Getting 'listed' on iTunes
by matt short
on
May 12, 2007 at 4:34:15 pm
I've created my video podcast and its on iTunes but, the only way to find it is to search for the actual show title. How can I get it listed in the category page or in a keyword search. Its a hunting show and I have it categorized >Sports>Outdoor.
The show title is Huntin' Junky.
www.huntinjunky.com
Re: Getting 'listed' on iTunes by Jonathan Miller on May 12, 2007 at 11:21:59 pm
Hey Matt.
I took a look at your site and found your podcast RSS feed. Unfortunately, it doesn't validate and in addition to that you are missing several of the category tags that tell iTunes where to list your podcast. Validation is a critical componet to having a successful podcast. If your feed doesn't validate, then itunes may even stop updating your show when you add new episodes.
Check out this link for Apple's podcast feed specs:
Finally, I see you are using iWeb to generate the RSS for your podcast. There must be a way to add these categories in iWeb. I'm sorry but I don't use iWeb so I can't help you out there.
If all of this is overwhelming and you're not sure where to start to fix everything, you can post some specific questions and I'll do my best to help you out.
You'll get it all ironed out soon, I'm sure. Then, you'll be listed in the proper area of the directory!
Re: Getting 'listed' on iTunes by matt short on May 13, 2007 at 7:12:14 pm
Thanks for the help Jonathan. I downloaded Feeder and fixed the xml in that and uploaded the site again. Seems to be working OK now.
P.S. I love The Rest of Everest
Matt
