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This week's episode discusses the necessity of having a dedicated website for your podcast. Inspired by a recent PodMatch survey, I highlight the alarming rate of broken links and the importance of a central hub for podcasts.

I also cover the benefits of owning a podcast website, including email collection, SEO optimization, and brand uniformity. Additionally, I give a brief review of different platforms for creating podcast websites, weighing their pros and cons, and providing actionable steps for improving your podcast's online presence.

Key Takeaways

  • If your podcast links are broken, it negatively impacts audience reach.
  • A dedicated website is essential for every podcast.
  • Your podcast website serves as a central hub for your audience.
  • Email collection is critical to build connection with your audience.
  • SEO optimization can enhance podcast discoverability.
  • A uniform brand image is vital for attracting sponsors.
  • PodPage offers a user-friendly platform for podcasters.
  • Host-provided sites are limited but useful for beginners.
  • Regularly audit your links to avoid dead ends.
  • A branded website fosters trust and audience loyalty.

Tools Mentioned

Bugging out about some aspects of podcasting? Don't waste time spinning your wheels. Book a free call with me and ask me anything. Book a call here now!

Follow this podcast and subscribe to @ToolsofthePodcastTrade on YouTube. Thanks.

Send us a text

Support the show

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👉Helpful Resources:

Learn the best tool to market your podcast. Join the One Funnel Away Challenge Now: https://www.podcubator.com/one-funnel-away
Start Your Podcast Quick Start Guide: https://www.podcubator.com/start-your-podcast-now-free-guide
Join my Substack: https://bit.ly/3DJAbko
Learn The Secrets To Selling Online: https://www.podcubator.com/selling-online-challenge
Shop Podcast Microphones:
https://amzn.to/3Rvz4c7
Podcast hosted by Buzzsprout
Disclosure: This podcast is NOT sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy a product using one of the links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost.

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Chapters

1. Dead Links = Lost Listeners (00:00:00)

2. Why You Need Your Own Website (00:00:45)

3. Five Immediate Benefits (00:00:45)

4. WordPress for Podcasters (00:02:00)

5. Platform Option 1: Self-Hosted WordPress (00:07:30)

6. Platform Option 2: Podpage (00:09:30)

7. Platform Option 3: Host-Provided Site (00:11:30)

8. Three Action Steps (00:13:30)

9. Trust & Brand Control (00:15:00)

10. Monitor UX with Microsoft Clarity (00:16:30)

115 episodes

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Manage episode 488431952 series 2994032
Content provided by J. Rosemarie Francis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by J. Rosemarie Francis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This week's episode discusses the necessity of having a dedicated website for your podcast. Inspired by a recent PodMatch survey, I highlight the alarming rate of broken links and the importance of a central hub for podcasts.

I also cover the benefits of owning a podcast website, including email collection, SEO optimization, and brand uniformity. Additionally, I give a brief review of different platforms for creating podcast websites, weighing their pros and cons, and providing actionable steps for improving your podcast's online presence.

Key Takeaways

  • If your podcast links are broken, it negatively impacts audience reach.
  • A dedicated website is essential for every podcast.
  • Your podcast website serves as a central hub for your audience.
  • Email collection is critical to build connection with your audience.
  • SEO optimization can enhance podcast discoverability.
  • A uniform brand image is vital for attracting sponsors.
  • PodPage offers a user-friendly platform for podcasters.
  • Host-provided sites are limited but useful for beginners.
  • Regularly audit your links to avoid dead ends.
  • A branded website fosters trust and audience loyalty.

Tools Mentioned

Bugging out about some aspects of podcasting? Don't waste time spinning your wheels. Book a free call with me and ask me anything. Book a call here now!

Follow this podcast and subscribe to @ToolsofthePodcastTrade on YouTube. Thanks.

Send us a text

Support the show

=====================================
👉Helpful Resources:

Learn the best tool to market your podcast. Join the One Funnel Away Challenge Now: https://www.podcubator.com/one-funnel-away
Start Your Podcast Quick Start Guide: https://www.podcubator.com/start-your-podcast-now-free-guide
Join my Substack: https://bit.ly/3DJAbko
Learn The Secrets To Selling Online: https://www.podcubator.com/selling-online-challenge
Shop Podcast Microphones:
https://amzn.to/3Rvz4c7
Podcast hosted by Buzzsprout
Disclosure: This podcast is NOT sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy a product using one of the links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Dead Links = Lost Listeners (00:00:00)

2. Why You Need Your Own Website (00:00:45)

3. Five Immediate Benefits (00:00:45)

4. WordPress for Podcasters (00:02:00)

5. Platform Option 1: Self-Hosted WordPress (00:07:30)

6. Platform Option 2: Podpage (00:09:30)

7. Platform Option 3: Host-Provided Site (00:11:30)

8. Three Action Steps (00:13:30)

9. Trust & Brand Control (00:15:00)

10. Monitor UX with Microsoft Clarity (00:16:30)

115 episodes

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