Podcast Player Development & Distribution

360° podcast setup — custom-branded HTML5 audio player, RSS 2.0 feed creation, SEO metadata and simultaneous distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and 15+ platforms.

What's Included

Custom HTML5 Podcast PlayerBranded audio player built on StreamKit SDK — chapters, transcripts, playback speed, skip controls, episode playlist and embed code.

RSS 2.0 Feed CreationiTunes-compliant RSS feed with full metadata — title, description, categories, episode artwork, explicit flag and chapter markers.

15+ Platform DistributionSimultaneous submission to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcasts, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts and more.

Podcast SEO OptimisationEpisode titles, descriptions and show notes structured for Google Podcasts indexing, Apple search and general organic discovery.

Ad IntegrationPre-roll and mid-roll audio ad support — DAI host-read insertion, VAST audio ads and sponsorship timestamp markers.

Analytics SetupListener stats via Spotify for Podcasters, Apple Podcasts Connect and a unified dashboard covering all distribution platforms.

Distribution Platforms

Major Platforms

Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music / Audible, YouTube Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio.

Aggregators & Apps

TuneIn, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Stitcher, Podchaser, Audioboom, Spreaker.

Regional & Social

JioSaavn, Gaana, Wynk (India), LinkedIn Audio, Twitter Spaces archive, dedicated show website embed.

Setup Process

1. Brief & Brand Setup

Define show name, artwork (3000×3000 px), category, description and target audience. We handle the RSS feed structure and artwork formatting requirements for each platform.

2. Player Build & RSS Feed

Custom HTML5 player styled to your brand. RSS 2.0 feed with all required iTunes and Spotify tags. Hosted on your domain or a CDN endpoint of your choice.

3. Platform Submission

Simultaneous submission to all 15+ platforms. Platform review typically takes 24–72 hours. We manage rejections and re-submissions until approved everywhere.

4. Publish & Handover

First episode published, analytics dashboards connected. Full documentation and a simple workflow for publishing future episodes independently.

Player Features

Chapter MarkersNamed chapters with timestamps — listeners jump to any segment. Displayed in Apple Podcasts, Overcast and the custom player.

Playback Speed Control0.5× to 3× speed — standard expectation for podcast listeners. Implemented in the HTML5 player and respected on all platforms.

Skip Forward / Back15-second and 30-second skip buttons — configurable duration. Works on both desktop and mobile with keyboard shortcuts.

Episode PlaylistFull episode archive in the player with search, filter by season and direct deep-link URLs for each episode.

Transcript DisplayOptional timestamped transcript panel synced to playback — improves accessibility and search engine indexing of episode content.

Embeddable WidgetCompact embed code for WordPress, Ghost, Squarespace or any HTML site — single episode or full playlist widget.

Technical Focus Areas

RSS 2.0iTunes FeedApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicYouTube PodcastsiHeartRadioTuneInDeezerCastboxPocket CastsJioSaavnGaanaHTML5 Audio PlayerChapter MarkersAudio AdsPodcast SEOStreamKit SDK

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Launch Your Podcast on 15+ Platforms.

Custom player, RSS feed and full distribution setup — ready to publish in under a week.