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Starting a podcast isn’t as simple as sitting down and recording the first episode. There’s a lot more to it than that. In addition to coming up with a concept, podcast name, and website, you need to make sure that people actually hear about your podcast. Luckily for you, this part isn’t as complicated as it may seem at first. You need to list your podcast in a dedicated directory. To help you with the process, we’ve come up with a list of top 10 podcast directories for beginners and podcasting veterans alike. Let’s start with…
At the moment, Apple Podcasts is still the biggest directory on the internet. Launched 15 years ago, this the platform that housed the first podcasts ever. In the past, it was a part of the iTunes library. However, Apple made it a standalone project a few years ago.
Launched last year, Google Podcasts uses a special algorithm to crawl the web and collect podcasts for its users. The app also shows podcast episodes in search results. This increases your chances of being discovered on Google.
Thanks in part to Joe Rogan, Spotify is becoming one of the most popular directories for podcast users. The platform has more than 271 million listeners every month. The size of the audience and popularity are enough reasons for you to concentrate on it.
Before Google stepped into the scene, Stitcher was considered the best podcast directory for Android users. Even though some people prefer Google Podcasts, Stitcher still has a sizable user base. You may want to register there as well, even if you’re on Google.
While not popular as some of the previous entries on the list, Podchaser is still worth your attention. It has a huge podcast database, and it creates a profile for every show, where users can get to know what it’s all about.
Let’s get back to popular streaming services that double as podcast directories. Last August, the company launched The Podcast Genome Project, which provides personalized recommendations to podcast listeners who use the Pandora platform.
Amazon Alexa has a user base of over 75 million people. If you want access to all of those users, you need to get listed on TuneIn Radio. This a default streaming platform the personal assistant uses. Listing on TuneIn will get you the ear of Tesla drivers.
Also known as “Google of podcasts”, Listen Notes is possibly the best podcast search engine online. It allows listeners to look up podcasters, both large and small ones. If someone can’t find you on Google Podcasts, you can bet they can find you using Listen Notes.
This another free podcast directory for Apple users. You can install the Overcast app on your iPhone, iPad, as well as Apple Watch. Instead of an algorithm, Overcast has a Featured Section created by aggregating and examining user ratings, reviews, and comments.
The last spot on the list goes to Downcast. The app is similar to the previous entry; however, it allows users to save their favorite podcasts on Apple Cloud without worrying about downloading them. The episode categorization options are also far more advanced.
Those were the top 10 podcast directories, in our opinion, and they are all well-wroth your time and effort. All of these directories work for both small, independent podcasters and large, enterprise-backed ones as well. If you’re starting, don’t be afraid to submit your podcast to maximize your listener base right from the get-go.
Tags: Apple Podcasts, Downcast, Google Podcasts, Listen Notes, Overcast, Pandora, Podcast, Podcast Directories, Podcast Marketing, Podcasting, Podchaser, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio
