On today's episode, "Are Contests a Good Audience Builder?," we tackle a burning question: Are contests really the hidden gem for growing your podcast listenership, or are they just a magnet for spam and fake entries?
I'll look at some of the crucial podcasting tools out there, like the demise of Evernote, and the rise of Notejoy, and StreamYard, and we'll dissect what these platforms offer in terms of features and price points. Dave's going to fill you in on the intricate dance of dealing with explicit content in podcasts, especially for those of you hoping to go global—we've got a list of countries with specific content restrictions you'll want to hear about.
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Mentioned In This Episode
Podpage
www.trypodpage.com
Home Gadget Geeks
www.homegadgetgeeks.com
The School of Podcasting
www.schoolofpodcasting.com/coach
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Gleam Contest Too
https://supportthisshow.com/gleam
NoteJoy Evernote Alternative
https://supportthisshow.com/notejoy
Zoom Podtrak P4
https://supportthisshow.com/zoomp4
Stremyard
https://supportthisshow.com/streamyard
Audio Hijack Pro
https://rogueamoeba.com/
Small Business Matters Podcast
https://smallbusinessmattersonline.com/
Social Media News Live
https://socialmedianewslive.com/
Guardian Downcast
https://www.guardiandowncast.com/
Live Well and Flourish
https://www.livewellandflourish.com
Terribly Nerdy Podcast
https://www.terriblynerdy.com/
Timeline
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Opening
00:01:12 - Sponsor: www.podcastbranding.co
00:02:33 - Mugshot: www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com
00:04:03 - Gleam Contests
00:06:09 - Free Contests
00:07:10 - Some People Love Free Stuff
00:10:20 - Live Well And Flourish Hits 100!
00:11:02 - Chat Room Reponses: Contests
00:11:28 - Merch Seems to Be Working On YouTube
00:12:50 - Chat Room Comments: Email and Swag
00:15:25 - Personal Notes are Huge
00:16:50 - Oats Overnight Brand
00:20:55 - Nerd Out: Web Hosting Pricing
00:25:51 - Niilo's PC Died
00:32:52 - Streamyard Issues?
00:37:47 - Do Premium Episodes Need to Be Marked Explicit?
00:41:37 - Leaving Evernote for NoteJoy
00:42:53 - A Recipe For Disaster
00:51:06 - Chat Room Chimes In: Being Offensive
00:55:00 - AWESOME SUPPORTERS
00:57:13 - Featured Support: Latin Podcast Awards
00:58:33 - Landing on a Schedule / Taking a Break
01:06:51 - Finding a Google Podcasts Replacement: podurama.com
01:10:32 - My Guest Won't Appear On Video
01:15:31 - Would You Let Someone Hide Their Face?
01:17:11 - Dave Podcasting From the Bathtub
01:19:01 - How to Introduce a Faceless Guest?
01:20:45 - How Full Is Your Podcast Diet?
01:22:31 - Coming Up
