How to Start a Podcast and Why? Step by Step 

You must have heard about podcasts these days, as it is growing in the course of time, there are lots of people who are interested in podcasts and keep on listening to them. If you are one of them who are supposed to choose a podcast and want to do it by yourself but you do not have to perform it alone. In this blog we are about to have a discussion on podcasts, CRSPL will help you discover how to start a podcast step by step. So stay connected with us till the end. 

How to start a podcast in 10 Steps

1. Develop a podcast concept

Before starting anything you should have a concept, what your podcast will be about, who are the listeners, why they would listen you, what is your content and more. These are the questionable points, you should remember. Define your goals being podcast, it can be as follows:-

• Generate leads for business
• Be organized as an industry leader
• Share an important message 
• Brand visibility and awareness 

There are lots of benefits of podcast to business or brands, while some people do it for name and fame.  There are some other certain point that you need to keep in mind before starting:-

2. Pick your podcast theme and topic

• Make it Specific
• Name Your Podcast
• Choose Your Podcast Format

Set the format of podcast, here you need to understand, what makes you happy, are you enjoying serving guests in your podcast or you are good in solo? It depends on your interest, you can add more people in your podcast, try making episodes and challenges. Observe the audience, that what they are liking, what is going on in the market. Your energy and affords all depend on the podcast format.

• Interview podcast
• Cohosted podcast
• Scripted non-function
• News recap
• Educational podcast
• Scripted function

Choose the length of your podcast episodes, how long you want to make, and what is the required length, as most of podcasts are around 30 40 min long, the length of the podcast can be as follows:-

• 10 to 20 Min
• 20 to 30 Min
• 30 to 40 Min
• 40 to 60
• Over 60 Minutes

3. Podcast publishing schedule 

You need to set a publishing schedule of your podcast, it also depends on several factors, such as if you are working full on making a podcast then you might consider publishing it once a day, or alternately, on another site if you are not full time then you might consider once in a week or twice in a week. It also helps to develop a connection with the audience, that when you are supposed to release a podcast.

4. Set Up Podcast Recording Equipment

 Another thing to is to set up with all the required equipment for the podcast, it does not mean you have to buy some expensive and extra equipment in the beginning, you can start with basic, it is better for you. 

5. Choose Your Podcast Software

Another step of how to start a podcast is podcast software, it is one of the essential things because after recording a podcast, you have to move forward with edits. Now you are supposed to edit the podcast and optimize this. Choose the software, that has all the required tools for editing and is affordable too. You may use some of these software such as GarageBand (Free), Audacity (Free), Descript (Paid), and Hindenburg pro (Paid), or you choose any other you are familiar with.

6. Record Your First Podcast

Now it time to start recording a podcast, start with writing a good podcast line, that catches attention of people, then choose a good place to record a podcast.  After choosing location, you have to set equipments and software, before you start the real podcast do test the all equipments and make sure everything is ready.

7. Edit the Audio

Now it is time to edit the audio of the recorded podcast, that is the main task, you while editing you have to do lots of things such as add intro, a creative and engaging soundtrack. Also have to remove unnecessary content from audio, decrease unwanted noise and more.

8. Create a Podcast Artwork

How to make a podcast creative? This is another question, we are supposed to answer now. This has only one answer which is impressive podcast artwork. You do not have to use lots of effects and font, unsuitable size. Choose the appropriate size for all platforms, use consistent branding and don’t display equipment. You choose lots of free and paid tools to make the best podcast artwork.

9. Get listed on Podcast Directories

Now it is time to list your podcast, you have to list your podcast on the platforms where people can listen to you, one of the most popular platforms is Apply Podcast, apart from this there are many such as Spotify, Google Podcast, and more. Audiences can listen to your new podcast on the channels.

10. Launch and Grow Your Show

It is time to launch your podcast, you can launch your podcast in the way you want and you can create hype among the audience telling them by the event or post of the show.  Apart from this, you can make a soft opening of the show, like people are ready to listen to you.  Create a good content and grow with the time. For more such interesting content do follow CRSPL technologies and stay connected with us.