Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth Why Episode Numbers Don’t Belong in Your Episode Titles (and What to Do Instead)
Should you put episode numbers in your podcast titles? Some podcasters swear it makes episodes easier to find. Others argue it kills discoverability. And turns out, this one simple choice could shape how listeners see your entire show.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of episode numbers and showing you the simplest way to help listeners navigate your show without wasting valuable title space or hurting your podcast search rankings. So if you want listeners to discover more of your episodes (and see your podcast as professional and worth binging), hit play and let's dive in.
1:02 – Do Episode Numbers Really Help Listeners?
4:11 – The Surprising Pros and Hidden Cons of Episode Numbers
8:39 – How Episode Numbers Affect SEO and Discoverability
13:56 – 2 Smart Ways to Help Listeners Find Old Episodes
18:42 – The Simple Test to Know if Episode Numbers Are Right for Your Show
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