AI in Podcasting: Captivate Spark Full Review
Captivate Spark is the latest AI podcasting tool that has come to us from Captivate.fm. AI is everywhere at the minute and it seems impossible to go onto social media or YouTube without some AI tool or another being thrown at you. But how can you use AI in podcasting? Whether you’re a new podcaster trying to find your feet or a seasoned pro wondering if AI could streamline your workflow, this post is for you. If you’ve listened to my podcast, you know I’ve been using Captivate.fm as my hosting platform. When they released Captivate Spark, I had to try it. It promised so much and the pricing structure…
Podcast SEO: Getting Your Show Found by Your Ideal Listener
SEO can often be seen as a scary and hard-to-grasp concept, especially for new podcasters. So, in this post I want to break down podcast SEO; what it is, how using podcast SEO can benefit your show, and tips for implementing good SEO strategies. Personally, I find utilising podcast SEO a great way for my show to be discovered by new listeners. The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting regularly appears within the first few results on Apple Podcasts when keywords such as ‘podcasting tips’ or similar are searched. That’s the power of knowing what your audience are searching for: your show appears in the search results, and not the bottom…
Podcasting on a Budget: How I Slashed My Podcasting Costs by 65%
Podcasting doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, it can be a relatively affordable hobby if you’re mindful about your spending. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I reduced the running costs of my podcast, The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting, by a whopping 65%. Let’s dive into the details and the strategies I used to save money while maintaining the quality of my show. You Don’t Need an Expensive Setup to Succeed Before diving into the nitty-gritty of cutting costs, let’s address one of the biggest myths in podcasting: the idea that you need an expensive setup to achieve amazing results. The truth is, you don’t.…
Is Individual Podcast Episode Artwork Worth The Effort?
If you’ve been podcasting for a while, you may remember when Apple Podcasts announced this “podcast episode artwork” functionality back in 2023. The idea was that in addition to your overall podcast artwork, you could upload a separate 3000×3000 pixel thumbnail image for each new episode. Sounds great, right? At the time, I was worried that this was just Apple Podcast’s way of turning into YouTube, and I’ll admit that I had split opinions on the point of this new feature. On the one hand, having individual podcast episode world would then show up as a little visual preview whenever someone browses your podcast feed on Apple Podcasts or other…
10 Podcast Episode Ideas For When You Don’t Know What to Podcast About
A list of podcast episode ideas so that you never need to worry about what to podcast about again.
How to Start a Podcast with No Audience in 2025
Launching a successful podcast requires planning and effort. Learn how to start a podcast with no audience with this step-by-step guide that covers ideation, equipment, hosting, recording, promotion, and more.
How to Rank on Apple Podcasts Search Results in 5 Steps
Having your podcast rank on Apple Podcasts search results is a great way to get your podcast in front of new listeners. But, ranking on Apple Podcast’s search results, like anything, requires strategy. When you search for certain keywords on Apple Podcasts (more on that in a bit!), The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting ranks in the first few search results. You might be thinking “So what? Why is that a big deal?” But, getting your podcast to rank highly on Apple Podcasts for the keywords your audience is searching for is absolutely vital. Think about it this way – when someone heads to Apple Podcasts and searches for something…
10 Free Podcasting Tools You Need to Try
Podcasting costs can quickly rack up, but with these 10 free podcasting tools you can learn how to keep your podcast outgoings down.
Podcasting 2.0: What Does it Mean for Indie Podcasters?
The world of podcasting has been evolving rapidly, and with the advent of new technologies and innovations, a new era has dawned: Podcasting 2.0. This term has been buzzing around the podcasting community, leaving many creators and listeners wondering what the heck podcasting 2.0 even is. So, I caught up with Mark Asquith from Captivate.fm to delve into the intricacies of podcasting 2.0, exploring its origins, features, and potential benefits for both podcasters and listeners. What Was Podcasting 1.0? Before we dive into the realm of podcasting 2.0, it’s essential to understand its predecessor, podcasting 1.0. The original iteration of podcasting emerged from the concept of RSS (Really Simple Syndication)…
3 Top Tips for How to Write the Perfect Podcast Guest Pitch
How to write a podcast guest pitch that gets you noticed and booked as a podcast guest.
How to Start and Run a Podcast
