Is your podcast still worth the effort? Discover six ways podcasting can reward you (and your audience) beyond downloads.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whatvalue

Happy International Podcast Day! [00:00]

 * Celebrate International Podcast Day [https://internationalpodcastday.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap450&utm_content=chapter_1-happy_international_podcast_day]

1. You can get popular [01:34]

2. You can build relationships [03:24]

3. You can discover new opportunities [05:54]

 * Try Northflow to improve your podcasting operations [https://northflow.io/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap450&utm_content=chapter_4-3_you_can_discover_new_opportunities]

4. You can have lots of fun [07:18]

5. You can earn more income [09:22]

 * Give back to The Audacity to Podcast whatever this is worth to you [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap450&utm_content=chapter_6-5_you_can_earn_more_income]

6. You can receive tangibles [14:41]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

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450. What Value Is Podcasting?

Should you leave WordPress for your podcast website? Consider its costs, speed, security, and maintenance, plus practical alternatives for your show.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/leavewordpress

Introduction [00:00]

1. WordPress uses outdated technologies [03:11]

2. WordPress gets slow [08:03]

3. WordPress can have security risks [16:23]

4. WordPress doesn't connect well with AI [21:59]

5. Free WordPress can get expensive [23:55]

6. WordPress's founder is hurting his own ecosystem [27:01]

Recommendations for a podcast WordPress website [34:32]

(As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases through these links. But I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.)

 * Pretty Links Pro [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/prettylinks]
 * Blubrry + PowerPress [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting]
 * SecondLine Themes [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/secondlinethemes]
 * All in One SEO [https://wordpress.org/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/]
 * Elementor [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/elementor]
 * AAWP [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/aawp]
 * WordFence [https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordfence/]
 * Gravity Forms [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/gravityforms]
 * Darkify [https://wordpress.org/plugins/darkify/]
 * SearchWP [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/searchwp]

Alternatives to WordPress for podcast websites [38:06]

(As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases through these links. But I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.)

 * Your hosting provider, especially Captivate [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate], Transistor [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/transistor], Buzzsprout [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout], or Blubbry [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting]
 * Podpage [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage] or Beamly [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/beamly]

My plan to replace WordPress with Payload CMS [40:00]

 * Payload CMS [https://payloadcms.com/compare/wordpress]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

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449. Is It Time to Leave WordPress?

Introduction [00:00]

 * https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/usepodgagement?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction

1. Aggregate your international podcast ratings and reviews [03:24]

Join a free Podgagement Success Session [06:58]

 * https://podgagement.com/success?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_3-join_a_free_podgagement_success_session

2. Get more ratings and reviews with a simplified call to action [08:23]

 * https://lovethepodcast.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_4-2_get_more_ratings_and_reviews_with_a_simplified_call_to_action

3. Share your podcast reviews anywhere [11:04]

4. Watch your podcast rankings across nearly 34,000 global charts [15:59]

5. Collect written and voicemail feedback from your audience [18:16]

 * https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_7-5_collect_written_and_voicemail_feedback_from_your_audience

6. Share audience feedback inside or outside your podcast [20:17]

7. Discover networking opportunities [22:21]

8. Track in-app search rankings for better podcast SEO [28:23]

9. Grow your podcast audience with a smart landing page [31:08]

 * https://followthepodcast.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_11-9_grow_your_podcast_audience_with_a_smart_landing_page

10. Track multiple podcasts and BCC notifications to cohosts [35:13]

11. Upcoming: make your podcast and episodes more shareable [37:13]

12. Upcoming: get paid by your audience [39:08]

Try Podgagement free for 2 months [42:43]

 * https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/usepodgagement?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_15-try_podgagement_free_for_2_months

Join a free Podgagement Success Session [43:59]

 * https://podgagement.com/success?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap448&utm_content=chapter_16-join_a_free_podgagement_success_session

448. Why You Should Use Podgagement with Your Podcast

Discover 11 practical podcasting lessons from building Podgagement, including innovation, competition, skill-building, rebranding, setbacks, relationships, and continued podcast growth.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podgagementhistory

Introduction [00:00]

Remembering Todd Cochrane [00:13]

 * Listen to my episode honoring Todd: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/in-memory-of-todd-cochrane/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_2-remembering_todd_cochrane

1. Innovate when you can't invent [02:06]

2. Get help from others [07:03]

 * My Podcast Reviews [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mpr] launched in June 2014: https://podgagement.com/podcast-reviews-launched/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_4-2_get_help_from_others

3. There will always be competition [10:39]

4. Improve your skills [19:07]

5. Watch for accidental inventions [24:38]

 * Podcast Industry Statistics started: https://podgagement.com/800000-podcasts-milestone-surpassed/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_7-5_watch_for_accidental_inventions
 * New Podcast Industry Insights website: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_7-5_watch_for_accidental_inventions

6. Foster relationships [27:31]

7. Pick a good name, rebrand if necessary [30:24]

8. Be prepared for disappointments [34:39]

9. Pick the right tools [37:35]

Blubrry is the best hosting provider for WordPress workflows [38:07]

 * Blubrry podcast hosting for WordPress: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_12-blubrry_is_the_best_hosting_provider_for_wordpress_workflows

9. Pick the right tools [38:31]

10. Be quick to seize opportunities [41:02]

 * Podgagement launched with chart-tracking to replace Chartable: https://podgagement.com/looking-for-a-chartable-replacement-podgagement-now-tracks-podcast-charts-and-rankings/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_14-10 [https://podgagement.com/looking-for-a-chartable-replacement-podgagement-now-tracks-podcast-charts-and-rankings/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap447&utm_content=chapter_14-10_be_quick_to_seize_opportunities]

447. Podcasting Lessons from the History of Podgagement

Learn how unity, diverse perspectives, and constructive disagreement can create stronger podcast conversations with a cohost who adds energy and value.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/disagree

Introduction [00:00]

Chapter your next episode with PodChapters! [00:49]

 * https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap446&utm_content=chapter_2-chapter_your_next_episode_with_podchapters

1. Unity is strength [04:25]

2. Diverse perspectives create depth [06:49]

3. Depth reveals divergence [10:02]

4. Podcast with energy givers, not takers or wasters [12:44]

Do you value The Audacity to Podcast? [18:07]

 * Please consider giving back whatever you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap446&utm_content=chapter_8-do_you_value_the_audacity_to_podcast

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

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446. Is It Good to Disagree with Your Cohost?

Learn how to create honest, useful reviews that earn audience trust, strengthen industry relationships, and open new opportunities.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/productreviews

Introduction: [00:00]

 * What Is Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T.? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction_more_about_podcasting_profit

1. Actually use the product! [02:11]

2. Share your experiences and sincere opinions [06:12]

3. Focus less on specs and features, more on benefits for your audience [10:34]

4. Read/watch the instructions [14:21]

5. Consider others' reviews and questions [16:07]

6. Highlight opportunities for improvement [17:42]

7. Use the product name frequently [20:05]

8. Link to the product throughout your episode [23:33]

 * Pretty Links for WordPress: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/prettylinks?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_9-8_link_to_the_product_throughout_your_episode

9. Disclose appropriately [28:50]

 * You MUST Disclose Whenever You're Compensated: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/you-must-disclose-whenever-youre-compensated/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_10-9_disclose_appropriately

10. Build a relationship with the product-maker [32:45]

11. Tag the product and product-maker whenever sharing your review [44:10]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

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445. Eleven Tips for Better Product Reviews in Your Podcast

Posting to every social platform burns out podcasters fast. Pick one place you can do well, automate what you can, and enlist your audience's help.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/beeverywhere

Introduction [00:00]

Your potential audience is everywhere [00:57]

"Everywhere" can be overwhelming [01:59]

Special thanks [03:32]

 * https://audacitytopodcast.com/giveback

Be where you can be well [07:54]

Automate what you can [09:47]

Point your audience to where you engage most [11:36]

Ask your audience for help [15:14]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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444. Do You NEED to “Be Everywhere” to Grow Your Podcast?

The outpouring love for John C. Dvorak revealed something every podcaster should understand about the connection your audience feels with you.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/parasocial

Introduction [00:00]

 * No Agenda Show #1,888: https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1888
 * No Agenda Show #1,889: https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1889

Understand the power of parasocial relationships [01:02]

See why podcasting feels personal [03:47]

Let passion and authenticity build the bond [06:11]

Meet listeners in the intimate moments of their lives [08:30]

Recognize how podcasts can carry people through darkness [11:07]

Stop saying “just”—you are connecting with people [12:45]

Make intimacy a practice, not a format [15:15]

 * "What Makes Podcasting More Intimate than Other Media": https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-makes-podcasting-more-intimate-than-other-media-tap279/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap443&utm_content=chapter_8-make_intimacy_a_practice_not_a_format

Use your influence for good [16:22]

Deepen audience relationships with Podgagement [16:54]

 * https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap443&utm_content=chapter_10-deepen_audience_relationships_with_podgagement

Honor the relationships listeners build with you [19:28]

Be someone’s light, one episode at a time [22:26]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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443. Parasocial Relationships in Podcasting

Dynamic ad-insertion technology can be use for so much more content than just ads! Here are 5 ways to use it in podcasting.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5dci

Introduction: What is dynamic content-insertion (DCI)? [00:00]

1. Upcoming events [03:03]

2. Products, services, and cross-promotions [05:19]

3. Time sensitive announcements [09:08]

4. Audience calls to action [11:25]

5. Advanced targeting and experiments [14:43]

How to get started with dynamic content insertion [19:02]

 * Captivate [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate
 * RedCircle [https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redcircle]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redcircle

Share your ideas or podcasting questions [22:04]

 * https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap442&utm_content=chapter_8-share_your_ideas_or_podcasting_questions

Supercharge your audience engagement with Podgagement! [22:19]

 * https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap442&utm_content=chapter_9-supercharge_your_audience_engagement_with_podgagement

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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442. Five Uses for Dynamic Content-Insertion that Aren't Ads

Whether reading their reviews, sharing their feedback, playing their voicemail, or using their creative contribution, involving your podcast episodes can be powerful to deepen your relationships and grow your podcast.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/involveyouraudience

Introduction [00:00]

 * Try Podgagement to get more ratings, reviews, rankings, and feedback: https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap441&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction

What kind of audience involvement? [01:19]

1. It makes your listener feel special [04:42]

2. It encourages more involvement [06:21]

3. It boosts your reputation [07:12]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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Three Benefits to Involving Your Audience in Your Podcast

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