Podcast editing consists of three stages: planning, recording, and editing. Editing consist of trimming dead air, removing unwanted mistakes or errors, and ultimately condensing all recorded audio (and video) into an episode format.

There are a variety of different options when it comes to doing your show.

1. You can edit your podcast yourself with some reasonably inexpensive editing software such as Adobe Audition. Monthly subscriptions go for as little as $15 per month. This is a great option if you have time to learn the software, and there are quite a lot of tutorials available to help you learn the software.

2. You can hire a freelancer. You can find plenty of freelancers on services such as Fiverr and Upwork. Freelancers are a great option when you’re looking to get the job done cheaply, many charging under $75 an episode. The tricky part is finding a good freelancer… so there may be some trial and error involved.

3. You can collaborate with a dedicated editing service like ours. Our podcast editing services start from $99.

Generally, podcasts run about 60 minutes. Typically a podcast editor will work at about a 4 to 1 ratio. Which means, a typical 60 minute show will take around 4 hours to complete.

Average turnaround time for an episode is 3 days.

Though there isn’t a magic number, it really comes down to your content and your audience. Our first question is about consistency: What can you deliver to your audience consistently and on schedule? Consistency is one of the most important factors (after content) in the success of a show.

We recommend looking at other successful shows and take some notes.

There are many different ways to make money from your show. From running ads during your show, affiliate programs, sponsorships, selling merchandise, and many more.

Starting a podcast doesn’t have to be expensive. The reality is you could get started using a smart phone. If you’re serious about your podcast then investing in some quality audio recording equipment is highly recommended. A beginner setup with 2 microphones and a recorded will cost you around $350. A professional quality setup with 2 microphones and a recorder will cost you around $1500+.

Much like the length of a show, there is no magic number. The first question to ask yourself is: What CAN you deliver to your audience consistently and on schedule? Consistency is one of the most important factors (after content) in the success of a show.

We recommend looking at other successful shows and take some notes.

What is really exciting about podcasting and content creation in general is that there is no limit. It depends how successful your show is. Create quality content, pay attention to what your audience likes and wants, and learn how to monetise your show through advertisements, affiliate links, sponsorships and selling show merchandise.