Hosting a podcast on your blog requires proper setup to ensure seamless syndication through platforms like Apple Podcasts. Follow these essential steps to get started:

Before Starting:

• Ensure your first blog post contains an Audio block
• RSS feeds can include up to 300 latest episodes
• Follow Apple Podcasts' formatting standards

Setup Process:

1. Create a Blog Page

• Add a new Blog page or use an existing one
• Choose a permanent URL slug (changing it later may cause syndication issues)
• Each podcast episode will be a blog post with an Audio block

2. Configure Podcast Settings

• Access Pages panel
• Click the gear icon next to your Blog page
• Navigate to Feed tab > Podcasting

3. Enter Required Information

• Title and author name
• Description
• Episode display format (Episodic or Series)
• Feed type (Standard or Optimized)
• Copyright information (optional)
• Contact details (email recommended for wider platform compatibility)

4. Add Cover Image Requirements:

• Square .jpg or .png format
• Maximum size: 512 KB
• Dimensions: 1,400-3,000 px square
• RGB color format
• 72 DPI

5. Generate RSS Feed URL Format: yoursitename.squarespace.com/blogname?format=rss

6. Submit to Apple Podcasts:

• Log into Podcasts Connect
• Validate your feed
• Submit for approval
• Wait for confirmation email

Important Notes:

• Only first Audio block per post appears as an episode
• Updates take approximately 24 hours to reflect
• Create separate Blog pages for multiple podcasts
• Use predefined .squarespace.com URL for stability
• Maintain all required fields for successful syndication

Updating Your Podcast:

• Add new blog posts with Audio blocks
• Updates sync automatically with podcast platforms
• Multiple Audio blocks per post: only first one syndicates

Multiple Podcasts:

• Use separate Blog pages for each podcast
• Submit each feed individually
• Maintain distinct RSS feeds for each show

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