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Once you\u2019ve uploaded the first episode of your podcast, it’s a good idea to submit your episode to podcast directories so that your show can be discovered by listeners worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a podcast directory?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A podcast directory is a centralised platform that helps people find and consume podcast episodes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each directory is like a library, and they typically categorise podcasts alphabetically or by genre to help listeners find shows that they like or may want to listen to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not a host or distributor of content. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listeners can visit the directory and click on your show\/episode links, but the content remains in your podcast hosting platform – you don\u2019t upload your episode file to a directory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You link your episodes to the directories via an RSS feed that updates every time you have a new episode. This feed \u201ctells\u201d the directory where to find your updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A directory typically will not distribute your content to other directories. It\u2019s up to you to list your podcast in each app, although there are some directories that pull data from the major directories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which directories should you list your podcast on?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many first-time podcasters often ask if there\u2019s a downside to listing their episodes on a lot of directories. The answer is, no. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want people to discover your show so you need your podcast to show up on any directory that your potential listener may prefer to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listing your podcast in various directories may take quite a bit of time to set up, but think of it as a great investment and marketing tool, because you will be making it easier for listeners to discover your show.  Once your podcast is approved in a directory, each episode will automatically show up via the RSS feed from your host, so the job only needs to be done once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcast directory list<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of podcast directories these days, but these are the major directories that we suggest setting up. The first nine on the list are the most popular podcast directories where the majority of podcast listeners consume content so be sure to list your show with each of these. Remember, though, that the other directories are just as important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Apple Podcasts (formerly part of iTunes)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2005, Apple announced that it would be streaming podcasts through iTunes. In 2019, iTunes was divided into Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Books, and Apple Podcasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of listeners use Apple Podcasts so it is considered the largest and one of the most important podcast directories right now. Some say that if you\u2019re not listed on Apple Podcasts, then you\u2019re not podcasting at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides its reach, Apple Podcasts has two advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One, it allows users to leave reviews. This helps your show rank better and lets you know what listeners think of your show so you can continue to improve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two, these apps and directories pull data from Apple so your show will appear in their lists as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n