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[Updates] Player Shortcode and File Uploading
Development

[Updates] Player Shortcode and File Uploading

Today the Castos team released several new updates to both our Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin as well as to the Castos hosting platform. Both of these give our users more robust functionality to both platforms as well as resolution to an edge case that we've seen a few times previously. Also included are two GiHub ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 3 min read
Content Creation

The Best Skype Alternatives For Podcasting

The podcasting world has come a long ways in the past few years.  Shows have grown exponentially in popularity, advertisers are coming into the mix, and new shows are starting every day. But, there is still one central question that almost everyone asks when they're just starting a new show: "How can I record good ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 5 min read
Development

Introducing Castos

What makes Castos podcast hosting different than the rest?  Well, we're glad you asked... Playback Analytics Podcast analytics are tough. Believe us, we just spent the last 6 months building an analytics platform that really makes a difference. Sure we can show you how many people listened to an episode, and what type of device ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 3 min read
Development

New Seriously Simple Podcasting Features

In the last 12 months our team has been hard at work creating a better podcasting tool for all of our users.  We very much hope that has reflected in the functionality and support of the Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin that we all enjoy. And today we're taking another big step in that direction, with ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 3 min read
Development

iOS 11 Podcast Tags And What They Mean For Your Show

Earlier this year at Apple’s WWDC annual conference, they announced some awesome new features coming for podcasters.  In iOS 11, there will be some new tags and features that many of us have been begging for.  Fortunately, Apple listened by creating new iOS tags to improve the listening and content creation experiences. All of the ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 6 min read
Launching Podcast

How to Launch a Podcast: Everything You Need To Know

Launching a podcast is a complex process requiring time to properly plan and strategize how to start your show on the right foot. Here's a guide of exactly what you need to get your podcast launched the right way so you can start growing your audience from day one. Checklist of What You Need to ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 10 min read
Version 1.17: New Podcast Upload and Playlist Parameters
Development

Version 1.17: New Podcast Upload and Playlist Parameters

Today the Seriously Simple Podcasting team is excited to announce the release of Version 1.17. This is our second major release in the last 4 months, and as with the previous one this brings with it some really exciting additions and changes to the way we help you manage your podcast. Here’s a few highlights ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 15 min read
Best podcast editing software
Podcast Production

The Best Podcast Editing Software of 2025 for All Users

Looking for the best podcast editing software? You're in the right place. In this article, you'll find the best audio editors for your show, from free tools to advanced pro options. Do you actually need to edit your show? Yes, and that's for a very simple reason: No one records perfect audio. Not even the ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 15 min read