Creating Your First Podcast
Tutorial Steps
Welcome to Dispatch! This tutorial will guide you through creating your first podcast show.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Your podcast name and description ready
- Cover artwork (at least 1400x1400 pixels)
- A clear idea of your podcast's category and target audience
Log in to your Dispatch dashboard
~1 minNavigate to your Dispatch dashboard and click the "Create New Podcast" button in the top right corner.
If you don't have an account yet, sign up for free to get started.
Enter your podcast details
~5 minFill in your podcast information:
- Podcast Title: Choose a memorable, descriptive name
- Description: Write a compelling summary (aim for 150-300 words)
- Author: Your name or your show's brand name
- Language: Select your primary language
- Category: Choose the most relevant Apple Podcasts category
Upload your cover artwork
~3 minYour podcast artwork is crucial for discovery. Requirements:
- Minimum size: 1400×1400 pixels
- Maximum size: 3000×3000 pixels
- Format: JPEG or PNG
- Color space: RGB
Tips for great artwork:
- Keep text large and readable at small sizes
- Use contrasting colors
- Make it recognizable as a thumbnail
Configure advanced settings
~2 minReview and configure optional settings:
- Explicit content: Mark if your show contains explicit material
- Show type: Choose "Episodic" for standalone episodes or "Serial" for numbered series
- Copyright: Add your copyright notice
- Owner email: For directory communications (not shown publicly)
Save and review
~1 minClick "Create Podcast" to save your show.
You'll be taken to your podcast dashboard where you can:
- Add your first episode
- Submit to podcast directories
- Customize your podcast website
- View your RSS feed URL
You're all done!
You've completed all the steps in this tutorial.
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