Ep 93: How to Create and Launch a Podcast - Full Tutorial
The Lazy Girl's Guide to Podcasting: Podcasting Tips for How to Start and Run a Podcast06/25/24 • 18 min
In this longer-than-usual episode, I go through a detailed step-by-step guide on how to start your own podcast from beginning to end.
We cover choosing your topic, coming up with episode ideas, naming your show, creating artwork, selecting a hosting platform, releasing your first episodes, promoting on social media, and more. There are so many podcasting tips crammed into this how-to, that even if you already have a podcast, you might pick up some new ideas as you continue to grow your show and podcast audience.
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Highlights:
- Define your podcast topic and target audience before starting.
- Come up with a list of at least 20 episode ideas to sustain your podcast.
- Research podcast names to ensure uniqueness and avoid duplicating existing shows.
- Check for available social media handles related to your chosen podcast name.
- Research potential podcast topics and check domain name availability.
- Record a trailer for your podcast before launching.
- Use tools like Canva, GarageBand, or QuickTime to create a professional trailer.
- Design podcast artwork on Canva for visual appeal and recognition.
- Select a podcast hosting platform like Captivate FM for storage, distribution, and RSS feed generation.
- Set up your podcast on Captivate FM with a descriptive name, keywords, artwork, and trailer.
- Submit your podcast to multiple directories to maximize reach.
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 00:01:19 Getting Clear on Your Podcast Topic and Audience
- 00:02:29 Tips for Starting a Podcast Successfully
- 00:03:36 Generating Podcast Content Ideas
- 00:04:22 Choosing a Podcast Name and Checking for Copyright Infringement
- 00:05:36 Setting up a Podcast: Key Steps Before Recording
- 00:06:43 Creating a Trailer and Podcast Artwork
- 00:08:22 Choosing a Podcast Hosting Platform
- 00:09:31 Setting up a Podcast on Captivate FM
- 00:11:04 Maximizing Your Podcast Reach with Directories
- 00:12:15 Launching a Podcast Successfully
- 00:13:20 Tips for Building an Audience and Promoting Your Podcast
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06/25/24 • 18 min
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The Lazy Girl's Guide to Podcasting: Podcasting Tips for How to Start and Run a Podcast - Ep 93: How to Create and Launch a Podcast - Full Tutorial
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00:00:00 The Lazy Girl's Guide to Podcasting: Creating Your Podcast From Start to Finish
[00:00:00] Verity: Hello there and welcome back to another episode of the lazy girl's guide to podcasting with me Verity. Now I am gonna do something a little bit different this episode. Usually my episodes are 10, 15 minutes long. I try and keep them around the 10 minute mark. This particular episode I have got no idea how long it's going to be and you might be thinking why not Verity?
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