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PowerPress offers a wide variety of options on how to set up a podcast. Two Blubrry team members, Mike Dell and Shawn Thorpe explain the pros and cons of using either option. Podcasters that have a network of shows on their website should be using the professional hosting option with Blubrry. It allows for easy management of multiple shows, all in one account.

Before they discuss the differences in PowerPress, Mike and MacKenzie recap Podfest, from earlier this month in Orlando. It was a first time event for both of them, and they're looking forward to seeing how the event evolves.

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Show notes:
Podfest: Tickets are on sale for 2019. Don't miss out.
Category Podcasting: Add a podcast to your new or existing WordPress categories. Mainly used for creating multiple podcast feeds from a single WordPress site.
Custom Podcast Channels: Add another podcast to your website. Very similar to category, but was designed to post multiple media formats.
Professional hosting: Learn more here or contact MacKenzie.
Email MacKenzie@Blubrry.com – Questions about Blubrry, the affiliate program, guest on the show, etc.

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More companies are merging in the podcasting space and digital media companies, the latest of which is, AudioBoom purchasing Triton Digital. It's important to keep track of what companies you're using and who they are merging with. Blubrry recently released the ability to submit to Spotify. Hosting customers are able to submit directly to Spotify via the Podcaster Dashboard.

iOS11 is now on 65% of all Apple devices, and the latest iOS update is what attributes to your Apple podcast statistics. Blubrry wants to remind podcasters to be polite and nice to your support people (no matter what company you are working with).

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News:

Audio Boom buying Triton Digital (reverse acquisition)
Podcast Awards registration open: Podcasters need to register their shows on the Podcast Awards website to participate.
Spotify: The destination is now available at Blubrry (in the Podcaster Dashboard). Remember, Blubrry HOSTING customers only.
Podfest Report: Mike talks about how Podfest was this year in Orlando last week.

Topics:

iOS11 is now in use on 65% of all iOS devices

Support:

Migrating to Blubrry from XXXX: We have guides on how to migrate from whatever service you are on now. See create.blubrry.com and search for the site you are on now.
What feed are you using for YOUR podcast?: WordPress has built-in feeds (known as a site feed) but with PowerPress, you should use your special podcast-only feed.
General advice: Be nice to your support person! They are doing the best they can.

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: yourpodcast@blubrry.com.

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Podcasts do not truly belong on Youtube, and you most likely should not be putting your episodes on that video platform. Most podcasts are audio and by putting them on YouTube you are risking your content rights, channel and more. Daniel J. Lewis explains why podcasters should shy away from this practice.

The two hosts, Chase and Bradley, of the show Some Guy and the Bug Man joined MacKenzie to discuss the multiple reasons why YouTube can hurt your podcast and share information on their show(s). Both shows in the Some Bug Man Studio are quick and to the point. They're hoping to make some changes soon.

Lastly, the group talks about how Blubrry is now offering submissions to Spotify to it's hosting customers. Stick around for the PowerPress tip at the end of the episode, courtesy of Shawn Thorpe.

Thanks for listening and please subscribe via your favorite podcast platform. Want to be on the show? Email MacKenzie and tell her why you think you would be a great fit.
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Show Notes:
Why You Should NOT Post Your Audio Podcasts on YouTube: From Daniel J. Lewis, Audacity to Podcast
Some Guy and the Bug Man: Listen to their episodes here.
Twitter: @somebugman
Facebook: /somebugman
YouTube Archive: Some Bug Man
Chase (Some Guy) Twitter: @chasetherev
Bradley (Bug Man) Twitter: @BugMan_Bradley
Get on Spotify via Blubrry: Hosting customers only.

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Excited news coming from the Blubrry team concerning Spotify; it will be available to hosting customers. E.W. Scripps is getting out of the radio business, entirely, and headed in the podcasting direction. Apple is also focusing on podcasting more so and is hiring. Catch MacKenzie and Mike at Podfest in Orlando soon, and much more including support information and tips on Your Podcast.

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We love our PowerPress users, please leave us a review.
News:

Coming soon – Spotify! Submissions will be available to Blubrry hosting customers soon.
Goodbye radio – from E.W Scripps: The owners of Stitcher and Midroll are selling ALL of their radio stations.
Apple Podcasts is hiring in Cupertino, CA: Digital Supply Chain Technical Producer
MacKenzie and Mike will be at Podfest this week in Orlando, Florida! Stop by and see them if you are going.

Topics:

Apple emailed most podcasters last week with an update.
Podcast analytics beta: Another update from Apple
Specification update: Put iTunes new feed URL tag in the NEW feed when moving to a different RSS feed.
Easier podcast submission for hosting partners: Blubrry has implemented this on our Subscribe to Apple Podcasts / iTunes page.

Support:

Support was VERY busy the last couple of weeks.
Sharing your episodes to social – Know WHAT you should share.
Moving your website/RSS feed – Be careful that you do not lose your subscribers in the process!
WordPress questions – Blubrry might not be the right place to ask these questions. Seek help from your theme developer.
New hire: We've got Dave Clements, host of Geek This! Podcast, on the Blubrry team for weekend support.

To ask questions or to comment on the show, contact Todd and Mike here: yourpodcast@blubrry.com.