Show Notes That Work - 2026

Quick answer: Good show notes = 800-1500 words, include: 1) 2-3 sentence hook, 2) bullet point takeaways, 3) chapter timestamps, 4) mentioned links, 5) full episode link. SEO benefit: Google finds your show notes before it finds the audio.

Full Template

Section 1: Hook (2-3 lines)

In this episode Gidi shares how he built a SaaS company in 6 months without a marketing budget. 3 lessons no founder wants to learn the hard way.

Section 2: Key Takeaways (4-6 bullets)

• Bootstrap model works when niche is clear
• Cold outreach in the AI era still works (if message is right)
• 3 critical metrics for PMF nobody surfaces
• Why not chase VC funding

Section 3: Chapters / Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro
• 02:15 - How it started
• 15:30 - Biggest struggle year one
• 28:45 - Pricing strategy
• 45:20 - What changed in 2026
• 55:00 - Tips for listeners