Use this area to inform people about your show and share a tagline. Think of this area as your “elevator pitch.”
Podcast Description
This area offers a full description of your podcast. It should go into greater details than what is written in the “Your Podcast Introduction” area above. Use this area to describe who might be interested in listening to your show, how often you release episodes and whatever other information you want visitors to know. People searching for a podcast in your niche have several options to choose from. Tell them here why yours is the best choice for them.
Newest episode
This section highlights your most recent published episode. It is dynamically updated every time you release a new episode. This section includes a player, provided by your podcast host that allows visitors to listen to the episode while on your website. Below are buttons that take visitors to the various platforms where they can subscribe to your show.
Define Your Niche
Welcome to Short Podcasting Tips by Podcast Branding. Simple advice to help your podcast succeed. Episode 1: Define Your Niche: So, you want to be part of the exciting world of podcasting! The first thing you will want to do is define your niche and decide what your...
Are you new to podcasting? Learn how to podcast with Short Podcasting Tips, a 20-episode limited series that offers simple advice on starting and growing your show. Learn from host Mark Des Cotes, founder of Podcast Branding, as he shares advice he's acquired from publishing more than 1,000 podcast episodes over a decade.
Welcome to Short Podcasting Tips by Podcast Branding.
Simple advice to help your podcast succeed.
Episode 1: Define Your Niche:
So, you want to be part of the exciting world of podcasting!Â
The first thing you will want to do is define your niche and decide what your podcast will be about.Â
Making it something you’re passionate about will help with longevity and make it much easier to come up with episode ideas.
Choosing a specific topic for your show ensures your podcast stands out and resonates with your audience.Â
If you let your passion guide your content, your listeners will hear it in your voice and will come back for more.
So, how do you find your niche?Â
Think of the knowledge you have. It could be scholarly knowledge. Work knowledge, life knowledge, and knowledge of hobbies. You name it.
Anything you know something about can be a niche. And you don’t need to be an expert in a subject to talk about it.Â
Some very successful podcasts are journey-style shows where the host or hosts use their show to learn and explore a topic.
They’re bringing their audience along the ride to experience their failures and victories with them.
What about passions? Is there something you are passionate about that you would love to discuss with others who share your passion?
Do you enjoy gardening, camping, pets, travel, investing, movies, and exercise? The list is endless.
It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you think others may also be interested.
The trick is finding a niche you know you can continue and enjoy producing for many, many episodes.
There’s no reason your show can’t succeed when you find the right niche for you.
If you want the best chance at podcast success, check out podcastbranding.co, where I offer professionally designed visual branding, including artwork and websites for podcasters.Â
After all, they see you before they hear you.
Mark Des Cotes
Podcast Brand Specialist
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music
YouTubeHere are more episodes for your enjoyment.
Meet Rocky Stone, your host
Use this as an “about section” by telling your audience about yourself. Listeners enjoy getting to know the people behind the podcasts they follow. Share as much or as little information as you are comfortable with.