E691 - Setting up Your Podcast on Your YouTube Channel and a Warning For Your Show Notes - Podcasting Tips

E691 - Setting up Your Podcast on Your YouTube Channel and a Warning For Your Show Notes - Podcasting Tips

Author: Dave Campbell - Podcast Coach, Cheerleader and Podcast Community Advocate May 19, 2026 Duration: 12:15

Episode 691 - Setting up Your Podcast on Your YouTube Channel and a Warning For Your Show Notes

Episode Summary

Dave breaks down how podcasters can take advantage of YouTube’s new podcast playlist option and shares key advice to avoid common pitfalls. If you’re adding your podcast to YouTube or want to optimize your channel, these tips are a must-hear.

Highlights

  • YouTube Now Supports Podcast Playlists:
    Turn your playlist of podcast episodes into an official podcast on YouTube—easy to set up and can improve your search visibility.

  • Personal Experience:
    Dave reports that uploading podcasts to YouTube helped boost one show to #2 in Google search results, right next to his website.

Two Essential Tips for Podcasters on YouTube

1. Create a Separate Email Address for Your YouTube Channel

  • Don’t use your main Google/Gmail account for your show’s YouTube channel.

  • Set up a new Gmail address specific to your podcast.

  • This shields your personal email, Google Drive, and other services if YouTube ever takes action against your channel.


2. Be Careful with Website Links

  • Avoid posting the full URL if your guest's website is not "https..." - an "http..." website is not "secure" and that is what YouTube flagged and threatened me with (including “http://...”) to your guests’ websites in your YouTube show notes.

  • If a guest’s website ever gets flagged as unsafe or taken down, your YouTube channel could also get flagged.

  • Use shortened or simple versions of the website address to direct listeners (e.g., just the domain name). Instead of "https://howtopodcast.ca/" just put "howtopodcast.ca" leaving off the first part of their web address - if their website has the "https" in the address you are safe to post the entire website domain!

  • This keeps your channel safe from unexpected warnings or takedowns unrelated to your own content.

Key Takeaways

  • Future-proof your YouTube presence with a separate email and safe linking practices.

  • If you have questions about setting up your YouTube channel or uploading your podcast, Dave invites you to reach out via howtopodcast.ca.

Thanks for listening to The Daily Dave! Get out there, start your podcast, and don’t forget—your unique story matters.

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If you need help with your podcast please contact

https://howtopodcast.ca/


Dave Campbell, based in Ontario Canada, brings together a fresh perspective in each episode of The How To Podcast Series-Revolving Co-Hosts, Actionable Tips, And A Community for Podcasters. The format itself is a key part of the experience, with different guest co-hosts joining the conversation to ensure the advice never grows stale or one-dimensional. You'll hear specific, actionable discussions that cut through the noise, covering the tangible details of podcast SEO, audio equipment setup, and effective social media strategies for promotion. Beyond just the technical how-to, episodes delve into the nuances of growing an audience, booking compelling guests, and selecting the right hosting platform. This podcast is built on the idea that practical knowledge and creative inspiration go hand-in-hand, providing the real-world advice needed to develop confidence behind the microphone. It’s a resource focused on helping you build not just a show, but a genuine community around your work. Tune in for a straightforward exchange of ideas that aims to make the entire process of creating and sustaining a podcast feel more manageable and connected.
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