In part two of my Podcasting for Life Series, I showed you how to plan your podcast. Today I'm sharing how to choose a name for your podcast.
First and foremost, choosing a podcast name is not as simple as just picking a name that you love. While you do have plenty of freedom for choosing a name, you also need to be sure that it ties in with who you are and what your podcast show is about.
A name that is short and unique, yet ties in with your niche will make you stand out more than a common name that is long and hard to remember.
Keywords are a plus when choosing a name for your podcast. The right keywords can make a podcast stand out in search engines like Google. Grab a notebook and write down every keyword that comes to mind when describing your podcast.
When I started my podcast, I already had my brand name, The Fight Within Her. As you can see I didn't really use keywords for my podcast name, but the title works for me because it is short, catchy, and unique. It also tells a story, there is a fight within myself, which many other women can relate to.
Consider how your potential fans will search for information related to your niche as I did, and incorporate those keywords into your podcast name if possible. Using a unique title that stands out and relates to your fans can help you reach new listeners through google search engine and podcast platforms like Spotify radio.
If you don't already have a related website or social media platforms in your podcast's name, you may want to purchase a domain name and use the handle on all of the major social media platforms. The idea is to create an existence online so listeners can easily find your podcast no matter where they are.
If you are still stuck on ideas for a podcast name, you could use your own name, but keep in mind it isn't always recommended, especially if you have a very common name. If you plan to talk about a variety of topics on your podcast and you have a unique name, you might be able to get by with it, but you really want your readers to connect your podcast with your niche if possible.
Another option to brainstorming a name for your podcast is by using a generator like nameboy to help you come up with a few good ideas.
If you are planning to purchase a domain name that ties in with your podcast, you can use a search tool like Namecheap to see if it is available in a .com address. If you find that it's not, you may want to consider another name for your podcast. If your chosen name is available, don't spend more than $15 per year on it. Anything more is a sign that your name is being resold by someone looking to make a hefty profit from it.
Once you have chosen and secured a name, you will want to learn how to write a description for your podcast in part four of my Podcasting For Life Series.
Meanwhile, be sure to join my Facebook Group, Podcasting For Life where you'll have permanent access to all of the information you need to start your podcast, plus freebies and more.
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