A great way to find listeners is to go where people who are interested in your topic are hanging out online. Give them a taste of what you’ve got. Command some attention and turn them into loyal listeners.
Whatever your podcast’s topic, chances are there are message boards dedicated to it. Get involved in these communities. Forums are great places for you to find loyal listeners. People who participate in them are often rabid about the topic being discussed.
By commenting in forums, you get your web address in front of a group of targeted prospects. Most forums let you include a link when you comment. This is usually done in the signature. Always include a link to your podcast in the signature.
In Chapter 3 of Promoting Your Podcast, you’ll learn:
- The right and wrong way to participate in message boards (one will bring you listeners, the other will get you a bad reputation)
- How to write an effective forum signature that will compel people to click through to your site
- How to include a live link in your signature
- Additional creative ideas for promoting your podcast on message boards
August 14, 2006 by Jason
Categories: Podcast Promotion, Promoting Your Podcast from A to Z