PowerPress Plugin
Free, Powerful & Easy to Use. Launch and manage your podcast on your own WordPress site. Control your brand and SEO!
Control your brand. Own your show on your site!
Getting Started
- Free basic podcasting stats included
- Frequent updates
- Migration/Import Tools
- Category and/or Channel Podcasting for multiple shows
Publish Your Podcast
- Distribute to Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeart, etc.
- Rich show notes with graphics
- SEO tools for your website and RSS feed
- Closed Captions included in your audio player (exclusions apply)
- Build your brand
Distribute Your Episodes
- Distribute to all major podcast platforms
- Audio and video players to choose from
- Create a playlist of your most popular episodes, etc.
- You control and own your podcast feed
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“Great plugin – works amazing for podcasts with tremendous supporting documentation and a very responsive tech team. All the best to you guys.”
– Tamar
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We highly encourage all podcasters to start and to manage your podcast on your website; it’s the No. 1 podcasting best practice in our eyes. That way you are in complete control and can launch a second show or build a network — no limits.
- Your episodes will appear with an audio player to allow listeners to immediately listen.
- Social sharing features allow you and your audience to promote your show.
- Get a snapshot of your IAB Certified podcast statistics from your website.
- Customize your own audio player to match your brand.
Ready to make podcasting easier? Download PowerPress today and start reaching more listeners!
Why Should I Have a Website for My Podcast?
Your Own Website Is Just the Beginning of Creating Your Own Brand
- Ownership and Control: Gives you full control over the brand, content and audience interaction
- Monetization: Sell products, offer premium content, affiliate links and more.
- Audience Engagement: Initiate deeper engagement with blogs, community newsletters, and an audience survey.
- Accessibility: Post your podcast episode with a closed caption-supported web player directly onto your website.
- Discoverability: SEO done well will lead to increased organic traffic which will help your audience grow over time.
- Free website: All hosting customers receive a free WordPress Site!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Have to Use Your Hosting to Use PowerPress?
No, you can host your media anywhere and use PowerPress. But, PowerPress does integrate seamlessly with Blubrry hosting. You can manage your podcast completely within your WordPress site if you are using Blubrry Hosting.
Can I Install PowerPress on My Self-hosted WordPress Site?
Yes, you can use PowerPress on any WordPress.org (self-hosted) website and on WordPress.com as long as you are on the Business Level plan. You can also use PowerPress on a WordPress site provided by Blubrry.com if you are a podcast hosting customer.
What File Formats are Supported in PowerPress?
PowerPress will work with any media format that works for podcasting in general. These include, mp3, m4a, m4v (video), mp4 (video) and PDF (text).
Can I Use PowerPress for a Video Podcast?
Yes! PowerPress will work with video and includes player that will work with your video podcast files. mp4 or m4v are the best formats for video podcasting.
Is There a Charge to Use PowerPress?
PowerPress is a free plugin. You are free to use it without paying Blubrry for services. There are some features that only work if you are hosting or using Blubrry stats (Basic or Pro).