Podcast FAQ

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by Prof. Marcelle Hayes DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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What does the Google Podcasts badge look like?

The Google Podcasts badge must be the same size or larger than other subscription badges. The Google Podcasts badge must be shown on a solid colored background or a simple background image that makes the badge easy to find or read.

How do I link to my podcast on Google Podcasts?

Add a Google Podcasts link and badge to your websiteWherever you promote your podcast, you can use a "Listen on Google Podcasts" badge to link directly to your show or episode on Google Podcasts. This Podcasts Manager Help Sign in Google Help Help Center

How long does it take to submit a podcast to Google Play?

Time needed: 3 minutes. Submitting your podcast to Google Play Music is easy. Just follow these simple steps: Sign in with a Google account. You likely already have one from Gmail, Android, or YouTube. You’ll then need to enter your podcast-only RSS feed URL. After you’ve pasted in your RSS feed URL, click “Submit RSS Feed”.

Where can I find the file format for my podcast?

You can also find the .zip file in the Spotify For Podcasters dashboard under the Share tab if you have a show submitted there. Google Podcasts (multiple languages .zip with .png and .svg) Website with additional details. Amazon (multiple languages and formats with .png and .psd)

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Can I use the Google podcast logo?

Any online use of the badge must link to your show or episode on Google Podcasts. Use the badge as provided, without any modifications other than resizing (down to the minimum allowed size): Make sure the badge is legible.

Is Google play the same as Google Podcasts?

Confusingly, Google has two platforms for listening to podcasts: Google Play (their music app) and Google Podcasts (which is built-in to Android). In 2016, Google brought podcasts to Google Play Music. They instructed podcasters to submit their shows by going to the Google Play Music podcast portal.

What is the use Google podcast?

Google Podcasts powers the discovery and playback of podcasts on many Google services, including the Google Podcasts app for Android and iOS, Google Home devices, The Google Podcasts website in the browser, and more.

What is Google Podcasts app on Android?

About this app With Google Podcasts, you can play the latest episodes from your favourite shows, explore podcast recommendations just for you, and manage your listening activity. Subscribe and listen to all your favourite podcasts. Explore show and episode recommendations just for you.

Is Google podcast shutting down?

Google Podcasts Manager is replacing Google Play Music Podcast Portal as the new home for your podcast listeners on Google. Starting in the next few weeks, you'll no longer be able to add new podcast shows through Podcast Portal. Later this year, access to Google Play Music Podcast Portal will be removed permanently.

Where are my Google Play podcasts?

Find an episode of a subscribed podcastOn your Android phone or tablet, open Google Podcasts .To find: All available episodes of a podcast: Tap the podcast. Episode details: Tap the episode name. In-progress or downloaded episodes: At the bottom, tap Activity . New Episodes: At the bottom, tap Home .

What is E symbol in Google podcast?

contains explicit contentThe "E" next to the title of a podcast episode means that it contains explicit content.

What is Google podcast app called?

Google today is introducing a new standalone podcast app for Android. The app, called simply Google Podcasts, will use Google's recommendation algorithms in an effort to connect people with shows they might enjoy based on their listening habits.

Is Google podcast an app?

If you're looking to keep track of your podcasts, the Google Podcasts app is now available for both iPhone and Android devices. There are many podcast apps available for download, but iPhone users get one more now that Google Podcasts is available for iOS devices, in addition to Android.

Where are Google Podcasts stored on Android?

Where are my episodes stored? Google doesn't store podcast episodes. Google finds and verifies the RSS feed that describes your show and episodes, wherever the episodes are stored. Google doesn't host any podcast files.

Is podcast app free?

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.

Are podcasts free on Android?

You can listen to podcasts on your Android device through the Google Play Music app. The Google Play Music app makes it simple to find and download thousands of different podcasts. Google Play Music comes pre-installed on most Android devices, and it's free to download if you don't have it.

Do you pay for Google Podcasts?

Google Podcasts Manager is available, free, for anyone with a Google account. You do not need to sign up or do anything to access Google Podcasts Manager, you simply need to prove ownership of a show that appears on Google Podcasts (or be granted access to a show by a show owner).

What is the best podcast app for Android?

Pocket Casts - Podcast Player. Automattic, Inc. NEWS & MAGAZINES. ... Podcast Player App - Podbean. Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook. MUSIC & AUDIO. ... Podcast Player App - Castbox. Castbox.FM - Radio & Podcast & AudioBooks. ... Google Podcasts. Google LLC. ... Spotify: Music and Podcasts. Spotify AB. ... Stitcher - Podcast Player. Stitcher, Inc.

Which is the best podcast app?

Here are the best podcast apps:Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts provides free access to over 30 million podcast episodes, along with the option to pay for premium shows.Google Podcasts. ... Spotify. ... Audible. ... Stitcher. ... TuneIn Radio.

How can I listen to podcasts for free?

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.

What is the Google Podcasts badge?

Wherever you promote your podcast, you can use a "Listen on Google Podcasts" badge to link directly to your show or episode on Google Podcasts. This badge is available in multiple sizes and formats, localized into 49 languages.

How to share a podcast on Google Podcasts?

In your show's homepage on Google Podcasts Manager, click Settings > Share podcast to open the show sharing dialog. Choose a badge language from the language selector. Either download the badge image file and embed it on your web page, or click the embedded snippet button to copy HTML code that you can add to your web page without downloading ...

How big should a Google Play badge be?

There must be clear space surrounding the badge equal to one-quarter the height of the badge. The badge must be large enough that all of the text is legible. The Google Play badge should be the same size or larger than other application store badges.

Is Google Play a trademark?

Any use of the Google Play name in your marketing or communications must be accompanied by a legal attribution footer stating: “Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.”. The TM symbol should never be in the legal attribution footer.

Who is Ross Winn?

Ross Winn is the founder of Podcast Insights, the industry-leading podcast education site. He has helped thousands of people start and grow a podcast and loves to test out new gear and software.

Does Podnews have a link generator?

Podnews also has a link generator for the top 3 badges (here’s an example of the Podcasting Simplified Podcast) so you can search for your show and copy the code there if you know how to use SVG’s.

What is Google Play called?

Google Play was known as Android Market when it was released.

When was the Google Play icon refreshed?

The new icon was introduced on April 4th, 2016. The type of Google Play badges (apps, books, etc.) have been combined into just one badge.

How to add a podcast to Google Play?

Click the “Add A Podcast” Button. Click the blue “Add A Podcast” button near the top right: Paste in your podcast’s RSS feed URL. You’ll then need to enter your podcast-only RSS feed URL. I use Buzzsprout and they make it really easy, just click the ‘Copy’ button in the Google Play section under Directories:

How to verify ownership of a podcast?

In order to verify ownership of your podcast, you’ll need to check your email, copy the code sent to you, and paste it in. Review your podcast info. Once verified, you’re ready to review and publish your podcast.

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