Summary: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for adding a new podcast to your Tithely Site, detailing all the necessary fields—including names, descriptions, and RSS information—to ensure your audio content is properly organized and searchable on external podcast players.
Before You Begin
- You must have the necessary permissions to access and modify Sites Podcasts.
- Prepare the Podcast Name, Title (for RSS), Author/Email, and a Podcast Album Image.
- Be mindful that the RSS feed generated will only include sermons less than one year old.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click on Sites from your main navigation menu.
2. Click Content, then Select Podcasts in the left navigation menu.
3. Click the Add Podcast button.
4. Enter the name for your website in the Name (Website) field, and the main title for podcast players in the Title (RSS/Podcast Players) field.
5. Enter the podcast author's details into the Author and Author Email fields.
6. Enter a short description (max 255 characters) in the Subtitle (Short Description) field and a detailed description in the Description (Long Description) field.
7. Select a Locale (language/region) and Select the appropriate Parent Podcast Categories (e.g., Religion & Spirituality).
8. Upload a high-quality Podcast Album Image.
9. Click the Save Settings button.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- Why are my older sermons not showing up in my new podcast feed? The RSS feed generated by your Site will only include sermons that are less than one year old. Sermons older than one year will not appear in the feed.
- Can I create a separate podcast for a weekly Bible study? Yes, your Tithely Site allows you to Add Multiple Podcasts to separate content like Bible studies from your main Sunday sermons.
- Do I need to add the copyright symbol? No, the copyright symbol will be automatically added by iTunes; simply enter the copyright information into the Copyright field.