Mar 21, 2020
Free Podcaster & Creator Resources For COVID-19
📝 https://www.podcastinsights.com/free/
Here are some resources available for podcasters (new or existing), creators, and small businesses during this time of uncertainty
*Monetary Help*
*ConvertKit*
They made a Creator fund to help creators in this time of need. They will give up to $500 to help cover anything: rent, child care, groceries, medical, whatever.
*SBA*
SBA is offering disaster relief loans for small businesses up to $2 million at a 3.75% interest rate (2.75% if non-profit)
*Software*
*Zencastr*
Zencastr is giving you unlimited guests and recording time on the free Hobby plan for their remote recording software.
*Buzzsprout*
Buzzsprout is offering free Pro accounts for:
* School or college moving classes online
* Federal, state, or municipal government
* Any non-profit or charity working to combat COVID-19
* Other requests on a case-by-case basis
*Whooshkaa*
Whooshkaa is an Australian podcast hosting company and is offering free private podcasting to schools K-12 worldwide. Rode also partnered with them to offer equipment in Australia. Apply Here.
*ConvertKit*
They updated their free plan to let you send broadcast emails up to 500 subscribers and are giving you access to two of their paid courses. Sign up here.
*Anchor*
Anchor is a great podcast hosting option for kids and teachers. It’s free, can be used 100% mobile, and is a great way to learn.
*Courses*
*Smart From Scratch*
Pat Flynn of SPI is giving away Smart From Scratch: How to Find a Winning Business Idea & Land Your First Customer. It’s normally $249.
*Blogging For Business*
Ahrefs is giving away Blogging For Business, a $799 course, for free. I’ve gone through part of this course and it’s excellent.
*DigitalMarketer Lab*
DigitalMarketer opened up free access to DigitalMarketer Lab for through at least the end of March 2020.
*Popular free guides and posts on Podcast Insights:*
How To Start A Podcast
How To Start a WordPress Blog
Podcast Recording Software
Remote Recording Software
How To Make Money Podcasting (some options, like in-person events, might not apply right now, but many of them do)
Deals Page
Microphone guides:
* Computer microphones
* iPhone mics
* Android mics
* USB Microphones
* YouTube micsSupport the show