Podcast FAQ

create a podcast for free

by Prof. Rebekah Rogahn Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Anchor is the easiest way to make a podcast, brought to you by Spotify. Now you can create your podcast, host it online, distribute it to your favorite listening platforms, grow your audience, and monetize your episodes—all from your phone or tablet, for free.

How to start your podcast for free?

Yours might have elements like:

  • A welcome message
  • An opening “conversation” with your audience
  • A preview of what you’ll be discussing
  • Request for reviews comments
  • A call to action

How do you create your own podcast?

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  1. Prepare your content. You may want to put together scripts for what you will say at the beginning of a show and when you transition from one story to ...
  2. Record the audio for your podcast. This is probably the biggest step for without your voice, your podcast doesn't exist.
  3. Save the audio file to your computer desktop. ...

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How to put your podcast on Spotify for free?

Uploading With Buzzsprout

  • Log into your Buzzsprout account
  • Click on “iTunes & Directories”
  • Select “Submit your podcast to Spotify”
  • Enter your show’s title, Buzzsprout account email, and RSS feed
  • Confirm that your show doesn’t contain any copyrighted material
  • Hit “Submit”

How to create your first podcast?

  • Set a definite date and time for publishing
  • Have one evergreen recorded podcast (As a backup plan)
  • Mention Website link at the start & end of Show notes
  • Use an animated video overlay and publish your podcast on YouTube.
  • Connect with best minds in your industry by inviting them to be a guest on your podcast show.

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Is making podcasts on Spotify free?

Spotify will include your podcast for free using the above steps. In this way it's similar to other podcasting apps and websites. You'll still need a podcast host, of course, but there are free options for those as well. You even get access to listener totals, demographics, and other analytics.

Is it free to publish a podcast?

The short answer is, yes, it is free to publish a podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. There are a couple ways you can publish a podcast.

What is the best free platform for podcasts?

Best free podcast hosting servicesBuzzsprout. Buzzsprout. Buzzsprout is one of the most popular options for hosting a podcast. ... Podbean. Another popular free podcasting platform for hosting is Podbean. ... Spreaker. Spreaker. ... Anchor. Anchor. ... Podomatic. Podomatic. ... Acast. Acast. ... Soundcloud. Soundcloud. ... RedCircle. RedCircle.

Is Google podcast free to use?

Aside from only one podcast that has an exclusive deal with Spotify, all of my podcasts are in the app. Not to mention that Google Podcasts isn't only free to download, it's also ad-free so you get an uninterrupted experience.

How do podcasts make money?

Sponsorships are the most common way podcasters make money. This is when the podcast promotes the sponsor during the show. You probably hear your favorite shows plug their advertisers a few times in every episode. How much you earn from a sponsor depends on the number of downloads your episodes earn.

How much does it cost to put a podcast on Spotify?

Podcasters will be able to select one of three price tiers for subscriptions through Spotify: $2.99, $4.99 or $7.99 per month. “We felt like rather than put the burden on creators [to set pricing], we should make a recommendation on what we feel are strong price points,” said Mignano.

Do podcasts need a host?

If you're looking to start a podcast, you'll need to sign up with a podcast hosting company to store your . mp3's and create your podcast feed. Just like when you start a website or blog you need a web host, when you start a podcast you need a media host.

How do I host my own podcast?

Podcast Hosting Providers Sites like Libsyn, Anchor, Blubrry, Megaphone, etc will allow you to upload your audio file for your podcast, they'll create an rss feed for the podcast, and then serve the files for your listeners.

How do I make a Google podcast?

Just follow these simple steps:Visit the Google Play Podcast Portal. Sign in with a Google account. ... Click the “Add A Podcast” Button. ... Paste in your podcast's RSS feed URL. ... Click “Submit RSS Feed” ... Verify Ownership (uses email in RSS feed) ... Review your podcast info. ... Click “Publish Podcast” ... Wait For Approval.

Which app is best for podcast?

Here are the best podcast apps:Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts provides free access to over 30 million podcast episodes, along with the option to pay for premium shows.Google Podcasts. ... Spotify. ... Audible. ... Stitcher. ... TuneIn Radio.

Which platform is best for podcast?

What are the Best Podcast Hosting Platforms?Fusebox. ... Blubrry Podcasting. ... Spreaker. ... PodcastWebsites. ... Audioboom. Best hosting platform for taking your podcast to the next level. ... Libsyn. The most reliable podcast hosting site. ... Soundcloud. Best platform for audio content creators. ... Podomatic. Best freemium podcast hosting platform.More items...•

How do I record a podcast?

The different ways to record a podcastRecording directly into audio editing software.Recording via video conferencing software e.g. Zoom, Skype.Recording via a remote recording platform designed to record podcast audio.Recording using a portable recording device.

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Powerful podcast stats at your fingertips

We got the right tools to introduce your show to the world. With Podomatic, your podcast can be played directly from Facebook and Twitter feeds, and you can embed your episodes on your site or on any other social media network.

What is a Private Podcast Feed?

A private podcast feed is a personal RSS feed that is not available to the public.

Private Podcasting With JustCast

You can create a private podcast for free using JustCast. The free plan uses your Dropbox account to host your shows (2GB storage, also free).

More About Private Podcasting

There are a number of use cases for private podcasting. Three common reasons to use a private podcast are outlined below.

How The Private Podcast Feed Works

A private podcast feed is an RSS feed that is not made available to the public. Each user has a unique RSS feed that they use to access the podcast. The feed requests that public platforms like iTunes do not index it in their system if it is discovered.

Why Choose JustCast for Private Podcasting

You own and control your content - even on the free plan. JustCast does not monetise free content with advertising like other free podcast hosting solutions.

What is a podcast host?

Media or Podcast hosts are services that store your audio and allow your listeners to listen, download, and subscribe to your podcast. One common misconception when learning how to start a podcast is that you upload your podcast to places like iTunes. This actually isn’t the case.

What is the point of a podcast?

The whole point of a podcast is that people listen to it, so give them a reason to click on one of your episodes. Make it clear to people what they will get from listening to your show. If you look on any podcast directory you will see shows with titles like “How To…”, “Five Tips For…” etc.

How many episodes of a season of podcast?

When you start a seasonal podcast, each season will usually have a theme. You might create episodes based on that theme or topic for 6-12 episodes, then have a break. After a month or two, you’ll launch a new season (with another theme/topic) and repeat the process.

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