How to Grow Your Podcast Without Posting on Instagram

Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with trending sounds and dances just to get a few podcast downloads? Many podcasters feel trapped on a social media hamster wheel, believing that if they aren't posting daily, their show simply doesn't exist. But what if the best way to build your audience has nothing to do with social media at all? In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Alesia Galati reveals the results of her own break from social media and shares a powerful 4-part framework for podcast audience-building that relies on search and collaboration rather than the whim of an algorithm. This week, episode 264 of Podcasting Unlocked is about how to grow your podcast without posting on Instagram! 

In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, I’m sharing the importance of exploring options outside of social media for growing your podcast and actionable steps you can take right now to grow your audience without burning yourself out with daily social media posts. 

I also chat about the following: 

• Writing clear, descriptive titles for search engines, not yourself.
• Leveraging the power of podcast guesting on similar, relevant shows.
• Treating Pinterest as the visual search engine that it is for lont-term traffic to your podcast.
• Partnering with other creators for email newsletter swaps to get in from of audiences already similar to your own.

Social media should be a tool, not a trap. Here is your challenge for the week: Go dark on social media for seven days. Instead of scrolling or posting, spend that time optimizing your back catalog SEO. Update five old titles and descriptions and see what happens to your organic reach.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. 

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Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ 

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Ep 176: Unlocking the Power of Press Releases for Your Podcast with Mickie Kennedy

Ep 211: Maximizing Podcast Reach Through Repurposing with Deirdre Tshien

Ep 140: Mastering Keyword Research and SEO for your Podcast with Lauren Gaggioli

Ep 196: Overcoming Fear & Using Podcast Guesting for Business Growth with Robin Waite

Ep 212: Mastering Pinterest SEO for More Downloads with Ruby Ringo

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