The 5 Podcasting Metrics No One's Teaching (That Actually Tell You If Your Show is Growing)
Description
Downloads are the most unreliable metric for measuring a podcast’s true success. The problem? Most podcasters still rely solely on them to decide if their show is “working.”
In this episode, find out why the podcasting metrics that matter most aren’t the ones at the top of your dashboard, and learn to decode what these five key data points say about your show's growth. If you’re ready to make sense of your numbers and finally build a show that grows (without guessing and without wasting time on tracking the wrong metrics) hit play and let’s dive in.
0:07 – Why Downloads Are the Most Misleading Metric for Your Show
1:14 – The 3 Hidden Data Points That Actually Reveal Podcast Growth
5:09 – How to Instantly Tell If Your Content Holds Attention
13:26 – What Your Listeners Are Silently Telling You (If You Know How to Listen)
16:10 – How to Know if Your Episodes Actually Matter to Your Audience
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- 4 Key Signs Your Podcast Is Making an Impact
→ This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U
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