How Much Does it Cost to Start a Podcast?

<p>In this episode of The Delaware Blogger Podcast I share the breakdown of how much it costs to start a podcast which is $0!<br/><br/>Yes, if you have a computer and a Smartphone, you can begin a podcast for <b>zero dollars</b>.  Although you will probably want to upgrade your equipment as you grow your podcast, you shouldn&apos;t spend anything until you know that you are in it for the long haul.<br/><br/><b>To give you an idea of the breakdown in costs:</b></p><p><b>Recording equipment: $0</b></p><ul><li><b>Use your smartphone to record the audio with the app that is installed on your device.</b></li><li><b>Rather than buying a microphone and headphones, use your Smartphone’s headset.</b></li></ul><p><b>Software to edit the episodes: $0</b></p><ul><li><b>With a free </b><a href='https://www.audacityteam.org/'><b>download of Audacity</b></a><b> or Garageband, you can edit episodes for free on your computer. </b></li></ul><p><b>Website: $0</b></p><ul><li><b>Use the free podcasting website that comes with your hosting if using Anchor.fm </b></li></ul><p><b>Podcast art: $0</b></p><ul><li><b>Using a free account on </b><a href='https://www.canva.com/'><b>Canva</b></a><b>, create custom cover art for your  podcast and episodes. </b></li></ul><p><b>Podcast hosting: $0</b></p><ul><li><b>Hosting on Anchor.FM is completely free</b></li></ul><p><b><br/></b>Yes, you can actually launch a show for $0, but is it worth it?  Next week we will cover upgrading your equipment for under $200 when you are ready to do so.  Please share this episode with your followers and leave a review.<br/><br/><b>Today&apos;s episode is brought to you by </b><a href='https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385'><b>Omio</b></a><b>  and to learn more, click the link https://omio.sjv.io/c/2544961/1078765/7385 <br/><br/>Music is provided by www.thePodcastHost.com/freemusic</b><br/><br/>Learn more at my website www.ablakeenterprises.com or send an email to info@ablakeenterprises.com to sign up for the Podcasting Your Purpose 5-Week Coaching Session.</