What is Alitu Hosting?
Every podcast needs a media host. This is how your podcast is delivered to listeners. Alitu offers hosting, so you don’t need a separate service. We’ll provide you with an RSS feed, which you can submit to podcast directories (like Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify etc) to make your show easy to find and listen to.
What hosting tier do I need?
Alitu offers 4 hosting tiers. The first tier (up to 1,000 downloads per month) is free and included with your subscription. If you’re just starting out, this is usually the best place to begin. You can see our helpful hosting tier guide to see all the options.
How do I get access to hosting?
To enable Alitu hosting, turn this on from your Account settings.
How many podcasts can I host in Alitu?
Your Alitu subscription includes one podcast (show). If you’d like to host more than one, you can add additional shows to your account for a discounted price. This way, you can manage all your podcasts in one place, under the same login.
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.
Navigate to 'Show Details'
Scroll down to 'Stats URL prefix (Optional)'
Past your 3rd-party URL prefix into the box (you will get this from yoru 3rd-party analytic provider)
Click 'Save Changes' at the bottom of the screen
That's it! Your 3rd-party tracking has been added to your Alitu RSS Feed.