Are Podcasters willing to sacrifice their most precious commodity. In this video I talk about the importance of having a podcast RSS feed and why you need to protect your assets.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Podcasters need RSS feeds
3:20 Podcast Hosting Providers
4:22 Audio Podcast Listening Apps
6:12 Audio versus Video Podcasts
8:00 Limitations of YouTube Video Podcasts
28:07 Podcast Advertising
46:00 Spotify competes with YouTube
54:00 Podpage - best podcast website
Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's crucial to anyone serious about podcasting: the importance of the RSS feed. You might be wondering, "What even is an RSS feed, and why do I need one for my podcast?" Well, buckle up, because we’re about to uncover how this brilliant little tool can impact your creative freedom, ownership, and control over your content.
Okay, let's start with the basics. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It’s a format for syndicating web content and is especially popular among podcasters. When you have an RSS feed for your podcast, it allows you to publish new episodes to various platforms without having to manually upload each one. Think of it as a magical gateway that connects your podcast to the world, distributing your episodes across platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast and multiple other podcast listening apps.
But beyond distribution, having an RSS feed means you maintain control. You decide where and how your content is consumed. Without it, you risk losing that creative freedom. Platforms like YouTube can be great, but remember—they don’t offer an RSS feed, which means you’re limited when it comes to broadcasting your voice.
As a content creator, you want the ability to speak your mind, share your passions, and create uncensored content. An RSS feed allows you to do just that! It liberates you from the gatekeepers and the policies of larger platforms that might impose restrictions on what you can say or who you can talk to.
Imagine creating a thought-provoking episode on a controversial topic. Without an RSS feed, you risk being at the mercy of platforms that could shut you down or censor your content. This isn't just about what you want to say today but also about future-proofing your voice. Topics that seem controversial today could become mainstream tomorrow. Owning your RSS feed ensures that your voice doesn’t get silenced when the winds of content creation change.
Another awesome benefit of having your podcast hosted via an RSS feed is portability. Life changes, and so do hosting needs. If you ever decide to switch podcast hosts, your RSS feed makes that transition seamless. Simply notify your new host, and they’ll take care of the rest. By contrast, if you’re solely on YouTube, switching would mean uploading each of your episodes to your new host manually and losing access to your audience of podcast subscribers on YouTube.
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