Can't log in or submit to Apple Podcasts
If you're having trouble logging into Apple Podcasts Connect, there are two common problems: When you try to log in, it just redirects you to the login page. (And you get caught in a redirect loop). When you try to log in, it gives you an errPopularHow can I update my RSS feed on Apple Podcasts?
Here are simple instructions on how to update your podcast's feed URL on Apple Podcasts:PopularI just changed my podcast cover art, but it's not updated on Apple Podcasts
Have you replaced your podcast's artwork in "Show Settings," but the new cover doesn't appear in the Apple Podcasts app (or iTunes)? There are three common causes for this: It can take a few days for Apple to update new cover art across its iOS app, desktop app, and website. Did you give the image file a different name? Apple Podcasts caches the image. If you change the filename, it will know to refresh the cache. Your image size exceeds Apple's maximum of 512KB If the problem persists,Some readersI just published a new episode but it hasn't shown up on Apple Podcasts yet. Why?
Apple Podcasts checks your RSS feed periodically. If your newest episode hasn't shown up, it's probably because they haven't refreshed your feed yet. Typically, this happens every few hours. For example, even if you scheduled your episode to be published at 9 am, Apple still checks your feed on its own schedule. If you log into Apple Podcast Connect there is on option to refresh ySome readersHow can I see Apple's iTunes podcast analytics?
Transistor provides analytics from all podcast players in the Analytics section: However, Apple also publishes in-depth analytics about how people are listening in the Apple Podcasts app and in iTunes. Access Apple's Podcast Analytics here → Here, Apple will give you stats like "Total time listened:" (https://storage.crispFew readersHow do I transfer ownership of a podcast on Apple Podcasts / iTunes?
If you're taking over a podcast from someone else (or you've purchased a podcast), how do you transfer it to your iTunes account? According to Apple's help docs: Contact the support team using the email address noted in the podcast feed’s iTunes:owner tag. Be sure to specify the Apple Podcasts URL in your request to change management. You'll need the original owner to updatFew readersWhy does iTunes say my podcast has 0 ratings, even after my friends say they have left some?
When you view your podcast in iTunes, you're only seeing the ratings and reviews from your country. To see all of your reviews, you'll need to use a third-party tool. Here are a few we recommend: Chartable Podrover My Podcast Reviews iTunes Podcast Review Manager for WordPress Keep in mind, there is occasionally a delay betweenFew readersDo you support the new Apple Podcasts categories?
Yes! Apple Podcasts has added new top-level categories such as Fiction, History, and True Crime — as well as dozens of new subcategories. (You can see the updated list of supported categories in Apple Podcasts help Transistor has supported these new categories since July 15, 2019. You can make changes to your show's category now, and they’ll go live on Apple Podcasts.Few readersHow to add additional users to your Apple Podcast Connect account
In order to submit new podcast feeds (or manage existing ones) to Apple Podcasts, you need an account on Podcasts Connect. The problem was, in the past, your Podcasts Connect account could only be accessed by one Apple ID. This was especially frustrating for teams, because whoever had the Apple ID would get pinged with a security request whenever someone tried to log in. However, now you can add multiple users to a show on Apple Podcasts Connect. To addFew readersHow to use Apple Podcasts Subscriptions with Transistor.fm
We recently released our Apple Podcasts Subscriptions feature. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions is a great way to monetize your podcast and offer your listeners special subscriber-only benefits like exclusive or bonus content, early access to episodes, and ad-free listening. Transistor offers an easy way to manage Apple Podcasts Subscriptions benefits directly within the Transistor dashboard. After a small amount of initial setup, you'll be ablFew readersHow to get a custom vanity URL on Apple Podcasts
Do you want a custom podcast link for your Apple Podcasts listing? (ie. https://apple.co/yourshow) Apple can create a custom vanity URL that creators can use in their promotions to link users to their show or channel. You can fill out this form to submit a request for a custom vanity URL.Few readersHow to claim your podcast in Apple Podcasts Connect
If you have used Transistor's one-click submission to Apple Podcasts, your podcast will not appear in your Apple Podcasts Connect account. However, if you'd like full control of your podcast so that you can view listener insights, or make use of paid Apple Subscriptions, you can claim your show with a few simple steps and have it transferred to your own Apple Podcasts Connect account. First, sign into or create an account with Apple Podcasts Connect You will need your own account on AppleFew readers