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Should You Use PodPage or Your Own Website for Your Podcast?

Courtney Elmer | PodLaunchHQ.com Episode 334

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Most podcasters know they need a website... but the wrong kind of site can bury your show in search and cost you the listeners and leads you're working hard to earn.

I’m breaking down everything you need to know about podcasting websites from what to include to what to avoid, plus the one podcasting mistake that could be sending all your search traffic (and Google authority) to someone else’s site instead of yours.

If you’ve ever Googled “Does my podcast need its own website?” or “Should I buy a domain for my podcast?”and you’re podcasting for business growth and want your show to get found by more listeners online, hit play and let’s dive in.

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0:07 – Do You Really Need a Podcasting Website?

2:15 – Can You Use the Free Website From Your Podcast Host?

3:50 – What’s the Best Way to Set Up a Podcast Website?

5:43 – Do You Need a Domain Name for Your Podcast?

8:12 – What Should You Include on Your Podcast Website?

12:45 – Should Your Podcast Live on It's Own Site or Your Main Brand Site?

14:08 – When Third-Party Podcasting Sites Like PodPage Make Sense (and When to Avoid Them)

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Episode Links:

  • See Our Podcasting Website in Action: PodLaunchHQ.com
  • If you meet the criteria I shared in the episode for using PodPage, click here to choose a plan (and tell Brandon and Dave that Courtney @ PodLaunch sent you)

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