Why you should use a 301 Redirect
When you move your podcast to Alitu, it’s highly recommended that you set up a 301 redirect with your previous hosting to retain your subscribers/followers. The 301 redirect tells directories and apps like Apple Podcasts and Overcast that you have a new host.
Please make sure you have imported all of your episodes successfully to Alitu before setting up the 301 redirect with your previous host.
Once you have the 301 redirect in place you do not have to contact each directory individually to update your feed. The next time the directory goes to check your old RSS feed, they will be redirected to the new feed here at Alitu. After that, they will begin checking your Alitu feed for new episodes.
Re-submitting your podcast to the directories instead of or in addition to using a 301 redirect can cause duplications and problems with people finding your podcast. Please do not re-submit your podcast after creating a 301 redirect.
Where to find your Alitu RSS feed
Grab your Alitu RSS feed inside your Show Settings section > Show Distribution tab. Click on any of the directories listed and copy your RSS feed URL from the pop-up:
Here are the steps for setting up a 301 redirect on several of the most popular hosting platforms:
Moving your podcast from Buzzsprout
Login to your Buzzsprout account.
Go to Settings and choose ‘Cancel/Redirect Podcast.
Click ‘Redirect Your Podcast Feed’.
Add your Alitu RSS feed to the ‘Your New Feed URL’ box. Tick the check box and hit the Redirect RSS feed button at the bottom.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Buzzsprout Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Full details here https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/9
Moving your podcast from Captivate
Login to your Captivate account.
Click the ‘Podcast Settings’ of the podcast you wish to redirect.
At the bottom, choose ‘Cancel Show’
From the options, choose 'Moving (set up a redirect)
Paste your Alitu RSS feed URL in the ‘RSS Redirect' box and then choose ‘Someone else’ from the dropdown
Answer all other necessary steps and then hit ‘Move Podcast'.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Captivate Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Full details here https://help.captivate.fm/en/articles/3385348-how-do-i-cancel-a-podcast
Moving your podcast from Castos
Login to your Castos account.
Click ‘Settings’ under the podcast you want to redirect.
Choose ‘Feed Details’.
Go to ‘Advanced Options’ and then paste your Alitu RSS feed in the ‘Forward RSS Feed’ box.
Click ‘Save Podcast Details’.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Castos Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Full redirect details here https://support.castos.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018924299-Redirect-your-podcast-RSS-feed-in-Castos-
Moving your podcast from Libsyn
Within your Libsyn account, go to your Settings section.
Choose ‘Feed & Website Redirects’ and paste your Alitu RSS Feed in the Feed Redirect URL box.
If you also have a website with Libsyn, you can paste in your new website URL under the ‘Website Redirect URL’.
Click the Save button and you’re good to go!
Test the redirect by pasting your old Libsyn Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from Podbean
Login to your Podbean account.
Go to Settings and click ‘Feed’.
Click the ‘Advanced Feed Settings’ and paste your Alitu RSS feed in the ‘Redirect to a New Feed’ section.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Podbean Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from RedCircle
Login to your RedCircle account.
Choose the podcast you’d like to redirect.
Click the 3 dots beside your podcast title and choose ‘Remove Podcast’
From the options, choose Redirect Podcast.
Choose ‘Other’ from the dropdown and paste your Alitu RSS feed in the ‘Your New RSS Feed’.
Test the redirect by pasting your old RedCircle Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from SoundCloud
Within your Soundcloud account.
Go to your Content Settings page and enter your Alitu RSS feed in the ‘Subscriber redirect’ section.
Test the redirect by pasting your old SoundCloud Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from Spotify for Podcasters
Login to your Spotify for Podcasters account.
Click the podcast you want to update by clicking the podcast artwork
Go to the Settings tab
Click the 'Update' button under the Podcast settings
Copy your Alitu RSS feed and paste it into the Redirect URL box.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Spotify for Podcasters Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from Spreaker
Login to your Spreaker account.
Go to ‘Podcasts’ section and choose the podcast you want to redirect.
Choose ‘RSS Customization’ and select ‘Redirect Feed’ radio box.
Paste your Alitu RSS feed in the ‘Link to RSS feed’ box and then hit SAVE.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Spreaker Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
Moving your podcast from Transistor
Login to your Transistor account.
Select which podcast you’d like to redirect.
Choose ‘Settings’ and then click ‘Advanced Settings’.
Paste your Alitu RSS feed under ‘Permanent Redirect (301) of your RSS Feed to another URL’ and click ‘Save Changes’.
Test the redirect by pasting your old Transistor Feed URL in a browser. The redirect should work immediately.
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