Summary: If your podcast is listed twice in Apple Podcasts or another podcast directory, STOP! Don't do anything about it until you read or listen to this!<br> <br> Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/fixduplicates<br> <br> ## How duplicate podcast listings happen<br> <br> ### Reason 1: a secondary feed was automatically discovered and indexed<br> <br> - Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage<br> - a feed proxy: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/<br> <br> ### Reason 2: the podcast was resubmitted<br> <br> ## The duplicate podcast listing problem gets worse, especially in Apple Podcasts<br> <br> - But it's even worse in Apple Podcasts since iOS 14.5!: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-proxies-and-ios-14-5-affect-your-podcast/<br> <br> ## How to fix your duplicate podcast listing in proxy-based services like Apple Podcasts and Spotify<br> <br> ### Step 1: Ask the platform to merge your listings<br> <br> ### Step 2: Redirect properly<br> <br> ### Step 3: Make a new RSS feed with a single announcement episode<br> <br> ### Step 4: Change the feed URL in the platform's portal<br> <br> ### Step 5: Redirect and delete after a few months<br> <br> ## Unfortunate conclusion: it's messy and you might still lose some numbers<br> <br> ## Important reminder: do not resubmit your feed!<br> <br> ———<br> <br> Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/<br> <br> Know, engage, and grow your audience with the power of podcast reviews! https://mypodcastreviews.com/<br> <br> FEEDBACK<br> Call (903) 231-2221<br> Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com<br> Send a voice message from https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/<br> <br> MAILING ADDRESS<br> The Audacity to Podcast<br> PO Box 739<br> Burlington, KY 41005
