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Podcast Distribution

iHeartRadio Podcast Submission Requirements & Instructions

iHeartRadio added podcasts to its content offerings in September 2018. Their free and subscription based streaming services are used by over 275 million monthly active users. In 2019, the platform revealed a majority of their users stream audio content via Alexa. With voice assistant usage on the rise, submitting a podcast to iHeartRadio gives your ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 2 min read
Development

Additional Analytics Data and Headliner Integration

Today we release two exciting new additions to the Castos platform: new data points in your Castos analytics dashboard, and the integration of the Headliner audiogram tool. These additional data points are in response to hearing you, our customers, loud and clear when you say: More Data, We Want More Data Better, more accurate, and ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 4 min read
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Development

How To Create A Private Podcast for a Company or Membership Site

Are you wondering whether to create a private podcast? Wondering what tools do you need to get started? Creating a private podcast is a popular way to distribute information to employees, members, or a specific list of people. While traditional podcasts are available to the general public, a password-protected RSS feed grants access only to ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 11 min read
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Development

4 Castos Features That Make Us Better Than The Rest

When we started Castos, our goal was to support podcasters in any way we can. We wanted to make podcasting as simple and pain-free as possible so you can focus on creating great content and growing your audience. That goal is still alive today. Over time, we've created more Castos features that serve that purpose. ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
Landing Pages

How Castos And Seriously Simple Podcasting Work Together

One of the hallmarks of the Castos platform is giving you the option to publish your podcast content wherever you'd like. Specifically, this means you can publish new podcasts and their respective episodes:   If you choose the latter, where you will manage your podcast via WordPress with the help of our Seriously Simple Podcasting ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
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Landing Pages

How To Upload A Podcast To YouTube For Maximum Exposure

Have you ever wondered if you should upload a podcast to YouTube? Growing a podcast boils down to this: put your stuff anywhere your audience will see it. Yes, it would be great if everyone flocked to your website to listen to your episodes. But that isn’t how the web works. If you want a ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 9 min read
how to start a podcast
Landing Pages

How to Start a Podcast: Your 2022 Step-by-Step Guide

If you've wondered how to start a podcast, you’re in the right place! In this article, we'll show why now is the perfect time to take a show from dream to reality and the 6 steps it'll take to get you there. What's in This Guide Grow Your Audience with Castos Try Castos for free ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 30 min read
Episodes

Introducing Audience: Our Quest To Test The Latest Podcast Growth Strategies

The Castos team is full of podcasters. Some produce a show about WordPress and its community and others talk about their journey as an entrepreneur. It's a no brainer that the people behind the product that champions podcasting on your own terms are doing just that. Being on both sides of the industry, as content ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 5 min read
how to submit a podcast to spotify
Podcast Distribution

How to Start a Podcast on Spotify

Want to know how start a podcast on Spotify? Spotify is a popular hosting platform for podcasters these days due to their heavy investment in the podcasting space and free hosting plans.  While many podcasters enjoy the no-cost hosting of their show, free tools often lack the important features and services that paid tools offer. ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
how much money can podcasters make
Podcast Monetization

How to Make Money Podcasting in 2025

New podcasters always ask the same question before they take the plunge: "How do podcasts make money?" They want to know what the reward will be before they invest their time and energy growing a podcast audience. Furthermore, how much money can podcasters make? To be frank, most make $0. In fact, many podcasts have ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 13 min read
Development

Product Update: Enhanced Podcast Landing Pages & Better Onboarding

Today, we released two exciting updates to the Castos platform: enhanced podcast landing pages and an even better onboarding experience. These updates are a result of wanting to give our customers more control over their content from the get-go. We're committed to helping you podcast on you own terms and for us, that means being ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 5 min read
How to Promote a Podcast: Your 2023 Guide
Landing Pages

How to Promote a Podcast: Your 2023 Guide

If you're looking to learn how to promote a podcast and grow a listenership, you're in the right place! You likely got into podcasting with the goal of sparking a conversation around a topic you're passionate about. Cultivating a community of listeners from around the world who share your interests, who value your point of ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 13 min read