Episode 66

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20th Feb 2023

66: How Do I Optimize My Podcast for Google?

More and more people are finding podcasts and podcast episodes on Google. When people ask a question in Google, if Google finds a relevant podcast episode that answers their question, that episode may show up in the search results. This means that it’s really important to optimize your show and your episodes to make it easier for Google to find you.

“The main factors Google looks at when selecting pages to display include meaning of the query, relevance and usability of pages, expertise of the sources, and the freshness of the content.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The basics of how Google decides what pages to display in its search results
  • How to optimize your podcast website or business website with podcast blog
  • How to optimize the details of your podcast to make it and your episode more discoverable
  • How to get more backlinks to your podcast or business website
  • Tips for how many links to share when you’re a guest on other podcasts


Other episodes you may be interested in:

20: How Do I Pick a Podcast Niche?

47: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Titles with Brian Forrester


Resources mentioned:

Answer the Public

https://answerthepublic.com

Speed check for websites

https://tools.pingdom.com

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Podcast Launchpad with Angela Kelly Smith

Wondering how to use your podcast as a tool to market your business?


Podcast Launchpad helps entrepreneurs use podcasting as a tool to market their business so they can become a thought leader in their field, reach a wider audience, and get more clients.


You may be overwhelmed by the technical details of how to start a podcast and how to fit podcasting into your marketing strategy plan. Podcast Launchpad has got your covered!


In this show, you’ll learn the ins and outs of how to start a podcast—from picking a name and buying equipment to designing your cover art, editing, promoting, creating systems, and monetization. Beyond that, you’ll learn how to use a podcast to market and grow your business. Podcast Launchpad will show you how to use your podcast to boost your authority, increase your audience, create collaborations, and make more sales.


Join your host, Angela Kelly Smith (just Kelly, please!)—founder of PodRep.Pro and author of the Amazon bestseller The Podcast Launch Playbook—as she guides you to start your podcast, run your podcast while avoiding burnout, and use your podcast to market and grow your business. Podcast website: https://angelakellysmith.com/the-podcast-launchpad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepodcastlaunchpad.com



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