The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting

Fearne Cotton has managed to attract a massive audience for her Happy Place Podcast, even with episode titles that primarily feature just the name of her guests. This raises the intriguing question of how she gets away with this, especially when indie podcasters are often advised to use SEO-rich titles to attract listeners. In this […]

Are you struggling to get your podcast episodes noticed on Google? Today, I’m sharing some essential tips on how to rank your podcast content higher in search results. We’ll dive into the importance of using SEO-rich keywords, which are specific phrases that can attract more traffic to your content. I’ll guide you through practical strategies

In this episode I’m sharing the 11 things I won’t be spending money on for this year. From avoiding costly podcast managers and editors to steering clear of unsustainable promotion tactics, I’ll explain my reasoning behind each decision. It’s easy to get caught up in shiny object syndrome, but I’m determined to focus on what

Today, I’m diving into the exciting new AI features from Captivate Spark, designed to streamline your podcasting process and enhance your content creation. I’ll walk you through how these tools can help you generate episode ideas, create talking points, and even transcribe your episodes, saving you valuable time. As a podcaster, I know how crucial

SEO is crucial for boosting your podcast’s visibility, and in this episode we will look at how effective keyword strategies can lead to increased both your podcast’s downloads and your audience engagement. I’ll share my surprising experience of gaining nearly 2,000 downloads during a hiatus from new content, attributing this success to a strong focus

How much does it cost to run a podcast? Is there a cheaper way to be a podcaster? Are you looking to reduce your podcasting costs? If any of these questions resonate with you then stick around. In this episode, I share how I managed to slash my podcasting expenses by a staggering 65%, bringing

In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss 10 key learnings from recording over 100 episodes of this podcast. We will talk about having no rules in podcasting, not needing to quit your day job to have a successful podcast, taking breaks from podcasting, assessing the quality of advice from podcasting “gurus”, embracing the supportive community, debunking

In this episode, I dive into the world of podcasting statistics, shedding light on the potential inaccuracies and unreliability of common metrics. Don’t solely judge your podcast’s success based on numbers like episode count or downloads. Success is more than reaching arbitrary thresholds – it’s about creating meaningful content that resonates with your audience! Remember,

It’s episode 100 of The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Podcasting!! And in this episode I discuss the importance of taking a break from podcasting when needed. This summer, I reduced my activity to prioritise self-care. It’s crucial to prioritise health and well-being over maintaining a strict episode schedule. Managing all aspects of the podcast on

We are diving back into The Vault for episode 99 and will be looking back at episode episode 41 to answer the age old question of should you be paying your podcast guests? In this episode, we delve into the debated question of whether podcast hosts should pay their guests. Are you a podcaster wondering

From the vault we are diving back into episode 43: Should I Quit My Podcast! Are you thinking of quitting your podcast? In this episode, we explore the taboo topic of wanting to quit or take a break from podcasting. Quitting your podcast doesn’t equate to failure, but it’s important to consider your reasons for