Acast

At Acast we give you<a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/collections/2896403-growing-your-show"> all the tools needed in one centralized location</a> to help create, promote, and distribute your podcast everywhere.

So if you are wondering what you need to do to create a new show in Acast, you are in the right place. We´ve prepared this checklist to help you get started!

Create an account<a href="https://www.acast.com/en/podcasting/start-podcasting" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a> - you will need to select one of <a href="https://acast.com/en/podcasting/start-podcasting" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our plans</a>.

You can monetize your show on any of our plans, you only need to verify if your show <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/5503627-monetizing-with-acast">qualifies to join Marketplace</a>.

- I already have an account, how can I create a new show? Log in to your <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows">dashboard</a> and follow Step 2

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/6697189-why-the-free-starter-plan-requires-a-credit-card">Why do I have to add a card if I selected the free plan?</a>

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/7226274-best-practices-titles-descriptions-and-search-engine-optimization-seo">Do you have tips for titles, descriptions, and SEO?</a>

On your <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dashboard</a>, by selecting the option New show &gt; I want to create a new show

You will have to set your basic podcast information, like the title, summary, and categories. 

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/3386270-what-is-my-acast-rss-feed-url">Where can I find my new RSS feed?</a>

Publish a trailer or your first episode. 

Having at least one published episode in your feed is required by some apps such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify to submit your show for distribution. 

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/5146457-creating-a-trailer-for-your-show">Any tips to create a Trailer for my show?</a>

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/5265131-publish-an-episode">How can I publish a new episode? </a>

- Can I record my episodes in the Acast dashboard? Yes, we have Podcastle which allows you to record and edit audio files. Find more about it <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/6205852-recording-and-editing-episodes-with-podcastle">here</a>.

Acast distributes podcasts everywhere RSS feeds are accepted. Yet, we do not submit the podcasts for distribution on your behalf. 

Because of this, if there is a platform you want the show to appear on, you'll need to submit the show for their approval. Once it's been approved, we'll take the reins and distribute them whenever there are changes made to your podcast.

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/3727368-submitting-your-podcast-for-distribution">How should I prepare my show for submission? where and how to distribute my podcast?</a>

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/5628961-how-to-distribute-your-podcast-on-facebook">How to distribute my podcast on Facebook?</a>

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/3404322-when-will-apple-approve-my-podcast">When will Apple approve my podcast?</a>

- <a href="https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/3667860-acast-faqs">Acast - FAQs</a>

Create an account here - you will need to select one of our plans.

Create your Podcast / RSS feed.

Publish a trailer or your first episode.

Submit your show for distribution.