Free Resources for Podcasting

Podcast Management
Written By Golden Goose Creative

Podcasting can be a great addition to your business or even as a hobby.

But it can come with some costs that not everyone can take on or may hold them back. However, there are still a ton of options for free resources that can add a ton of value in helping you grow and launch your podcast.

So, if you are ready to jump into podcasting but not with a bunch of added costs, here is a list of some excellent free options for all aspects of podcasting!

Recording and Editing Software

For more details on some of the features and pros/cons of these platforms check out our blog on recording software!

Royalty-Free Music and Sound Effects

Music and sound effects can be a great way to enhance your episodes and help set the tone for your show.

Royalty-free music -

Sound effect libraries -

Podcast Hosting Platforms

Another place where you don’t have to spend any money is on your hosting platform. Of course, free ones won’t have as many features and may have storage limits but can be a great option if you are on a budget.

If want to learn more about your podcast hosting options, check out our blog on both free and paid options.

Graphic Design and Branding Tools

Recording, editing, and hosting aren’t the only places you may need software for your podcast. You may also need to create your podcast cover art or promotional graphics. Here are some great places to get started with those for free.

  • Canva

  • GIMP (free image editor)

  • Pixlr (free image editor + AI image creator)

Transcription Services

You may also want to be more accessible to more people and offer a transcription. Some of these may have some accuracy and word limitations but it’s a great place to start to offer a transcript.

Marketing and Promotion

We discussed where you can create graphics and edit images for free but don’t forget about actually promoting and marketing them. Here are some great free places to get started -

  • Social media such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.

  • An email newsletter

  • Podcast directories

    • This is a great way to make sure no matter where your listeners are coming from, they can listen and discover your show in a listening platform!

    • Here is a full list from Buzzsprout of all the hosting platforms you can get your show on.

  • Analytics

    • Other than your hosting platform, you may want a little more of a deep dive into your podcast’s analytics (where it lands in Apple Charts), Chartable is a great free option.

Learning and Education

We hope this list helps you push aside your fears of getting started with podcasting. Take advantage of the free tools and platforms out there. You don’t have to pay a bunch of money to share your value or creativity with the world.

There are plenty of resources to help you build a successful podcasting journey on a budget!

Let us know one of your favorite free podcasting tools or resources in the comments below.

Aleea

Golden Goose Creative
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