How do i upload a podcast to facebook
How To Add A Podcast To Facebook
Big news! Facebook has just released a new feature that allows users to add their podcasts to their Facebook Pages as a new tab.
Similar to posts, your followers and fans will be able to like, comment, and share your episodes.
In this post, we’ll walk you through exactly how to add a podcast to your Facebook page.
Step 1: Find Your Podcast's RSS Feed
Step 2: Log into Facebook
Now that you have your RSS feed, log into your Facebook account.
Navigate to Settings/Manage Your Page or, Professional Dashboard if your are using the mobile app and select Podcasts.
Next, select Add podcast, paste your podcast RSS feed, and select Add.
Step 3: Verify Your Podcast
Facebook will send you an authentication code to the email associated with your podcast to verify ownership.
Copy and paste your verification code and select Authenticate.
After you authenticate, you’ll be given the option to publish your podcast.
If you decide to publish immediately, Facebook will add a new Podcast tab to your page. Your latest episodes will be added to your News Feed as Posts which feature soundbites or audiograms of your latest episodes.
Below is a screenshot of how RSS.com’s official podcast, Podcasting 101 appears on Facebook’s mobile app.
If you need additional help adding your Podcast to Facebook, you can review Facebook’s resource on adding your podcast here.
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How to Add Your Podcast to Facebook
Note: Facebook Podcasts is still only available in the United States, Canada, and the UK. We'll continue to update this guide as more countries are added. Let us know if Facebook Podcasts are available in your country.
What is Facebook Podcasts?
Facebook podcasts are part of Facebook's larger push into social audio.
The strategy is to build a competitor to Discord, Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, and LinkedIn that also includes podcasts and audiograms.
The podcasts portion of this includes a few different features including:
- making Facebook a full podcast app
- a Podcast tab on Facebook pages
- automatic podcast promotion on Facebook, and
- podcast audiograms feature called Soundbites
Let's dive into each of these new aspects of Facebook Podcasts.
Playing podcasts in Facebook
Facebook podcasts adds quite a few new features:
- episodes can appear in the newsfeed,
- you can continue to listen even when your phone is locked, and
- you can listen and comment on the episode.
The most exciting feature is that podcast listeners can comment on podcast episodes as they listen.
Joe Rogan, and his fans, have talked about how much they missed the YouTube comment after he moved to Spotify. Now, that feature is available on Facebook.
Podcast tab on Facebook Pages
Facebook is adding a Podcasts tab to Facebook pages. This is where podcasts will live on Facebook.
If a Page has the Podcasts tab, you can click listen to individual episodes. If somebody Subscribes to your podcast they will get notifications when you publish a new episode.
Podcast promotion on Facebook
Once a podcast is listed, Facebook is going to automatically create News Feed posts for new episodes.
Podcast listeners can like, comment, share your episode.
Facebook is calling these audiograms Soundbites.
Facebook Soundbites
Soundbites are audiograms that can help promote the podcast episode in the News Feed.
They're a great way to use social media to boast your downloads.
Podcasters can opt-out of allowing people to create audio clips of their podcast.
Unfortunately, Buzzsprout was not able to opt-out of allowing Facebook to use a name that is very similar to the Visual Soundbites feature we launched in 2016.
How to Add Your Podcast to Facebook
Facebook Podcasts was originally invite only, but now podcast creators can add their show to their Page manually.
Step One: Create a Facebook page
Every podcast in Facebook is connected to a Facebook Page. You can skip this step if you already have a Page for your podcast, business, or public personality.
- Login to your Facebook account
- Click ⊕ at the top right, then Page
- Give your page a name, description, and category
We recommend making Podcast the first category for your page.
Once you've created your Facebook page, you can add more details like a profile photo and header image.
Step Two: Submit your podcast to Facebook
Now that you have a Facebook Page, you can submit your podcast to Facebook using the RSS feed for your podcast.
1. Login to Buzzsprout or your podcast host
2. Go to Directories > RSS feed and click Copy
3. Open Facebook and click on your Facebook Page
4. Click Podcasts then Add podcast
5. Paste your Podcast RSS feed and click Add
6. Confirm you own the podcast. Facebook will send you an email to the email address in your RSS feed. Here's how to change that email.
7. Open the email Facebook sent you and Authenticate your podcast
8. Click Publish Podcast
That's it! Now when you view your Podcast Page you'll be able to see a new Podcast tab with all of your episodes.
You only need to go through this process the first time.
After your show is connected to your Facebook Page, Facebook will automatically post new episodes to the newsfeed to help promote your podcast.
How to Promote Your Podcast on Facebook
Start a Facebook Group
Lots of podcasters utilize Facebook Groups to build a community around their podcast. Unfortunately, you can't connect your podcast directly to your Group.
We recommend creating a Facebook Group for your podcast and Facebook Page for the host. Then you can use the host's Page to interact in the group.
This allows you to link the podcast to the host's page while also keeping their personal account private.
Run Facebook ads
Once your podcast is on Facebook you can run Facebook ads to promote your Podcast Page.
Record live episodes
Once you've built up a loyal following, you can stream the live recordings of your episode on Facebook live.
The episodes don't have to be perfect and they give your listeners a behind-the-scene's look at how you record your podcast.
Promoting the live audio experience helps grow your Podcast page because listeners will have to tune in with the Facebook app.
Engage in discussions on your episodes
Facebook allows you to discuss the episode with your listeners. This feature isn't available on the largest podcast apps like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Tell your listeners that you'd love to hear what they think on Facebook.
Facebook Podcasts is still early, but with 2.9 billion active Facebook users, it's a great way to market your podcast.
Troubleshooting
"I don't see the Podcasts tab." It appears that the Podcasts tab only shows up for people in the United States, Canada, or the UK. If you're not located in these countries that might be why it isn't available.
"I submitted my podcast to Facebook, but it's not showing up on my profile." While you can submit your podcast on desktop, you can only listen to podcasts on the Facebook mobile apps. Go to your Page inside the mobile app to see if the Podcasts tab has been added.
A few podcasters have had to wait a few hours to see the podcasts tab appear.
If it still isn't available on mobile, check back in a couple hours.
Where to upload your podcast? - Kislorod.io
You have already completed what seems to be the main task - you have recorded a podcast. You have a brand new mp3 file shining on your computer that is already eager to go straight to your listeners' Airpods. And it seems to be a small matter - to send this file directly to iTunes ... oh, but it’s impossible ... and iTunes no longer exists, but some kind of Apple Podcasts has appeared. And how can VKontakte download a podcast, and not a simple audio file? What is PodFM? We will try to answer these and other questions about the direct release of your podcast in this article. nine0003
Venue/Aggregator/Catalog/Terminal
Since podcasting is still experiencing a rebirth today, all the internal mechanics of their production and release has not yet been perfected, like with other media. A musician today, in order to get into all online stores, needs to send his compositions to just one intermediary, and this is done in two clicks.
Photographers travel to portfolio sites where all they have to do is upload their photos to the cloud. The video has only one fate in our time - either it is on YouTube, or it does not exist. Well, the release of a newspaper is generally a polished mechanism over the years. nine0003
Podcasting is getting more and more complicated and incomprehensible. Let's start with the names that you can find on the Internet when you try to figure something out. A site where you can listen to a podcast but cannot add the podcast file yourself is called a platform, aggregator, directory, terminal, collection, or platform. To be clear, you cannot open Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or Macbook and directly upload your podcast there.
Most podcast sites are just such platforms that collect and sort podcasts from all over the internet. Some directories do it themselves (for example, Google Podcasts itself indexes podcasts on the Internet, and then adds them to its database), and some require manual entry, because the same Apple Podcasts will not find your podcast in the bowels of the network.
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It turns out that there are three more types of sites that a podcaster needs:
- Audio hosting
- An intermediary site between audio hosting and a podcast directory
- Both at the same time.
Before we begin to parse this whole complex chain, remembering what an RSS feed is (the “death” of which was talked about five years ago), let's just visualize the usual path of a podcaster to his listener:
Audio hosting
Your podcast audio file must have a permanent location, from where it will be played by the directories you need. No major company wants to run and maintain servers for multiple audio products as well. At the same time, audio hostings themselves have recently begun to provide podcast distribution services, but they are always trying to form their own audience, giving it priority. That is why the paid hostings constantly recommended on the Internet - Buzzsprout, Captivate, Transistor, Simplecast, Podbean, Castos - are not worth your attention.
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They are certainly very comfortable, they are inexpensive, but there is no practical sense in them, because you have to do everything yourself. And it’s not worth competing in popularity with some Australian travelers who are in the Buzzsprout top, or overpaying for a “beautiful built-in player” like Captivate (despite the fact that 90% will still listen through Apple) is not worth it.
And there is also the great and terrible SoundCloud, which has become almost the main platform for Russian podcasters. Probably because he was the first to give the opportunity to receive an RSS link for free and had a Russian-language interface. But your SoundCloud podcast will most likely not be suitable due to restrictions, because it will only give you three hours of listening time. These restrictions came from the fact that SoundCloud was not created for podcasting, but for ordinary musicians and DJs, for whom three hours of sound is more than enough. nine0003
In general, we recommend you two services: Anchor and Castbox.
It is they who will provide you with free hosting of your podcasts, and they will also try to send out releases to all known platforms.
Getting the coveted RSS
Let's use the Anchor service. It is entirely in English, but it is very easy to understand what is going on. On the official website, click on "Sign In", indicate your full name and email, and then get into the holy of holies:
Immediately click on "Let's Do it".
Here we have four clear menu items to choose from. Let's translate them:
- Record a podcast from scratch in real time.
- Connecting a link for voice messages is a handy thing! You can leave such a link on your site. Users will be able to record some audio messages for a week using this link, and then you will use them in the next episode of the podcast. nine0018
- Library - shows all the files you uploaded.
- Transitions - all your jingles, beats, intros and outros.
Click on "Save Episode" and get into the options:
Write the name of the episode and drive in its description. Feel free to write more, but just do not use any SMM and SEO optimization. Do not add hashtags, do not write any "necessary" reference words and other nonsense. The algorithms of modern podcast platforms are absolutely not designed for this. We wind down and ...
Add a picture, indicate the season number, episode number, and episode type (regular release, trailer or bonus). Then, if there is obscene language in the podcast, be sure to select the Explicit item. Yes, often the presence of obscenities in podcasts is not controlled by anyone. But sometimes Apple arranges a kind of revision of its content, and if a couple of strong words are found there, and the Explicit icon is not there, the podcast gets banned.
As you can see, after filling in the information about the episode, we are asked to somehow name your entire podcast and come up with a description for it.
You will also be asked to attach a cover and customize it with built-in tools. There is nothing difficult in this. nine0003
We are congratulated and assured that your podcast has flown for consideration by all known platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and so on. So, in principle, it is, but no one is going to share your audio information with Yandex: Music, VKontakte, PodFM, Podster, so you have to do it yourself.
So click on "Settings", then on "Distribution". And here it is… the most important link! RSS feed of your podcast, which is accepted by all known and unknown platforms. It is it that you will personally send out to cities and villages. nine0003
Domestic services in detail
Basically, now on every site that has podcasts, you need to register and find a place for your RSS link. In principle, everywhere these places are about the same. For example, in order to be in the oldest Russian catalog of PodFM podcasts, you need:
- Go to the site
- Click on "My PodFm"
- Register
- Click on the "Podcasts" tab
- Then click on "Add"
- And drive an RSS link into the field that appears
But not all services are so simple.
VKontakte
The largest Russian social network has made life as difficult as possible for podcasters. Within the network, a community "Society of Conversational Genre" was created. There you need to apply for entry, send them your releases for consideration (you can give them an RSS link or just upload VK audio recordings) and wait.
Complete instructions can be found here. nine0003
Yandex:Music
If your podcast episodes have already achieved some popularity, then the Yandex moderators most likely jumped in and added your brainchild to their catalog. If not, send them an RSS link via this form. There you will again have to enter a name, indicate a phone number, and even upload individual sound files if you manage to agree with the Yandex:Music moderators.
Apple
If you're worried that Anchor won't be able to get your podcast into the Tim Cook Corporation, you can do it yourself.
You just need to verify your Apple ID ten times using this link and re-add RSS to the form that appears. nine0003
More: Player FM, Podster, YouTube and hundreds of other less popular platforms.
Conclusion
It's very strange that people still use heavy paid programs to upload and distribute their podcast. And among the educational articles that can be found on the Internet, there are so few references to Anchor, which impressed us very much with its extensive and very understandable functionality ... and its total free, of course.
That is why we can safely say that launching a podcast today is simple, fast and practically free. Let's hope that the world's largest podcasting platforms will not start charging for their use, but will only invest in the development of this industry. nine0003
How to Record a Podcast: 11 Best Podcast Recording Software - Wave.video Blog: Latest Video Marketing Tips & News
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Have you ever listened to an interesting podcast and thought that recording it might seem like an endless task? The good news is that this is not the case.
Recording and launching a podcast is easier if you use the best podcast software. nine0003
If you're stuck looking for the right podcast recording software, here's a guide you shouldn't miss.
Recording a Podcast: Basic Principles
Starting a podcast does not require much effort or investment. Here are the basics to consider when deciding how to record a podcast.
- Microphone: Podcasts are all about sound. So if you have bad audio, your audience won't tune into it - no matter how interesting your content is. You can easily get studio quality sound by investing in a good microphone. Check out this guide to find the best microphone for your podcast. nine0018
- Podcast recording software: You will find many options when it comes to audio recording. While some of them can help you create high-quality audio for a high price, some are free podcast recording software that will save you money when you venture into the world of podcasting.
That being said, the more expensive and complex the podcast recording software is, the greater the load on your computer and the higher the hardware requirements. nine0018 - Computer: Whether it's a PC, laptop or tablet, you'll need a PC to run the podcast recording app. While the application will be doing the recording part, you will need to handle the operation, upload and edit the audio, etc. on the computer. Make sure your device is compatible with the recording software or digital audio workstation (DAW) of your choice. For example, if you are using software that needs to be downloaded, then your computer's storage device, operating system, etc. must be compatible. Alternatively, you can choose a browser based recording program like Wave.video and not burden your computer. nine0018
- Other accessories: In addition to the above basics, you can use accessories such as a mixer, microphone stand, headphones, pop filter, etc. to enhance your podcasting experience.
Choosing Podcasting Software: Things to Consider
There are several factors to consider when choosing podcast recording software to make the right choice:
Ease of use
In a highly competitive environment in virtually every industry, staying consistent is just as important as staying current. Unfortunately, you can lose motivation if creating a podcast is difficult. That's why we recommend choosing a tool that is very easy to use. The easier it is to record a podcast, the more consistent you will be, and the more listeners you will be able to reach in the long run. It's also helpful if the tool works over the web so you can record a podcast on the go. nine0003
Specifications
Recording a podcast is not only about adding your own audio. You will need a tool that allows you to add sound effects, audio, background music, and more. Likewise, you should be able to add guests for podcast interviews.
In addition to making the process more fun, these features also make the podcast more interesting for the audience.
Support
Technical support is very important if you are recording a podcast. So look for a solution that offers fast support and plenty of help documentation such as manuals, tutorials, videos, etc. to refer to if you get stuck somewhere. nine0003
Price
Do you have a limited budget? Use a free podcast recording software to help you create high quality audio. However, if you want studio-level quality and plenty of features, you may need to purchase a paid tool.
Best Podcast Software: Top 11 Choices
Podcasting software allows creators to connect with their audiences through powerful touchpoints. Here are some of our top picks if you're looking for the best podcast software:
1. Wave.video
Topping the list is Wave.video, a live streaming platform that also allows you to create compelling podcasts without additional software requirements.
With our tool, you can easily record a solo podcast or invite guests to create podcast interviews. It's also easier to engage your audience with amazing built-in sound effects and audio options.
And if you want to level up, you can create visual podcasts with Wave.video to build brand awareness and stand out. The most pleasant? You don't need to download software. Our browser-based studio can be accessed from anywhere. And you can use it for free! If you want to take it to the next level, paid plans start at just $16 per month. nine0003
So, if you're looking for a free podcast recording program that's easy to use and offers lots of ways to get involved, Wave.video is the place to go.
How to record a podcast on Wave.video
With the growing podcast hype, many content creators are wondering if it's hard to record a podcast. Lucky for you, there is Wave.video that lets you record a podcast in minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1 - Sign in and create a new stream
Register or login to your Wave.
video account and click "My Streams". Then click "New Stream" to record a podcast.
Step 2 - Set up your podcast stream
Next, give your podcast a name and choose a folder to better organize it. Once this is done, click the "Open Studio" button.
Step 3 - Enter Studio
Now check your microphone and camera settings and click "Enter Studio".
Step 4 - Record Your Podcast
Inside the studio, use various branding elements, sound effects and audio recordings to create an engaging podcast.
To record an interview with a guest, invite them by clicking on the "Invite" tab and sharing the link.
When you're done, click the "Start Recording" button in the top right corner. nine0003
Once the podcast is recorded, click End Recording.
Step 5 - Download Podcast Episode
Finally, go to the Past streams and select the podcast episode you want to download.
Then click on the three dots on the right and select "Download Video" from the options provided to get the MP4 file for the video podcast.
To download an audio-only file, you can select "Open Video" and then click "Download Video & Audio" > "Download Audio". nine0003
Your audio file will then be saved to your device.
That's how easy it is to record a podcast with Wave.video - no apps to download or additional hardware to use.
2. Podcast
This AI platform is next on the list. In addition to high-quality podcast recording, it also offers background noise removal features, an online audio editor, text-to-speech, and more. nine0003
If you love interview podcasts, you can invite up to 9 participants with this tool and upload a separate track for each participant for easy editing. This is another browser-based podcast recording app that is also free. You can upgrade to a paid plan starting at $4 per month and enjoy more features.
3. Audacity
Audacity is a popular choice among podcasters. It offers the basic features you might need to get started with podcasting. However, this open source software also provides advanced features that make studio-level production possible without additional hardware. For example, you can remove background sounds and fillers like xm , yx and um .
Although Audacity is free, you must download it to use it. Therefore, if you are looking for a virtual platform, you may need to look elsewhere.
4. Riverside
Despite its moderate learning rate, Riverside is a good choice for recording podcasts if you need a tool that can provide smooth, stutter-free recording even with a poor internet connection. This is due to its locally uncompressed 48kHz WAV audio for each guest, available on paid plans that start at $15 per month. nine0003
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Adobe Audition
Looking for a complete podcasting tool? Adobe Audition can be a good choice for creating, mixing, editing and restoring recordings. In fact, it provides over 50 effects and analysis tools for complete audio mixing to create powerful podcasts.
In addition to cleaning, restoring and editing audio, it allows you to export audio content for a podcast. However, it costs 20.9$9 per month.
6. REAPER
REAPER is a DAW that allows you to record, edit, process and mix audio and MIDI tracks. Although it is a standard tool for musicians, REAPER can also be used by podcasters for multi-track recording. So, if you're recording interview podcasts, this might be a good choice.
You can get a license at a $60 discount if you are an individual using REAPER for personal use, or if you are an educational or non-profit organization. However, if you are an individual or business using the tool for commercial purposes and your annual gross income exceeds $20,000, you will need a commercial license for $225.
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7. Spreaker
If you need a one-stop solution for recording, hosting, distributing and even monetizing your podcasts, Spreaker is your best bet. The Spreaker app is available for both desktop and mobile devices and can also be used to host live podcasts. After recording, you can edit the audio in the app and distribute the finished podcast on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.
While you can start using it for free, you will need to upgrade to a new plan to take advantage of features such as automatic uploads to various podcast platforms, monetization options, and more. Paid plans start at $8 per month.
8. Apple Logic Pro
Okay, Logic Pro can be a bit overwhelming for podcasters, but it gets the job done. Leaving aside the many features it offers, you can focus on recording and producing high quality audio for your podcasts. While this is a Mac desktop app, you can use Logic Remote for iPad and iPhone and control the app on Mac.
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With Logic Pro, you also get access to a huge collection of instruments, loops and samples to make your podcasts a hit with the masses. This professional music creation app is downloadable and costs $199.99.
9. Zencastr
Zencastr makes podcast recording easy for beginners with a fairly easy learning curve. Although the program allows you to have 4 guests and 1 host, you can invite "5 or more guests" using the Beta option. This tool is a good choice if you are concerned about the stability of your internet connection and need to record locally. nine0003
In addition to high quality MP3 recording, it also records a lossless 16-bit 48k WAV audio track for each guest. You can also enjoy live audio track editing with a paid plan available for $20/month.
10. Alitu
Alitu is a great app if you want to record and edit your podcasts with little effort. Once you've recorded your podcast in the app, the bots will polish the audio to even out the volume and remove background noise.
You can also remove any sounds you don't want in your podcast. There's also the option to submit your episode to major podcast platforms without too much hassle. nine0003
This app might be all you need to start your podcast journey, but it costs $32 a month, which might be too much for newbies.
11. String beans
A podcast recording app with hosting and monetization capabilities, Podbean is no stranger to the demands of podcasters. You can easily trim, merge and split audio tracks and decorate them with background tracks, sound and echo effects. nine0003
You can also export and import audio using Podbean. The free plan offers 5 hours of disk space. But you can upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited storage starting at $9 per month.
At your service
Wave.video offers you an easy way to get into the world of podcasting. Be sure to use our studio's various features to create a compelling podcast episode, and when you're ready to dive into the world of video podcasts, don't forget to multi-stream them to expand your reach.
