The #1 rule video podcasters can't ignore


Hey everyone!

If you're someone who creates video content for your podcast, it's easy to find yourself obsessing over things like camera angles, the perfect lighting, and making sure your hair looks good.

But the latest data on YouTube podcast consumption reveals something a lot of video creators won't like to hear:

Most people aren’t watching your video podcast.

They’re listening to it.

But why are so many people choosing to listen to video podcasts as audio-only content?

And as a creator, what can you do to make sure your show satisfies everyone's listening habits?

The One Essential Rule No Podcaster Can Ignore

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Katie

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