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iTunes Problems: The Ones You Know About And The Ones You Don’t
https://podcastfasttrack.com/ Have you noticed? iTunes has been having problems lately. It’s not JUST that it’s now supposed to be called “Apple Podcasts” - and we’re all strongly encouraged to make that change yesterday - even though Apple’s own systems still say “iTunes” in multiple places (even in some URLs). There’s are many more iTunes problems going on. This episode isn’t meant to be snarky - just informative. You need to know about issues relating to the Big-A so you can do what’s needed for YOUR podcast. This episode I dig into the facts about recent issues and the best-practices I’ve learned (so far) regarding iTunes / Apple Podcasts OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE[1:21] The is a multi-part episode within an episode. Don’t give up too soon[2:31] The switch from iTunes to Apple Podcasts: best-practices for podcasters[5:03] Show and episode titles: The ban-hammer is coming DOWN![13:04] An example of the difficulty Apple’s naming policy causing[16:59] The iTunes/Apple Podcasts directory is not updating properly[21:50] Podcasts Connect exists and is very helpful to YOU[26:59] The glitchy nature of the iTunes apps: desktop and iOS[29:59] Why we indie podcasters owe a debt of gratitude to Apple RESOURCES MENTIONEDOur Podcast Consulting Services: https://PodcastFastTrack.com/consulting Download a new “Listen on Apple Podcasts button here: https://podcastfasttrack.com/Apple-Button Libsyn’s podcast: The Feed https://thefeed.libsyn.com/ My upcoming show: The Great American Roadshow Watch for it! Or Listen for it! Or whatever! Why iTunes is NOT a chart https://PodcastFastTrack.com/98 The iTunes/Apple Podcast manipulation crisis (Article): https://discoverpods.com/game-hack-manipulate-apple-podcast-charts-itunes/ The Feed episode about the Overcasts Ad (1:15:00 - ish): https://thefeed.libsyn.com/130-podcast-marketing-and-podcast-communities Check your iOS stats in depth on Podcasts Connect https://PodcastsConnect.apple.com Overview of how to use Podcasts Connect: https://www.appcoda.com/itunesconnect-app-analytics/ Apple’s own video about how to use Podcasts Connect: https://itunespartner.apple.com/en/podcasts/overview#podcast-analytics p...
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