Podcast Names That Rank: Turning Searches into Subscribers

Send us feedback/questions via TextEver wonder if your podcast title is helping or hurting your discoverability? We unpack a fascinating case study of "Booked on Planning" – a podcast about city planning that highlights the tension between creative naming and searchability. As one listener aptly notes: "What are people typing in trying to find your show?" This question alone could transform your approach to podcast branding.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear youBasedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?Video VersionMentioned In This EpisodeSchool of Podcastinghttps://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/joinPodpagehttp://www.trypodpage.comHome Gadget Geekshttps://www.homegadgegeeks.comOne Minute Bloghttps://shaan.beehiiv.com/p/one-minute-blog-how-to-win-podcasting-in-2025The Audience Is Listening - Book By Tom Websterhttps://geni.us/tomwebsterbookSpeaking opportunities and media appearances represent powerful pathways to podcast growth, but they don't happen by accident. We explore practical strategies for securing these opportunities, including when to consider hiring a publicist and how thorough preparation creates the foundation for authentic, engaging presentations. As one host emphasizes: "When you're overprepared, it allows you to be spontaneous and still be authentic."For new podcasters pursuing those crucial first 100 downloads, we share actionable guerrilla marketing tactics that don't require massive budgets – from strategic business card placement to creating QR codes for in-person events. Yet we FEATURED SUPPORTER: Dr. Craig Van Slyke from AI Goes to CollegeGenerative artificial intelligence systems, like ChatGPT, are transforming the world of higher education. AI Goes to College covers the latest developments in generative AI as they relate to higher ed. Each episode is filled with insights and practical tips that you can use to navigate an AI-enabled world. Check it out at aigoestocollege.com Podcast Hot Seat Black Friday DealNot happy with your downloads? Get some honest, constructive, feedback to get your show going in the right direction AND get a free month at the School of Podcasting (now through the end of the year). Take advantage of this black friday deal and get your podcast going in the right direction. Go to podcasthotseat.com Leave Your QuestionGo to askthepodcastcoach.com/voicemail and leave your message to be answered on the next show.Support the showBE AWESOME!Thanks for listening to the show. Help the show continue to exist and get a shout-out on the show by becoming an awesome supporter by going to askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome

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