A podcast-enabled blog requires specific setup for proper syndication through platforms like Apple Podcasts. Here's how to set it up correctly:

Requirements Before Starting:

• First blog post must contain an audio block
• Feed can include up to 300 recent episodes
• Cover art must be square (1400px × 1400px minimum, 3000px × 3000px maximum)
• Image must be JPG/PNG under 512KB in RGB format at 72 DPI

Setup Process:

1. Create a Blog Page

• Add a new Blog Page or use existing one
• Set a permanent URL slug (changing it later may break syndication)

2. Configure Podcast Settings

• Access Pages panel
• Select Blog Page settings
• Navigate to Feed tab
• Click Podcasting

3. Add Podcast Details

• Title
• Author
• Description
• Episode type (Episodic or Serial)
• Feed type (Standard or Optimized)
• Language (optional)
• Copyright information (optional)
• Contact details (email recommended for some platforms)

4. Upload Cover Art

• Drag and drop your podcast artwork
• Ensure it meets size and format requirements

5. Publish First Episode

• Add audio block to blog post
• Only first audio block per post becomes an episode
• Publish the post

6. Get RSS Feed URL Format: https://[yourdomain].squarespace.com/[blogname]?format=rss

7. Submit to Apple Podcasts

• Log in to Podcasts Connect
• Validate feed
• Submit for approval
• Wait for confirmation email

Important Notes:

• Feed updates every ~24 hours
• Multiple podcasts need separate Blog Pages
• Use integrated Squarespace URL for stability
• Each Blog Page represents one podcast series

After setup, new blog posts with audio blocks automatically become podcast episodes. For multiple podcasts, create separate Blog Pages for each series.

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