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  • Revert an episode to Draft

    If an episode is scheduled or published, you have the option to revert it back to a draft state. Reverting an episode back to a draft can be helpful if you need to remove an episode from distribution

  • Distribution and Podcast Apps FAQ

    Jump to: How long does it take podcast listening platforms to accept a new RSS feed and publish a podcast? I submitted by podcast's RSS feed to Apple Podcasts but there's a problem. What should I do?

  • One-Click Distribution: Let Castos distribute your podcast for you

    Important: Distribution integrations are used for new podcasts only. If you migrated your existing podcast to Castos and it has already been distributed to podcast directories, such as Apple Podcasts

  • Receive Spotify Analytics in Castos

    Due to the unique way Spotify handles RSS feeds, you might see 0 listens on your Spotify Analytics tab. This help guide will explain why and how to receive analytics from Spotify. Note: If you

  • Submit your podcast to Pandora

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts

    Jump to: Submit podcast via Castos' direct integration Submit podcast using your own Apple Podcasts Connect Account More Resources Before submitting your podcast, you should ensure that it meets the

  • Submit your podcast to Podcast Addict

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Pocket Casts

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Podchaser

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Spotify

    Get your podcast listed on Spotify using Castos' direct integration. Before You Submit Requirements: At least one published episode Complete podcast details (title, description, cover art) Valid RSS

  • Submit your podcast to Player FM

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Delete a podcast episode

    Remove an episode permanently from your podcast. Before You Delete Deletion is permanent. Once deleted, the episode cannot be recovered. Consider these alternatives first: Goal Better Option

  • Submit your podcast to iHeartRadio

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to RadioPublic

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Deezer

    Note: You can find your Castos RSS feed by going to Distribution → Visibility in Castos or Podcasting → Settings → Feed Details in WordPress using Seriously Simple Podcasting if you prefer submitting

  • Submit your podcast to Amazon Music

    Prerequisites and Integration Note If your podcast is currently available on Amazon Music, using the direct integration isn't necessary Adding your podcast to Amazon Music automatically distributes

  • Add and Manage Private Podcast Subscribers

    Two Options for Private & Hybrid Podcasting Share the generic private RSS feed with your subscribers: When your audience is a group of individuals that won't likely change over time and you won't

  • Remove the Castos logo from the single episode player

    Note: Removing Castos branding on the single episode HTML players is exclusive to Castos Pro and Premium plans. Go to the podcast's Distribution → Player Settings Toggle Remove Castos Branding on and

  • Quickstart Guide: Set up your podcast in Castos

    Set up your podcast and publish your first episode in minutes. Before You Start You'll need: A Castos account (start your free trial) Your podcast title and description Cover art (3000×3000 pixels,

  • Offline Listening Support for Castos Mobile App

    Our Castos Mobile App allows our private and hybrid podcast creators to enable or disable offline support for listening. When enabled, this allows listeners to download the episode to their device.

  • How to find a podcast's RSS feed

    If your podcast is not hosted on Castos, these are options to help you locate your podcast's RSS feed URL to import it into Castos or for other purposes. Looking for your Castos/SSP RSS feed? Find

  • Unlock your podcast's RSS feed

    If you see a "feed is locked" error when importing your podcast, you need to disable the lock setting on your current host before migrating. What Is a Locked Feed? The <podcast:locked> tag is a

  • Add a podcast Playlist to your website using the iframe embed code

    Add a playlist to your website that includes all episodes in your podcast. Embed the Playlist Player Sign into your Castos dashboard and click Settings to open the Podcast Settings page: Select

  • Archive an episode

    To manually archive an episode that you no longer want available to your listeners, or only make available to private subscribers if you've got a Hybrid Podcast, you'll need to take the following

  • Allow Player Embed for Private Podcasting

    By default, the embeddable Castos Playlist Player is disabled for private podcasts. You can enable this by following the directions outlined here. Allow Player Embed Click Settings for the desired

  • Add video episodes to your podcast

    Subscription Requirement: Uploading video podcast episodes is exclusive to the Castos Pro plan Distribution Note: Video episodes will only be available on Apple Podcasts and directories that openly

  • Understanding RSS feeds

    Learn what RSS feeds are and why they matter for your podcast. What Is an RSS Feed? An RSS feed is an XML file that contains all the information about your podcast: the show title, description, cover

  • Migrate your podcast from another host to Castos

    Move your existing podcast from another host to Castos without losing subscribers or episode history. Before You Start Gather this information: Your current RSS feed URL (use our lookup tool if

  • Create a Private Podcast in Castos

    Jump to: Create your podcast (if you haven't already) Set your podcast as private Create your podcast 1. Sign in to your Castos dashboard 2. Click + New Podcast 3. Complete the podcast creation

  • RSS Feed Update FAQ

    Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the RSS feed update that we will be performing during the week of January 23, 2023 Why are you doing this? We are reworking how the RSS feeds are

  • Claim your show with Apple Podcasts Connect

    If you've submitted your podcast to Apple Podcasts via our direct integration but want to claim your show to move it to your own Apple Podcasts Connect account, you will need to take the following

  • Hybrid Podcast Settings

    With Hybrid Podcasting, you can have public and private episodes within the same podcast. For the private RSS feeds, you can offer special benefits or perks for being a member/private subscriber.

  • Create a new podcast in Castos

    Create and manage as many podcasts as you’d like within a single Castos account. Not only will each podcast have its own unique RSS feed, but listener analytics can also be tracked separately as

  • Delete a podcast

    ⚠️ Note: Before getting started, it's important to know this action cannot be undone. Furthermore, deleting a podcast will not remove a distributed show via the podcast directories such as Spotify or

  • Update an episode's publish or scheduled date

    Jump to: Updating the publish date/time of an episode in Castos Update the publish date/time of an episode in Seriously Simple Podcasting Update the publish date/time of an episode in Castos Click

  • What to expect during your Castos free trial period

    We’re excited to have you give Castos a try! Jump to No-obligation trial period Features and tool sets Initial setup Podcasts At Castos, our goal is simple: Make podcasting as easy and accessible as

  • Set up the Paid Memberships Pro integration with Seriously Simple Podcasting

    Automate and manage Private Podcast subscribers using our direct integration with Paid Memberships Pro. What you’ll need to get started: up-to-date version of our Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin

  • Add subscribe links to your Castos podcast website

    Jump to Adding podcast directory subscribe links Find subscribe links to your podcast When setting up your podcast, Castos will automatically create a website for your podcast. In addition to your

  • Set up the WooCommerce Memberships integration with Seriously Simple Podcasting

    With Castos and the WooCommerce Memberships integration, you can immediately provide your members with access to your private podcast hosted with Castos. Prerequisites Seriously Simple Podcasting

  • Set up the LifterLMS Integration with Seriously Simple Podcasting

    LifterLMS is an industry-leading course software for WordPress. And with Seriously Simple Podcasting's direct integration you can automate the process of adding and removing members from your

  • MemberPress Integration Setup

    With Castos and its Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin, you can connect to tools like MemberPress to automate the process of adding and removing Private Subscribers to private podcasts. To set up

  • Where to find your podcast's RSS feed URL

    Use RSS feed to submit it to the podcast directories or redirect your podcast from a previous host Jump to: Where to find your podcast's RSS feed in Castos Where to find your podcast's RSS feed in

  • Add a media file prefix for Podtrac and other analytics or tracking services

    Update 27 September 2024: Chartable is shutting down. From Chartable: Current customers can continue using Chartable, free of charge, until December 12, 2024. Add the media file prefix of 3rd-party

  • Add Video Episodes to Your Podcast in WordPress

    Subscription Requirement: Castos Pro plan Jump to: Before starting Update podcast settings in Castos Add a new video episode Add Castos Hosted Video Episodes to Your WordPress site Distribution Note:

  • Redirect your podcast's RSS feed

    Redirect your podcast’s RSS feed to a new RSS feed. A redirect tells the podcast directories and apps that are distributing and serving your podcast to forward requests (redirect) and to start

  • Customize your Castos podcast website

    With Castos, you can easily personalize your podcast website. Choose from three themes and create custom navigation links to enhance user experience. Castos also offers other customizable features,

  • Change Your Podcast Publishing Workflow from Seriously Simple Podcasting to Castos

    Requirements: An active podcast using Seriously Simple Podcasting on a WordPress page syncing over to a Castos account This help guide is for podcasters who: are using Seriously Simple Podcasting to

  • Podcast RSS Feed Requirements

    Podcast RSS Feed Requirements Ensure your podcast meets directory requirements before submitting to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. Quick Checklist Before submitting your podcast,

  • Import Troubleshooting

    Import Troubleshooting Resolve common issues when importing your podcast to Castos. Before Troubleshooting Validate your RSS feed before importing to catch issues early: CastFeedValidator.com —

  • Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

    Castos now offers Apple Podcasts Subscriptions support. This means you can publish subscriber shows and episodes directly from your Castos dashboard along with your free, publicly available episodes.