I have gathered some resources that I feel they can help you start your own podcast, whether you decide to do it on your own or with my podcast mentorship program.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out. This resources guide wants to be useful and updated. So, all your input is welcomed!
Blog and Hosting
You are going to need a blog or a website to have the podcast. My recommendation is to check that the name you want is available not only when it comes to the domain but also in social media. It will help you with the promotion.
To buy the domain name I always use Godaddy. They are cool, easy to use and if it is your first domain name they have always an ongoing good promotion. My friends also recommend Domain.com. There you can also get the hosting and the website builder if you are unsure as to how to create your own website.
When it comes to hosting the website I use Hostgator. When it comes to hosting the podcast, there are other hostings that are more specific for podcasting. I recommend you use Libsyn and Bluberry. They have been around for a while and will not only host your podcast but also assist in propagating it.
In any case, when it comes to website hosting I can recommend the one I have used so far which is Hostgator. They have great customer service and never let my pages go down.
Logo and Visuals
I use Canva.com. It is free ( or freemium) and it is really easy to use. If you don’t have the “design” touch, then go to Fiverr and get it done. Having good impactful visuals is key to facilitate the promotion and growth of the podcast.
Equipment
Ok, this part we all fear. Is it going to be very expensive? In this case, you can go really on a budget or fly high. In the case of audio, most of the times you get what you pay for. You can start for a solo podcast recording with the white headphones of the iPhone. From there you can only improve!
LEARNING MORE ABOUT PODCASTING
If you want to do things at your pace and learn how to start your podcast. I recommend you join Podcaster´s Paradise from JLDumas. He does from time to time a free course.
He is fast-paced and entertaining, you will get a lot from his videos instead of forever searching for Youtube videos. He has two options: 97 USD/ Monthly or 997 USD/Yearly.
If you want me to help you, I can be your podcast mentor! I can offer you strategic 1- hour sessions for 500 Dhs (150 USD). Depending on your stage, at the end of the session, you will know what strategy is a good fit for you, how to upload your show, how to monetize it, all the technical stuff (such as the hosting or the equipment), how to create and repurpose your content… Whatever is holding you, we will make sure we go through it and you feel confident about the next steps.
Want to know more? Just send me an email and let’s talk! Hello@dubaifashionnews.com
By the way, there are some affiliate links on this website but all the recommendations are tried and tested by me or my close circle of fellow podcasters. So they are the dire result of our own experience. As a result, we might get some small commission or fee. This will help keep the blog up and running.