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How to Start an Online Podcast Site (In 3 steps)

Jun 23, 2022

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Making a podcast can be straightforward. There are many recording devices you can use as well as a variety of platforms where you can publish your podcasts. The real challenge lies the possibility of earning money from your podcast.

There are a variety of options to make money from your podcast. One of them is an online membership-based website built using WordPress is one of the best choices.

For starters WordPress membership model WordPress membership model is a source of recurring revenue. It also...

  • Delivers bigger payouts
  • It doesn't need to be paid fees to third parties
  • Allows you to maintain your independence

In this post, we'll look at why you might want to set up a membership site to promote your show. Then, we'll show you how you can start your podcast's website using the WordPress plugin. Let's get started!

How do you set up a Podcast? Site for Membership

Third-party platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts offer incredibly small amounts per listen. is a poor choice unless millions of people are listening to your podcast on the internet, you're likely to earn no income on these platforms.:

For this reason, many podcast creators rely on subscriptions to earn a profit. With the membership model you can offer listeners perks including:

  • Early access to shows
  • Members-only content
  • The opportunity to join a private community
  • Direct contact via private messages or other channels
  • Access to limited products

There are numerous advantages you could offer your listeners to entice them to become members. They will be enticed to help your favorite podcast in whatever ways they want to.

A membership program enables your listeners to show support while providing you with recurring revenue.

Exemple - Compelled Podcast

Compelled is a great example. This popular, faith-based podcast features inspirational interviews with real-world individuals whose lives have changed an entire 180.

The Compelled team works to protect the site's content and also provide members with perks such as...

  • Early access to episodes
  • Monthly video calls
  • Interviews behind-the-scenes

How to Begin with a Podcast Website (In 3 steps)

If you're interested in learning more about WordPress membership sites, check out the post below:

Step 1: Install the Podcast Plugin

For instance, with you can upload episodes to your website and automatically submit the episodes to various platforms - including Apple Podcasts as well as Stitcher. You also get access to search engine optimization (SEO) features to help people locate your podcast.

After you have installed your podcast plug-in, you can get to adding new episodes to your website. But, you'll need to create a membership system as well as a separate section on your site that includes all the perks for the members of your site.

Step 2: Design Your Podcast Membership Plan

WATCH >> CREATING MEMBERSHIPS In (PLUS A SETUP IN Overview)

Then, scroll down to then the Membership Optionssection. There, you are able to edit the text on the registration button. You can also add a customized "thank to you" page message, as well as modify in the Cost Box section:

It is necessary to choose a title for the membership tier and set its heading with a text. It is possible to use the benefitssection to show the benefits the membership tier offers and enter some footing text.

Here's a brief sketch of what a membership price box might be in the following manner:

You can configure any type of membership terms you want. But, the cheapest recurring billing option is the most common choice to pay for most podcast subscriptions. It is also possible to set several membership levels.

Step 3: Create Your Membership Rules

Watch >> PROTECTING YOUR WEBSITE'S CONTENTS: HOW TO Utilize RULES

Finally, you'll need to set up the rules and authorizations for your membership. Select the Rules tab and click Create New. Use the drop-down menus beneath Access and Contentto decide which content will be made available to users only.

It is your choice which pages to set to secret, in accordance with the kind of membership to podcasts you offer. If you plan to provide early episode access with members, we recommend you use a specific post tag.

Once that episode is set to be live, you are able to remove the tag manually so users can all access the page. It is a manual process however it takes only minutes to add or remove a WordPress tag.

Conclusion

It's easier to create a podcast than ever. Ideally, you'll be able to figure out how you can make your podcast profitable immediately. Your best bet is to create an affiliate program.

  1. Create your podcast membership plans.
  2. Configure your membership rules.

Have you got any concerns regarding how to set up an online podcasting website? Let us know in the comments section below!

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