Podcast FAQ

google podcast portal

by Megane Reilly MD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I find my Google Podcasts?

To get your Google Podcasts link, head here and input your RSS feed. Use this guide if you don’t know where your RSS feed is. Clicking ‘generate’ will spit out your podcast’s Google Podcasts link. You should share your Google Podcasts link alongside your Apple Podcasts link on your website.

How do you get podcasts on Google?

  • Go to Google Search Console.
  • Select “URL Prefix”
  • Enter website URL and hit enter.
  • Expand “HTML Tag” and copy the meta tag.
  • Opened a new tab and go to Captivate dashboard.
  • In the Website suite, click the “Sharing & SEO” tab.
  • Paste the meta tag in “Google Verification”
  • SCROLL DOWN, SAVE THE WEBSITE.
  • Go back to the Search Console and hit verify.

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How to get your podcast on Google Home?

Here are the main voice commands you need to know:

  • "Hey Google, play Revisionist History" or "Hey Google, listen to Rookie podcast"
  • "OK Google, stop" or "OK Google, stop the podcast"
  • "Hey Google, pause" or "Hey Google, pause the podcast"
  • "OK Google, resume" or "OK Google, continue playing"
  • "Hey Google, next episode/previous episode"
  • "OK Google, skip forward/back 30 seconds"

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Where can I find a podcast?

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 new shows through expert curation and personalized recommendations.

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What is Google podcast portal?

The official app for Android devices, Google Podcasts is similar to Apple Podcasts in that users can discover free and trending podcasts, play the latest episodes from their favorite shows, explore recommendations, and manage listening activity.

How do I submit a podcast to Google?

Just follow these simple steps:Visit the Google Play Podcast Portal. Sign in with a Google account. ... Click the “Add A Podcast” Button. ... Paste in your podcast's RSS feed URL. ... Click “Submit RSS Feed” ... Verify Ownership (uses email in RSS feed) ... Review your podcast info. ... Click “Publish Podcast” ... Wait For Approval.

How do I manage my Google Podcasts?

Managing podcastsSee if your podcast is already on Google: Open Google Podcasts. Search for your podcast. If you find your podcast, there's no need to do anything more.If don't find your podcast on Google Podcasts, add it as described in Get your podcast on Google.

Does Google offer podcast hosting?

Google Podcasts is a podcasting directory; this means that podcast listening apps and other podcast listening services use Google Podcasts to find podcasts and enable playback. Google Podcasts does not store your RSS feed or audio files, but rather points to the RSS feed and audio files that you have posted elsewhere.

Does Google podcast cost?

Google Podcasts (formerly Google Play Podcasts) is Google's standalone app for podcasts. The free app for Android and iOS is integrated with both Google Assistant and Google Home and is pretty minimalist, sporting an uncluttered interface and a handful of features.

How do I distribute a podcast on Google podcast?

Your podcast must follow these guidelines if you want it to appear in Google Podcasts:Your RSS feed must be accessible by Google. ... Your feed must have at least one episode.Use a supported audio format for your episodes, and episodes must be available to Google. ... You must provide an image for your podcast.More items...

How do you manage podcasts?

To change these settings:On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Podcasts app .At the bottom, tap Home .At the top right, tap your Profile picture or initial. Podcast settings. For completed episodes, tap Remove completed episodes and choose a time period.

Where do I find my Google podcast URL?

Once you have your show's RSS feed link, follow these steps:Paste your link in the field marked Generate a direct link to your podcast.Click on the blue Generate button.Great! You'll see your podcast's Google Podcasts link displayed!

Is Google podcast free to use?

Aside from only one podcast that has an exclusive deal with Spotify, all of my podcasts are in the app. Not to mention that Google Podcasts isn't only free to download, it's also ad-free so you get an uninterrupted experience.

How do I set up Google podcast manager?

This is a quick and straightforward process.Get Your RSS Feed. Make sure you're logged in to your Google account. ... Preview Your Feed. Then, preview how it all looks inside Google Podcasts Manager. ... Verification. A verification code will be sent to the email associated with your RSS feed/media hosting account. ... Get Started.

How does Google podcast work?

Important: When you play a podcast, Google Podcasts uses your device to request the audio from the website that hosts it. This request includes information about the device making the request, like the IP address and what type of device you want to listen on (for example, Chrome, Safari, Android, or iOS).

What is Google podcast manager?

Podcasts Manager provides analytics data about listeners but also helps podcasters manage their podcasts for Google search.

What to do if you don't find your podcast on Google?

If you find your podcast, there's no need to do anything more. If don't find your podcast on Google Podcasts, add it as described in Get your podcast on Google. You can update information about your podcast, such as the name or description, by updating your RSS feed.

How often does Google Podcasts check?

Google Podcasts checks known feeds several times a day for updates, but changes can take some time to propagate to Google Podcasts platforms. If you are using a podcast hosting service, they may or may not expedite any changes you make. You can check the last time Google saw your feed. Open Google Podcasts. Search for your podcast.

How often does Google check your feed?

Google checks known feeds for changes several times a day. In most cases, this is frequent enough that you don't need to do anything else. However, you can explicitly request a recrawl of your feed if you need an update within 30 minutes. Remove an episode.

What to do if you move your podcast to a new URL?

If you move your podcast feed to a new URL, you should tell Google about the new location: Move your feed: If you are using a podcast hosting service: Search for information about how to move from another hosting provider. Your provider should provide a mechanism for telling people about your feed move.

How long does it take for a podcast to be removed from Google?

Removal from Google Podcasts platforms should occur in 3-5 days. <googleplay:block>yes</googleplay:block>. <itunes:block>yes</itunes:block>.

How long does it take for Google to remove RSS feed?

However, these methods can take 3-4 weeks to take effect. Move your feed / Change podcasting hosts.

Where can Google Podcasts show your podcast?

Listeners can find and play podcasts on many different apps and services, including:

Prerequisites for appearing in Google Podcasts

Your podcast must follow these guidelines if you want it to appear in Google Podcasts:

Get started

The process depends on whether you use a podcast hosting service or you manage your RSS files directly. Although the process is actually the same, podcast hosting providers generally automate some steps for you, such as creating or updating your RSS files.

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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