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- How to Transfer Your Podcast to Squarespace Successfully
- Before You Start
- Steps to Transfer Your Podcast
- 1. Create Your Podcasting Blog on Squarespace
- 2. Import Existing Episodes
- 3. Update Your RSS Feed and Set Up a 301 Redirect
- 4. Configure New Feed Tags
- Special Cases and External Services
- Moving Between Squarespace Sites
- Using External Feed Services
- FAQs
- Jargon Buster
- Wrap-up
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To transfer your podcast to Squarespace, create a new blog, import episodes, update your RSS feed with a 301 redirect for at least four weeks, and manually recreate any episodes that don't import correctly. Use external feed services if necessary to manage distribution.
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How to Transfer Your Podcast to Squarespace Successfully
Learn the essential steps to migrate your podcast seamlessly to Squarespace.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Set up a new podcasting blog on Squarespace and import episodes
- Update RSS feed URL and implement a 301 redirect so listeners find your new episodes
- Keep the 301 redirect and the new feed URL tag running for at least four weeks
- Manually recreate any episodes that don't import correctly using audio blocks
- Use external feed services if needed to manage podcast distribution
Before You Start
Moving your podcast means updating your RSS feed URL. This is the link that tells listeners and platforms like Apple Podcasts where to find your new episodes. Make sure you have a Squarespace site ready to host your podcast. Start a Squarespace trial and go live with your site before making these changes.
Steps to Transfer Your Podcast
1. Create Your Podcasting Blog on Squarespace
Set up a dedicated blog on your Squarespace website specifically for podcasting. This is where you'll host and publish all your episodes.
2. Import Existing Episodes
If you're coming from Tumblr or another Squarespace site, try importing older episodes directly. For other platforms like WordPress or Blogger (or if the import fails), manually upload these as new blog posts with audio blocks.
3. Update Your RSS Feed and Set Up a 301 Redirect
First, update your podcast details in the Podcasting tab of your blog settings.
Then set up a 301 redirect from your old podcast RSS feed URL to your new Squarespace RSS feed URL. How you do this depends on your old setup:
- Built-in domains (like mysite.wordpress.com): Set up the redirect with your old service provider
- Custom domains: Set up the redirect directly through Squarespace
4. Configure New Feed Tags
Go back to your podcast settings, select "Moving to Squarespace," and connect to automatically add the new feed tag that Apple Podcasts needs for the update.
Special Cases and External Services
Moving Between Squarespace Sites
The same rules apply. Update the RSS feed URL and keep the 301 redirect running so listeners can find your new location. Manually recreate any episodes if they don't transfer automatically.
Using External Feed Services
If you use services like Podtrac or Blubrry for RSS feed management, integrate your cloned feed URL through the blog settings under "External Feed Service" to manage distribution on platforms that follow Apple Podcasts standards.
Pixelhaze Tip: Keep your podcast available consistently to hold onto your audience. Test the new setup thoroughly before switching off your old hosting.
FAQs
Can I transfer a podcast between two Squarespace sites?
Yes. Remember to recreate any old episodes manually if needed and set up the right redirects and feed tags.
What should I do if episodes don't import correctly?
Upload them manually as individual blog posts with audio blocks. This keeps all your content accessible to your audience.
How long should I maintain the 301 redirect after moving my podcast?
Apple recommends keeping the 301 redirect for at least four weeks so all listeners get directed to your new podcast location.
Jargon Buster
RSS Feed URL: The link that lets applications and listeners access updates to your podcast in a standard format.
301 Redirect: A permanent method of redirecting from one URL to another, making sure search engines and feeds update their listings to point to your new content.
Podcasting: Distributing audio or video content through RSS feeds that users can subscribe to through various services.
Wrap-up
Moving your podcast to Squarespace gives you better control and integration with your website. Follow these steps (from setting up RSS feeds to using redirects properly) and you'll get a smooth transition with a consistent experience for your listeners. Happy podcasting on your new Squarespace site!