Show Notes​

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The Basics​

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You do not need super detailed show notes.

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Whilst it is advisable to have a description of some sort for each episode, you do not need pages upon pages to be effective.

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Timestamps & transcripts are labour intensive.​

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Generally timestamps and transcripts are one of the last things to consider and are for more advanced podcasters.​

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Useful links can be valuable.​

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Links to websites or resources mentioned in the show can be useful for listeners to find in the show notes.

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How Can I Improve?

 

 

Step 1​

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As a minimum, try to have a bespoke sentence or two about each episode in your show notes. You might consider having a template for each episode where the majority of the links / text stays the same but with a unique sentence or two at the start.

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Step 2​

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If you are comfortable doing the above, then you might consider also adding some links from the episode in the description. Having a "Links" section for each episode is a nice touch.

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Step 3​

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Transcripts are generally not necessary for podcasts and generally wouldn't be put in the show notes. However you may decide to have a transcript available externally on your website for example. Services such as Temi can help with this.​

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Timestamps are another area where I usually say your efforts are better focussed elsewhere. Unless you genuinely feel you are doing everything else you can for your podcast I would avoid transcripts and timestamps.

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Don't Forget...​

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• Keep show notes simple - at least to start with;

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• Don't use too much energy on transcripts / timestamps;

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• Link to resources mentioned in the episode where possible.