164. Downloads Down This Summer (Or Maybe Even All Year)? Here's What to Know!

If you track your podcast stats monthly (which I strongly recommend!), you may have noticed a recent dip in your summer downloads. And you wouldn't be alone! You may have even seen a drop in downloads earlier in the year.

In this episode, I'm sharing some of the download trends I've been seeing, my opinion on the reasoning behind them, an industry update that has definitely impacted download reporting, and what to do when you notice a dip in your downloads.

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• The iOS 17 changes in Apple Podcasts
• Apple Notice: Updates to Automatic Downloads
• Youtube channel for workouts @growwithjo
• Episode 704 of Online Marketing Made Easy about emails
• Follow me on Instagram @podcastingforeducators 

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• Launch Your Podcast: Free Podcast Launch Guide & Podcasting for Educators Prep School
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Show Notes: https://podcastingforeducators.com/episode164

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