How to Submit Your Podcast to Listen Notes
Listen Notes is a powerful podcast search engine that indexes over 3 million podcasts. Unlike traditional directories, Listen Notes focuses on search and discovery, making it essential for podcast SEO and discoverability.
Why Listen Notes Matters
- Podcast SEO: Google often features Listen Notes in search results
- 3+ million podcasts indexed: Comprehensive database
- Podcast search API: Powers many apps and websites
- Embeddable player: Share episodes anywhere
- Curated collections: Featured in lists
- Free submission: No cost for podcasters
How Listen Notes Works
Listen Notes aggregates podcasts from multiple sources:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Other major directories
- Direct RSS feed submissions
If you're on major platforms, you may already be indexed.
Checking If You're Listed
- Go to listennotes.com
- Search for your podcast name
- If found, you're already indexed
- If not, submit your feed
How to Submit to Listen Notes
Step 1: Go to Submission Page
- Visit listennotes.com/submit
- Or click "Submit a podcast" in the footer
Step 2: Enter Your RSS Feed
- Paste your Dispatch RSS feed URL:
https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug - Click "Submit"
Step 3: Confirmation
- If already indexed: You'll see your podcast
- If new: Added to indexing queue
- Processing time: 24-48 hours typically
Claiming Your Podcast
To manage your listing:
- Create a Listen Notes account
- Find your podcast
- Click "Claim this podcast"
- Verify ownership via email
Listen Notes Features for Podcasters
Podcast SEO Benefits
Listen Notes pages often rank well in Google for:
- Podcast name searches
- Topic + "podcast" searches
- Episode-specific queries
Embeddable Player
Embed episodes on your website:
- Find your episode on Listen Notes
- Click "Share"
- Copy embed code
- Add to your blog or website
Curated Lists
Get featured by:
- Appearing in genre-specific lists
- Being recommended by curators
- Having complete metadata
Listen Notes API
Your podcast data available via API:
- Powers third-party apps
- Enables podcast research
- Drives additional discovery
Optimizing for Listen Notes
- SEO-friendly titles: Include searchable terms
- Detailed descriptions: Help search indexing
- Complete metadata: Every field counts
- Regular publishing: Active podcasts rank better
- Quality content: Engagement metrics matter
Listen Notes Analytics
With a claimed podcast:
- View listener demographics
- Track episode performance
- Monitor search visibility
Listen Notes for Research
Use Listen Notes to:
- Research your competition
- Find potential guests
- Identify trending topics
- Analyze successful podcasts
Troubleshooting
Podcast Not Found
- Submit RSS feed directly
- Wait 24-48 hours for processing
- Ensure you're listed on Apple Podcasts (source)
Outdated Information
- Listen Notes updates periodically
- Changes sync within 24-48 hours
- Claim podcast to prioritize updates
Episodes Missing
- Verify RSS feed includes all episodes
- Check for feed errors
- Wait for next index update