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Alitu Hosting FAQs
Updated over 2 months ago

What is Alitu Hosting?

Every podcaster needs a podcast media host and Alitu offers this to all subscribers. We will provide an RSS feed to submit your show to any directory and help listeners access your show easily.

What hosting tier do I need?

Alitu has 4 hosting tiers. The bottom tier (up to 1000 downloads a month) is free and included in your Alitu subscription. If you are just starting in podcasting this is probably a good starting point for you. You can see our helpful hosting tier guide for more ideas on this.

How do I get access to hosting?

Alitu hosting is included in your subscription up to 1,000 downloads a month. If you want to enable Alitu hosting, you can turn this on from your my account settings.

How many podcasts can I host in Alitu?

One podcast is included with your monthly subscription, but you can purchase an additional discounted account for each podcast you want to host here.

Do you provide statistics for my podcast?

Yes. You'll find your Statistics in the left-hand navigation after you have enabled Alitu hosting. For more information on our stats, you can read about it in Alitu Statistics Guide.

Can I import my podcast to Alitu from another host?

Yes, It should be a fairly straightforward process, but for more details we highly recommend reading our dedicated article on the steps involved, Importing my podcast to Alitu.

Please keep your previous hosting account open for 7-14 days during the migration in case of any issues.

How do I distribute to the popular directories (Apple/Spotify)?

Alitu provides you with an RSS feed that you can use to submit your show to any podcast directory. We have several articles that talk through how to submit your RSS feed to popular directories, including Apple, Spotify and others.

If your show is already in a directory, like Apple Podcasts, you do not need to re-submit the feed if you move your hosting to Alitu.

How long does it take for directories to accept my podcast?

It can take from a day up to 10 days for directories to review your podcast due to high demand or the manual process required for some directories. This is outside of Alitu's control, should you have any issues with the directories you will need to contact them directly.

How do I know if the directory(s) accepted my podcast?

Some directories send emails. If not, you can search for your podcast on the listening apps or check your directory dashboard.

Does Alitu provide me with a podcast website with hosting?

Yes! This comes included with your Alitu subscription when you enable Alitu hosting. We provide you with a presence on the web as some listeners may prefer to listen via the website. See our dedicated article on how to set up your Alitu website.

Do you have a player embed option?

Yes, you can grab the code of the individual episode player from your Publish page. It’s very simple at the moment and we hope to improve it soon. You can read more about it here.

What specifications should my podcast artwork be?

  • square in shape with the same dimensions on the length and width

  • PNG/JPG

  • 3000px x 3000px

Can you update your podcast artwork?

Yes! If you are hosting with Alitu then we have a step-by-step guide on how to update your podcast artwork. If you host with a third-party you will need to contact them for their procedure.

Can I use 3rd-party analytics?

Alitu hosting provides hosting analytics in your Alitu dashboard.

However, you can use a 3rd-party service to get even more detailed analytics.

  1. Navigate to 'Your Podcast Details'

  2. Scroll down to 'Stats URL prefix (Optional)'

  3. Past your 3rd-party URL prefix into the box (you will get this from yoru 3rd-party analytic provider)

  4. Click 'Save Changes' at the bottom of the screen

That's it! Your 3rd-party tracking has been added to your Alitu RSS Feed.

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