Podcast FAQ

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by Amie Swift DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How to Get Your Podcast on iTunes / Apple Podcasts.

  • 1. How to Find your Podcast RSS Feed URL. The main thing you need is your RSS web address or URL. You’ll find this within your podcast host, and it’s ...
  • 2. Fill in the Required Podcast Settings for iTunes.
  • 3. Create an Account / Login to Podcasts Connect.
  • 4. Submit your Podcast to iTunes / Apple Podcasts.

Create a show in Apple Podcasts Connect
  1. In Apple Podcasts Connect, click the Add (+) button and select New Show.
  2. Choose “Add a show without an RSS feed.”
  3. Enter the name of the show.
  4. Choose whether you'd like to restrict access to the show within your Apple Podcasts Connect account. ...
  5. Click Add.

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?

How to upload your podcast to Apple Podcasts?

Here’s the basic process:

  • Sign up for a podcast hosting plan ( Buzzsprout is our #1 pick)
  • Upload your podcast episodes to a podcast hosting platform
  • Update podcast settings like cover art, name, and author
  • Create an Apple ID and log in to Podcasts Connect
  • Submit your podcast RSS feed to iTunes (Apple Podcasts)

How to manually subscribe to podcast feed in Apple Podcasts?

In iTunes in macOS 10.14 Mojave and earlier:

  • Select File > Subscribe to Podcast.
  • Paste the URL into the field.
  • Click OK.

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. ...

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How much does it cost to put a podcast on Apple Podcasts?

$19.99 per yearHow 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.

Is it free to upload to Apple Podcasts?

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.

How do I start a free podcast on Apple?

The first thing you'll need to do is sign up for an Apple Podcasts Connect account. Apple Podcasts Connect is your destination for submitting and managing your shows....3. Sign up for the Apple Podcasters ProgramLog in to Apple Podcasts Connect.Click Account.In the Details tab, click Sign Up.Click Confirm.

How long does it take to get a podcast on Apple?

It can take 'up to 5 business days' for Apple to process the submission, in our experience. If a few days have passed and your podcast still is not active in Apple Podcasts Connect, then you should contact Apple. We have observed significant delays in Apple's processing of podcasts—as long as 10 days.

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.

How to submit a podcast on Apple?

There are a few settings that you must have in place before you submit your podcast. Make sure you've filled in every one of the following: 1 Title: the name of your podcast 2 Description: a short summary of your show, focussing on why people should listen 3 Category: Most hosts allow up to 3 categories in which you can appear – you can see all Apple Podcasts categories here and why they're important. 4 Artwork: make sure you have podcast artwork uploaded within your podcast host – learn how to create great podcast artwork in Canva here. 5 Explicit: state whether your show is for adults only or not 6 Copyright: show who owns the copyright to the show 7 Website: what's the home website for the show – include the URL.

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:

How to find RSS feed for podcast?

You'll find the RSS address by going into the Powerpress settings, clicking ‘Feeds' and looking at the Podcast feeds section, as shown. 2. Fill in the Required Podcast Settings for iTunes.

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.

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.)

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.

1. Create an active Apple ID

Create an Apple ID or use your existing Apple ID. Verify that your Apple ID is fully activated by adding a valid payment method and agreeing to the Apple Media Service Terms and Conditions. Note: You won’t be charged until you make a purchase.

2. Join Apple Podcasts Connect

Your Apple Podcasts Connect account will be linked to the Apple ID you use to sign in. Give the account a name and let us know if this is an individual or a company account.

3. Sign up for the Apple Podcasters Program

If you’d like to offer paid subscriptions to your listeners, join the Apple Podcasters Program.

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