How To Come Up With A Good Podcast Name (And Subtitle)

About this episode

This episode discusses how to create an effective podcast name and subtitle to attract listeners and improve discoverability.

Your podcast name plays a huge role when it comes to attracting listeners and standing out on podcast platforms. It's one of the first things people see when they come across your show, whether that's through search, recommendations, or scrolling through a category. And in a lot of cases, it's the main thing that determines whether someone clicks or keeps scrolling. The problem is, a lot of podcasters are making some big naming mistakes that are holding them back from day one. So in this episode, I'm going to break down the three essential components of a good podcast name, plus one bonus element that can help you get discovered more easily. We'll also look at how you can use subtitles to attract more of your ideal listeners. So whether you're just getting started, or you've had your podcast for a while and want to make sure your name is working for you and not against you, this is for you. In this episode, you'll discover - How to come up with a good podcast name. What people get wrong when naming their podcast. The podcast discoverability strategy that almost no-one is using. And more… If you're thinking about the future of podcasting and where video fits into the equation…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Eftihiou

Topics covered

• podcast naming
• audience attraction
• podcast discoverability
• subtitles
• podcasting strategies

Keywords

• podcast name
• naming mistakes
• discoverability strategy
• ideal listeners
• podcast growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Claricast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts

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