YouTube is a video-sharing platform, while SoundCloud, Spotify, and Libsyn are dedicated podcast hosting platforms.

Podcast hosting platforms offer a range of benefits, including increased visibility, improved audio quality, easier monetization, and more.

Podchaser is a podcast directory that provides a comprehensive listing of podcasts, allowing users to search and discover new shows.

The process of submitting your podcast to various podcast directories is called submission.

Spotify allows users to create and share their own playlists, including podcasts.

Marketing, advertising, and promotion are all terms used to describe the process of promoting your podcast to potential listeners.

Twitter is a social media platform that is particularly effective for promoting podcasts due to its real-time nature and large user base.

Cross-promotion, collaboration, and guest hosting are all terms used to describe the practice of exchanging podcast episodes with other podcasters.

Podtrac is a podcast analytics tool that provides insights into your podcast's performance, including downloads, listeners, and demographics.

Monetization, subscription, and patronage are all terms used to describe the process of converting podcast listeners into paying subscribers.

Midroll, Libsyn AdvertiseCast, and Podcorn are all podcast advertising networks that connect podcasters with advertisers.

Paywall, premium content, and exclusive content are all terms used to describe the practice of creating bonus content exclusively for podcast subscribers.

Podbean is a podcast hosting platform that offers a built-in monetization feature, allowing podcasters to generate revenue from their shows.

Teaser, promo, and trailer are all terms used to describe the practice of creating a podcast trailer to promote your show.

Podbean is a podcast hosting platform that allows podcasters to create and sell their own merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, and hats.