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Have you started your journey as podcasters but still don't know how to upload a podcast to Spotify in 2021? Do not worry because in this simple tutorial we are going to answer all your questions about this process. We will guide you step by step in how to upload your podcast to Spotify but we will also tell you what the conditions and requirements of this platform are. And what's more, we'll also tell you if you can monetize podcasts on Spotify.
The first thing to know is that if you are new to the world of podcasts and podcast distribution, you will need to understand how these platforms work.Spotify is nothing more than a loudspeaker of a network of companies and services that store and distribute the audio file that is actually your podcast. So you'll need to create an account with one of these storage and distribution services if you want people to finally be able to listen to it through Spotify and other tools like Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
One of these services is Anchor, which works closely with many of these platforms, and especially Spotify. In this way, you will only have to create your profile here and upload your sound files with the podcasts you record so that they automatically reach Spotify. Very helpful and very fast. And, what's more, it's completely free This is how you should do it step by step.
- Visit the Anchor page and click the Get Started button in the upper right corner.
- Here you will go to a new screen with information about the services of this platform. In addition, you will see several spaces to complete to create your account. Add here your full name, your email address and a password to access this service securely.
- Verify the creation of your account with the email that has been sent to your inbox. Just click on the first link to go directly to your Anchor profile.
- A number of options in Anchor now open up for you as a podcaster. On the one hand you can use its recording and editing tools when producing your program.But you can also skip this step if you have your own system and just want to distribute a show that you have already recorded and edited. Then choose if you want to record or press the space on the right to open the browser and select the audio file. If you choose this option, wait a few minutes until the uploads the episode and is processed by Anchor.
- Click on the Save episode button to save the uploaded file and move on to giving the episode a name and adding a description. At the bottom of the screen you can add a cover image for this episode or chapter, specify its order within the season, choose whether it is explicit and contains profanity or is censored and, most importantly: when you want to publish it ( Anchor gives the option to publish right then or schedule your publication).
- When posting or scheduling your first podcast on Anchor, the platform will ask you to fill in some important information about your show. You must then fill in the name of the program, its description, in which category it is included and in what language it is. You can also upload the image of the program and create a visual identity for listeners to quickly recognize it on any platform. With this you will have a detailed profile of your program in which to add episodes with this same protocol.
- The following point is of vital importance for what we want to do. Anchor will offer you the possibility of distributing your podcast to different platforms such as Spotify. Here we must click on the option “yes, distribute my podcast” (“yes, distribute my podcast”, in Spanish) to ensure that the content reaches Spotify and listeners can hear it from there too.Of course, this process can be delayed for a while since it has to be approved by Spotift. You will receive an email informing you if your content has finally reached Spotify.
And that's it. With this process you will have created your account and uploaded the first episode of your podcast in one go. And, most importantly, you will have sent this content to Spotify so that more people can listen to it. It may take a while if you decide to pamper things like the image and visual thumbnails. But it will be worth it to create a clear and recognizable visual identity.
Of course, if you want to know all the details of listening to your podcast on Spotify you will have to do one more step. We will tell you about it in the next section.
Spotify for Podcasters
The Spotify platform for podcasters is an annex to the well-known Spotify. It focuses on giving information and details to podcast creators or podcasters about their content distributed here.How much are your programs listened to, at what time, what type of users, etc Interesting elements to get to know your audience and better focus on it or seek new markets.
Of course, Spotify for podcasters requires that you also register to have access to all these details. It is not enough that you have your own Spotify account. Head over to the login screen and use your Google or Facebook account, or directly your email account to open your Spotify profile for podcasters From here You will have access to your dashboard or panel where you can see the graphics and content associated with your podcast.
You'll also need to link the RSS link of your distribution platform, in this case Anchor, with Spotify for podcasters to ensure that all your shows and episodes actually make it to Spotify.To do this, an initial screen as soon as you register will ask you for this RSS link. You will find this information on the Anchor website, by clicking on the upper right corner to display the menu and click on Distribution Here you can copy the link in question and paste it on the Spotify website for podcasters. You may need to turn on email feed within Distribution settings for Spotify for Podcasters to recognize your RSS feed. Do it by activating the button at the bottom of the list of links. Then wait 10 minutes to confirm that the RSS link has changed and take it to Spotify. With this, all that remains is to confirm the action via email and that's it. You will have the option to access all your playback data on Spotify.
Can podcasts be monetized on Spotify?
You can, but not through Spotify. At the moment the earnings per listening on Spotify in Spain are not available.And Anchor's patronage system can only be taken advantage of in the United States. However, there are other ways to make money with your podcast
The key is to get sponsorships or collaborations with brands that want to be present in your content. For this, of course, it is necessary to have a large number of reproductions or good contacts to attract potential advertisers. The agreements are unrelated to Anchor or Spotify, so you must specify what amount you want and in exchange for what between that brand or advertiser and you.
