{"id":127,"date":"2020-05-07T16:42:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T16:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helprocure.com\/blog\/?p=127"},"modified":"2021-08-21T23:33:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T23:33:52","slug":"ways-to-start-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helprocure.com\/blog\/ways-to-start-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Easiest Ways to Start a Podcast For Free in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you want to start a podcast? Well, you made the right choice and have come to the right place in learning how to start! Starting a podcast might seem daunting but not to worry, below you will find 10 easy ways to start your podcast in no time. Make sure you check out step 8, as it would amaze you to start podcasting immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Podcasting is a free service that allows Internet users to receive audio files (typically MP3s) from a podcasting website to listen to on their computers or personal digital audio players anywhere and anytime. The term “podcasting” comes from a combination of the words iPod (a personal digital audio player made by Apple) and broadcasting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As of today, podcasting is way less competitive than blogging, so if you were waiting for the right time to start your podcast, it\u2019s now. Without further ado let\u2019s dive into these steps and get you running your own podcast.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Step #1: Choose Your Niche And Target Audience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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This is the most critical step to starting a podcast because without knowing exactly what, why and who you are doing it for; you have no chance of building an audience. If you are looking to start let\u2019s say a training and fitness podcast then your target audience would be people who are interested in bodybuilding, weight loss or exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re creating a motivation podcast or lifestyle podcast or entertainment podcast, then your target audience would simply be people with the same passion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #2: Choose a Name For Your Podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Choosing a suitable name for your podcast is very crucial when starting a podcast. You will want to choose a name which leaves no doubt as to what your podcast is about; only then would you be able to capture your target audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You must also make sure the name of your podcast is catchy and memorable, that is, it should not be too long and should be easy for your audience to remember. You should also note that you\u2019ll need to say your podcast name quite a lot when recording your episodes, so make sure it rolls off the tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Using free tools like BustAName<\/a>, Nameboy<\/a> and Namemesh<\/a> are important in helping you generate a suitable name for your podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #3: Decide on How Long Your Episodes Would be<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You\u2019ll find a number of \u201cexperts\u201d who claim that a certain number of hours are perfect for podcasting but the truth is you don\u2019t need to extend or shorten your podcast just because a certain length has been said to be the perfect one. There are five minutes podcasts and there are seven-hour podcasts, the trick is to find whatever works for you and run with it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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This means you should decide how long your episodes are only by your content and audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #4: Decide on How Often You Release an Episode<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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You should decide on how often you want to be releasing your episodes, so as to maintain a level of consistency and so your audience would know when to expect your episodes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Doing this would not only get you a loyal fan base but also give you room to plan your episodes strategically.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #5: Choose Good Episode Titles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Just like choosing a name for your podcast, choosing good, searchable and descriptive titles for your episodes is very important. You must make sure not to name your episodes with titles like \u201cEpisode 1\u201d, \u201cEpisode 2\u201d and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your audience won\u2019t know what to expect if you name them this way so you should make it clear to them what they would be listening to by stating clearly what the episode is about in the title.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #6: Select the Best Recording Pieces of Equipment<\/h2>\n

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Finally, it\u2019s time to start recording, you must make sure to get recording equipment which would give you the best audio quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most essential podcast equipment you will need is a computer and a reliable microphone. Try not to use the microphone of your computer, so as to enable clear communication with your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Later on, you can get: a mixer to put your podcast together, A pair of noise-cancelling headphones that allow you to (literally) plug into your recording, A pop filter or windscreen that will greatly minimize or prevent plosives and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #7: Edit Your Podcast Perfectly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There are various editing softwares that can be used to edit your podcast. Editing your podcast enables you to remove unwanted parts or interferences in your recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For starters, I recommend using Audacity<\/a> and Garageband<\/a>. They are so easy to use, learn and are both free. So, choose one which works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #8: Choose Your Podcast Hosting<\/h2>\n

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After you record and edit your podcast episode, you need a place to put it so you can make it an official podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The best and free all-in-one platform where you can\u00a0create<\/span>,\u00a0distribute<\/span>, and\u00a0monetize<\/span> your podcast from any device is Anchor<\/a>. Anchor provides you with easy-to-use creation tools, 100% free hosting and wide distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a common misconception, but iTunes and Google Podcasts doesn\u2019t host your actual .mp3 files, they just read an RSS feed\u00a0and allow people to play your files hosted elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #9: Submit to Directories<\/h2>\n

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Once you\u2019ve uploaded your podcast to your media host of choice, you can then submit it to various directories, where listeners can discover, subscribe to, and download it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of the best tools and apps that listeners go to listen to podcasts are Apple Podcasts\/iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step #10: Spread The Word<\/h2>\n

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Publishing your podcast is only the first part of the work as now you have to spread the word of your podcast, that is, promote your podcast heavily to get people listening. Sharing links of every episode created to family and friends helps in spreading the word faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Most importantly, creating a dedicated and responsive website<\/a> that explains details of your upcoming programmes, contact and mp3 files is a sure way of increasing your audience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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