Do you want to start a popular podcast?
What about grow a show that gets thousands of downloads?
Thankfully, there are now helpful educational websites out there that can show you how to do exactly that!
I’m going to share a list with you of some of the top blogs on podcasting out there.
These are the the best blogs that you can use to up your podcasting game. There are also some great books that will help with this.
If you haven’t gotten a microphone yet, I also have an article that goes through the best podcasting microphones.
You can discover which microphone is a good fit for you.
Now, let’s get into the blogs out there you should check out…
1. Podcast Answer Man
This goes without saying, the Podcast Answer Man is the best blog and podcast out there on the subject of podcasting.
Cliff Ravenscraft, the founder of Podcast Answer Man, also runs a workshop/course that goes through how to build a business around your podcasting efforts.
Recently, this show has been rebranded a bit to the Cliff Ravenscraft show, which talks more about productivity, mindset, and business building.
2. The Audacity to Podcast
The Audacity to Podcast is an award-winning podcast about podcasting!
Daniel J. Lewis is the host of this show and the founder of the website. He also runs other podcasts like Clean-Comedy.
On this website, you’ll find a ton of helpful information about how to start and grow a podcast. He shares key resources and a course which goes through SEO for podcasters.
3. Podcasting Hacks
Podcasting Hacks is a goldmine of information if you’re new to podcasting. You’ll hear directly from me about how I’ve been able to launch and grow a popular show.
This website is all about saving you time by learning from my mistakes. You’ll improve your show as I share my new discoveries with you.
If you’re looking for a place where you can copy strategies that work and implement them on your own show, then this is the one for you. I also have a book on Podcasting for Beginners: Start, Grow, and Monetize Your Podcast.
4. The Podcaster’s Studio
This podcast and accompanying blog will show you how to get started with podcasting.
It was started by Ray Ortega, who launched his first show in 2007 and the flagship show in 2009. He has a lot of experience in this niche.
Ray has tutorials, free information, and gear recommendations to get you up and running quickly.
5. The School of Podcasting
The School of Podcasting was established in 2005 to help you set up your own show!
Dave Jackson hosts this show, which goes through how to rank better on iTunes, market your podcast, and grow your downloads.
According to the website, this show has been downloaded more than 1.4 million times as of 2014.