Podcast FAQ

get my podcast on apple

by Norwood Lemke DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to get Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

  • Update the devices that you want to use for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions: iPhone and iPod iPad Apple Watch Mac
  • iPhone and iPod
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch
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What is the Best Podcast app for Apple?

These Are The Best Alternatives

  • Pocket Casts. Kicking off this list, let's talk about Pocket Casts. ...
  • Overcast. For folks who find Pocket Casts a bit too much for their needs, Overcast might be a better option. ...
  • Google Podcasts. Google Podcasts hit the market in 2018, making it one of the more recent players in the podcast niche.
  • Spotify. Last but not least, there's Spotify. ...

How to upload podcast to Apple Podcast?

Uploading your podcast to Apple Podcasts (iTunes)

  1. Publish your podcast First things first, do you already have a podcast published? If you are beginning your podcasting journey, start by picking a podcast host. ...
  2. Create an Apple Podcasts Connect account Apple Podcasts Connect is the place for you to submit and manage your shows. How do you create your account? ...
  3. Add your show to Apple Podcasts Connect:

How to get your podcast listed on iTunes?

The major requirements for podcasts on iTunes

  1. You need an Apple ID. If you’ve ever used iTunes or an iPhone in your life, you’ve already got an Apple ID. ...
  2. Create your show and your RSS feed. Behind the curtain, all podcasts are RSS feeds of audio files (episodes). ...
  3. A note on podcast artwork. Ok, now we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty. ...
  4. Content requirements. ...

How to submit podcast to iTunes or Apple Podcasts?

  • Countries or Regions: Choose where you want your show to be available. You can edit availability at any time.
  • Distribution: Choose whether you’d like to make your feed publicly available. ...
  • Show Release: Choose whether you want your show to be released right away or select a date and time to release it on Apple Podcasts.

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How can I get my podcast on Apple?

You can submit a show to Apple via an RSS feed that's hosted by a third-party hosting provider, or you can participate in the Apple Podcasters Program and create a show in Apple Podcasts Connect. All shows must pass technical validations and a review process before they're made available on Apple Podcasts.

How much does it cost to put podcast on Apple?

How much does it cost to start a podcast on Apple? While it's free to sign up and submit a podcast to Apple, you do have to pay $19.99 per year if you'd like to access extra benefits through the Apple Podcasters Program. This includes premium subscriptions and more.

Can you put a podcast on Apple for free?

You can actually submit your podcast on iTunes for free and gain new listeners. Before submitting to iTunes, you need to make sure you have these things covered.

Does Apple podcast pay?

You receive 70% of the subscription price at each billing cycle, minus applicable taxes. After a subscriber accumulates one year of paid service, your net revenue increases to 85% of the subscription price, minus applicable taxes. Your other podcast revenue — including any ads — will stay 100% yours.

Do podcasters make money?

Sponsorships are the most common way podcasters make money. This is when the podcast promotes the sponsor during the show. You probably hear your favorite shows plug their advertisers a few times in every episode. How much you earn from a sponsor depends on the number of downloads your episodes earn.

Does it cost to upload a podcast?

How Much Does Podcast Hosting Cost? On average, pricing for podcast hosting ranges from $5/month to $50/month. Pricing varies depending on which company you go with, how many episodes you produce, and how many downloads you get.

How much money can I make from a podcast?

As an estimate, if your podcast has about 10,000 downloads per episode, you can expect to make between $500 – $900 per episode in affiliate sales.

Is uploading a podcast to Spotify free?

It could cost you anywhere from $50 on up to buy gear to record your show, but the tools for distribution, which used to be costly, are now free, thanks to Spotify's 2019 purchase of the podcasting app and website Anchor.

Are podcasts free or paid?

Music fans who are used to purchasing songs through iTunes may be accustomed to paying a dollar or more per song, but podcasts are almost always completely free. In some cases, while you may be able to receive the newest editions of podcasts for free after you subscribe, the previous editions of shows may cost money.

Is podcast free to use?

Popular options include Spotify, SoundCloud, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. Many of these apps work on both Apple and Android devices, and most of them are free. (Some offer different tiers of service with the most basic one being free.) There are also podcast platforms devoted to particular genres.

Is Apple podcast free with Apple music?

The introduction of Apple One in 2020 connected the company's services for a discounted price. It includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and additional iCloud storage. However, the Podcasts remains completely free to access for users, and thus is not part of Apple One.

How do you add a podcast to iTunes?

Go to Podcasts ConnectLogin to the Apple ID, if you don't have one, you need to create one at first. You can view and manage all the podcasts you've submitted there.Click on the "+" button the submit a new podcast feed. Validate and submit. You can check the status of your iTunes submission in Podcasts Connect.

What is Apple Podcasts?

Apple Podcasts is the best app for finding, following, and listening to millions of the world’s most popular podcasts. And you can easily discover...

Where can I listen?

The Apple Podcasts app is already installed on all your favorite Apple devices — including Apple TV, Apple Watch, and CarPlay. You can also listen...

What does it cost?

Apple Podcasts offers millions of shows completely free. And some publishers offer premium shows, episodes, and channels that can be purchased thro...

Can I share my subscriptions with my family?

Of course. You can share your Apple Podcasts subscriptions with the whole family.

Can I download and listen offline?

Yes. You can download any podcast episode and listen to it offline. New episodes from shows you follow will be automatically downloaded. And you ca...

Can I start a podcast?

You sure can. If you want to create your own show and publish it on Apple Podcasts, check out the resources available at podcasters.apple.com.

Is Apple Podcasts the same as iTunes?

Your iTunes podcast library is now available on Apple Podcasts. All the shows you follow and the stations you’ve created are available on Apple Pod...

Get the word out

Promote your show with marketing resources like social posts, embedded players for the web, and QR codes.

Know your audience

Analytics help you learn about your listeners — how they listen, where they listen from, and which episodes they enjoy.

How to upload podcast to iTunes?

Here's how you upload a podcast and make it appear on iTunes: 1 You upload an episode file to your podcast host. eg. Buzzsprout, Transistor.fm or Blubrry.#N#Find the best podcast host for you here. 2 Your host then publishes said episode to your RSS feed 3 Your host publishes it, too, to your podcast hosting website (eg. the Podcraft site on Buzzsprout) 4 Optional: You publish shownotes on your own website and embed the player (eg. a Podcraft episode on our own site)#N#Read more about setting this up on our podcast website guide. 5 iTunes / Apple Podcasts detects the new episode on your RSS feed and makes it available to your subscribers

What is iTunes Podcast?

iTunes / Apple Podcasts is just a directory and a listening app. Listeners find you there, subscribe to your show there, and listen to you there. But, at every stage, they're still download the files from your Podcast Host. Here's how you upload a podcast and make it appear on iTunes:

What is Podcasts Connect?

But, we also have Podcasts Connect. Podcasts Connect is a part of iTunes connect, and that's where we actually submit our show! That's the management portal for podcasters themselves, really. So, the question also could be: how do I submit my podcasts to Podcasts Connect?

How to fix a podcast that is dodgy?

If you see an error, just pop back to your podcast hosting platform and fix the dodgy setting, save it, then come back here and hit ‘Validate' again. You can keep doing this until you get the green light.

Is iTunes the biggest podcast directory?

The podcast landscape is changing, sure. But right now, iTunes / Apple Podcasts (I'll explain the difference in a minute) is still the biggest Podcast search directory in the world. Barring a huge misstep by Apple, that's not likely to change any time soon! So, if you want to be a podcaster, you need to know how to get your podcast on iTunes / Apple Podcasts.

Is iTunes still an app?

iTunes still exists as an app, but Apple released Apple Podcasts a few years ago to replace the listening experience on mobile. Really, that's where people find us, most often. So, the big question actually is: how do we put our podcast in Apple Podcasts! Click, Talk, Done! Super Simple Podcast Recording & Editing.

Where is the plus icon on Podcasts Connect?

Once logged into Podcasts Connect, click the plus icon, top left, as shown.

How to get a free podcast subscription?

Find the podcast or channel that you want to subscribe to. Tap or click the offer to get your subscription or try it for free. Follow the instructions on your screen to purchase your subscription or start your free trial. 1.

Can you cancel a podcast on Apple Podcasts?

If you unfollow a podcast in the Apple Podcasts app, it does not cancel your paid subscription.

Use Siri to find podcasts

In the Search screen of the Podcast app on Apple TV, Navigate the text entry field, press and hold the Siri button on the Siri Remote, then speak.

Unfollow a podcast

In the Podcasts app on Apple TV, navigate to Library, navigate to an individual episode, press and hold the clickpad center (second-generation Siri Remote) or touch surface (first-generation Siri Remote ), then select Unfollow.

Remove unplayed episodes

In the Podcasts app on Apple TV, navigate to Listen Now, navigate to an individual episode, press and hold the clickpad center (second-generation Siri Remote) or touch surface (first-generation Siri Remote ), then select Mark as Played.

What is Apple Podcasts Connect?

Apple Podcasts Connect is your destination for submitting and managing your shows. You can monitor your shows, gain insight into how users are listening to them, and more. All you need to get started is an active Apple ID.

Can an admin add an Apple account to my account?

An Admin can add the plan to your account at any time. When you sign up, the payment method associated with the Admin’s Apple ID will be charged the annual fee. Make sure you have the correct payment method associated with your Apple ID before you make your purchase.

What does it mean to be featured on Apple Podcasts?

Apple Podcasts’ homepage is developed in a way to feature compelling podcasts that consistently create new episodes to help users find new things to listen to.

How to get your podcast featured on Apple Podcasts

Deep within Apple Podcasts’ Podcaster Support – which provides guidelines and best practices for your podcast – is a guide on how to give your show a better chance at being featured.

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