Episode 16

What's the Best Option for Your Podcast Website?

In episode two of One Minute Podcast Tips, I shared why having a podcast website is a good idea. But what's the best option when it comes to running a website for your podcast?

Products I use for One Minute Podcast Tips

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

Recommended resources:

Mentioned in this episode:

Recommend the show

Help your friends and other podcasters discover One Minute Podcast Tips, by sharing/recommending this episode and/or the show with them!

Share the show

Fan of the show?

If One Minute Podcast Tips helps you be a better podcaster, show your support with a one-off tip to say thanks to Danny!

Support One Minute Podcast Tips



This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Transcript
Danny:

You're listening to One Minute Podcast Tips. I'm your host Danny Brown, and each episode helps you be a better podcaster. Find all the latest episodes at oneminutepodcasttips.com or free wherever you get podcasts. And now this week's episode.

Danny:

In episode two I shared why it's a good idea to have a podcast website. But what should you build your website on? Well, generally there are three main options. There's your podcast host, there's a page builder or a site builder like WordPress, Weebly, Wix, et cetera, or there's dedicated websites from software companies. So if your podcast host offers a free website, that's a great way to get started. I use the free Captivate site for One Minute Podcast Tips and it's a really good looking site and it does exactly what I need. It displays my episodes and it allows me to have a little call to action on there too.

Danny:

If you want a bit more control and a few more options, then a self hosted website is the way to go. So this could be WordPress, Weebly, Wix, Google Domains, et cetera, and this will allow you to create a website and offer some more features. So online shop, forum, community, private area, etc. It does involve more manual management but it does give you more control.

Danny:

If you wanted the best of both worlds then something like Podpage or Podcastpage would be the way to go. These are dedicated podcast website companies that offers the flexibility of a self managed website. So extra pages, blog posts, shops, etc, without needing to actually manage it yourself. Basically you add the sections you need depending if you're on the free plan or a paid plan, and Podcastpage or Podpage will take care of the rest. So yes, have a website and then just choose what option is the best one for you. Until the next time, happy podcasting.

Danny:

Thanks for listening. If you're enjoying One Minute Podcast Tips, be sure to leave a five star rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and help others find the show too. Until next time, happy podcasting.

About the Podcast

Show artwork for One Minute Podcast Tips: Be a Better Podcaster in Just a Minute a Week
One Minute Podcast Tips: Be a Better Podcaster in Just a Minute a Week
Advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more. .

About your host

Profile picture for Danny Brown

Danny Brown

Danny Brown is the host of One Minute Podcast Tips, the show that helps you be a better podcaster in just a minute a week. He's also hosted, and co-hosted, several other podcasts - if you called him a serial podcaster, you wouldn't be wrong! He's been in the podcasting space for over 10 years, and has the scars to prove it.

He's the Head of Podcaster Support and Experience at Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization platform for the serious indie podcaster.

He lives in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario, Canada with his wife and two kids, where he spends winters in front of a cozy fire and summers by the lake. Well, when he finds time away from podcasting, of course...

One Minute Podcast Tips supporters!

Thank you to the wonderful supporters of One Minute Podcast Tips who have shown their appreciation of the show with a tip. If you enjoy the show, why don't you become a supporter too?
Show your awesomeness now!
J
Jermaine Thomas $10
Love this podcast! You wouldn't think a show this short could give such great advice, but you'd be wrong - great stuff, Danny!
K
Kelly Samson $5
Great little show - your tips are helping my new podcast, thank you!