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Learn how to make your podcast rank higher in search results via google, bing, yahoo, etc.

By titling your episodes using relevant keywords (words that are contained within your episodes content), you are more likely to show up on the first page of search results when someone is looking for your niche focused content.


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If your podcast was up for an award, would it be a winner? On this episode you’ll find out which elements of a podcast are judged for The Podcast Awards. Get an inside look at the voting process and use it to make your show stronger.

Whether or not you are seeking an award winning show, this episode will inform you about all the factors that go into a strong podcast and podcast website. Following the tips here will make your podcast more relevant in search engines such as google and as a result you will receive more listeners to your show.

I also talk about the new spin-off podcast I’ve launched, Podcast Quick Tips and I answer a listener question about itunes and blip.tv.

Links from this show:
State of the Podcast Sphere (report by Todd Cochrane and company from GeekNewsCentral.com)

Some of the elements that Todd Cochrane listed as voting criteria for his annual podcast awards:

  • good Content
  • sound Quality
  • content matches you about page
  • nominations (count for 40 points max towards deciding score)
  • show notes
  • branding
  • download link
  • media player
  • visible RSS feed
  • valid RSS feed
  • itunes feed link
  • contact email
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Podcast Quick Tips – Make Full Use of Your Resources

March 2, 2010
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Use the talent that surrounds you (family, friends, peers, etc) to help boost the production value of your show.

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TPS Ep. 27 – The Importance of Recording Quality Audio and/or Video

February 25, 2010

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It’s time to start producing the best sounding and/or looking podcast possible. Stand out from the crowd by making your show worthy of its content and your hard work.
On this episode I go on a mellow rant about why I think the quality of your audio [...]

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TPS Ep. 26 – Podcast Statistics

February 16, 2010

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Where do you find statistics about your podcast? I hear this question often and with it usually comes confusion about what exactly is going on with the stats you get from Feedburner. On this episode I talk all about the different places to find stats for [...]

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TPS Ep. 25 – Learn How to Podcast Like a Pro – A Presentation Given at Podcamp Philly 3

January 31, 2010

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A presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster.
I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality podcasts on the level of a professional such as better audio, [...]

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TPS Ep. 23 – Video Podcasting

January 18, 2010

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Learn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks.
I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for you video, audio for video, and editing software options for [...]

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How to Ping iTunes

December 9, 2009

simple rundown:
1. find your show ID number within iTunes
2. enter the itunes ping url including your unique ID (https://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/pingPodcast?id=YOUR SHOW ID NUMBER HERE), into your browser
3. receive confirm and smile (smile suggested but not required).
detailed tutorial:
Recently I helped another podcaster get their podcast listed in the iTunes store. She forwarded me the email of the [...]

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TPS Ep. 19 – Deciding on a Show Topic and Developing Show Ideas – (GV Expo 2009 Podcasting Presentation)

December 5, 2009

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A presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation.

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TPS Ep. 20 – VIDEO Interview with Steve Cherubino (from Podcamp Philly ‘09)

December 1, 2009

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Steve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast.
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