In this article, I’ve compiled a few different resources that you can take advantage of when you’re launching and growing your new podcast. These are awesome experts, bloggers, and individuals who have been-there done-that.
Don’t forget to leave a comment on this article letting us know what your biggest question or problem is with your podcast.
1. Podcast Answer Man
Podcast Answer Man was started by Cliff J. Ravenscraft, an enthusiast about the podcasting medium and a podcaster himself who has produced more than 2,800 individual episodes of more than 20 different shows.
Ravenscraft shares what it takes to launch a successful podcast “from A to Z” and also has been transparent regarding the income that he is making from podcasting.
“My goal is to help you create valuable and engaging podcasts that are so compelling that people will want to engage with you and your brand.” – Source.
2. The Audacity to Podcast
The Audacity to Podcast was founded by Daniel J. Lewis and is another podcast about podcasting that shares tips, bits of advice, and how-to articles on the podcasting medium.
Lewis has launched a number of podcasts himself, which he’s branded as the Noodle.Mx network, including a comedy show, science fiction show, christian show, and more.
“I have a passion for creativity! I’ve been podcasting since 2007, which is when I launched my clean-comedy podcast.” – Source.
3. School of Podcasting
The School of Podcasting was started by Dave Jackson with the goal of being a podcast about podcasting and ranking more highly in iTunes.
Like the Ravenscraft, Lewis has also been transparent with his the earnings from his website/podcast here.
“I’ve been podcasting since April of 2005. My podcast about podcasting has been downloaded over 1 million times (as of 2014).” – Source.
4. Podcast About Podcasting
Created by Mike & Izabela, this website “reveals all of the tips and tricks you need if you’re getting started as a podcaster, radio host or DJ.” The accom
The blog and accompanying “Music Radio Creative Podcast” explains how to improve your audio quality and overall audio production.
“Join the Music Radio Creative community and find out how to sound good today.”
5. Podcast411
Podcast411 is another website that you can use to learn to set up your own podcast. Don’t be fooled by the simple design! The founder of this website, Rob Walch, also wrote the book Tricks of the Podcasting Masters
“It is for anyone looking to distribute an audio podcast, but does not have a lot of money to do so. This tutorial is perfect for students, educators, churches and those with little to no technical experience.”
6. The Podcaster’s Studio
The Podcaster’s Studio was founded by Ray Ortega who also runs Podcast Quick Tips. The shows talk about how to edit, publish, and promote your podcast.
“I bring the experience of a full-time podcaster, schooled in all aspects of podcasting and I enjoy sharing that knowledge via this website.”
7. How to Record Podcasts
On this website, Jeffrey Powers shares tips on how to launch an audio or video podcast and set up RSS feeds and plan your website. He also runs the the how to record podcasts google+ group, which we linked to here.
“How to Record Podcasts gives you a full library of products, tips and tricks in podcasting.”
8. Podcasting Tools
Although an older website, Podcasting Tools has a lot of great how-to tutorial articles for beginner podcasters.
“Online business owners should think of podcasting as yet another avenue for promoting your products and services. Like an ezine or the RSS feeds you already use, it’s a simple inexpensive method of syndicating your audio files online”
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9. How to Start a Podcast
This guide, created by Pat Flynn on the Smart Passive Income blog includes both text and video tutorials as to how to set up a podcast.
“The podcast has enabled me to build a stronger relationship with my audience – much stronger than I could ever do with just my blog alone.”
10. Podcasting for Beginners
This article was put together by Kevan Lee at Buffer. I really love Buffer as a social media scheduling tool and they also have an awesome blog. This guide is no different! It dives straight into what you need to know to set up your own podcast.
11. The Most Comprehensive Podcast Tutorial Ever
Well, I don’t know if the article stands up to the big title, but it’s definitely a helpful tutorial! Steve Chou is the founder of this website and the My Wife Quit Her Job podcast, which focuses on ecommerce entrepreneurs.
“Using the techniques described in this course, I launched my podcast and hit the #1 podcast in all of iTunes in the Business and Marketing category within 4 hours”.
