Podcast FAQ

how to get on apple podcast

by Earnest Funk Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Get Your Podcast into Apple Podcasts & iTunes

[2022]
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  • 1. Fill out podcast info. A unique podcast title, author, and description are required to submit your show to...
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  • 2. Upload podcast artwork. Unique podcast cover art is required to get listed in Apple Podcasts. Once your show...
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  • 3. Pick podcast category. Apple Podcasts splits its directory and charts...

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.

Full Answer

Does Apple Podcast cost money?

Subscriptions are billed monthly by default, though creators can offer annual billing if they so choose, which subscribers are able to manage from their Apple ID account settings. Free trials and sample episodes are also available. Through Family Sharing, up to six family members can share a subscription, too. What is it?

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 can I listen to Apple Podcasts?

Set up Apple Podcasts with Alexa

  • Open the Amazon Alexa app, then tap the More button in the bottom-right corner.
  • Tap Settings.
  • Scroll down and tap Music & Podcasts.
  • Tap Link New Service, then tap the Apple Podcasts button.
  • Tap Enable to Use, then tap Settings.
  • Tap Link Account, then authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

What is the best free podcast app?

The best podcast apps of 2021 for listening to all your favorite shows

  • Google Podcasts. Google Podcasts is a free service with convenient features that make it easy for users to discover more about the podcasts they listen to.
  • Spotify. Spotify features an array of curated, genre-specific collections of podcasts, including exclusive shows.
  • Audible. ...
  • Stitcher. ...
  • TuneIn Radio. ...

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Is it free to put a podcast on Apple?

It's free to use for both podcasters and listeners (although there are now premium options), and is available for download as a mobile and desktop app. Apple Podcasts is not a podcast host. Apple Podcasts does not actually host your podcast file.

How much does it cost to have an Apple podcast?

The Apple Podcasters Program, which includes all of the tools needed to offer premium subscriptions on Apple Podcasts, is available to creators in over 170 countries and regions for $19.99 (US) per year.

Can you make money on Apple podcasts?

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 you have to pay to upload podcast?

Paid podcast hosting comes with pros and cons as well, but for the most part it's where the majority of podcasters go . Paying for your hosting usually costs around $10 - $20 a month depending on your membership tier.

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...

What is required to submit a podcast to Apple?

A unique podcast title, author, and description are required to submit your show to Apple Podcasts. Apple uses the title and author fields for search in Apple Podcasts. Don't stuff keywords into these sections, or your podcast might be rejected. Your podcast host will have a page where you can save your podcast info.

What is required to get listed on Apple Podcasts?

Unique podcast cover art is required to get listed in Apple Podcasts.

How many categories does Apple Podcasts have?

While other podcast directories and apps use three categories, Apple Podcasts only uses your first podcast category.

How long does it take for a podcast to be approved?

Apple does a human review of every podcast submitted to Apple Podcasts, so it can take up to two weeks for your podcast to be approved.

What is the first episode of a podcast?

Your first episode can be a podcast trailer, teaser, or full episode.

What is RSS feed for podcast?

Your podcast's RSS feed includes all the metadata about your podcast, like your show details and links to your cover art and audio files.

Where to list podcasts?

It's best to list your podcast in all the top podcast directories: Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , TuneIn, the Podcast Index, and Amazon Music.

Find podcasts

Search by title, person, or topic: Tap Search at the bottom right of the screen, then enter what you’re looking for into the search bar on the top of the screen.

View shared podcasts

When a friend shares a show with you in Messages, you can easily find it in Shared with You in Podcasts. (Podcasts must be turned on in Settings > Messages > Shared with You, and your friend must be in your Contacts.)

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.

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.

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.

What to think about before launching a new show?

Before you launch, remember to think about your launch promotion plan: what are you doing to get that snowball rolling? How are you working to draw in that first few hundred listeners? Also, what's your content plan for the first few months? Having an idea around the route you want those early listeners to take can make a huge difference. The right themes, the right first season can make all the difference in growing by the 100s, or growing by the 1000s.

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.

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.

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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