Podcast is basically the audio form of blogging. You read what is on a blog and you listen to it on a podcast.
Blogging has been the power reader for years but podcasting has recently stepped up with more content creators particularly YouTube influencers joining the podcast platform.
I created my first podcast a year ago on Anchor podcast, a free podcast platform. To start a podcast, follow the above mentioned guidelines.
Firstly, plan on what you want to create a podcast about, ie a niche. Your podcast niche could be sports, entertainment, fashion, beauty, etc. You can also decide to generalize and talk about anything from any niche. I specialized my blog on entertainment news.
Secondly, decide if you will start your podcast on Podbean, Anchor, Buzzsprout, Sounder, among others. I personally signed up on Podbean, Buzzsprout and Anchor. However, I have only made money on Anchor.
Anchor podcast platform is an easy to use especially for beginners. You can also monetize the podcast , although, monetization is only available for only US based users. If you are a beginner, start your podcast on Anchor. Go to the website and sign up.
Podbean is one of the oldest and biggest podcast platforms in the world. They have been around for a very long time and they seems to have the highest number of podcasters in the world. Podbean has a direct and paid features. With the direct feature, you are limited in terms of monetization plans and some key podcast features. However, with a paid Podbean, you will get to monetize your podcast and enjoy some interesting features.
The paid feature comes with basic, standard and premium. As a beginner, buy the basic plan and then upgrade to standard and business as you become more experienced with the podcasting. Even with the direct feature, you can go live podcasting and that is cool.
Buzzsprout seems to be the biggest and most popular podcast platform at the moment. Buzzsprout has this amazing sponsorship offers for its users and I think that is one of the reasons why almost every YouTube influencer recommends them to their followers. Who would not like to get a $25 commission per every new user to get to buy a paid plan on buzzsprout.
The world problem from two years ago has pushed many to start podcasting. Studies shown a complete rise in the number of podcast influencers since 2020. Talk of most YouTube influencers including Logan Paul, Tana Mongeau, Harry Jowsey, Ethan Klein, among others who have all ventured into the podcast industry. These YouTube creators have added a twist to it by making both the audio and video podcasts. They do the podcast live on audio and later post the video on their YouTube channels. I think that is a very creative way of making more money online.
Your podcast channel is like your own mini radio station, and that is awesome. Start a podcast now to inform, educate and entertain.
Most people prefer an audio form of information as much as a video form. Podcasting is also another way to make money online in 2022.
In Summary, Pick up a plan, get a podcast platform and start disseminating your information across the globe. Just like a blog, you can reach thousands of people simultaneously in any country. If you are in the US, I would advise you to try Anchor first, because you can monetize it immediately after signing up. If you are outside the US, I will advise you to start with Buzzsprout since you can monetize regardless your location.