How to Host Your Podcast on Your Squarespace Website

Squarespace is an amazing website hosting platform. If you have read my previous posts, I know you have heard me rave about them consistently! I love this platform because it serves as a one-stop shop for your website creation. If you want to hear more about their offerings, please click the image below to read my previous post that outlines all their amazingness.

 
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I want to dedicate this blog post to all the future podcasters. If you have thought about hosting a podcast but are not sure what to do first, you are in the right place. Just keep reading.

Step One: Outline Your Podcast.

Before you even start the recording and publishing of your podcast, you must have an idea of what you want to share. You will need a vision for your podcast. A vision is how you want your podcast to affect some kind of change in the lives of your listeners. Next, you will need to outline what types of content you will share to help your audience meet your vision. The key is to always provide value. Last but certainly not least, know your target audience. Who is this podcast for? Who will benefit from your information? You cannot say EVERYONE because when speaking to everyone you end up speaking to no one. Once you have these three things, it’s time to start recording.

Step Two: Record/Edit Your Podcast.

Let me first start out by saying I am a true Apple product user to the core and most of the apps I use in my business are preloaded on my MacBook. So, choosing software to record and edit was a no brainer. Currently, I use is GarageBand to record and edit my podcast. Some other types of software used for podcasting are Audacity and Adobe Audition. You will also need a microphone. I record with the Blue Yeti microphone and haven’t had any problems thus far. There are many microphone brands but I have heard good things about the Rode Procaster as well. The key is the choose the right software and microphone that fits your budget and needs.

If you will be choosing a different podcast host, please feel free to skip steps 3 & 4 and go to the last section.

Step Three: Create Your Podcast on Squarespace.

Choose Pages

Click the + to add a Blog

Name your blog (how it will appear in your navigation)

Click the Blog Settings wheel

Choose RSS

Choose Connect (Next to Apple Podcasts)

Enter the following information:

  • Podcast Title

  • Podcast Author

  • Podcast Subtitle

  • Podcast Summary

  • Copyright Information

  • If you have explicit content, select

  • Feed Size (Standard by default)

  • Feed Type (Episodic by default)

  • Category One

  • Category Two

  • Category Three

  • Upload Cover Image

  • Click Connect

Step Four: Upload Your Episode and Go Live!

Return to Pages

Choose Podcast Page (Click to open)

Choose (+) sign to add a new post

  • Enter Post Title

  • Drop down to the next section and enter podcast summary

  • Click the handle to access the menu

Choose Audio

Under the embed tab:

  • Upload Podcast File

  • Add Title

  • Add Author

Under the podcasting tab:

  • Add episode title

  • Add episode subtitle

  • Add episode summary

  • Add episode note (optional)

  • Episode type (full by default)

  • Add season number

  • Add episode number

  • Add episode duration

Under the design tab:

  • Choose player style

  • Choose player color

  • Choose Apply

  • Choose Save & Publish

Once you publish your podcast, it typically takes 24hours to populate and go live on Apple Podcast! I know this was a long one but hopefully, it will help you start your podcasting journey!

Have an awesome day and happy podcasting!!


Business, Web DesignCameo HoltComment