What is Embed Player?
An embed player is a piece of HTML code provided by a podcast host that allows you to display a playable audio widget directly on a website or blog post.
Why Embed Player Matters for Podcasters
An embed player is crucial for converting website visitors into listeners. It is a widget that sits on a webpage, allowing users to play an episode without leaving the site or opening a separate app like Spotify. Good embed players are responsive (work on mobile), customizable (match the brand colors), and include subscribe buttons. They are essential for SEO, as they increase the 'dwell time' on a webpage (how long a visitor stays), which signals to Google that the content is valuable. Many podcasters create a dedicated blog post for each episode, embedding the player at the top alongside the show notes.
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Audiogram
An audiogram is a short video clip that combines audio from your podcast with a visual waveform and your cover art, creating shareable social media content that promotes your show.
Waveform
A waveform is a visual representation of audio that shows the amplitude (loudness) of sound over time. In podcasting, waveforms are used in audiograms and editing software to visualize audio.
Show Notes
Show notes are written summaries or bullet points that accompany each podcast episode, typically including key topics, guest information, timestamps, and links to resources mentioned in the episode.
RSS Feed
An RSS feed is a standardized XML file that contains information about your podcast episodes, including titles, descriptions, audio file URLs, and publication dates. It's how podcast directories and apps discover and update your show.