We usually think that writing a blog post is the only way to connect to our audience. Blog posts are amazing, without an iota of doubt, and they can generate a great amount of positive ranking if the content oozes quality. However, you always need to do something different so as to break the monotony of your blog. That is where podcasts come in the picture. A podcast is one such thing that is easy and needs to be considered. Some people like to hear voice notes rather than read a 2000-word article. It also helps you build an emotional connect with your audience.
A podcast is a digital audio file which can be downloaded on your computer or your mobile phone. The thing that makes podcasts worthwhile is that it is an incredible tool in terms of building your blog as a brand and gaining the trust of your listeners. It also adds a personal touch and creates an instant connection with your followers.
When you write a blog post, you manage to keep your readers glued to your blog for a few minutes. However, they are likely to stick around to a podcast and listen to your opinion for much longer. It is one communication method that helps you to stay connected with your readers on a more personal note.
But the question is how do you create a podcast, and how does it help?
We here at ShoutMeLoud will help you to get the answers to all your queries. And hence, this week’s #ShoutersChat was : “Podcasting in 2018”
In this week’s #ShoutersChat, we discussed everything from how a podcast can help you save time to what is the appropriate time duration for a podcast. We also discussed if you would like to start a podcast this year. And also whether you heard ShoutMeLoud’s new podcast!
Here is a recap of each question and the top answers by Shouters.
Q1. Do you listen to podcasts?
From the Shouter community:
A.1 Yes, I do. I like to listen podcasts more that reading blog posts.
Becuase it is like listening songs and at the same time you can get knowledge as well. Reading blog post needs focus and listening is much easy that reading by my point of view. #shouterschat— Ravi Dixit (@Staymeonline) January 20, 2018
A1. No, I don’t know why it doesn’t excites me. I tried listening Tim Ferris & Pat Flynn once. I prefer text & video over podcast. Heard the SML podcast yesterday. Great Insights though. #ShoutersChat
— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) January 20, 2018
View more answers to Q1 here
Q2. How do you think podcasts save time?
From the Shouter community:
A.2 ya somehow, I can listen podcast and also do any work at the same time. I was listening shoutmeloud’s podcast and commenting on the shoutmeloud’s podcast post and writing my blog post too. So for me yes it saves.#ShoutersChat
— Ravi Dixit (@Staymeonline) January 20, 2018
A2. We can listen to podcasts while completing our other important tasks #shouterschat No extra time needed for them, work and listen simultaneously 🙂
— fintrakk (@fintrakk_blog) January 20, 2018
I’m making videos,lot of editing needed,whereas,in podcast not @shoutmeloud #Shouterschat
— krati agarwal (@bansal_krati) January 20, 2018
View more answers to Q2 here
Q3. Are you planning to launch a podcast this year?
From the Shouter community:
A3. Not too soon. I believe podcast comes to number #3.
1st focus should be on blog, 2nd on vlog and 3rd on podcast. Podcasts and collaborations is helpful when you’re known and already have a following base. Otherwise no one is gonna listen #ShoutersChat— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) January 20, 2018
A.3 no actually not in this year, because my goal is to grow youtube and also increase traffic on blog. Maybe in next year i’ll think about it.#ShoutersChat
— Ravi Dixit (@Staymeonline) January 20, 2018
A3. Yes I have plans, I am doing setup right now. I would like to talk about Blogging & Marketing. #ShoutersChat
— Bishnu Mahali (@itsBishnuMahali) January 20, 2018
View more answers to Q3 here
Q4. How long a podcast do you usually listen to? What is the time duration of a podcast that you would do for your audience?
From the Shouter community:
A4. We would do it short, 10-12 minutes. Long duration can become boring. #ShoutersChat
— BloggerSelf (@BloggerSelf_) January 20, 2018
A4. Personally, I don’t like long podcasts. Anything around 20 minutes is fine. More than that It’s always in my ‘listen later’ list. #ShoutersChat
— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) January 20, 2018
View more answers to Q4 here
Q5. Have you heard the new ShoutMeLoud podcast?
From the Shouter community:
A5. Yes, Exactly at 7 PM on iPhone Podcasts. I loved it. There is always so much to learn. Thanks for sharing the insights #ShoutersChat
— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan
A5. Yes, it was awesome. I was always hoping that someday you’ll start. You’re finally here, so thanks a lot… @denharsh #ShoutersChat
— Bishnu Mahali (@itsBishnuMahali) January 20, 2018
A5. Listened just now alongwith #shouterschat Look I saved my time 🙂 This is what I like about podcasting, you can hear it while doing other tasks.
— fintrakk (@fintrakk_blog) January 20, 2018
View more answers to Q5 here
Listen To Our New Podcast
We’ve started a new podcast show called, “Shouter’s Friday With Harsh Agrawal”. In this new podcast, we pick top questions from the ShoutMeloud Bloggers’ Forum and answer them in detail.
Click here to listen to Ep.001
Join Us Every Saturday on #ShoutersChat
That is it for this week. We’d love to see you in the next session of #ShoutersChat which takes place every Saturday at 7 PM IST.
Please take a moment to answer the questions on Twitter in the comment section below. We’d love to hear your thoughts!