Did you know ratings and reviews actually have zero impact on your discoverability with regard to the Apple Podcasts algorithm? Well guess what? For once, the algorithm is NOT the king, but ratings and reviews still matter… A LOT! In this conversation with podcast pro Alex Sanfilippo, we discuss how you can make sure you’re creating 5-star content, how to talk to your listeners (& improve your show for them), our perspectives on why ratings and reviews are so important, and a really FUN (& brand new) way to be gathering more ratings and reviews for your own podcast.

Alex Sanfilippo is the host of the top-rated podcast Podcasting Made Simple, where each episode focuses on helping podcast hosts and guests improve their craft to make a bigger impact on the world. He is also the founder of PodPros, a software company focused specifically on the podcasting industry, under which he's founded PodMatch (basically the “Bumble” of podcasting, matching podcast guests and hosts), PodcastSOP (a workflow management software for podcast teams), and PodLottery (the new, fun way to get podcast ratings and reviews).

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CONNECT FURTHER WITH ALEX:
Website: https://alexsanfilippo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastingPros
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podpros
Instagram (Business): https://www.instagram.com/podpros_com
Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ajsanfilippo
Podcast: https://apple.co/45d56xX
PodPros: https://podpros.com
PodMatch: https://podmatch.com
PodcastSOP: https://podcastsop.com
PodLottery: https://www.podlottery.com/join/angie

CONNECT FURTHER WITH ANGIE:
Podcast: https://www.yougetwhatimsaying.com
Listen Early and Dynamic Ad-Free on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44Y6rbY
Social Media: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/socialmedia
Contact: yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com
Monetize Your Podcast: https://beacons.ai/theactualangie/monetize
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Formerly titled Podfluencer Society (for before that, 4 Things For Your Podcast), episodes 1-114 share insights and strategies specifically for podcasters. As the podcast has undergone a complete rebrand, some links and information referenced in earlier episodes have likely changed. Please contact us at yougetwhatimsaying.podcast@gmail.com if you cannot find what you are looking for.

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