How to start a podcast on Spotify in 6 easy steps

Whether it’s living on a budget, saving money, or self-care, we’re all experts on something and can talk for hours about it. Some of us have life experiences that have taught us important lessons, which we want to share with a large audience.

One great way is through a podcast, an attractive avenue to gain listenership and monetize your efforts.

Podcasts are like digital radio shows and require a particular and limited broadcast niche. Anyone can start a podcast, as it’s easy (more on this in a bit). Podcasters can even make someone else their show’s host.

Spotify is a rich platform that makes it simple for budding show hosts to get a headstart. Here’s why, plus everything you need to know about how to start a podcast on Spotify.

Why choose Spotify

Spotify is the world’s most used music-streaming app. Here are some top reasons podcast hosts should consider using Spotify.

• The massive audience: Spotify caters to 489 million users at the time of writing.
• User-friendly interface: Creators and listeners can easily navigate Spotify and stream their favorite content. Since the platform isn’t a music-only app, listeners can quickly switch between their favorite playlists and podcast episodes.
• Adaptability: Listeners can connect to Spotify from an iOS or Android device, tablet, or cell phone and PC.
• Analytics: Spotify helps casters analyze their performance. Details – such as episode performance and listener demographics – help hosts pivot their approach to a more user-preferred one and target specific age groups.

What you need to get started

Spend some time setting up your podcast recording space and brainstorming episode ideas. Once you press record, you’re close to getting your cast on Spotify. Here’s all you’ll need to get started.

• A host: Before you launch your podcast on Spotify, you must have it on a hosting site. Spotify has one called Anchor.fm, but you can explore others, such as Buzzsprout, Podbean, Castos, and RSS.
• A podcast name (and a solid idea of your content): Your podcast-hosting platform will ask you for your show’s name, along with content description, category, and cover art.
• An episode: While you should have a plan for future episodes so you don’t lose new listeners, all you need to get started is one episode. Hit the record button, and leap into what may be your new favorite hobby or even a side hustle.

How to start your own podcast on Spotify

After you’ve recorded and polished the first episode that’ll hook an audience and put your cast on a hosting provider, use the following step-by-step guide for getting your show on Spotify.

1. Copy your podcast RSS feed link from your hosting platform.
2. Open “Spotify for Podcasters.” If you haven’t made an account, click “Get Started.” If you already have an account, log in.
3. Paste the RSS feed link into the corresponding field to upload your podcast to Spotify and click “Next.”
4. Spotify will ask you to confirm your identity through double authentication.
5. After identity verification, fill in the remaining details on your podcast, such as the language, category, and region.
6. Check the information and submit it. You should be live in just a few hours.

Tips for starting a podcast

While starting a podcast is easy, maintaining quality requires foresight and planning. And for people passionate about their subject matter, taking this extra time to launch an excellent cast should be no sweat. Here are a few tips.

1. Create a website and embed your episodes: Only some people who get wind of your great podcast immediately go to Spotify to look for it, and some will google you. So it’s wise to have a website with embedded episodes so listeners can stream on their Spotify accounts.
2. Get transcripts: Take the time (or hire someone) to transcribe your episodes. This makes your show more inclusive and easier for search engines to find, as they can scan your episode’s text and pick up keywords relevant to search inquiries.
3. Have a brand: The most popular podcasts have strong branding – some even launch merchandise – to stay fresh in your listeners’ memory. Determine a clear image that can follow you into the future as you establish a successful podcast. Develop a logo, decide on consistent fonts and colors, and know your values and voice.
4. Cast consistently: Podcast listeners wait for new shows – series fanatics often set a countdown for new episodes. Create some suspense, but on a schedule. Post regularly, on a particular day of the week so your listeners have something to look forward to.
5. Collaborate with other creators: Inviting creators to your show or going on theirs is a great way to spread the word that benefits both parties. Your podcast will get on the radar of this other creator’s audience and vice versa.
6. Promote your cast on social media: Use your social media platforms to drive traffic to your podcast. Don’t forget to include a link in your bios so interested listeners are only a click away from streaming. Leverage the free Linktree URL to get all your social links under one umbrella.

FAQs on Spotify podcasts

Starting a podcast is an exciting venture. And, if you have any lingering questions about uploading your podcast on Spotify, read up on the following FAQs. We hope these responses help.

How do I get Spotify podcast analytics?

Anyone with a Spotify Podcasts account can access their analytics and see how their episodes perform by clicking on their podcast cover art and entering their creator dashboard.

How much does it cost to start a podcast on Spotify?

It costs nothing to upload your podcast on Spotify, but your hosting service may charge a fee. You could also use a free hosting option. And, you may need to invest in high-quality recording software and equipment.

How much money can you make from podcasts?

Podcasters earn through affiliate marketing, collaborations, and donations. The sky’s the limit, but your earning potential heavily depends on your show’s popularity and its attractiveness to advertisers. Wide audiences are valuable to companies who want to get a marketing message out. As for collaborations and donations, these depend on your podcast’s metrics. You may also receive paid collaboration requests once you’ve established yourself as a critical voice in the industry.

Reach greater heights with Linktree

Whether it’s launching your podcast or boosting traffic on your socials, Linktree has answers to all your questions.

Head to The Linktree Blog, and learn how to grow your podcast and make money. Read up on other resources, such as creator coins. And, if you’re a podcaster and musician, know more about how to get a Spotify artist page and earn extra income with your music. As you expand your listener base, read up on how to make even more by using your clout as an influencer.

While you’re at it, claim your free Linktree URL and cross-promote your content on all your social networks.