421. When to AVOID Podcast Episode Numbers

Following up from my previous episode (#420) about using numbering your podcast episode, here are 5 times and places to not use episode numbers.

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Introduction: listen to #420 first! [00:00]

• When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-podcast-episode-numbers/

1. Don't use episode numbers when they would not matter to your audience [00:46] 2. Avoid episode numbers when they conflict with episode titles, or else reword [02:05] 3. Don't use the episode's number within that episode [05:10] 4. Don't use episode numbers in website, social, or SEO titles [09:02] 5. Don't use episode numbers in the tag [13:59]

• Learn more about how to properly use episode numbers in your podcast metadata: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/

Follow-up to my previous episode [16:55] Special thanks [19:08]

• $30 from Stevie Taylor, host of The Gig Life Podcast, saying, "Hey Daniel. Thank you for all you do, sir."

• $20 from Randy Black, host of Shooting It Straight, saying, "A small amount of support for a friend and podcasting legend who gives so much to the space with little given back in turn. Keep up the good work Daniel!"

• 696§ from Bryan Entzminger, podcast producer at Top Tier Audio

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