Best Tweets from #SEMrushchat: Podcasting in 2020

Yes, if you have something of value to offer, yes. But I think it requires someone able to be comfortable and conversational vs. reading a script. I’d add that testing it out may be the way you figure out whether you CAN and SHOULD do it.

Whether or not you should start a podcast really depends on you and your audience. Is audio a format where you feel you’ll really shine? And is your audience actually listening to podcasts?

Just because Podcasts are popular, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re suitable for YOUR business. Before starting something, always consider how it will benefit your product and/or service and the ways you can fully utilise the marketing channel.

Yes, if you have something to say and have a conversational style that fits with your brand. No, if you are thinking of doing it just for the SEO or EGO.

Certainly. Anyone can start a podcast on anything that they desire (remember blogs???). Your expectations from the podcast are what require consideration whether monetary, visibility, conversions, etc. Those add a deeper layer of strategy to starting one.

Just because you can…doesn’t mean you should. If you have a great idea for a theme that fits your industry, go for it. If not, it’s best not to force a square into a circle.

It is a good idea to start a podcast for any type of business!!!! It’s key to think about what you want to achieve FIRST and the value you will add to your listeners. Don’t look at it as a sales machine, but rather as a way to build rapport.

A2. For me personally, I enjoy podcasts that are: -empathetic
-humorous
-authentic I want to be entertained but in a way that feels as if I’m listening in on group of friends chatting, rather than being talked to. I want that real human touch behind it.

Top 3 features of a podcast incl… Relevant, value-adding material
Professional, structured content
One without a long intro!

Length. 20 mins is the perfect length IMHO, but very hard to keep it down to that. Most dev podcasts go on for over an hour even some SEO podcasts do. Split them up into episodes and you will get more engagement!!

Top 3 features of a perfect podcast are valuing your audience’s attention, purpose-driven content and being able to easily listen meaning having it distributed on all podcast players.

Yes! Here are my top 3 fav features: 👉 Short and crisp. Long podcasts are good but not all the time
👉 Good background music. 🎧 Works like magic to engage listeners
👉 A format. This sets expectations and divides the podcast into interesting segments

Best features of a great podcast have little to do with content, in my opinion.
1. A designated format (so it’s easy to follow)
2. Episode notes (preferably with time call outs) for the most pertinent info, especially to learn about guests
3. Good mics

Just to name a few:
👥Is your audience there?
🗣Do you have something unique to say?
〰️Are you able to keep the flow while being entertaining?
📄Do you have relevant and quality content on other platforms as well?

1. Equipment (quality)
2. Content/topic strategy
3. Guests
4. Recording/prepping a backlog ahead of time
5. Publishing calendar
6. Sounds/music to use
7. Plan to repurpose content for site/repurpose site content for/with podcast
8. Social strategy (and hashtag)

1. Identify Your Purpose
2. Develop a Plan
3. Execute Your Promotions
4. Dedicate Yourselves
5. Check-in on your measurable goals Don’t just market to market or podcast to podcast! Make it purposeful and meaningful. Know your intention.

– I arrive for the content hook.
– I stay for the human voice
– I return for the personality
 

Here are a few points: 👉 What is your podcast going to talk about?
👉 Who are your guests and what unique questions will you ask them to make your content different?
👉 What structure are you going to give to your podcast?
👉 Do you have the right tools?

The most essential thing to consider before starting a new podcast, or any #marketing program: Have the resources to keep it going. It might be “easy” to pull off 3 or 4 good shows, but long term it just can’t be added to what you’re already doing.

– Making a portion available only to premium membership
– Ads and sponsorship
– Posting to YouTube (monetization of content)
– Sell your services
– Brand affinity

Make sure the podcasts aren’t just a one-time thing, keep them going, like any other content piece! Increases brand awareness which can, in turn, lead to advertising and partnerships with other businesses.

Remember podcast does not equal infomercial. #SEMrushChat

A4. sponsorships! if you can prove to a brand that your users will buy into whatever they’re selling, they’ll sponsor your podcasts

My advice would be – don’t start with the intention of turning it into ‘for profit’, instead do it with the purpose of building your own ‘brand’ voice and thought-leadership $$ will follow #semrushchat https://t.co/3Yl23KMnW1

Turn #podcasting into an additional source of profit by staying consistent, honing in on a VERY specific market and most importantly ASKING for sponsorship/contribution/merch sales. Most people hide their ask at the end or not at all + don’t reach out to sponsors.

I mentioned @jvn and @daxshepard’s podcasts already. Some others I’ve enjoyed in the past include @juiceboxpodcast and @MyFavMurder. Engaging hosts who love what they’re talking about and are dedicated to their research and getting the best experts make it! #SemRushChat

@LudicrousFuture (I don’t know much about space, cars, or future sci-fi that may be more real than fiction, but these three guys help figure it out). @Flagrant2NEB because funny.

My fav ones (trying hard to shortlist here): 👉 @ManagingEdMag: See creativity and uniqueness in action
👉 @CareerContessa: learn how to offer value with personal experiences
👉 @buffer’s podcast: Check how to learn + have fun at the same time 👉 @SMExaminer: how to offer A LOT of value that’s unique and a deep dive into the subject
👉 @podia’s new podcast: understand how to be an excellent host (@jayacunzo)
👉@Mailchimp’s podcast: because omg such heart touching stories!! Storytelling 🎉

Some podcasts that I enjoy… @CMIContent weekly Wrap
@MLLNNLmotivator Social Media Mornings (Recommend)
@iSocialFanz FOMOFanz
And Be Real Show with @2TALLINmania

@LPontheleft is a brilliant true-crime podcast. You can learn a lot about fine-tuning a style from these guys as they’ve managed to develop their own ‘tone’ over the years that their audience comes back again and again for.

My favorite podcasts are, there’s so many! A few… @LiveDieLApod @deathsexmoney “Charlie Rocket Show” @CharlieJabaley @SimonRex “Nervous Rex”, @ArlanWasHere’s “Your First Million”, @HarryStebbings “20 Minute VC” + @WomenInTechShow @WeAreLATech 😉 Lessons other starting #podcasters learn from my fave shows. I learn from shows how to be a better story teller, how to incorporate music, show duration, show content value, how to engage with audiences. So much can be learned from other shows you admire & enjoy!

Late to the part on this one. If you’re not listening to This Podcast Will Kill You (@tpwky), then you are missing out. Welcome break from work and avocation listening and so much education.

Outside of normal news podcasts, my go-to for funsies ones are @RoosterTeeth, @MorningFromHell & @TrueCrimeGuys
New podcasters should build their brand before starting, go where you know there’s a successful audience & have a plan.