Podcast SEO Checklist Show Level Episode Level Website & Distribution Show Level Optimization Compelling Podcast Title (includes relevant keywords?) Clear Podcast Description (uses target keywords naturally?) Relevant Podcast Category Selection (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.) High-Quality Cover Art (visually appealing, meets platform specs) Consistent Author/Artist Name Website Integration (dedicated podcast page?) Claim Podcast on Major Directories (Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.) Submit RSS Feed to Directories Optimize Podcast Host Platform Settings (if applicable) Episode Level Optimization Keyword Research for Each Episode Topic Compelling Episode Title (includes primary keyword?) Detailed Episode Show Notes (summary, key takeaways, guest info, resources, keywords) Include Call-to-Actions (CTAs) in Show Notes (subscribe, website, social) Create Timestamps / Chapter Markers for Key Segments (if supported) Unique Episode Artwork (optional, but can enhance) Use Keywords Naturally in Spoken Content (where appropriate) Transcribe Episodes (create blog posts or full transcripts) Website & Distribution Embed Podcast Player on Website/Blog Posts Create Blog Post for Each Episode (with show notes, transcript, player) Optimize Blog Post Titles & Meta Descriptions Internal Linking to Podcast Pages/Episodes Promote Episodes on Social Media Encourage Listener Reviews & Ratings Guest Podcasting (appear on other relevant podcasts) Leverage Video (create audiograms, publish to YouTube) Email Marketing Integration (notify list about new episodes) Progress: 0 / 0 items completed (0%) Reset Checklist Download Checklist PDF Podcast SEO Checklist Status Show Level Optimization Episode Level Optimization Website & Distribution
