Podcast FAQ

anchor podcast hosting

by Ciara Raynor Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Is Anchor good for hosting podcast?

Anchor has several other great features for podcasters, such as in-depth analytics, a sponsorship with no minimum listenership, and a website for your podcast and all other related social media links. Anchor also makes recording with friends as easy as possible in the app. And of course, Anchor is free to use.

Is Anchor free for podcasting?

Anchor.fm is a free podcasting platform that makes creating a podcast super easy. That's the good news. In fact, I feed anchor has probably helped create a few meetings at podcast hosting companies to talk about their user interfaces.

Is Anchor made by Spotify?

Mignano co-founded DIY podcast distributor Anchor in 2015. Spotify snapped up the company in 2019 for more than $150 million and brought Mignano in as its top podcast tech czar, overseeing the company's explosive podcast growth and expansion into live audio.

Can you make private podcasts on anchor?

Private Podcasts through Spotify and Apple Podcasts Like Podbean, creators can offer private podcasts directly through the directory. Spotify now supports paid subscriptions for podcasters using Anchor, a partner podcast hosting platform.

How do I monetize my podcast on anchor?

How do I set up monetization? You can activate your Ambassador ad for your podcast on both web and mobile from the 'Money' section of Anchor, as well as other Ads by Anchor tooling if you're eligible. You can also activate Listener Support from the 'Money" section of your Anchor account.

Does Anchor have a time limit?

The maximum amount of recording time in the Anchor mobile app is 60 minutes and when recording on the web the maximum amount of recording time is 30 minutes on Google Chrome and 5 minutes on Safari, but you can record multiple segments and add them in your episode builder to create your episodes.

Do podcasts get paid on Spotify?

Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts pay out for streams, but the payout tends to be very low. Podcast sponsorships are one way, but for new podcasts, the likelihood of finding a high-paying sponsorship is slim unless you're already a well-established figure.

Where does Anchor publish to?

Once you finish recording your audio through Anchor, it will process and be stored in your library. Podcasting hosts can always record a video version of the podcast episode and upload it to their website or on a video platform such as YouTube.

Do podcasts earn money?

Do podcasts make money? Of course they do! Big names are getting large amounts of listeners and large amounts of ad revenue in return. According to AdvertiseCast, average 30-second CPM (cost per 1K listeners) rates are $18, while 60-second CPMs are $25.

How many podcasts can I host on anchor?

On Anchor, you can't host multiple shows from the same account. But on Transistor you can: Don't limit your creativity! Transistor allows you to host unlimited shows on the same account, for one monthly price.

Is Anchor by Spotify free?

Anchor's mission is to provide easy and powerful podcasting tools for everyone. Because of this, our platform is completely free—no hosting fees, trial periods, or paywalls. Free means freedom to create.

How many podcast can you have on anchor?

Your Anchor Account You're limited to one podcast feed per account. With different emails, you can have multiple shows, though I wouldn't recommend this – if you're planning multiple shows, it would be a good idea to use a hosting service compatible with more than one feed instead of juggling a handful of emails.

What platforms does Anchor listen to?

Once you’ve uploaded your first episode, Anchor will submit your feed to several listening platforms, which are: Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify. It’s important to note that when Anchor submits your show to Apple Podcasts, it’s under Anchor’s own account.

What is Anchor?

Founded in 2015 by Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman, Anchor was initially launched as a social audio service for short-form content. The platform was updated in 2018 for the making and publishing of podcasts, and in 2019, Anchor was acquired by Spotify for a sweet $150 million. Not too shabby.

How many MB can you upload to Anchor?

There is a 250 MB upload limit to each clip imported into Anchor. If your file is larger, you can split it and upload it in segments – the size of your final episode is not limited, and you can have as many clips and segments as you want. Anchor also suggests compressing your clips if they’re too large, using mp3 files instead of wavs.

How much does Anchor take from donations?

Anchor takes a 4.5% fee from donations through this feature. All payment is processed through Stripe. You need to have made at least $10 before cashing out, and there is a $0.25 processing fee to do so. If you leave a balance for more than 90 days, it will be automatically cashed out for you.

How much does Anchor take?

Users in the US can also activate Listener Support, which allows you to accept monthly donations from your audience. Anchor takes a 4.5% fee from donations through this feature.

How does anchor work?

For users within the US, Anchor has built in ad integration. You are matched with sponsors (as a new show, your first sponsor is Anchor) to record your own ads for. Anchor helps you with your ad read – when testing ad creation for myself, I was given a script with suggested talking points and a mandatory call to action to read out at the end. Anchor says that “New sponsors are first matched with shows who have a growing audience base and whose ads have performed well in the past — we currently aren’t able to guarantee you a sponsor at all times, and we recommend continuing to grow your show to qualify for new sponsors in the future.” You control where the ads show up in your show by placing them yourself, which means you don’t have to worry about being interrupted mid-sentence.

How long can you record on Anchor?

(You cannot trim audio outside of iOS and Android, so you’re limited to splitting it into a new clip and going from there). The maximum amount of recording time on the web is 30 minutes on Google Chrome and 5 minutes on Safari, different from the two hour limit on the mobile app. If this is a problem, Anchor suggests using an alternative program for recording (may I recommend Audacity ?)

What is a monthly paid podcast subscription?

Monthly paid podcast subscriptions allowing listeners to support creators directly in return for bonus content and perks.

What is Spotify audience network?

Spotify Audience Network (SPAN), which powers Automated ads, is Spotify’s proprietary audio advertising marketplace in which advertisers of all sizes will be able to connect with listeners consuming a broad range of content. These include Spotify’s Originals & Exclusives, podcasts via Megaphone and Anchor, and ad-supported music.

What is the second model of Anchor?

The second model will see Anchor match your show with appropriate advertisers from their database. They’re doing the legwork here on making the relationships, acting as an in house broker. And they’ll take a 30% brokerage fee based on a CPM (Cost per 1,000 listens) model.

What happens after podcast consumption?

Once down the rabbit hole, after podcast consumption is podcast creation. The types you can create are limitless and the barriers of entry are pretty low.

How much does Podbean cost?

Podbean also has a $29 per month plan that is best for video podcasts. At that level you’re able to provide audio, written, and video content to your listeners that’s widely distributed and easily monetized.

Does Anchor have unlimited bandwidth?

Anchor offers unlimited storage and unlimited bandwidth. That sets them apart from other free podcast hosts and is likely the biggest reason new podcasters start out with Anchor. As I mentioned, metering OCD is a real phenomenon and a big selling point.

Does Podbean have a built in patron program?

All paid plans come with IAB-certified comprehensive statistics and Podbean offers easy-to-understand graphs that help you better analyze how your podcast is performing. Not only that, but Podbean also helps you tap into listener support to monetize. They have a built-in Patron program for ongoing listener support, where you can provide special Patrons-only content and you can also sell premium content directly through their app.

Does Anchor distribute podcasts?

Once you’ve created your episode, added your cover art and descriptive write up, it’s distribution time. Anchor distributes to almost every podcast outlet under the sun. Which is handy, in getting your show out there.

Do you need to be a techie to use Podbean?

You don’t need to be any kind of techie to make any of Podbean ’s services work for you either. Their podcaster first philosophy means they make the process transparent and get out of your way.

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