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How to Begin a Podcast Website With (In 3 Steps)

Jun 23, 2022

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Making a podcast can be simple. There are a variety of recording equipment you can choose from as well as a variety of websites where you can publish your podcasts. The biggest challenge is the possibility of earning money from your podcast.

There are a variety of methods to make money off your podcast. In these ways, a membership site built on WordPress is among the best alternatives.

To begin, the WordPress membership model generates recurring revenues. It also...

  • Delivers bigger payouts
  • It doesn't need to be paid any fees from third-party companies.
  • It allows you to keep your autonomy

In this article we'll discuss the reasons it's a good idea to set an online membership website on behalf of your radio show. Then, we'll show you how to start a podcast's website using WordPress. WordPress plugin. Let's get started!

Why Set Up a Podcast Member Website

Platforms from third parties like Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts pay incredibly low amounts per listen. is a poor choice unless millions of people stream your podcast, you're unlikely to make any real income on these platforms.:

For this reason, many podcast creators rely on membership fees to generate a profit. With the membership model it is possible to offer bonuses for listeners such as:

  • Access to the first episodes before they air
  • Members-only content
  • A chance to become part of the private community
  • Direct contact via private messages or via other channels
  • Access to limited merchandise

There are dozens of advantages you could offer your listeners that will entice them into becoming members. Your loyal customers may jump at the opportunity to help the podcast they love in any way they can.

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

Example - Compelled Podcast

Compelled is a great instance. The popular and faith-based show features inspirational interviews with real-world folks whose lives have done completely 180 degrees.

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

  • Access to the first episodes before they air
  • Video calls every month
  • Interviews behind-the-scenes

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

If you're interested in learning more about WordPress membership websites, you can look at the article below:

Step 1: Install the Podcast Plugin

In this case, you can upload episodes to your site and then automatically upload them to multiple platforms - for instance, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Also, you have access to SEO or search engines optimization (SEO) features to help people find your podcast.

Once you established your plugin for podcasts, you can get to work on the addition of new episodes on your site. You'll still need to establish a subscription system and a private area on your website that includes all the perks for your subscribers.

Step 2: Create Your Podcast Membership Plans

WATCH >> CREATING MEMBERSHIPS IN (PLUS A SETUP IN OVERVIEW)

Scroll down until you reach then the Membership Optionssection. You can modify the text on the registration button. You can also enable a custom "thank for your" page text, and edit the Cost Box section:

Then, you'll have to pick the title of your membership tier , and also set its heading to include text. The section on benefitssection to highlight what perks this membership tier provides and enter some footing text.

Here's a quick example of what a podcast pricing box for membership might look in the following manner:

It is possible to set any kind of membership term you like. But, the cheapest recurring billing option is the preferred option for the majority of podcast memberships. There is also the option of setting up multiple membership tiers.

Step 3: Configure Your Membership Rules

Watch >> PROTECTING YOUR SITE'S CONTENT: HOW TO Use the rules

Finally, you'll need to configure the rules and permissions for your membership. Go to Rules > Create New. Then, use the drop-down menus beneath Content and Accessto select which content to make available for members only.

You're free to choose the pages you want to make private, depending on the kind of membership to podcasts that you provide. If you plan to provide early access to episodes for members, we recommend you use a specific post tag.

Once that episode is set to live, you can simply take the tag off manually, so users can all access the page. The method requires manual updates, but it only takes seconds to add or remove an WordPress tag.

Conclusion

Making a podcast is simpler than ever. It is ideal to have a plan as to how you can make your podcast profitable right from the beginning. The best option is to set up a membership program.

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

Do you have any questions about how to start a podcast membership website? Please let us know via the comment section below!

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