How to Submit Your Podcast to RSS.com Directory
RSS.com is both a podcast hosting platform and maintains a public podcast directory. Even if you don't host on RSS.com, you can submit your podcast to their directory for additional discoverability.
Why RSS.com Directory
- Additional exposure: Another discovery channel
- SEO benefits: Indexed web pages
- Simple submission: Easy process
- Free listing: No cost to submit
- Growing platform: Increasing investment
RSS.com Directory vs Hosting
- RSS.com Hosting: Full podcast hosting service
- RSS.com Directory: Public searchable database
- You can list in directory without hosting there
Submitting to RSS.com Directory
Step 1: Visit RSS.com
- Go to rss.com
- Look for directory or submission option
- May require creating an account
Step 2: Submit Your RSS Feed
- Enter your Dispatch RSS feed URL:
https://feeds.dispatch.fm/your-podcast-slug - Complete any required information
- Submit for review
Step 3: Verification
- May require email verification
- Review process varies
- Wait for confirmation
RSS.com Directory Features
For Discovery
- Searchable podcast database
- Category browsing
- Featured podcasts
Web Presence
- Podcast pages
- Episode listings
- Share links
Benefits of Multiple Directories
Submitting to RSS.com adds:
- Backlinks: SEO benefit from quality site
- Discoverability: Another search path
- Redundancy: Multiple ways to find you
- Completeness: Cover all bases
Directory Strategy
Core Directories (Essential)
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- YouTube Music
- Amazon Music
Secondary Directories (Recommended)
- Podcast Index
- Podchaser
- Listen Notes
- RSS.com
- Others
Niche/Platform Specific
- Platform-specific apps
- Regional directories
- Genre-focused lists
Maintaining Directory Listings
- Keep RSS feed active: Don't let it break
- Update metadata: Keep info current
- Consistent publishing: Stay active
- Monitor listings: Check periodically
Troubleshooting
Submission Issues
- Verify RSS feed URL
- Ensure feed is valid
- Check submission requirements
Listing Not Appearing
- Allow processing time
- Contact RSS.com support
- Resubmit if needed
Outdated Information
- RSS.com syncs from your feed
- Update source (Dispatch)
- Changes propagate automatically