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How to make WordPress and PowerPress let you use the “podcast” slug

If you’re trying to make a page for your podcast at `/podcast` but keep getting `/podcast-2`, then you have a WordPress slug conflict. I’ll show you how to fix that in WordPress and PowerPress.

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Don’t let FeedBurner mess up your podcast episode descriptions in iTunes

FeedBurner has a bug in the “SmartCast” feature that will duplicate your podcast-level description across all of your episodes. The only ways to fix this are to either insert the information into the right RSS tag, or disable SmartCast. Read this for more information.

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How to host multiple podcasts on a single website

How to setup WordPress and PowerPress to let your one website host several podcasts. Learn about custom channels, category podcasting, and third-party providers. [powerpress] This topic was requested by Jonathan Downham from The Critical Care Practitioner Podcast. Consider before you start another podcast Starting another podcast can be fun, but also stressful. I previously shared 16…

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A podcaster’s biggest mistakes and how you can avoid them

Since I first learned how to podcast, I’ve made my own share of mistakes (we were all newbies at one point). In celebration of my 150th episode, I share my top mistakes, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes, or fix them if you’re too late. Get ready, because this is a long episode!

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The good, bad, and ugly podcasting lessons from the 9th Podcast Awards

Learn more about what podcasters should and shouldn’t be doing based on the review and grading process for the Podcast Awards.

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5 podcasting tool updates you should know about

Five updates to podcasting tools that you should know about, and how to take advantage of them.

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How to embed YouTube videos and podcast episodes with PowerPress

Learn how to include both a YouTube or Vimeo video along with a downloadable podcast episode in your WordPress post without double players.

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Why you need a podcast-only RSS feed and how to make it

Learn about a podcast-only RSS feed, three options for creating one, and how to fix if you already podcast without it.

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How to Change Your Podcast Information in iTunes/Apple Podcasts

Everything about how your show is listed in the iTunes podcast directory (and many other podcast directories) is pulled directly from your RSS feed. Here’s what you need to know to change the information.

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16 things you should consider before launching another podcast

There comes a time in every podcaster’s life when he or she wants to start another podcast. These questions and tips will help you determine whether it’s right for you, and how to start well.

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