As podcasts increase in popularity, listeners have more choices. So even if your podcast managed to achieve a high rank, you should always think of ways to make it unique and standing out from other podcasts sharing the same theme as yours.
1. Plan Accordingly:
When making the decision to podcast, and before starting, you should think of the following questions:
- How much time will the podcast production take?
- How will podcasting fit into a current schedule?
- How frequently will you podcast?
- How will hosting of podcasting files be handled?
- In case your podcast is extremely popular, how will fees be generated to pay for hosting?
- What will be the theme of your podcast?
- What will make you distinct or different from others podcasting sharing the same theme?
2. Original Content:
Just like any other media company, in order to attract and maintain your audience, you will have to provide original content, or at least, present your theme in an original way. You should think of a long term strategy that will help your show distinguish itself from others.
3. Get to The Point:
Listeners in today's society don't have time for incessant rambling. If you have a point to make, make it in a reasonable amount of time.
4. Do Your Homework:
Incorrect information will hurt a broadcasters long term reputation just like a journalist's credibility. It is important that the information you are providing is accurate.
5. Consistency:
The best content is consistent content. Podcasts should contain convincing content with episodic titles, that are united in a common broad theme. Each show should be about the same length and contain a common format.
6. Timeless Content:
Broadcasters will benefit more from content that is timeless and can be effectively archived. "How to" content that solves problems will often have long term appeal and listening life.
7. Articulate Words:
The quality of the audio content does matter. Listeners will not want to suffer to hear a clear podcast; pay particular attention to articulation.
8. Optimize Podcasts:
Podcast titles should try its best to gather all the data relating to the contents of your podcast. Think about the themes when selecting a podcast channel title and description. Use critical and related keywords and phrases that relates to the theme.
Listeners always seem to expect certain things from broadcasters. In order to maintain a listening audience, it is important that broadcasts are consistent and satisfying the expectations of your listeners.
10. Archive:
Many new listeners will want to review previous broadcasts. Consider ways to make older shows available through archives. Maintaining archives of older podcasts might bring in new listeners and satisfy listeners who just can't get enough.
Podcasts require effort, but by following basic guidelines and thinking things through, podcasts can be an essential factor of communication within a community.
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Nabiha Abdul-wahab
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