Question about iTunes
On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Patricia wrote:
Hi Scott,
We have 4 audio podcasts so far. I have them on mypodcastworld.com. l added the RSS link to ping o matic and pinged. I opened an account in iTunes last night and added the RSS link and got the email back saying they would would review.
Does that mean all 4 podcasts are being reviewed by itunes since they were all in podcastworld when I added the RSS link? Whenever I add a new podcast to itunes the same RSS link is added each time? When I ping when I add a new podcast I don’t change the RSS link?
I looked on my facebook page and I only see add weblink or video or pictures. No audio file link. How do I add the podcast?
Dan and I appreciated the bonus call. It was very interesting and helpful.
Thanks for your help.
Patricia
Hi Patricia
iTunes checks the podcast (I am sure to make sure there is no p0rn or spam podcasts approved)
You only have to submit it once to iTunes after that they update their database when you ping at Pingomatic. After your first time at Pingomatic bookmark the ’successfull pinged’ page and then all you do is go to the bookmarked page at Pingomatic after you upload your latest episode.
If you decide to start up a brand new show, it has a new RSS feed and you ping it and submit it. But as long as you are just adding to your present show all I recommend is pinging.
The distinction to make is between a podcast series and a podcast episode.
Your series has multiple episodes. Every time you upload a new episode you should ping. The first time you create a series and upload your first episode, you should submit the RSS feed to iTunes (only once). Then ping each subsequent episode.
When your podcast is in iTunes go to the iTunes page for it. Then click on the little down arrow beside the ‘Subscribe’ on the subscribe button. It has two other options: Facebook and Twitter.
Also you can use the Link Section in Facebook to post your podcast there.
Thanks
Scott
