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Easily submit your podcast to all the main apps and directories, and claim your show on dedicated podcast app portals.

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  • Podcast Distribution Overview - How to submit your show via Captivate
    Podcast distribution is a vital part of podcasting. Making your show available in as many outlets as possible gives you the best possible chance to reach new listeners across the globe, on any device. Questions like "How do I get my show into Apple Podcasts or Spotify?" are amongst the most common questions facing new podcasters. Each platform - or directory - has a different submission process, so it can be quite the challenge if you're doing everything manually. That's why it's always best toPopular
  • How to get your podcast on Spotify
    Spotify is one of the most used podcasting directories in the world and, as part of Captivate's simple podcast distribution platform, getting your podcast on Spotify has never been easier. To get your podcast on Spotify, simply: Make sure you have your podcast cover art and show settings completed. Publish at least one episode. CliSome readers
  • How to Add Your Podcast RSS Feed to YouTube
    By adding your podcast RSS feed to YouTube, you’re opening up your show to a whole new audience, and the second biggest search platform in the world. You’ll also get access to YouTube analytics about your audience. The best part? It’s super easy to do (note: you need an existing YouTube account to use this feature). Copy your RSS feed from your Captivate dashboard Unhide your email address under your Podcast Settings and scroll to the bottom of the page and click Update Show Settings toSome readers
  • How to Add Video Podcasts to Spotify
    If you’re a podcaster who has video version of your show, and you currently only upload to YouTube, now you can also upload to Spotify. Here’s how! Log in to Spotify for Creators (you need to have already claimed your podcast on Spotify for Creators first) Click on your podcast Click on Episodes To the right of the episode where you want to add video, click the ellipsis / three doFew readers
  • How to Get Your Podcast in Amazon Music & Audible
    Amazon officially launched its podcast directory in 2020. Getting listed in Amazon's directory means over 55 million global listeners can find your show on Amazon Music, Audible, Echo and Alexa-enabled devices across iOS, Android and on the web where available! Wondering how to get your podcast in Amazon Music? Captivate has your back with simple one-click submission! (https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/365817482/fc26800bba253e0c79e99454/GetyourpodcastonAmazonMusicandAudible.gif?Few readers
  • How to Claim Your Existing Show on Apple Podcasts Connect
    Getting your podcast on Apple Podcasts is as easy as one click, which you can do with our one-click submission process. This will see your show live on Apple Podcasts within an hour (or a day and time of your choosing). However, you can also claim your show on Podcasts Connect, Apple’s podcaster portal, and this will let you see additional data for your listeners on Apple Podcasts.Few readers
  • How to Add Your Show to Apple Podcasts with One Click Submission
    Apple Podcasts is one of the largest podcast platforms around, with millions of listeners accessing it to listen to their favourite podcasts. With Captivate’s easy-to-use one click submission process, its super simple to get your show on Apple Podcasts - no Apple account needed! Publish your first episode on Captivate Click Distribute in the left hand menu Choose from either Submit to All, or the specific Start Submission option for Apple Podcasts If using the Submit to All option, seleFew readers
  • How to access Spotify for Creators and Spotify Analytics
    As well as being a major player in the podcast space, Spotify also has an excellent podcaster portal, where you can access deep dive Spotify podcast analytics, manage your show and more! While Captivate offers industry-leading analytics, including your Spotify performance, the Spotify for Podcasters portal is a great complementary platform for audience demographic information. It's also super easy to access, too, as this walkthrough will show you! Accessing the Spotify for Creators PortalFew readers
  • Apple Podcast Category Updates (WWDC 2019)
    Following WWDC 2019, Apple announced a revised list of available podcast categories for creators. Here's what that means and what to do. These are the current podcast categories available right now, along with any status changes from Apple's last update in August 2019. They are subject to change by Apple and we'll keep this page updated if they do change. Arts Books (new) Design Fashion & Beauty Food Literature (removed) Performing Arts Visual AFew readers

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