Yearly Tasks to Elevate Your Podcast
In this episode, we discuss essential yearly tasks to ensure your podcast stays relevant, engaging, and successful. These tasks will help your show look and sound its best. We’ll cover a range of important activities, including:
Developing a content calendar: Plan your episodes, themes, guest appearances, and special events in advance. This will help you maintain a consistent schedule and avoid last-minute content scrambles. Use tools like Notion to plan your content and put them on a calendar. Consider taking a retreat with your co-host to plan episodes.
Conducting listener surveys: Gather feedback on content performance, areas of improvement, and what your listeners want to hear. Use tools like SurveyMonkey or website plugins to easily create and distribute surveys. Ask specific questions about content preferences, such as video, audio, and specific topic areas.
Reviewing your marketing strategy: Explore new platforms or methods to reach a wider audience. Consider options such as paid advertising, appearing on other podcasts, or engaging on new social media platforms. Decide if you will change your posting schedule and how you will engage your audience.
Updating your branding: Ensure your website and social media reflect any changes in your podcast’s branding or content focus. Check your logo, cover art, and color schemes for consistency. Be sure to check how your website appears when shared to make sure your branding is correct.
Performing software and hardware maintenance: Keep your equipment and software up to date to avoid potential problems. Regularly update your website hosting, plugins, and other software.
Analyzing financial performance: Review your expenses, revenue, and potential monetization strategies. Create a budget for the upcoming year, considering costs for marketing, equipment, and hosting services.
Networking and collaboration: Identify events and conferences where you can connect with other podcasters and professionals in your niche. Make sure to include these costs in your budget.
Investing in skill development: Enhance your podcasting abilities by taking courses or workshops that cover areas such as on-mic presentation, audio editing, and marketing.
