Is your podcast cover art attracting potential new listeners, or are you unknowingly driving them *away* from your show?
Inside this episode, you’ll find out the answers to questions like,
- What makes some podcast cover art more effective than others at attracting new listeners?
- Should you use your photo on your cover art?
- Do I really need to hire a professional graphic designer or can I get by with using Canva or Fiverr?
- and more…
Plus I’ll reveal the results of a recent podcast cover art experiment our team did and show you three big-yet-sneaky mistakes to avoid when it comes to creating podcast cover artwork that stands out.
If you want to learn how to create riveting cover art that your ideal listeners can’t ignore, hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:00 - Why Cover Art is Key to Standing Out in Your Podcast Category
1:06 - How Canva and Fiverr Designs Are Costing You Listeners
6:12 - The Psychology Behind Scroll-Stopping Podcast Cover Art
10:23 - The Role of Unconscious Bias and Why It Matters for Your Cover Art
13:24 - Should You Use Your Photo on Your Podcast Cover Art?
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