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Which podcast apps support transcripts?
Which podcast apps support transcripts? Podcast transcripts, podcast transcription, view podcast transcripts in app, Podcast transcripts on Spotify, Podcast transcripts on Apple Podcasts, Podcast transcripts on Amazon Music, Podcast transcripts on YouTube, Podcast transcripts on Fountain, Podcast transcripts on Player.fmFeaturedWhich podcast players support individual episode artwork?
Where will my episode artwork show up? How can I see my podcast artwork in podcast apps?FeaturedWhich podcast apps support Chapters?
How to add chapters into your episode ||| If you haven't added any chapters to your episodes yet, you can use our guide here: How do I add chapters? Does Transistor support chapters? Yes, Transistor will automatically detect any Chapters you have embedded into your audio file. You can also add Chapters to your audio file in Transistor when you upload it. You can also add ChaptersFew readers
Chapters
How do I add MP3 chapters to my podcast episode?
How to add chapters? You have two ways to add chapter information into your podcast episode. Before upload - You can embed chapters into your mp3 file using a third-party tool After upload - You can embed chapters into your mp3 file using Transistor Embedding chapters into your mp3 file - Third-party tools You can use various third-party tools to embed chapters into your audio file, before uploading them to Transistor. Forecast (Mac)PopularHow do I add time stamps to my podcast episodes?
There are two approaches for this: Create audio chapters in your MP3. You can visit our guide here: Adding Chapters) Add timestamps as text in your Show Notes field. Adding Timestamps to Show Notes Here's an example of how timestamps show up on our podcast websites:Few readers
Specs for podcast cover art on Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc
The right size and format for podcast artwork is as follows: Size: 3000 x 3000 pixels (minimum 1400 x 1400 pixels) Resolution: 72 dpi File type: JPEG or PNG Colorspace: RGB Maximum file size: 512KB Generally, the challenge folks have is making the image file size less than 512KB. You can use a tool like TinyPNG to squish your images. If your JPG/PNG file size is still greater than 512KB, you can reduce the pixel size from 3000 x 3000 to somPopularHow large can podcast audio files be?
Getting a message your audio file won't upload due to file size? We typically don't recommend files any larger than 200 MB. However, our upload limit is 2000 MB. "Downloading large files takes up more bandwidth and can cause data transfer limits to be hit quickly. You don’t want to be a hog and take up all the space on the listeners devices, or cause them to wait several hours while your episode finishes downloading." – Derrick at Signal Leaf We've also seen podcast subscribers who will unsFew readersWhat podcast keywords should I use?
Here is some guidance on podcast keywords. Learn what the keyword field is used for and if podcast keywords help podcast rankings.Few readersShould I mark my episode as explicit?
Podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts don't have a clear cut definition of what is considered explicit. However if your podcast episode contains any words, topics or references to any content that may be considered age sensitive subjects, then we usually recommend you mark your episode as explicit. It doesn't impact your podcast at all, it just gives it a parental advisory label. It is much better to mark an episode as explicit even for just one or two words rather than have the episode flagFew readersHow do I record a remote podcast guest?
Transistor provides podcast hosting and analytics. We don't currently offer any recording or audio editing features. Here are our recommendations for recording and editing software: For recording remote guests, we recommend these apps: Riverside SquadCast You can also record Zoom calls You can also read our in depth guide: [How to start a podcast - Recording & Editing Software](https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-aFew readersHow do I validate a podcast RSS feed?
You can't use a regular RSS feed validator to check a podcast feed for errors. Sites like "W3C Feed Validation Service" and "feedvalidator.org" were designed to validate RSS feed for blogs, not podcasts. Instead, you should use ** Podbase ** It will give you a report that looks like this:Few readersWhat is bot traffic? How does it affect podcasts?
Bot traffic is any non-human traffic to a website. These are automated software programs that visit websites, download audio files, etc... Some of them are good (for example, assistants like Siri and Alexa need bots for their queries) and some of them are bad (spambots from Russia or China). In either case, podcast hosting platforms (like Transistor, Libsyn, etc...) are continually trying to identify and remove bot traffic. At Transistor, we're continuously re-analyzing analytics to removeFew readersHow do I get paid to podcast?
Read our guide on podcast monetization here.Few readersHow do I make a podcast with my iPad?
Your iPad comes with audio recording and editing software called GarageBand. Once you've recorded and edited your show, you can export your audio file and upload it directly to Transistor: Record a podcast with your iPad Steps for making a podcast on your iPad: Download GarageBand on your iPad. Record your audio in Garageband, and edit it. Click the folder icon (upper-left) Press on your completed project until the "Share" option pops up. ChoosFew readersWhy do I need Transistor? Can't I just record my audio and upload it to Apple Podcasts?
You might think that Apple will host your podcast for you. But that's a common misconception! Every podcast needs to purchase their own hosting for their MP3 files, to generate a valid RSS feed, and show notes. iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Overcast are podcast players that also feature a podcast directory. But they're not hosting platforms. When you click "download" or "subscribe" in these apps, the request gets sent to whichever host your favorite podcast is using (like Transistor.Few readersWhere do I find intro music for my podcast?
View free podcast music here.Few readersHow loud should my podcast audio be?
There are differing standards for loudness and spoken-word audio: EU: -16 LUFS Spotify/Alexa: -14 LUFS Audio Engineering Society: -18 LUFS Radio: -24 LUFS Public Radio: -18 LUFS At Transistor, we recommend -16 LUFS.Few readersHow do I get more listeners?
Looking to grow your listeners? We created a detailed guide with lots of suggestions here: Can Transistor help me to grow my podcast? We also have a detailed blog post on the subject: How to grow your podcast audience. If you'd like some personalised recommendations, you can reach out to our support: Transistor Customer SupportFew readersHow do I make a podcast?
Get a USB microphone (the ATR2100 or the Samson Q2U are both good). Connect your microphone to your computer, iPhone, Android, or tablet. Record your audio. You can use free software like Garage Band (Mac) or Audacity (PC). Export your recorded audio to MP3. For audio quality, choose 44100 Hz and 128 kb/s in your export settings. Log in to yFew readers