A blog page with audio blocks allows you to publish and syndicate your podcast through Squarespace's RSS feed, making it accessible on platforms like Apple Podcasts. Here's how to set it up properly:

Before Starting

• Your first blog post must contain an audio block for feed validation
• RSS feed can include up to 300 latest episodes
• Feed follows Apple Podcasts standards but works with other services

Setting Up Your Podcast Blog

1. Create a Blog Page

• Add a new blog page or use existing one
• Choose a permanent URL slug to avoid future syndication issues
• Only first audio block per post will appear as an episode

2. Configure Podcast Settings

• Access Pages panel
• Open blog page settings
• Navigate to Feed tab
• Select Podcast Distribution

3. Enter Required Information

• Title
• Author
• Description
• Episode display order (newest/oldest first)
• Feed type (Standard/Optimized)
• Copyright information
• Contact details
• Website link (automatically uses primary domain)

4. Add Cover Art Requirements

• Format: JPG or PNG
• Size: 1400×1400px to 3000×3000px
• File size: Under 512KB
• Color: RGB format
• Resolution: 72 DPI

5. Post First Episode

• Add audio block to blog post
• Publish post to enable syndication

6. Get RSS Feed URL Format: yoursitename.squarespace.com/blogname?format=rss

• Use built-in domain for stability
• Custom domains work but aren't recommended

7. Submit to Apple Podcasts

• Log in to Podcasts Connect
• Validate feed
• Submit for approval
• Wait for confirmation email

Managing Your Podcast

• Updates appear within 24 hours on Apple Podcasts
• Multiple podcasts require separate blog pages
• Each blog post with audio becomes new episode
• Only first audio block per post becomes episode

Remember to maintain consistent posting schedule and ensure audio quality meets platform standards for best results.

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