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Every metric of podcast success comes down to the same thing: listeners. Downloads, rankings, reviews, brand recognition - all of it is really just a way of counting how many people chose to listen, and how much they cared once they did. Yet most podcaste

Every few years, someone declares the personal website dead. First it was social media that was going to replace it. Then it was streaming platforms. Now it's AI. And honestly? AI is the most compelling argument yet. If listeners can just ask ChatGPT "wha

What's the best podcast hosting site? Where should I host my podcast? Easily the most common questions in podcasting, alongside "why does the sound of my own voice make me want to die?" Well, I can't change your voice, but I can tell you the best hosting

When I first started podcasting, I thought my job was finished the moment I hit publish. I'd spend hours preparing for a conversation, recording it, editing it and finally publishing the episode. I'd share it on social media once or twice, then move strai

A distinct creative momentum comes with building a podcast. You can spend hours planning episodes, editing audio, and refining your format-completely immersed in the craft of creating something great. .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-basic-light.--jtoc-has-custom-s

Some brands (including podcasts) seem to be everywhere. Ranking on Google, cited in AI Overviews, and getting their name dropped all over Reddit. .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-basic-light.--jtoc-has-custom-styles { --jtoc-numeration-suffix: ". "; --jtoc-numerati

A podcast is an episodic, on-demand audio or video show that audiences intentionally follow and consume on the platform of their choice. Whether you've just heard a friend rave about their favourite show, stumbled across one at work, or you're wondering i

Podcast monetisation is the process of earning income from your show, either directly from your audience, from brands, or from products and services you create around your expertise. Can you actually make money from a podcast? There's an old joke: the bes

There are so many podcast statistics, facts and trends circulating, from listener numbers to industry size. It's hard to know where to start. So, to make your life easy, I thought I'd bring as many podcast industry stats together here, for your reading pl

A curious thing happens when podcasters start monetising their work. They spend years building trust with a specific audience, learning what those listeners care about, understanding their problems, and becoming a familiar voice within a niche. Then, when