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Naming Your Podcast Episodes: Top Tips for Shows Success 

By POD MIRROR

5 July, 2024

“Struggling with Podcast Episode Names? Discover How to Craft Perfect Titles for Your First Episode and Beyond! Click to Learn More…”

Episode titles are important

A well-chosen name can give listeners an idea of       the podcast’s content and the personality of the host.

Think

 Have a think about your target audience.   1. What sort of terms are they searching for?  2. What questions are they seeking answers to?  3.How are you positioned to help them?

Median Title Length

The median length of a podcast episode title should be 36 characters, which translates to roughly 7 words in English. 

Character Limits on platforms 

Many podcast titles break at 80 and 100 characters, suggesting that some popular podcast hosting platforms may impose these limits.

Front-Load Important Word

To ensure visibility, place the most important and human-readable words and phrases at the beginning of the episode titles.

SEO Keywords 

Incorporate relevant keywords and guest names to improve searchability within podcast apps and on the web, but avoid keyword stuffing 

Use AI title generators or try ChatGPT

1. (logicballs.com) 2 (podsqueeze.com) 3.  TunePocket 

Consistency in Format 

Maintain a consistent title format for each season to provide a sense of stability and organization 

Clear Promises 

Ensure that episode titles clearly indicate what the listener will gain from the episode, making it obvious and enticing.