How to Start and Grow a Podcast

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  • How to Move Your Podcast from Spreaker

    How to Move Your Podcast from Spreaker

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    The Best Alternative to Spreaker for Podcast Hosting Have you outgrown Spreaker and are ready to move to a podcast hosting platform where you have more control of your show? Here are just a few reasons podcasters choose RSS.com over Spreaker’s free and paid plans: πŸ’° RSS.com Offers More Bang for the Buck Many new…

  • What Is the Most Affordable Podcast Hosting Platform?

    What Is the Most Affordable Podcast Hosting Platform?

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    If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, one of the first big decisions you’ll have to make is where to host your show. There are plenty of options, some completely free and some not – so what’s the difference? Completely free hosting options like Spotify for creators have limits and restrictions that many podcasters quickly…

  • RSS.com vs. Buzzsprout

    RSS.com vs. Buzzsprout

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    Starting a podcast can feel like a big investment. Beyond the time commitment to grow a new show, you also need to consider essential gear such as microphones and headphones, your online presence, and who you choose to host your podcast with. If you’re unsure about podcasting long-term, the allure of free podcast hosting plans…

  • Free vs Paid Podcast Hosting – Why Would Anyone Ever Pay?

    Free vs Paid Podcast Hosting – Why Would Anyone Ever Pay?

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    You want to start a podcast. You don’t have a budget yet. So you search for “free podcast hosting” and find dozens of options. The problem? Most “free” plans come with catches. Big ones. Some delete your episodes after 90 days.  Others give you just enough storage for a handful of shows. A few cap…

  • The Best Podcast Hosting of 2026 – Compare Pricing & Features

    The Best Podcast Hosting of 2026Β – Compare Pricing & Features

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    Ready to start your own podcast? With so many hosting options out there, picking the right one can feel overwhelming… Here’s what most guides won’t tell you: the platform you choose in week one shapes everything from your audio quality to your revenue for years. Choose wrong, and you’re migrating episodes, losing subscribers, and starting…

  • Our API Is Live: 2 Podcast Automation Workflows You Can Use Right Now

    Our API Is Live: 2 Podcast Automation Workflows You Can Use Right Now

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    Podcasting takes a lot of work. Planning, recording, editing, creating assets, uploading, promoting. The list goes on. And for most podcasters, a good chunk of that time is spent on tasks that feel repetitive. That’s exactly why we built the RSS.com API. It gives you the ability to connect your RSS.com account to other tools…

  • How to Get Started with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

    How to Get Started with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

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    Apple Podcasts Subscriptions lets you turn listeners into paying supporters by providing early access and exclusive episodes to your fans. In this guide, we’ll show you how to distribute and claim your show to start offering exclusive, subscriber-only content and start earning recurring revenue. Step 1. Create a Free Account on RSS.com If you already…

  • Podcast Community Building: Turn Listeners Into Loyal Advocates

    Podcast Community Building: Turn Listeners Into Loyal Advocates

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    We held a free live workshop on July 21 about building real community around your podcast, and it delivered. RSS.com Head of Relationships Greg Wasserman sat down with Becky Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective, to walk through how to turn casual listeners into people who actually show up for your show. Below is a recap…

  • How to Start a Podcast on YouTube – Connecting Your RSS Feed

    How to Start a Podcast on YouTube – Connecting Your RSS Feed

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    If your podcast isn’t on YouTube, you’re missing out on a HUGE opportunity to get your show in front of millions of potential new followers and fans. Way back in 2023, YouTube released YouTube Podcasts that allows YouTubers to assign certain content and playlists as a podcast which then makes it eligible to receive special…

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