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Buzzsprout Subscriptions
With Buzzsprout Subscriptions, you can give your paying subscribers special access to your podcast through premium content, early access, archive access, and ad-free episodes!
This article covers how to set up your Buzzsprout subscription, so if you're a podcast listener who is looking to subscribe to a podcast, check out this article: Buzzsprout Subscriptions | FAQs for Supporters
Setting Up a Buzzsprout Subscription for Your Podcast
Setting up your Buzzsprout subscription will only take a few minutes, and it will give your listeners an easy way to pay and get special access to your podcast!
Start by heading to the Monetization page in your account and clicking on the Subscriptions tab. As long as you are on a paid Buzzsprout plan, you will be able to set this up!
First, you'll need to choose what type of subscription you want to offer. There are 5 different types of content you can offer your subscribers.
Start by heading to the Monetization page in your account and clicking on the Subscriptions tab. As long as you are on a paid Buzzsprout plan, you will be able to set this up!
First, you'll need to choose what type of subscription you want to offer. There are 5 different types of content you can offer your subscribers.
- Premium Episodes - Offering premium episodes to your subscribers allows them to access episodes not available to non-paying listeners.
- Early Access - This option allows your subscriber to listen to episodes before non-paying listeners.
- Back Catalog Access - Limit access to your episode archive with the back catalog access option.
- Subscriber-Only Podcast - Want to make the whole show subscriber-only? Then select this option, and only paying subscribers can listen!
- Ad-Free Episodes - Let your listeners access your episodes without ads by becoming a paying subscriber.
Once you've selected your type, you can begin filling out your Subscription Settings. You'll need the following info:
- Title: We will default your subscription title to your podcast name plus "+". But we recommend that you update the title to be something original to your podcast.
- Benefit Message: Use this to let your listeners know what they are getting when they subscribe!
- Price: You can set the price for your Subscription anywhere from $3 to $10 monthly.
- Additional Info: This optional section allows you to give potential subscribers more information about your subscription. It's a great place to thank them for their support of your podcast!
On the right side of this page, you will see an example of how the subscription will look on your Buzzsprout website and the different payment options that your listeners can choose from.
Save your updates, and you're subscription is ready to go!
If you want to let Buzzsprout upload your episodes to your Apple Podcasts Subscription, check out our article on Apple Podcasts Subscription Integration.
Have questions about Buzzsprout Subscriptions? Email our Podcast Success Team (support@buzzsprout.com) and we can help!
Save your updates, and you're subscription is ready to go!
If you want to let Buzzsprout upload your episodes to your Apple Podcasts Subscription, check out our article on Apple Podcasts Subscription Integration.
Have questions about Buzzsprout Subscriptions? Email our Podcast Success Team (support@buzzsprout.com) and we can help!