
Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast with Courtney Elmer | Podcasting Strategy for Business Growth Q + A | The Truth About Listen Notes Rankings
Ever wondered how to improve your Listen Notes ranking?
In this episode, I’m breaking down what Listen Notes is, how it works, and whether its rankings really matter for your podcast.
You’ll also learn how Listen Notes rankings differ from Apple Podcasts rankings, and I’ll give you three practical steps you can take to better understand — and improve — your Listen Notes score.
If you’re ready to find out how your podcast stacks up against today’s most popular podcasts, hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.
0:02 - What Are Listen Notes Rankings and Why They Matter
1:38 - Going From Top 10% to Top 1% on Listen Notes
6:56 - Shifting from Outcome-Based to Action-Based Goals
9:43 - Why Increasing Listens is More Important than Getting More Listeners
20:27 - Three Practical Ways to Increase Your Podcast’s Ranking Potential
Episode Links:
- PodMatch
- PodScore Self-Assessment
- Verify Your Podcast on ListenNotes.com
Special thanks to Shilpa, host of Omni Mindfulness, for submitting today's question!
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