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Podcast Publishing Checklist
Podcast Publishing Checklist

Podcast Publishing Checklist

Run this checklist to publish your podcast
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Why Is Podcasting Important?:
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The facts
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The podcast's purpose
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Reinforcing your brand
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Spread your message through all media types
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Research:
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Read the blogs
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Listen to similar podcasts
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Read the news
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Research your guests
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Take your time to get it right
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Prepare your notes
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Divide your notes into sections
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Write a script, if you have one
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Finalize the show notes
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Setting up:
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Move your phone away from the technology
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Put your phone on silent
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Make sure you know your talking points
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Check the acoustics
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Check the microphones
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Check the software
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Check the levels in your headphones
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If you're using Skype, call the Sound Test Service first
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Do a test run
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Keep water nearby for you and your guests
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Recording:
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Secure the pop filter
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Record a little background noise
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Check your compression
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Check the headroom
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Check the EQ
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Back up your audio files
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Editing Audio:
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Stitch the takes together
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Remove the awkward silences
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Add your intro and outro
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Normalize
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Export as .wav
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Convert to .mp3
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Preparing Post:
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Enter post info
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Prepare shownotes
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Prepare transcript
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Prepare featured image
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Publishing your Podcast to the Web:
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Host your podcast
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Submit your podcast to directories
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Submit to YouTube
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Promote your podcast
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Track your statistics
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Increasing your listenership:
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Get the metadata right
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Share on social media
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Post to social bookmarking sites
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Email your guest and other people mentioned
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Schedule your next recording session now
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Work on your SEO
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Ask for reviews
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Blog about it - before and after
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Other great resources
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Sources:
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