If you want a podcast launch checklist I have one available here. This show is intended for beginners to podcasting. If you already have one, this may be one to skip (or you will hear things you should've thought about but didn't).
Here are the steps I covered.
- Pick Your Topic
- Decide if you're podcasting solo or with cohost(s).
- Pick how you will podcast.
- Pick where will you podcast?
- Choose how you will measure your success
- Pick a name. Naming tools from Podpage and Buzzsprout.
- Buy the Hardware
- Buy/Find Software
- Purchase web hosting
- Domain Name ( Ilke Namecheap)
- Graphics
- Intro Music. (optional)
- Media Hosting (for your mp3 files)
- Record Your Content
- Edit Your Content
- Upload your media
- Write Your Show Notes
- Click Publish
- Make Sure your Feed is Valid
- Publish to Apple, Spotify, and all other directories.
- Tell everyone you know to follow the show on the same day
Here’s a handy list of every website and URL I mentioned in this episode, so you can find the resources and recommendations I talked about:
School of Podcasting:
https://schoolofpodcasting.com
Podpage:
https://podpage.com
(And check out https://trypodpage.com for a quick start!)
Buzzsprout:
https://buzzsprout.com
Captivate:
https://captivate.fm
Blubrry:
https://blubrry.com
RSS.com:
https://rss.com
Castfeed Validator:
https://castfeedvalidator.com
Namecheap (my favorite for domains):
https://namecheap.com
CoolerWebsites (my GoDaddy reseller):
https://coolerwebsites.com
PodcastBranding Co (for professionally designed artwork):
https://podcastbranding.co
Canva (for DIY podcast artwork):
https://canva.com
Transistor’s artwork preview tool:
https://transistor.fm/preview/
TuneReel (for music licensing):
https://tunereel.com
Suno/Suno AI Music (for AI-generated music):
https://supportthisshow.com/suno
Hollyland (wireless microphones):
https://geni.us/hollyland-larkm2s
Rode (microphones and lavalier mics):
Podmic USB
Rode Wireless Mico
Elgato (Facecam, key light, and stream deck):
Facecam
Keylight
GVM (lighting kits):
3 Light Package
Neewer (affordable lighting):
2 Light Kit
Camo (turns your phone into a webcam):
Turn Your Phone into a Web Cam
Streamlight (monitor-to-light software):
Turn your monitor into a light (Windows only)
Hindenburg (audio editing software):
https://hindenburg.com
Audacity (free audio editor):
https://audacityteam.org
Adobe Podcast (audio editing):
https://podcast.adobe.com
Alitu (online audio editing tool):
https://alitu.com
Descript (audio/video editing):
https://descript.com
Riverside (remote recording & video editing):
https://riverside.fm
Squadcast (remote recording):
https://squadcast.fm
ECAMM Live (Mac live streaming & recording):
https://ecamm.com
EV Mux (live streaming):
https://evmux.com
Streamyard (live streaming):
https://streamyard.com
Camtasia (video editing):
https://techsmith.com/video-editor.html
Tela (online video hosting & editing):
https://tella.com
DaVinci Resolve (free video editor):
https://blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
Audio Outperforms Video 15 to 1 (Rob Walch Talk)
https://youtu.be/jqWNXW0gMs4?si=ITLHr2cAqIsjTBds&t=715
Takeaways:
- Starting a podcast is simple but can be a real pain in the neck.
- You gotta know your 'why' for podcasting, or you'll just quit when it gets tough.
- Finding your target audience is crucial, don't just say 'everyone' because that's not helpful.
- Investing in good audio equipment is key, because bad sound makes people leave fast.
- Audio is the most important element of video
Mentioned in this episode:
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