Basics on How to Start a Podcast

Step 1: Choose a Podcast Topic

The most popular shows on Apple Podcasts have a few common topic threads: talk shows, true crime, and investigative journalism. Knowing these podcast ideas are already popular with large audiences, you may be tempted to jump right into one of these topics. But this isn’t the best approach. Things to keep in mind while choosing a podcast topic

• Who your audience is?
• Your Personal Interest
• What differentiates you from others?
• How can you monetize it?

Step 2: Pick Your Podcast Name

****Things to keep in mind while naming your podcast

• Keep It Short
• While choosing a name, the shorter the better. Shows will shorter name roll off your tongue and is more legible. It is also easier to fit the name of the show on various design cards.
• Make It Curious
  -Listeners should feel curious reading the title and make them wanna hit play.
• Make it Search Friendly
• One of the main objectives of having a good name is having the name pop up frequently. Listeners should find it convenient to search the name.
• Research & Test
• Before finalizing on the name, research thoroughly about various names you can keep and test it on people you trust for valuable feedback. Do some detective work and check whether your name isn’t already taken.

Step 3: Write A Podcast Description

• Why A Great Podcast Description Is Important

  Any book lover knows how much the text on the back of the book matters when trying to choose something new book to read. A podcast description works in a similar way - it gives potential listeners a peek at what to expect from your podcast before tuning in.

• What Makes A Podcast Description Good? You should aim to achieve these three things → Keeping it Short, Catchy & To The Point

  Key Things The Description Should Talk About:

  →Explanation of what your podcast is about →Make your podcast summary easily readable →Be crisp

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Step 4: Decide on Your Podcast Format - Short, Medium, Long