Managing your podcast episodes on Podpage raises questions about how they interact with search engines like Google and platforms like Apple or Spotify. This article explains how Podpage integrates episodes into your site, works with third-party platforms to ensure correct display, and provides troubleshooting tips for common issues.

Podpage is a platform designed to display and organize your podcast episodes on a customizable website. However, it's important to note that Podpage is not a podcast hosting platform. Instead, it reads your podcast feed and presents the episodes on your site along with links to external directories like Spotify and Apple Podcasts for playback. All episode hosting and distribution remain the responsibility of your podcast hosting provider (e.g., Spreaker).

When you publish a new podcast episode, Podpage ensures that it is included on your website and listed in your site's sitemap. Google automatically indexes these new URLs based on your updated sitemap, making the episodes discoverable in search results. To support accurate indexing:

Google's indexing process for new episodes is automatic as long as your site and its sitemap are correctly maintained.

If your episodes aren't showing up on platforms like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, the issue is likely not with Podpage. Instead, this generally indicates a problem with your podcast hosting provider's distribution process. Here are steps to diagnose and resolve the issue:

Podpage merely reads your podcast feed to find the episode links on these platforms and display them within your website. It does not upload or distribute your episodes to Apple or Spotify.

When you update episode descriptions, titles, or other details on Podpage, these changes are automatically included in your site's sitemap. Google's bots periodically visit your website and check the sitemap for updates. When changes are detected, Google reindexes the relevant pages to reflect your updates. Although this happens automatically, you can take steps to accelerate the process:

Taking these steps manually can help Google recognize your changes sooner, especially if timely updates are critical.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your podcast episodes are correctly displayed and indexed by third-party platforms, offering a seamless experience for your listeners and enhancing your podcast’s visibility.