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It’s worthwhile to have a podcast host that implements new features in a timely manner, for instance, new tags that seem minor can have significant importance to podcast RSS feeds.
Filling in for Todd this week, MacKenzie and Mike discuss the Podcast Academy awards, just what is going on currently with Podcast Index and elements of RSS, new information from Google Podcasts Manager and more.
Looking to improve your SEO? We recently wrote about how to make the best of podcast SEO, in a few easy ways. Thanks to Stacey for being a Blubrry customer and chatting with Todd.
Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know.
Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distant podcast studios in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider.
News:
- New podcast RSS namespace, adding elements to RSS.
- Google Podcasts Manager: New feature, Web Search Performance. “How people find your show.”
- NightBuds! A cool kickstarter project for those that like to listen while they sleep.
- Spotify will now allow full songs to be included in Spotify-exclusive podcasts.
Best Practice:
SEO for Podcasters? YES! Learn some tips here.
Blubrry News:
- PowerPress 8.4 beta is out. Give it a try!
- Michael Harren of MikeyPod is Blubrry’s October Podcaster of the Month!
Interview:
Blubrry podcasters, let us interview you for the show! Tell your story of podcasting right here on Podcast Insider. Email Todd@blubrry.com, Mike@blubrry.com or MacKenzie@blubrry.com.
Support:
- Caching on your website
- Not related to browser caching
- Happens on your web server
- Can cause your feed not to update
- Can cause any website changes to not show up right away
- There are lots of caching systems. Ask your web hosting provider to explain how to clear, purge, delete, empty or otherwise delete the cache after you work on your site or publish a post (most of them will clear automatically).
- Not related to browser caching
Connect with Stacey here…
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Coming at you this week from Blubrry Studios in Columbus, Ohio and Northern Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.
- Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only) Email todd@blubrry.com
- Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only) Email mike@blubrry.com
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