Justin Taylor

How to Submit Your Podcast to iTunes

Apple's podcast platform is one of the most popular and set the stage for this format to be as significant as it is now. Even today, millions flock to iTunes to tune into the latest episode of their favorite shows and discover new podcasts to follow.

If you want to succeed in podcasting, submitting your work to iTunes is a must. But how do you do that?

Understanding the Role of iTunes

Before we get into the how-to, there are some essential tidbits to remember. The first is that iTunes, or Apple Podcasts, doesn't actually host your show. It's a podcast directory and acts as the forward-facing platform listeners use to listen to your presentation.

So what does iTunes do? It allows users to subscribe to your RSS feed. By following an RSS feed from iTunes Podcast, your listeners will never miss an episode. Not only that but submitting your RSS feed will also make it much easier for new people to discover you.

Before you do anything, you must upload your show to get your RSS feed. You should receive one whenever you publish an episode with your host. Once you have that, you're ready to submit to iTunes!

Submitting to iTunes

From here, the process is pretty simple. Log into iTunes Connect, Apple's service for content distributors.

Once in, all you have to do is copy and paste your RSS feed into the URL field and hit "Validate."

You'll see a preview of the show's detail. Make sure to look things over to ensure that the information is correct. If everything is good to go, click the "Validate" button once more.

Your podcast will go through a review before it's available. You should receive an email within a couple of days informing you that your episode is available on the platform after approval.

Making Your Podcast Accessible to the Masses

Following an RSS feed from iTunes Podcast is quick and easy, making it easy for your audience to stay updated on your latest releases. With the simple submission process, getting your show to listeners has never been easier.

Author Resource:-

I'm Justin Taylor, podcast marketing consultant, providing info about monetizing a podcast, analytics, promotion ideas and advertising for SME's. You can find my thoughts at podcasting blog.