Podcast SEO Tips to Boost Discoverability and Growth with Brittany Herzberg

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Podcast SEO isn’t just another marketing buzzword. It’s the difference between your show being buried in the archives or becoming the go-to resource your audience finds week after week. The truth? Most podcasters focus on recording and releasing episodes, but overlook the small, strategic tweaks that make their show searchable long after release day.

 

In this episode of Podcasting Problem Solver™, I’m joined by SEO strategist (and my best friend) Brittany Herzberg to talk about podcast SEO strategies and the simple ways you can optimize your titles, show notes, and tags without burning yourself out. Together, we break down practical steps every entrepreneur and small business owner can take to make their podcast work harder for them—bringing in new listeners, boosting visibility, and supporting real business growth.

 

Whether you’ve been podcasting for years or just starting, this conversation will show you how to make your episodes more searchable so that they keep working for your brand long after release day.

 

Why Podcast SEO Matters

Think of podcast SEO as digital word-of-mouth marketing. A well-optimized episode title or set of show notes makes your content discoverable in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and even on your own website. That means people can find your episodes while searching for solutions to the exact problems your business solves.

 

Entrepreneurs often spend hours creating content for Instagram that disappears in 24 hours, while these podcast SEO tips build momentum over time (and in many cases, results can happen surprisingly fast). An optimized episode can continue to drive downloads, website traffic, and email sign-ups for months or even years after it goes live.

Here’s what’s covered

[00:03:30] Podcast episode titles that attract listeners
Why your title can make or break discoverability, how to balance clarity with keywords, and the 60-character “sweet spot” that keeps search engines and listeners happy.

 

[00:06:00] Show notes that work like blog posts
How writing SEO-friendly show notes boosts traffic to your website, the difference between episode descriptions and blog-style notes, and why bullet points + quotes keep readers engaged.

 

[00:13:00] Using podcast tags strategically
The overlooked podcast SEO strategy goldmine in hosting platforms like Buzzsprout and Libsyn. We’ll cover how to use tags, character counts, and related keywords to give your show more chances to be found. Note: Libsyn has a 20 keyword/tag limit.

 

[00:18:00] Repurposing content for maximum reach
From case studies to FAQs to social posts, learn how to take one optimized episode and multiply it into blogs, website content, and marketing assets that keep working for you.

 

[00:31:00] The ROI of podcast SEO
Real examples of how simple optimizations led to 40%–60% growth in downloads, increased website traffic, and even new client inquiries within days of publishing.

The SEAMless Podcast Framework in Action

Inside my SEAMless Podcast Framework™, SEO falls into the Attraction and Momentum phases:
  • Attraction: Optimized titles, show notes, and tags make your podcast magnetic, pulling in the right listeners who are already searching for your expertise.
  • Momentum: Once you have these podcast SEO strategies in place, your show builds traction on autopilot. Instead of constantly chasing new listeners, your episodes become discoverable resources that continue to generate leads and visibility.
“SEO isn’t about chasing algorithms. It’s about making sure the content you’ve already worked so hard to create is actually getting found.” – Leah Bryant

Why Podcast SEO Matters for Entrepreneurs

As a business owner, your podcast isn’t just a creative outlet—it’s a strategic part of your marketing system. By investing a little time into podcast SEO, you’ll:
  • Improve your chances of showing up in search results on Spotify, Apple, and Google.
  • Drive more qualified traffic to your website.
  • Build trust and authority with your audience before they ever book a call.
  • Save time by repurposing optimized content across multiple platforms, including blogs, emails, and social media.
The best part? You don’t need to overhaul everything at once. Strategic, consistent steps such as updating titles, refining show notes, or adding tags, yield results that keep your show working for you.
“SEO is really about being intentional. You don’t have to overcomplicate it—just start with clear titles and consistent keywords.” – Brittany Herzberg
Whether you’re launching your first podcast or refining a long-running show, these podcast SEO tips will help you grow sustainably. Start with your episode titles, write show notes that double as blog posts, and don’t skip the tags in your hosting platform. Layer in repurposing and website links, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your discoverability improves.

 

When you make podcast SEO part of your workflow, your episodes work harder for your business long after publish day.

 

Tune in to hear the full conversation with Brittany Herzberg, packed with practical strategies and proof that podcast SEO really does deliver measurable growth.

 

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More about My Guest:

After barely making rent her first month in a brand new state, 2 clients magically found Brittany—but only because she’d optimized her site for SEO. She realized then that she had a natural knack for “doing” SEO & leaned into this strategy—accidentally becoming an SEO expert. Since then, Brittany has applied this strategy to everything—not just her website, but for hundreds of clients! Before she knew it, SEO was her thing & people were calling her the “SEO Queen.”

 

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