{"id":13981,"date":"2023-08-01T01:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T01:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/?p=13981"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:21:58","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:21:58","slug":"how-to-visualize-your-podcasts-audience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/how-to-visualize-your-podcasts-audience\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Visualize Your Podcast&#8217;s Audience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When recording an episode for your podcast, it can be difficult to visualize how many listeners you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-podcast-studio-at-home\/\">likely recording in your home or office space<\/a> &#8211; meaning it\u2019s just you and the equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you aren\u2019t performing directly in front of an audience, it\u2019s easy to lose track of the size of the crowd you\u2019re speaking to. And, as a result, it\u2019s easy to think your podcast isn\u2019t gaining any real traction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never spoken in front of a massive crowd before, then you\u2019ve probably never visualized it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-visualizing-your-audience-important\"><\/span>Why is Visualizing Your Audience Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safe to assume that your tone, delivery, and preparation would be different for a crowd of 10 people compared to a crowd of 500 people, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close your eyes and imagine those two scenarios, you probably feel more nervous about the crowd of 500 people than the room of 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to visualize the size of your audience will help you prepare better for your episode and provide more quality content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you know you have over 2,000 listeners, you can imagine you\u2019re performing your episode directly in front of them. This may help you to be more engaging, relevant, and cautious of your audience\u2019s time and expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visualization can help you hone in on that feeling of making a significant impact on real people instead of speaking into the ether and feeling like no one is hearing what you\u2019re saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visualize-your-podcast-audience-with-these-examples-of-crowd-sizes\"><\/span>Visualize Your Podcast Audience with These Examples of Crowd Sizes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t great at visualization yet, don\u2019t sweat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are examples to help you visualize just how big certain crowds are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 people: a full car<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"five girls in a car\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-car-full-of-people-1024x700.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 people: the number of players on a basketball court during a game<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"girls basketball game\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-basketball-players-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30 people: a full classroom of students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"podcast hosting for education\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/discounted-podcast-hosting-students-teachers-classroom-1024x512.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100 people: the number of people in the US Senate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-senate-floor.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">500 people: enough people to fill a smaller theater<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"group of people in a theater\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-small-theater-1024x683.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5,200 people: how many people can fit on the Staten Island Ferry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"picture of staten island ferry\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-staten-island-ferry-1024x685.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30,500 people: capacity of Stadium MK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"stadium full of people\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/visualize-your-podcast-audience-mk-stadium-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-you-grow-an-audience\"><\/span>How Can You Grow an Audience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Consider who you\u2019re reaching (or who you want to reach).<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While visualizing your audience size based on numbers can be helpful, considering your target audience is important too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, these are the people that are going to be most likely to share your show with others that have similar interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catering your content to a specific group of people will bring you more of the type of listeners you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Consistency is key<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistency is key! People are more likely to tune into podcasts that they know are consistently releasing content they care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stop publishing episodes, people may lose interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, consistency is not just about sticking to a regular posting schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also about staying consistent with your topic. If you talk about baseball one week, theater the next, and then swimming the week after that, no one really knows what your niche is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieforleo.com\/\">Marie Forleo <\/a>says, \u201cWhen you confuse people, you lose people.\u201d So release consistently and stick to one main topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Get the word out!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Promotion is very important if you want to grow and thrive in podcasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/how-to-promote-your-podcast-on-social-media\/\">utilizing your social media accounts<\/a> to promote your podcast, now is the time to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your social media follower numbers are small, using hashtags such as #podcast and #podcaster when posting can help you get in front of new listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Utilize OPA (other people&#8217;s audiences)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking and building connections are great ways to grow your podcast audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/josh-elledge-discusses-podcast-guesting\/\">Being a guest on someone else\u2019s podcast<\/a> gives you access to a brand new audience and potential listeners for your show. If you have good relationships with other podcasters, you may even be able to get some extra promotions for your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Use your show&#8217;s analytics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/podcast-analytics-grow-monetize\/\">your cross-platform analytics<\/a> in your podcast dashboard will help you&nbsp;determine what your audience prefers, what they want more of, and what type of episodes they\u2019re tuning in to the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next time you\u2019re recording an episode for your podcast, stop and <a href=\"https:\/\/rss.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-my-podcast-audience\/\">take a moment to visualize your audience<\/a>. It will help you better prepare for the episode and will ultimately lead to better content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that your audience is more than just numbers &#8211; they\u2019re real people who enjoy your show!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When recording an episode for your podcast, it can be difficult to visualize how many listeners you have. 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