How to use Acast Open

Getting the most out of our platform and solving common problems

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29 articles in this collection
Written by Simon Marcus, Linda, Asaf Winer and 1 other

Understanding Acast Ads

Placement, types, and what to expect

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Optimize audio files for podcast delivery

Acast Open can automatically improve the file type and size for efficient audio delivery

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Analytics

How long are people listening?

And how many subscribers do I have?

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How do you count listeners to my podcast?

Seeing and understanding the analytics for your show(s)

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Where do I see my Spotify Analytics?

Check your Spotify downloads right on your Acast Open dashboard

Written by Linda
Updated this week

Tools and Features

How do I use the Intro and Outro for my show?

How it works and best practices

Written by Izabella Lönnqvist
Updated over a week ago

Setting up your custom domain

How can I use my own domain to host my podcast feed or show page?

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Using Acast Open's embeddable Audio Player

Acast Open's embeddable audio player looks phenomenal and works across the web

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

What is a private feed, and how do I create one?

Private feeds 101

Written by Simon Marcus
Updated over a week ago

How to embed the Acast Open player in WordPress

Simple steps to embedding your Acast Open player into your blog or website.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How to create an episode transcript

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How to embed the Acast Open player on SquareSpace

A couple of steps to make sure the embed player show's up on your SquareSpace page.

Written by Izabella Lönnqvist
Updated over a week ago

How to connect Acast Open with Zapier

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Changing your show's cover art

It's easy to change the cover art for your show or episode

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How to edit your show or episode details in your RSS feed

Change your podcast title, description, categories, keywords, tags, author name, language etc.

Written by Asaf Winer
Updated over a week ago

What is a WebHook?

A clever way to connect your podcast to web services.

Written by Simon Marcus
Updated over a week ago

Your podcast website with Acast Open

A beautiful, SEO-friendly website designed for you and your podcast

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Managing team members and roles on Acast Open

A powerful tool for networks and studios

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How to use the Snipper Tool

Acast Open Snipper: an awesome new way to transcribe and share your content.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

What do "Trailer", "full", and "bonus" mean?

Apple tags which affect how your episodes appear in iTunes and Apple Podcasts.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Your Account

Does Acast Open have a referral or affiliate program?

Reward your friends and yourself when you share Acast Open

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

What is my show's email address?

We protect your account from spam and unwanted traffic by masking your podcast's email address.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Manage your Acast Open account

See invoices, change email preferences and payment settings

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

How much does Acast Open cost?

Plans and services for podcasts, networks and studios of all sizes

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

General Questions

Does Acast Open work on Internet Explorer?

Now's a great time to switch browsers.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Why does TuneIn (or some other service) say I have an invalid RSS feed?

Some players may say that your Acast Open RSS feed isn't valid. They're wrong—and here's how to tell them

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Which file format should I use for my podcast?

Choose the correct audio file type and size for sharing your podcast.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

Formatting show and episode notes

Line spacing, hyperlinks, bullets, and episode cover art oh my!

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago

What's up with my RSS feed?

RSS feeds are the building blocks of your podcast, and Acast Open ensures they work flawlessly.

Written by Linda
Updated over a week ago