March 15, 2022
Avoid Having Your Podcast Hijacked
When you let someone configure your podcast, there is a good chance you "Didn't know what I didn't know" and you may not even own your show. Today I cover some tips. 1. Make your media host offers a redirect ( use the coupon code sopfree to get a free...
When you let someone configure your podcast, there is a good chance you "Didn't know what I didn't know" and you may not even own your show. Today I cover some tips.
1. Make your media host offers a redirect ( use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month at Libsyn.com)
2. Make sure it's YOUR email and credit card on your media host and web host.
3. Make sure you use YOUR login and password when submitting to Apple, Google, Stitcher, and Spotify. These directories have additional stats that show how far people listen.
Video on Mechanics of Podcasting
When you don't follow these recommendations, you are in a situation where someone is between you and your podcast and that is a bad situation.
If you need help with this, let me walk you through settings up your show and ensure YOU KEEP CONTROL.
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