The Audacity to Podcast®

What I'm learning, doing, and reminding myself to overcome perfectionism. I hope this will help you in your own podcasting journey, too.

On December 10, 2019, Apple Podcasts surpassed 800,000 valid podcasts! Here's some more information and statistics on the podcast industry, with data from My Podcast Reviews.

Switching to the Gutenberg Editor was probably the most controversial change in WordPress's history. I'll help you decide whether you should start using Gutenberg for your podcast's WordPress website. What is the Gutenberg Editor? Gutenberg's benefits 1 - Make repeatable content and templates with reusable blocks 2 - Unlock more content-formatting options 3 - Replace many separate plugins with Gutenberg features 4 - Use high-quality themes and plugins to get more Gutenberg blocks and options 5 - Paste formatted text without so many worries 6 - Edit faster and without page-refreshes 7 - Navigate your post quickly with an outline 8 - Access advanced options more easily 9 - Edit a block in HTML for advanced needs Gutenberg's disadvantages 1 - It's a drastic change 2 - There are still some compatibility issues with other plugins 3 - It may slow down some editing functionality 4 - Managing reusable blocks is a little weird right now 5 - Many features may be more simplistic than you want Tips for using Gutenberg 1 - Install the plugin version if you want the latest version 2 - Install the "Classic Editor" plugin 3 - Don't worry about your past content

If you're frustrated by your WordPress theme's limitations, you don't know to or don't want to write custom code, or you want a lot more flexibility in your website, you might want to consider a page-builder plugin for WordPress. You don’t have to know HTML, CSS, PHP, or JavaScript to design your own webpages A page-builder makes web-design fast with WYSIWYG drag-and-drop editing A good page-builder can be used anywhere on your site A page-builder lets you build sections and pages “in your own image” Page-builders will probably someday integrate directly into the Gutenberg editor Tips for using a WordPress page-builder Ensure your theme is compatible Use a page-builder only when you need more than Gutenberg can offer Avoid page-builders for full post content Use global styles over single styles whenever possible Look for free or premium add-ons to extend your chosen builder Our favorite WordPress page-builders Elementor Pro Divi Builder Beaver Builder Themify Builder

Podcasters need a WordPress theme designed with features and flexibility to support podcasting. Here's why I think SecondLine Themes are your new best choice! Integration with PowerPress Support for other podcasting plugins for WordPress A versatile embed field for more player options Beautiful design Podcast-focused features Easy setup Friendly Elementor page builder Extensive customization options Fantastic support and updates Plus: free podcast-importer plugin For me, Tusant already did about 90% of what I wanted! Links and show notes at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/336 Get everything you need after episode 1 to make your podcast amazing! Join Podcasters' Society today! https://PodcastersSociety.com/ See and share all your international podcast reviews from Apple Podcasts and Stitcher automatically! https://MyPodcastReviews.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a voice message from https://TheAudacitytoPodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

Podcast media and feed hosting performance comparisons between the most popular and some not-so-popular podcast hosting providers.

In the middle of 2018, Apple started cracking down on keyword-stuffing in podcast tags. My own show, The Audacity to Podcast, was even affected, and I've been tracking and testing other podcasts. Here's what I found!

A podcast failure doesn't mean you should quit podcasting. Here are 9 steps to help you recover and keep moving forward!

Many podcasting tools offer the ability to automatically crosspost your audio podcast to YouTube. Here are eleven reasons I think you shouldn't do that.

Working with other podcasters can be energizing, but it can also feed your inner troll. Here's how you can build friendships instead of enemies in podcasting.

Feed hits and monthly downloads are two podcast stats the may confuse or mislead podcasters. Here's why you should never rely on these meaningless numbers.

November is National Podcast Post Month (#NaPodPoMo) and I decided to participate by not only publishing a daily podcast episode, but launching a whole new show!

A podcast launch can be fun and jumpstart momentum for growth. Starting your podcasting with multiple episodes is often advised, but is it right for you?

Regardless of who you use to host your podcast media and generate your podcast RSS feed, check these eight things to own your platform.

Podcasting is a time-shifted media. Some fans will binge on all your content, which can reveal some areas to improve your podcast. Here are 12 lessons.

Podcasting is unlike any other media. This is why its year-over-year growth has been more gradual than anything else. We may never see a “hockey-stick” spike, but you, as a fan or a creator, are the most powerful influence to bring more people to podcasts.

Apple gets a lot of attention in podcasting, but Android is actually more popular than iOS. Here's how to not forget your Android podcast fans!

Apple released iOS 11 on September 19 for iPhones and iPads. It brings many new features to support podcasting and improve podcast consumption! Here's what I think you should love.

Should you podcast alone, or get a cohost? Cohosts can make some things easier, some things harder. Here's help you to pick what's right for your podcasting.

Effective follow-up can make a huge difference to the growth and success of your podcast. Here are some tips to help you!

Attending events relevant or beneficial to your podcast can hold exciting opportunities—unless you make these mistakes.

To "profit" from your podcast means money to many people. But I think "PROFIT" stands for something more, and every podcast needs it!

Recording audio or video podcasts at an event can present many challenges. Here's the onsite podcasting equipment I recommend to make your production great!

A stagnating podcast can hurt your show's growth and your potential. Here's what you need to improve!

You may not need to spend thousands on multiple pieces of audio equipment to get a good-sounding podcast. Here are modern solutions.

With the release of iOS 11, Apple supports new podcasting tags for your podcast RSS feed. Here's how you can start using them today.

Word of mouth is the best way to grow your podcast. Here's how you can inspire and equip your audience to share your podcast.

You are influenced by the people around you. So here is who you should have in your circle to help your podcast succeed.

Press access can get you sneak peeks, free trials, and more value for your audience. Here are 11 tips to help your podcast get these special media privileges.

While Americans celebrate their independence on July 4, we podcasters can celebrate our independence with every episode! Here's what makes the independence of podcasting so powerful.

You may sometimes fall into a podcasting rut and you've lost your passion. Here are 9 tips to help you get out of the funk and back to your podcast!

At the 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced several big changes that will help podcasters and podcast-consumers. Here's what you need to know.

Podcast episodes about current events (including fan shows) may not have a long life, but you can still use them to promote and grow your podcast! A current-events podcast might cover news, politics, sports, TV shows, movies, books, music, and such. Essentially, anything that has a schedule and isn't as popular after it has passed.

"Long tail" is when a podcast has a long life of relevance and consumption. Learn how to keep your old episodes alive and use them to grow your audience.

Loudness normalization conforms audio to a perceived loudness level. Learn why that's important in podcasting and how to make your podcast meet the standard.

Moving podcast hosting companies and keeping your subscribers doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know, especially to avoid losing your entire audience.

Episode length is sometimes a heated discussion in podcasting. There's helpful data from different sources. But what's right for your podcast? I'll help you decide!

Interviewing non-podcasters presents many challenges, so here's my advice to ensure you get the best sound quality possible from your podcast guests.

When you have more podcast episodes than your RSS feed holds, it can affect your audience, marketing, and more. Here are eight options to fix it.

After podcasting for a while and you may see old episodes disappear from podcast directories and your RSS feed. Here are seven things you should know. Come back for my next episode where I'll share, "What to Do When You Have Too Many Podcast Episodes in Your RSS Feed."

To celebrate 300 episodes of The Audacity to Podcast, I'm drawing lessons from this show's first episode to help you launch your podcast better, or learn how you can improve.

People can be wonderful parts of your podcasting team by relieving some of your burdens. I include people as an "automation tool" because they can be so skilled that all you need to do is assign a task and they return amazing results. So please never underestimate the value of others!

WordPress is powerful for running your podcast website and it can be the base for automating your podcasting workflow!

Web services can automate parts of your podcasting workflow, even when you're not online! Here are my favorite web-based automation tools.

PCs (Windows or macOS) are powerful podcasting tools and ideal for automation. Here are 9 tools for automating many computer-based podcasting workflows.

Regularly evaluating and critiquing your own your podcast, especially from your audience's perspective, will help you improve and grow the podcast. Here are four steps to get you started.

Life can get crazy and unpredictable. It can be joyous moments like a birth or marriage. It can be sad moments like a death or job loss. It can be trying moments like a move or transition of any kind.

Whether you're planning a holiday break, a seasonal hiatus, or need some time off, here are ways to stay connected with your audience so they will anticipate your show's return.

Christmas, New Year's Day, and many more holidays affect people differently. Learn whether you should keep podcasting or take a break during a holiday.

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about podcast SEO. I have this information in my SEO for Podcasters course, and I want you to have these core understanding for what SEO stuff actually does and doesn't matter in podcasting.