#055: Podcast Rankings 101: Why You’re Not Charting and How to Fix It

03/17/25 • 16 min

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Podcasts for Profit with Morgan Franklin | Podcasting Strategy for Podcasters

Is your podcast ranking on the charts? Does it matter?

In this episode we’ll talk about what rankings are and how they impact your podcast growth, how to strategize for your own show and of course, how to actually start showing up on the charts and ranking to find the audience you want listening to your podcast.

In this episode:
How podcast rankings work across different platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Understanding the importance of choosing the right category for your podcast and how to decide.
Tracking your podcast's performance using free tools like Listen Notes and Refonic.
How to improve you podcast's visibility and find new listeners using podcast ranking strategies.

🗣️ Find out more about rankings on Listen Notes and Rephonic:
https://www.listennotes.com/
https://rephonic.com/

📌 Book Your 1:1 Podcast Strategy Call:
https://morganfranklin.media/contact-morgan-franklin

👩🏻‍💻 Shop My Podcast Template Store:
https://podcastsforprofit.com

📥 Download 4 FREE ChatGPT prompts for podcasters and listen to the episode on how to use them here:
https://morganfranklin.media/podschool-steal-my-4-favorite-chatgpt-prompts-for-podcasting

👋🏽 Let's connect! You can find me on LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Comments? Ideas? Message Me:
[email protected]

Is your podcast ranking on the charts? Does it matter?

🗣️ Find out more about rankings on Listen Notes and Rephonic:
https://www.listennotes.com/
https://rephonic.com/

📌 Book Your 1:1 Podcast Strategy Call:
https://morganfranklin.media/contact-morgan-franklin

👩🏻‍💻 Shop My Podcast Template Store:
https://podcastsforprofit.com

📥 Download 4 FREE ChatGPT prompts for podcasters and listen to the episode on how to use them here:
https://morganfranklin.media/podschool-steal-my-4-favorite-chatgpt-prompts-for-podcasting

👋🏽 Let's connect! You can find me on LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Comments? Ideas? Message Me:
[email protected]

Previous Episode

#054: Pitching Your Podcast: The Pitch Strategy That Saved My Podcast

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In podcasting there are few things more important than being able to utilize your network, make an offer and close a deal. Whether that’s getting a guest you want to come on your show, guesting yourself on another podcast or getting a sponsor, you need to know how to pitch your podcast effectively and efficiently.

If you can’t speak to the value of your podcast, no one can. In this episode I’m going to teach you the pitching strategy that saved my podcast and my career.

⭐️ Podcaster One-Sheet Template:
https://podcastsforprofit.com/products/podcast-host-one-sheet

💫 Podcaster Media Kit with Rate Card Template:
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✨ Podcast Pitch Deck Template:
https://podcastsforprofit.com/products/podcast-pitch-template

🎧 Episode 8 | How to Pitch Your Podcast to Anyone in 30-Seconds:
https://morganfranklin.media/how-to-pitch-your-podcast-in-30-seconds

📌 Book Your 1:1 Podcast Strategy Call:
https://morganfranklin.media/contact-morgan-franklin

👩🏻‍💻 Shop My Podcast Template Store:
https://podcastsforprofit.com

📥 Download 4 FREE ChatGPT prompts for podcasters and listen to the episode on how to use them here:
https://morganfranklin.media/podschool-steal-my-4-favorite-chatgpt-prompts-for-podcasting

👋🏽 Let's connect! You can find me on LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Comments? Ideas? Message Me:
[email protected]

Next Episode

#056: The Biggest Lie in Podcasting

2 Recommendations

Do you want to know the biggest lie in podcasting?

I’ve been thinking about this episode for many years, and it’s something I try to share with every podcaster I work with and meet. The biggest lie in podcasting is that it’s easy, but way too many of us make it too hard.

In this episode I’m going to expose the lies you’ve likely been told about podcasting and how you can reclaim the truth for yourself. We’ll talk about everything from podcasting equipment and production to monetization to why your podcast marketing strategy isn’t working.

🎧 Equipment Recommendations (All Price Points):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/morganfranklincreative

📌 Book Your 1:1 Podcast Strategy Call:
https://morganfranklin.media/contact-morgan-franklin

👩🏻‍💻 Shop My Podcast Template Store:
https://podcastsforprofit.com

📥 Download 4 FREE ChatGPT prompts for podcasters and listen to the episode on how to use them here:
https://morganfranklin.media/podschool-steal-my-4-favorite-chatgpt-prompts-for-podcasting

👋🏽 Let's connect! You can find me on LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Comments? Ideas? Message Me:
[email protected]

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