TL;DR: Podcast SEO = episode pages with transcripts + show notes on your site + schema.org PodcastEpisode markup. Beyond podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple), Google directly surfaces episodes.
Episode Pages on Your Site
Each episode = dedicated page on your site. Includes:
- Title (SEO optimized).
- Embedded audio.
- Full transcript.
- Show notes (outline).
- Links mentioned.
- Guest bios.
- Related episodes.
Transcripts. CRITICAL
Google can't listen. Transcript = content for indexing. Tools:
- Descript.
- Otter.ai.
- Assembly AI.
- Manual (best for accuracy).
Schema
PodcastEpisode + PodcastSeries schemas. Enables rich results and Google Podcast indexing.
Platforms
- Spotify. largest.
- Apple Podcasts. longest running.
- Google Podcasts. discontinued 2024, replaced by YouTube Music.
- Overcast, Pocket Casts. niche loyal.
Content Strategy
- Keyword research per episode topic.
- Guest for boost (their audience).
- Niche down (specific topic).
- Regular schedule.