Podcast Reviews Can Be Beneficial, But Are They All They’re Cracked Up to Be? You’re familiar with podcast reviews and more than likely have read some yourself about a show before you’ve given it a listen. Today,

Podcast Reviews Can Be Beneficial, But Are They All They’re Cracked Up to Be? 
You’re familiar with podcast reviews and more than likely have read some yourself about a show before you’ve given it a listen. Today, we discuss the benefits of having them and if they are really all that important in the grand scheme of podcast creation. 
Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Todd Cochrane 
Learn the Ins and Outs of Podcast Reviews 
Benefits of Podcast Reviews 
 
 	Gives new listeners the general overview of the show. 
 	Can demonstrate respectability. 
 	Social affirmation of the show’s relevance and consistency 
 	People put a lot of weight behind reviews – we’re used to it with every purchase we make nowadays. 
 	Learn more in an article from Podcastle on some of the benefits of podcast reviews. 
 
Keep a Cool Head 
 
 	Similar to podcast statistics, if you’re receiving an influx (or none at all), the reviews can become stressful very quickly. 
 	Take all of them with a grain of salt. 
 	Remember, not everyone will like you – that’s perfectly ok! 
 	Keep your ego in check and weigh the reviews. There’s a good chance you’ll gain valuable insights. 
 
Apple Review Myth 
 
 	More reviews doesn’t mean that you’ll end up in New and Noteworthy. Trust us. 
 
Find Apple Podcast Reviews in Blubrry 
 
 	You can now find the reviews in our Statistics Dashboard under Audience and Apple Reviews. 
 
 	If you have any issues, let our support team know :) 
 
 
 
So, You Want More Podcast Reviews 
 
 	Ask for them! 
 	Consistently remind your audience and familiarize them with the process. 
 	Work with other podcasters -- swap reviews -- but be authentic. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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