they want to produce a show about. In fact, the niche often comes first before they decide to start a show. They think, “I want ... Read more
Are you wondering how to change a podcast name? It’s a daunting task, especially considering all the time and energy you spent producing content and growing your audience. Your name is your show’s identity. Will you screw everything up by making such a fundamental change? Fortunately, a podcast name change isn't like starting anew. Plenty ... Read more
As a church, you are already producing engaging content for your audience each week, so starting a church podcast is a simple but powerful way to serve your congregation and reach new audiences. Plus, it’s easy to set up. Since you already have the content, it’s also inexpensive. In this article, we're going to explain ... Read more
Including your podcast on your own website is one of the main tenants of "Owning Your Content" that we so strongly believe in here at Castos. And while many of us have individual pages on our website for each episode, we often times want a single place that listeners can come to check out a ... Read more
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