How to Dig Deep into libsyn Podcast Stats
A client asked why his downloads for the day were so high. Were they legit or was his show the victim of another onslaught of python-request? Here is how I dig deep into libsyn podcast stats to validate their authenticity:
How to use the New libsyn Tabs when uploading a Podcast
Media hosting service libsyn is getting ready for iTunes to add new feed tags to their specs with the release of iOS11. The new interface now includes an entire section for information such as Season number and iTunes-only description. Watch this video to see how the new system works. Keep in mind: You won’t see…
New iTunes Feed Tags in libsyn Dashboard
Apple announced the addition of new tags for podcasts coming in the fall of 2017. Along with these changes comes the need to update the interface at many media hosting companies like Blubrry and libsyn. Changes to libsyn’s Content > Add New Episode dashboard The biggest change is tabs will break up the various functions…
How to Change the © Copyright Date in Libsyn
Many podcasters like to include the current year as part of their copyright information on their website and in their podcast RSS feed. Here is an example of where you would see the Copyright field in Apple Podcasts: If you submitted a libsyn RSS feed to iTunes, Stitcher, and other places then you can update…
Stitcher Downloads now show up In libsyn stats
Prior to the changes made by Stitcher Radio in June 2013, Libsyn, Blubrry, and other pod-catchers would only show one download for Stitcher. It was because Stitcher Radio would download one copy of your MP3 and re-encode the recording to be streamed through their app. The number of people listening to your podcast would only…