How to Start and Grow a Podcast

Learn everything you need to start, track, grow and monetize a podcast.

  • What Are the Best Podcast Microphones?

    What Are the Best Podcast Microphones?

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    With so many microphones on the market, how do you know how to pick the best mic for your podcast? In this article we review the top podcasting mics.

  • How to Earn Bitcoin Podcasting

    How to Earn Bitcoin Podcasting

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    Did you know that podcasters can now earn Bitcoin podcasting? RSS.com is the first podcast hosting company in the world to allow listeners and fans the ability to support podcasts by sending Bitcoin (sats) through supported Value 4 Value apps. Getting started is easy and the entire process takes less than 5 minutes.  Here’s how to…

  • Here’s How Long Your Podcast Intro Should Be

    Here’s How Long Your Podcast Intro Should Be

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    Your podcast intro is important for not only branding, but to get your listeners excited for your episode! So how long should your podcast intro be? The short answer is that it depends. The ideal intro is short enough not to lose listeners and long enough to mention everything they need to know before your…

  • Best True Crime Podcasts of 2025

    Best True Crime Podcasts of 2025

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    True crime has fascinated people for years, but podcasting has taken it to a whole new level. One podcast that’s often credited with starting the true crime podcast trend is “Serial”, which debuted in 2014. Its unique format and investigative storytelling drew millions of listeners and helped make podcasts a mainstream medium. So, why are…

  • 6 Reasons Why Your Podcast Needs an Email List

    6 Reasons Why Your Podcast Needs an Email List

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    Your podcast NEEDS an email list to keep your listeners engaged and to increase traffic, downloads, and subscriptions!

  • 📈 Promote Your Podcast: Tips and Tricks to Grow Your Audience

    📈 Promote Your Podcast: Tips and Tricks to Grow Your Audience

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    When I launched my first podcast, I thought that an audience of thousands would be waiting with anticipation to listen to my first episode. After all, my podcast was going to be on Apple Podcasts. But I was met with the reality that if I didn’t put work into growing my audience, my show would…

  • How to Use RSS.com to Grow Your Podcast

    How to Use RSS.com to Grow Your Podcast

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    There are lots of podcast hosting companies, but not all offer the same features for the same price.  In this post, you’ll learn how RSS.com makes it easy to start, grow, track and make money podcasting. 🎤 Automatic and Guided Distribution to Podcast Directories (like Spotify) Submitting your show to the major podcast directories is…

  • What Caused the Spike in My Podcast’s Analytics?

    What Caused the Spike in My Podcast’s Analytics?

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    Did your podcast get a sudden increase in downloads? Are you curious where those downloads came from? In this post, we’ll discuss some common reasons a podcast might experience a “spike” in downloads, and ways that podcasters like yourself can determine if the numbers are legitimate. Are These Legitimate Downloads? There could be legitimate reasons…

  • How to Record and Edit a Podcast Episode

    How to Record and Edit a Podcast Episode

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    Podcasts are an incredibly popular way for people to access your great content. If you’re starting a podcast, learn how to record and edit it podcast here.

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