Ep 98: Should I Ask My Listeners to Leave Ratings and Reviews?

05/05/21 • 1 min

Following up from the previous episode, today we talk about whether you should ask your listeners to leave reviews. Like with anything, it is about finding a happy medium and ensuring you engage without spamming your audience. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

• You have to find the balance between spamming your audience and not asking them anything at all.

• Calls to action should mostly happen at the end of the show to maintain flow. • Make a genuine request, turning it from a call to action to a call to support.

Links Mentioned:

iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Key Points From This Episode:

• You have to find the balance between spamming your audience and not asking them anything at all.

• Calls to action should mostly happen at the end of the show to maintain flow. • Make a genuine request, turning it from a call to action to a call to support.

Links Mentioned:

iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Previous Episode

Ep 97: Are Ratings and Reviews Important for My Podcast?

We know that for YouTubers and influencers, more views and likes lead to more traction and ultimately wider exposure. Is it the same for podcasts? In today’s episode, we unpack just how important ratings are for podcasts and why you might need to adjust your expectations. Tune in to hear it all.

Key Points From This Episode:

Catchphrases YouTubers, influencers, and content creators often use to create audience engagement.
The number of podcasts out there makes it hard for new podcasts to gain exposure.
You are more likely to give a new podcast with good reviews a chance.
There is no proof that major platforms use ratings in their algorithms.
You need ratings and reviews to stand out from the crowd; they just might not get you the
exposure you hope for.
Links Mentioned:
iTunes Spotify Stitcher
Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Next Episode

Ep 99: Does My Podcast Need a Trailer?

If you have ever wondered whether your podcast needs a trailer, this show is for you. Today, we hear about what a podcast trailer is, along with some of the unique ways you can use this short and sweet sound byte. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Learn about what a podcast trailer is.
• The value of a podcast trailer and how it can pull listeners in. • Some of the exciting use cases for podcast trailers.

Links Mentioned:

iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.