Setting up a podcast on Apple Podcasts: A guide
Apple Podcasts is one of the leading platforms for podcast distribution, and submitting your podcast there can significantly increase your reach. This article will walk you through how to submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts and what best practices you should follow to achieve maximum visibility.
Requirements for Apple Podcasts
Before you can submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts, you must ensure that you meet the following requirements:
- RSS feed: Your podcast must have an active RSS feed that includes all required tags such as title , description , and cover image.
- Cover image: Apple Podcasts requires a square cover image in JPEG or PNG format that is at least 1400 x 1400 pixels and no more than 3000 x 3000 pixels in size.
- Content: Your podcast episodes must have clear audio quality and must not contain any copyrighted music without appropriate licensing.
Steps to set up your podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Create an Apple ID: If you don't already have an Apple ID, you'll need to create one to access Apple's Podcasts Connect portal.
- Visit Podcasts Connect: Go to Podcasts Connect and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Add a new podcast: Click the "+" button to add your podcast. You'll be prompted to enter the URL of your RSS feed.
- Review podcast information: After submitting your RSS feed, Apple will load your podcast's details. Carefully review all information and fill out any additional required fields.
- Submit for review: Once you've confirmed all the information, submit your podcast for review. Apple's review may take a few days.
Best Practices for Apple Podcasts
- SEO for podcasts: Optimize your podcast titles and descriptions with relevant keywords to improve discoverability.
- Regular publishing: Maintain a regular publishing schedule , as this can improve engagement rates.
- Feedback and ratings: Encourage your listeners to leave ratings and feedback on Apple Podcasts, as this can improve your podcast's visibility and ranking.
After approval
Once your podcast is approved by Apple, it will be listed on Apple Podcasts and accessible to millions of users worldwide. Use the Podcasts Connect dashboard to view analytics and listener stats , and to further optimize your podcast based on this data.
