"What is the best podcast platform for beginners?" The short answer is – it depends on you and your goals! I cover several popular podcast hosting platforms, including <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate</a>, <a href="https://links.podcastingresources.com/transistor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Transistor</a>, <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buzzsprout</a>, Podbean, and Libsyn. My personal favorite is Captivate because for $19 a month, you can create unlimited podcasts and episodes, with only a price increase if you go over 30,000 downloads. I use Captivate for multiple shows and love its feature set.I also highlight the importance of understanding your goals: Are you trying to sell your own stuff (like my book "<a href="https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Profit from Your Podcast</a>") or are you aiming for advertising revenue? I explain how selling your own products can often be more profitable than relying on podcast ad revenue for most beginners.<h2>You're Going to Have a Learning Curve</h2>While each hosting platform has a learning curve, they're all pretty approachable. Don't stress about being a beginner – take a day or a few hours to watch tutorials and get to know the software. I encourage you to treat this learning phase as putting gas in your tank for a smoother ride ahead.For those wanting extra help, I offer step-by-step videos and support through the School of Podcasting. Use coupon code "Listener" at checkout for a discount!<h2>Websites and Companies mentioned</h2>- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Captivate.fm</a> (Podcast hosting)-<a href="https://links.podcastingresources.com/transistor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Transistor.fm</a> (Podcast hosting)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/buzzsprout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buzzsprout.com</a> (Podcast hosting)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/podbean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podbean.com</a> (Podcast hosting)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/libsyn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Libsyn.com</a> (Podcast hosting)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/blubrry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blubrry.com</a> (Podcast hosting)- <a href="https://community.schoolofpodcasting.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ypc222" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schoolofpodcasting.com</a> (My educational resource for podcasters)- <a href="https://www.profitfromyourpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">profitfromyourpodcast.com</a> (My book website)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/rssdotcom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RSS.com</a> (Mentioned in context of advertising)- Spotify.com (Mentioned in context of advertising)- <a href="https://supportthisshow.com/tidycal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TidyCal.com</a> (Calendar tool I use)<a href="https://supportthisshow.com/ecamm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ecamm Live</a> (Live streaming)If you need more guidance, reach out to me—I’m here to help podcasters grow!Mentioned in this episode:Want to Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?I've got you covered with a FREE Podcast Launch Checklist that walks you through the whole process IN THE RIGHT ORDER. Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/checklist<a href="https://your-podcast-consultant.captivate.fm/checklist">Podcast Launch Checklist</a> This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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