Guides To Help Start Your Podcast

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Post Updated May 2, 2019 / Ross Winn
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How (And Why) To Register A Domain Name For Your Podcast

Starting a podcast and want your own custom domain name?

Or maybe you don’t want your podcast’s website to be at thebestpodcast.libsyn.com but instead be at thebestpodcast.com.

That second version is much easier to remember or share, and you’re not promoting another company (that you’re already paying, by the way) in the process.

Quick note: You can’t actually register your podcast name on iTunes or other platforms. Getting the domain name (and relevant social media profiles) is the best way to secure your podcast name.

Check out our complete guide to learning how to start a podcast or how to upload to iTunes.

Cool, we decided to want to register a domain name, how do we do it?

Here are the steps to follow: [Read more…] about How (And Why) To Register A Domain Name For Your Podcast

Post Updated May 2, 2019 / Ross Winn
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How To Create (Or Find) Your Podcast RSS Feed On The Top Platforms

You need a podcast RSS feed to submit your podcast to iTunes and other podcast directories.

You’ll typically get your RSS feed from your podcast hosting company. This is by far the easiest way to create a podcast RSS feed. Details below.

Or you can get (or create) your feed from your own website if you use something like Squarespace or the PowerPress plugin for WordPress.

Make sure you don’t upload your audio files directly to website host (with Squarespace being the one exception) as that will cause major issues. You will need to host your .mp3’s with a dedicated podcast host.

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You want to make sure you submit a feed with only your podcast episodes, not a combination of blog posts and podcast episodes.

I’ll show you how to create (or find) your podcast-only RSS feed on the most popular platforms, but first, there are some requirements you need to make sure you follow before trying to submit your feed: [Read more…] about How To Create (Or Find) Your Podcast RSS Feed On The Top Platforms

Post Updated May 13, 2019 / Ross Winn
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How To Create A Podcast On An iPhone (Or iPad) 2019

Do you want to create a podcast using only your iPhone or iPad?

There are a few different ways you can do just that – no need for a fancy studio. Or maybe you just want to create bonus episodes with your iPhone while you’re away from your main recording area.

We’ll run through a few different options and iPhone apps that will allow you to record, edit, and even publish a podcast right from your phone.

To start with, you’ll definitely want to invest in an external microphone (check out iPhone mics here or Android mics here) to greatly increase your sound quality though. Most are small and easy to put in your pocket or bag so they shouldn’t be difficult to carry with you.

Another option to consider are lavalier microphones. They clip to your shirt, making them hands-free which can be very useful.

Now that you’ve got the audio quality part taken care of, let’s get into how to make a podcast on an iPhone…

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Just a few of the things you’ll learn:

What to podcast about
Equipment you’ll need
How to record & edit
How to promote your podcast

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Post Updated May 8, 2019 / Ross Winn
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How To Submit Your Podcast To Google Play Music (Step-By-Step)

Do you want to submit your podcast to Google Play Music? It’s easy, and we’ll show you how to do it.

To start, here are the basic steps you’ll need to follow:

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Post Updated May 7, 2019 / Ross Winn
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How To Upload A Podcast (To iTunes Or Any Other Directory)

It’s a fairly common misconception that iTunes and other podcast directories host your podcast media files (typically an MP3). You don’t actually upload your podcast episode files to iTunes.

What really happens is that you show iTunes where your podcast files are located in the form of an RSS feed.

Then every time you upload a new episode, your feed is automatically updated – and iTunes updates your show with the new episode accordingly.

Make sense?

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