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How to add or change your podcast cover art

[…] this is under : http://path.to/image.jpg The podcast title http://podcastwebsite.com Practically, you can easily add this depending on what service you use to make your podcast feed. In PowerPress (recommended), “RSS2 Image” is under the Feed Settings tab for your default feed, channel feeds, and category feeds. You can upload your image through this interface or insert the direct link to your image. For FeedBurner’s SmartCast (only recommended if you’re not using PowerPress), first upload your image somewhere, then insert the direct link to the image under Optimize > Feed Image Burner. Also complete the other information on the page. For LibSyn-powered RSS feeds, click on the gear icon (show settings), upload a 1,400 × 1,400 image to Artwork. 2. iTunes image This is where your 1,400 × 1,400 (or larger) image must be. Some other podcast directories read this, too, but it’s most important for iTunes. The technical location for this is under : Practically, you can easily add this depending on what service you use to make your podcast feed. In PowerPress (recommended), “iTunes Image” is under the iTunes Settings tab for your default feed, channel feeds, and category feeds. You can upload your image through this interface or insert the direct link to your image. For FeedBurner’s SmartCast (only recommended if you’re not using PowerPress), first upload your image somewhere, then insert the direct link to the image under Optimize > SmartCast. For LibSyn-powered RSS feeds, click on the gear icon (show settings), upload a 1,400 × 1,400 image to Artwork (you may have already done this for the RSS2 […]

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How to Move Podcast Hosts and Your RSS Feed

[…] follow. 1. Migrate your media My top podcast-hosting recommendations, Blubrry and Libsyn, offer simple media migration. With Blubrry, it’s free and can be easily done yourself within PowerPress. With Libsyn, it costs a flat rate ($25 for up to 10 GB as of April, 2017) and you only have to request it and they […]

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8 Things to Check with Your Media Host’s Podcast RSS Feed

[…] is the “Podcast Website” link in your listing. This is most likely not a problem if you’re generating your podcast feed from your website (such as with PowerPress or if you want the podcast host’s web page). But you may still need to update the URL if your podcast is not the primary purpose […]

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How to make your podcast mobile-friendly

[…] users. Instead, you need a modern media player that uses Javascript, HTML5, and has a list of fallbacks for the greatest compatibility on all devices. I recommend  PowerPress‘s built-in MediaElement.js player, Simple Podcast Press, or Pat Flynn’s Smart Podcast Player. Such players will make it easy for mobile users to consume your media by displaying the […]

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How to Fix Common Podcast RSS Feed Problems

[…] Reset permalinks—Some things can break this, so simply save your WordPress permalink setting again. Test for conflicts—Plugins and themes could cause conflicts with your RSS feed (though PowerPress is now protecting the default podcast-only feed), try disabling all other plugins to see if your feed can still be reached, then reactivate them one or […]

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How to start a podcast in 10 steps

[…] website If you don’t already have a website, I highly recommend getting hosting from BlueHost and installing your own copy of WordPress (free). Then add the free PowerPress plugin to make an RSS feed. If WordPress and your own hosting is too much, then consider LibSyn for a trustworthy all-in-one solution (website, media hosting, […]

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Social networks for podcasters

6 best online communities for podcasters, plus etiquette tips

[…] endorsement from New Media Expo. This is a very active community but also has strict rules against self-promotion (see my etiquette tips below). Forum: Blubrry Forum Blubrry created PowerPress, the best podcasting plugin for WordPress. The Blubrry forum is the best place to go for help with the PowerPress plugin, and there is also plenty […]

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The best podcast hosting options

[…] level of hosting called shared hosting. Pros Full flexibility Total control Low cost Built to have your own domain Easy to add podcasting to WordPress (with the PowerPress plugin) Easy to leave Cons More complicated to setup Separate media hosting recommended (see below) Separate stats recommended Sometimes, you can use this kind of account […]

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14 Features Your Podcast Website Needs

[…] the players prominent, but the plugins or embed code are what put a player on your site. Here are the podcast players I like best for WordPress. PowerPress players (free) Simple Podcast Press Smart Podcast Player PodcastPlayr (coming soon) If you’re not on WordPress, or you are okay with pasting code in each post, then […]

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