Starting a podcast seems to be a trend these days. Everyone seems to be creating one. If you are also curious about starting a podcast, these essential steps might help you.
Ø Set an Aim
The first step is to decide why you want to
make a podcast and who it is for. For instance, you can create a podcast on playing
guitar, and the target audience can be people who love guitars. After that, you
need to give them a reason to listen to you by ensuring that they get to learn
something they didn’t know and ensuring that you give them what’s not already
on the internet. Mention that in the summary of the podcast.
Ø Decide a Name
After you have an idea of what to create
and for whom to create a podcast, the next step is to decide on a name for the
podcast that’s clever, appealing, and relevant at the same time.
Ø Choose Length
Most experts agree that a podcast length
should be between 20-45 minutes, but you can choose your podcast length
depending on the content. Don’t stretch it too much or make everything go by
quickly.
Ø Create Content
After you have decided on the above, focus
on creating quality and engaging content that your listeners will like. Make
sure the content is original and the content delivery is perfect.
Ø Frequency Matters
When creating podcasts, you also need to
decide how often you will release the podcasts. Once a month is good or even
once every two weeks is also okay. Just make sure you are consistent. If you
want, you can also release the podcasts in seasons, just like a Netflix TV
Series.
Ø Pick a Format
The next step is to pick a format for your
podcast. You can go for a solo show, a co-hosted show, or even an interview
show. Other options include roundtable, docu-drama, and documentaries.
Ø The Recording
After you have decided on the basics, you
need to record the podcast. You can record it with a computer that comes with a
USB microphone and internet access.
Ø Editing
When you are done recording the podcast,
you should edit it or get it done by a professional. You
can also do it yourself by using a free option like Audacity or a pro-level
tool like Adobe Audition. If you are a newbie, you can go for Alitu as well.
Ø Add the Music
Before you finalize the podcast, do consider
adding free music
to your podcast. You don’t need to add it throughout the podcast, but adding it
at the beginning and the end can be smart.
Ø Publishing
Choose the right cover art for your podcast
to ensure that your podcast looks attractive. Get it custom designed by a
freelancer, or design it yourself if you want to stand out from the crowd.
Ø Select a Hosting Provider
Choose one of the best hosting providers to
host your podcasts. A few options are:
·
Buzzsprout
·
Captivate
·
Transistor
·
Castos
·
RSS.com
·
Podbean
· Resonate
Ø Additional Steps
After creating the podcasts, you can also
promote them by creating a website and making it visible by getting
transcriptions, creating show notes, and embedding every episode.
Sources:
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-start-a-podcast/
https://www.podcastinsights.com/start-a-podcast/
https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-podcast-hosting/