Configuring an RSS feed for a podcast
This topic describes how to configure an RSS feed for a podcast.
Before starting this procedure, ensure you have an RSS account with a feed service or with Apple Podcasts.
To configure an RSS feed for a podcast:
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In the header, search for and open an existing podcast.
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Under RSS, and using the following table as a reference, complete the fields as needed.
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Complete your site's workflow and publish the podcast.
| Field | Description |
| General | |
| Number of items in RSS Feed | Enter the number of items appearing in this podcast's RSS feed. This number determines how many of the most recent items Brightspot displays. For example, if you enter 10, the RSS feed includes only the 10 most recent episodes. |
| Title | This field, by default, is auto-populated by the podcast's Title field. This title appears in the RSS feed. You can modify the Title if necessary. |
| Description | This field, by default, is auto-populated by the podcast's Description field. This title appears in the RSS feed (if supported). You can modify the Description if necessary. |
| Language | Select the language in which this podcast is published. This language appears in the RSS feed (if supported). |
| RSS Generator | Enter the URL of the RSS generator, such as http://rssfeeder.com/rss/1234543.xml. Brightspot pushes the RSS feed to that address. |
| Copyright | Enter the year in which this podcast is copyrighted. You can add a $YYYY token that displays the current year. For example, if you add a copyright ©$YYYY Brightspot, the RSS feeder renders ©2022 Brightspot. |
| Apple Podcasts | |
| Apple Podcasts Title | This field, by default, is auto-populated by the podcast's Title field. This title appears in the Apple Podcast feed. You can modify the Title if necessary. |
| Apple Podcasts Author | Enter the author of this podcast. This author appears in the Apple Podcast feed. |
| Apple Podcasts Categories | Select a podcast category. Apple Podcasts adds this podcast to the selected category. For a description of the available categories, see Apple Podcasts categories. |
| Explicit Content | Toggle on if the podcast contains explicit content. For information about what Apple considers explicit content, see Apple Podcasts content guidelines. |
| Owner Name | Enter the name of this podcast's owner. (The name defaults to the setting at the site level.) For information about setting a podcast owner's name at the site level, see Creating a site. |
| Owner E-mail | Enter the email of this podcast's owner. (The email defaults to the setting at the site level.) For information about setting a podcast owner's email at the site level, see Creating a site. |
| Cover Art | This field, by default, is auto-populated by the podcast's Cover Art field. This image appears in the Apple Podcast feed. You can click to modify the Cover Art if necessary. |
| Apple Podcasts Feed Type | Select one of the following:
For information about how Apple Podcasts renders episodic and serial podcasts, see How to set the order of podcast episodes. |
| Hide from Apple Podcasts | Toggle on to prevent sending this podcast to Apple Podcasts. |
| Complete | Toggle on to indicate to Apple Podcasts that the series is complete and no additional episodes are expected. |