121: iTunes Problems: The Ones You Know About And The Ones You Don’t
Episode description
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 MENTIONED
Our 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
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