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How to Rank Higher on Apple Podcasts
When people talk about “podcast SEO,” they’re usually describing two very different things.
Sometimes they mean podcast app optimization, where you try to rank higher inside Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other listening apps. Other times, they’re talking about traditional SEO for your podcast website, where you’re trying to rank in Google.
Both approaches can help more listeners discover your show, but since they work in different ways, we will focus on how you can improve your rankings in Apple Podcasts search.
Apple Podcasts is the largest podcast listening app, so it’s one of the best places for listeners to find new shows.
Apple Podcasts has three ways people can stumble across your show: Read More
Article originally written by Alban Brooke and published on Buzzsprout.
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Podcasters and Content creators drowning in ideas but struggling to turn them into polished, impactful work now have a solution. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, PodINDY.com presents "AI for Content Creators," a workshop designed to help podcasters, YouTubers, master artificial intelligence tools—without sacrificing authenticity or voice.
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Remember when ranking on Google was all about keywords, backlinks, and hoping the algorithm smiled upon your blog post? Yeah, those days aren’t gone—but they’ve definitely been joined by a new player: AI-powered search.
With tools like Google’s SGE (Search Generative Experience), ChatGPT’s browsing feature, the numerous generative search tools people use every day, and AI assistants baked into your browser, phone, and even Slack, the way people find information is shifting fast. We’re moving from traditional “type and scroll” search to conversational queries, summary results, and AI-curated answers. Read More
Article originally written by Paige Peterson and published on Sweet Fish Media.
In this weeks video, Sean Cannell of Think Media shares a practical roadmap to help creators gain momentum on YouTube with his “One-Page YouTube Plan.” The key idea is that simplicity beats complexity every time. Many creators struggle because they spread their energy across too many platforms and formats without a focused plan.
Cannell’s seven-step framework starts with defining your target audience and your channel’s promise by clarifying who you help, what transformation you offer, and what kind of content you’ll produce. Sean urges creators to pick one primary format (long-form or Shorts), define a 30-day upload goal, and stick to a simple rhythm that builds consistency and creative muscle rather than chasing instant results. Watch Now
Quick question, how are we in Q4 of 2025 already? But however this year has been for you, the reality is we are, in deed, firmly in Q4. And for many businesses, Q4 feels like the cool-down lap of the year. Targets are starting to be ticked off, campaigns are running on autopilot, and a couple familiar phrases start surfacing. I’m talking about the “Let’s circle back in January,” “We’ll revisit this after the holidays.” Or “Let’s push the launch to the new year.” But, here at We Edit Podcasts, we’ve always felt a little at odds with these kinds of phrases. And we’ve come to the conclusion, particular in today’s ‘always-on economy’, that mindset is outdated. Here’s how we’re maximizing Q4 2025. Read More
Article originally written by Jennay Horn and published on We Edit Podcasts.
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