Best way to increase listeners?

[ocoomer]

I have a podcat myself, about underground hip hop, however I do not know the best ways to crack the top 100.

Any suggestions?

http://urpradio.podomatic.com

[WyethDigital]

I have a podcat myself, about underground hip hop, however I do not know the best ways to crack the top 100.

Any suggestions?

http://urpradio.podomatic.com

You talking the Podcast Alley Top 100, or the iTunes Top 100? Each one is based off different things, so which ever one you want to beat will determine the answer I could give you.

Eric

[ocoomer]

The place where my podcast is:

http://urpradio.podomatic.com

Or Podomatic.com so is that the top 100 podomatic?

[WyethDigital]

So it sounds like you want to crack the Top 100 of Podomatic's rankings? Do they have a forum? Asking them directly, or talking to their users is probably the best way to get answers about how to effectively use their ranking system.

The thing is, there is no one place to find the top rated podcast. Podcast Alley has their own list, Podcast Pickles has theirs, and iTunes has it's own way to rank podcasts, just like Podomatic does.

If there is one constant among any of them, it's generating exposure and word-of-mouth through either downloads, subscriptions, votes or all of the above. The best way to do that is to be visible in as many places as you can be, and to put out a great show.

Eric

[AISFP]

How vital is professional artwork? My artwork is pretty bad, and I'm trying to put something new together, but time is of the essence. This is my first post on the Alley, so . . . Hi everyone!!

[Bucket]

How important are logos when it comes to advertising? It's pretty much the same thing. Your artwork is your logo. And your logo is probably something you want people to remember. If it really sucks, what does that say about your product?

From a marketing standpoint, I think logos are very important. While I recognize this is a show, it's still a product which you are obviously trying to get people to consume. The logo definitely matters. You might want to invest some time and effort in revamping yours if it isn't up to snuff.

[WyethDigital]

How vital is professional artwork? My artwork is pretty bad, and I'm trying to put something new together, but time is of the essence. This is my first post on the Alley, so . . . Hi everyone!!

Professional, or "talented amateur" graphics is vital to your podcast. If you're listed in a heavily visual directory like iTunes, attractive artwork can (and does) help you get featured.

Thus far, I've designed all of our artwork from scratch, but that's something I'm good at. If you don't feel you have that talent, I would start a new post in a couple of different communities asking who designed who's artwork. I do know there are some people out there who will do it for a fee. I've just never needed to use them myself.

Eric

[andrewkstone]

Artwork and design are always important (I should know - I suck at it). But there are many places you can go to get help. If you don't know any designers, you might even look at on craigslist and/or check out local colleges for art/design students. I studied video in college (way back :) ) and was always looking for projects to do - even for free - just to build up my reel. Later, when I worked in production, ther were always a lot of actors who would work free for their own reels. It's all a matter of getting professional experience, which is tough for anyone breaking in, and students (many of whom are very talented) are often hungry for any work. And in return, you can link back to their site. It's win-win.

Good luck.
Andy

[Hittman]

Given the choice between no artwork and bad artwork, go without it. But you're up to 11 shows, so it's time. Making your site and your graphics look good, and having the graphics in your podcast, will increase your visibility just about everywhere.

[TheFellasPodcast]

Putting up a myspace or a blog can help alot too. Make friends with people who are into the interests your show is about, even making friends with similar shows that have similar audiences, I've found that helps alot.

[!0Ketty]

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[Karina]

best way to increse listeners is to promote your podcast with the help of social bookmarking and networking.als in question answer sites.

[JohnTyler]

My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"