Step 1 Set Up Your Podcast Website<\/a><\/li>
Step 2 Find a Podcast Host<\/a><\/li>
Step 3 Create Your Podcast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Still, no matter what your content idea is, you can likely develop a popular podcast with the right strategy. When you narrow your niche and create a community, people will want to tune in to your episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this post, we\u2019ll share the main elements of a successful podcast. Then, we\u2019ll show you how to create one. Let\u2019s get going!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Later, we\u2019ll show you how to get your podcast online. To do this, you\u2019ll need a few basic tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MemberPress<\/strong><\/a>: A plugin that can turn a WordPress website into a community of subscribed members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Castos<\/strong><\/a>: A podcast hosting platform that provides the server space needed to store your episodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Seriously Simple Podcasting<\/strong><\/a>: A free plugin that integrates your Castos-hosted podcast into WordPress. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Once you have these, you can start creating your podcast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/iframe><\/div><\/span> \n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">learn how to sell a members-only podcast with wordpress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Elements_of_a_Successful_Podcast\"><\/span>4 Elements of a Successful Podcast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a beginner, you may not know how to successfully grow your podcast. Here are the most important elements to focus on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Podcast_Community\"><\/span>1. Podcast Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best podcasts create communities where listeners can interact with each other. These communities connect like-minded people with shared interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, a communitie can lead to more enthusiasm around a podcast and increase word-of-mouth referrals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/start-community-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">create a community<\/a> for your podcast. Using <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MemberPress<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to build exclusive memberships for your listeners:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1024x453.png\" alt=\"MemberPress plugin\" class=\"wp-image-49331\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1536x680.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-2048x907.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-384x170.png 384w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-840x372.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1216x538.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1832x811.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-700x310.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-156x69.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Plugin-1080x478.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s just some of what you can offer in your exclusive subscriptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members-only content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early access to new episodes or merchandise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/compelledpodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Compelled<\/a> uses MemberPress to protect its memberships. Visitors can sign up for early access to videos, live video calls, and unpublished interview footage:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast.png\" alt=\"Compelled podcast website\" class=\"wp-image-49411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast.png 800w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast-251x170.png 251w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast-700x473.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Compelled-Podcast-156x105.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By creating a private community, you can make your listeners feel like they\u2019re a part of something exclusive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of listening to episodes alone, your audience can have discussions and actively participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including exclusive elements in your memberships can significantly increase your sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Focused_Niche\"><\/span>2. A Focused Niche<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every popular podcast starts with a good idea. Therefore, before you begin publishing new episodes, you\u2019ll need to develop a niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your niche will be the defined topic for your entire podcast. This is what will interest your <strong>target audience<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-mp-button-wrap\">\n\t<a id=\"button-block_52fb9980908abedcb7f51257efbada5a\" href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/finding-your-target-audience-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button button-blue center\">LEARN >> How to Identify Your Target Audience (Fast and Free)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may have many different interests, podcasts built around broad interests only really work with celebrity hosts. If you don\u2019t already have a large following, you\u2019ll need a niche to hook new listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s some advice for <strong>narrowing your niche<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about your <strong>personal interests<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider what makes your podcast <strong>different<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hone in on your areas of <strong>expertise<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider topics that are <strong>relevant now<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose a niche, you can create interesting and relevant episodes. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">British History Podcast<\/a> (also built on MemberPress) publishes a chronological guide to historical British figures, places, and events:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1024x490.png\" alt=\"British History Podcast\" class=\"wp-image-49412\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-768x367.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-2048x980.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-355x170.png 355w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-840x402.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1216x582.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1832x876.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-156x75.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/British-History-Podcast-1080x517.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although you may want to focus on current trends, it\u2019s best to stick to what you know. If you\u2019re genuinely interested in your niche, it\u2019s easier to develop an engaging program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Regular_Releases\"><\/span>3. Regular Releases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When starting a podcast, <strong>consistency is key<\/strong>. Listeners will want to know when your new episodes release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to a schedule, and your dedicated audience will start anticipating your content. If your podcast is dependable, listeners can make you a part of their routines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode.png\" alt=\"New podcast episode Instagram post\" class=\"wp-image-49413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode.png 800w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode-262x170.png 262w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode-700x455.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/New-Podcast-Episode-156x101.png 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For instance, you may decide to publish new episodes every Wednesday morning. In this case, your audience could listen during their commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, having a consistent schedule will steadily build your episode library \u2013 an important factor in generating <strong>passive income<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they find your podcast for the first time, listeners can binge all this content. Then, they can look forward to your new releases!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Listener_Participation\"><\/span>4. Listener Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned, many people don\u2019t want to be casual listeners of your podcast. To create an engaged community, you can encourage audience participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to do this is by <strong>enabling listeners to ask questions<\/strong>. This can show that you actively care about improving your podcast:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1024x495.png\" alt=\"Podcast listener questions form\" class=\"wp-image-49414\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1024x495.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-768x371.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1536x742.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-2048x990.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-352x170.png 352w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-840x406.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1216x588.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1832x885.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-700x338.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-156x75.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Listener-Questions-1080x522.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you gain enough questions, you can dedicate an entire episode to answering them. You might consider publishing this <strong>Q&A <\/strong>privately for your subscribed members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/add-a-discussion-forum-to-your-wordpress-membership-site-with-bbpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">create discussion forums<\/a>. Here, listeners can post their thoughts and communicate with other members:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-1024x819.png\" alt=\"Podcast community forum\" class=\"wp-image-49415\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-2048x1638.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-213x170.png 213w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-855x684.png 855w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-1288x1030.png 1288w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-648x518.png 648w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-156x125.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Forum-1080x864.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>By encouraging participation, you can boost engagement and show your audience that you\u2019re listening. This can transform your podcast into a valuable resource!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Start_a_Successful_Podcast_with_WordPress_In_3_Steps\"><\/span>How to Start a Successful Podcast with WordPress (In 3 Steps)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you now know what makes a podcast successful, but you may still struggle to start one. That\u2019s why we\u2019re going to explain how to easily create and <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">publish your first podcast<\/a> with WordPress! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Set_Up_Your_Podcast_Website\"><\/span>Step 1: Set Up Your Podcast Website <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a podcast with a dedicated community, it\u2019s important to create a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">WordPress<\/a> is an excellent choice for designing eye-catching yet straightforward sites, especially if you\u2019re a beginner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/monetize-podcast-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">monetize your podcast<\/a> by creating exclusive memberships using MemberPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, install and activate MemberPress in WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"EPQAJDbeXFxM2tHylpBLqrGKacWjnw6VmoOhzC\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Install MemberPress on WordPress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ko8Obx6yj0U?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> how to install memberpress on wordpress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, go to <em>MemberPress > Settings > Payments<\/em>. Here, add your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-offering-multiple-payment-types-can-increase-conversions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">payment methods<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1024x552.png\" alt=\"MemberPress payment methods\" class=\"wp-image-49416\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1024x552.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1536x828.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-2048x1104.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-315x170.png 315w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-840x453.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1216x656.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1832x988.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-700x377.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-156x84.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MemberPress-Payments-1080x582.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to add your podcast memberships. This is what people will purchase to access your private episodes or exclusive content:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1024x637.png\" alt=\"Podcast membership\" class=\"wp-image-49428\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1536x955.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-2048x1273.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-273x170.png 273w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-840x522.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1100x684.png 1100w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1657x1030.png 1657w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-700x435.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-156x97.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Membership-1080x671.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/docs\/creating-memberships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">customize your memberships<\/a> in MemberPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/why-you-should-offer-multiple-pricing-tiers-for-your-membership-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pricing tiers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create trial periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose recurring or one-time billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/blog\/how-to-charge-recurring-monthly-subscription-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">billing intervals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re finished, hit <em>Publish<\/em>. Simply repeat this process for every podcast membership you want to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"6fZhBHCuwED0hVbPpcw37jqjUKFF1d9R25TsWv2Bizuotm65xDEeRIqiOl8rNVx\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Getting Started with MemberPress! (How to Start Your Membership Site)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7dAl_SsBs9Y?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> Getting started with memberpress (how to start your membership site)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"9QOnCj4dobaHSmAPf7gypWkh2XxEvqVK1cRYG05NlDeZUt68rLuwTJiBzFs3\"><div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"How to Create and Sell Memberships w\/ MemberPress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AnZer6Sj2Wo?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">watch >> creating memberships in MemberPress (+ an overview and setup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Find_a_Podcast_Host\"><\/span>Step 2: Find a Podcast Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may think platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts will host your podcast, these are simply listening apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They work by pulling your media files from podcast hosting platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/go\/seriouslysimple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Castos<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1024x458.png\" alt=\"Castos podcast hosting\" class=\"wp-image-49429\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1536x687.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-2048x916.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-380x170.png 380w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-840x376.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1216x544.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1832x819.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-700x313.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-156x70.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-Hosting-1080x483.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Castos, you\u2019ll be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create <strong>unlimited podcasts <\/strong>and episodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accept payments <\/strong>from your audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View listener <strong>analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcribe <\/strong>your episodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publish your podcast on listening <strong>directories<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your podcast, you\u2019ll need to sign up for a Castos hosting plan. The most affordable option costs just $19 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you create an account, hit <em>Connect to WordPress.<\/em> Then, copy your API key:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1024x520.png\" alt=\"Castos API key\" class=\"wp-image-49430\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1536x780.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-2048x1040.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-335x170.png 335w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-840x427.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1216x618.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1832x930.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-700x355.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-156x79.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Castos-API-Key-1080x548.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now you can add this hosting information to your WordPress website!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_Your_Podcast\"><\/span>Step 3: Create Your Podcast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we\u2019d recommend installing the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Seriously Simple Podcasting<\/a> plugin. This tool was developed by Castos, allowing you to easily create a podcast in WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1024x327.png\" alt=\"Seriously Simple Podcasting plugin\" class=\"wp-image-49431\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1024x327.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1536x491.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-532x170.png 532w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-840x268.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1216x388.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1832x585.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-700x224.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-156x50.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting-1080x345.png 1080w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seriously-Simple-Podcasting.png 1872w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you activate the plugin, go to <em>Podcasting > Settings > Hosting<\/em>. Then, enter the email address and API key from your Castos account:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1024x516.png\" alt=\"Podcast settings\" class=\"wp-image-49432\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1536x774.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-2048x1033.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-337x170.png 337w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-840x424.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1216x613.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1832x924.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-700x353.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-156x79.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Settings-1080x545.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Be sure to save these changes. On the <em>All Podcasts<\/em> page, you can add a new podcast by entering a name, slug, description, and image:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1024x677.png\" alt=\"Add new podcast\" class=\"wp-image-49433\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1536x1016.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-2048x1355.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-257x170.png 257w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-840x556.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1034x684.png 1034w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1557x1030.png 1557w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-700x463.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-156x103.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Add-Podcast-1080x714.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, go back to the podcast settings and click on <em>Integrations<\/em>. Since you\u2019ve already installed MemberPress, you can enable this integration here:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1024x408.png\" alt=\"Enable MemberPress integration\" class=\"wp-image-49434\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1024x408.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-768x306.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1536x612.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-2048x816.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-427x170.png 427w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-840x335.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1216x484.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1832x730.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-700x279.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-156x62.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Enable-MemberPress-Integration-1080x430.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ll need to sign in to your Castos dashboard. In your new podcast\u2019s visibility settings, set it to <em>Private<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1024x580.png\" alt=\"Private podcast\" class=\"wp-image-49435\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1536x871.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-2048x1161.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-840x476.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1207x684.png 1207w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1817x1030.png 1817w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-700x397.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-156x88.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Private-Podcast-1080x612.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you go back to WordPress, you can customize access for the podcast. Next to the podcast\u2019s name, you\u2019re able to select one or more MemberPress memberships:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1024x549.png\" alt=\"Podcast access rules\" class=\"wp-image-49436\" width=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1536x823.png 1536w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-2048x1097.png 2048w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-317x170.png 317w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-840x450.png 840w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1216x651.png 1216w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1832x981.png 1832w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-700x375.png 700w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-156x84.png 156w, https:\/\/memberpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Podcast-Access-Rules-1080x579.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, save your settings. Now, only registered members can listen to your podcast. This can help you build an exclusive community! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a podcast can be a daunting endeavor. 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Tools You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLater, we\u2019ll show you how to get your podcast online. To do this, you\u2019ll need a few basic tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n