How CreatorContent works

Publish a podcast or newsletter, grow a free audience, and charge for memberships — all from one home for your show.

This guide is for listeners and creators. Use the tabs to see how to follow a show, start your own, or look up a feature.

What you can do here

Host a show

Each publication is a shareable home for posts, episodes, or both — with its own page, archive, and podcast feed.

Grow a list

People can follow for free, get updates in their on-site Feed, and optionally receive email or SMS when you publish.

Get paid

Turn on memberships, sell a single episode, or add merch. Members can listen in Apple Podcasts and other apps with a private RSS feed.

The pieces

Publication vs profile

Share a show URL like /your-show for that podcast or newsletter. Your optional profile at /@your-name lists every public show you run. Listeners subscribe to a show, not a profile.

Follow vs subscribe

Following is free: you get public posts and episodes. Subscribing is paid: you unlock member content and a private podcast feed. You can do both on the same show.

Studio vs Account

Studio is where creators publish, set prices, and see subscribers. Account is where anyone manages follows, memberships, purchases, messages, and settings.

Web + podcast apps

Free episodes go out on a public RSS feed. Paid episodes go to a private member feed you paste into any podcast app. The website still has the full archive, posts, and paywall.

Start in four steps

  1. Create a publication — name, URL, and artwork. You’re live in minutes.
  2. Publish — write a post or upload an episode. It appears on your page and in RSS.
  3. Share the link — people follow for free; you can import an existing podcast later.
  4. Charge when you’re ready — add a paid tier or a one-time price, then connect Stripe for payouts.

For listeners & readers

You don’t need an account to browse free episodes or add a public RSS feed. An account unlocks your Feed, paid memberships, and saved items.

Free

Follow a show

  1. Open the show’s home page (the link the creator shared).
  2. Choose Follow free on the pricing page. If you’re logged out, enter your email.
  3. Confirm the email if asked — that adds you to the show’s list.
  4. Free posts and episodes show up in Account → Feed (on the website, not your email inbox).
Paid

Subscribe or buy a single episode

  1. If a post or episode is locked, you’ll see a preview and a paywall.
  2. Subscribe from the show’s pricing page for ongoing member access.
  3. Or tap Buy for $X when the creator set a one-time price — no membership required.
  4. Copy the member RSS URL from Account → Subscriptions to listen in a podcast app.
Podcast apps

Listen in Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and others

  1. Add the show’s public feed: /feed/{show-name} — free episodes appear in the app.
  2. Pay on the website if you want bonus or member-only audio.
  3. Paste the private member feed from Account → Subscriptions into the same app.
Account

Sign up and sign in

  1. Create an account with email, phone, or Google.
  2. Verify the contact you added, then set a password (Google skip this on first sign-up).
  3. Later, sign in with password, email code, phone code, or Google.
  4. Forgot password works for accounts that have an email. Add one in Settings if you signed up with phone only.

Your Account menu

  • Feed — new posts and episodes from shows you follow
  • Following / Subscriptions / Purchases — free follows, paid memberships, one-time unlocks
  • Saved — bookmarks · Messages — fan mail and DMs
  • Notification preferences — email and SMS alerts

For creators

Studio is your dashboard. Create a publication, publish, then turn on paid features when you want them — nothing is required on day one.

Get started

Launch a podcast or mixed show

  1. Sign up, then open Studio → Publications and create a show (or start the wizard with “New”).
  2. Add a name, URL slug, and artwork.
  3. Create an episode: title, show notes, save a draft, then upload audio (MP3 or M4A).
  4. Publish. Share the show URL and the public RSS feed.
  5. Later: enable monetization, mark bonus episodes as members-only, and share the pricing page.
Writing + audio

Run a newsletter with a companion podcast

  1. Use a mixed publication so posts and episodes live on the same home page.
  2. Publish writing in Studio → Posts (rich text, images, schedule for later).
  3. Link a companion episode on a post when you want “read + listen.”
  4. Pin an item to keep it at the top of the feed, or mark it Featured for the homepage spotlight.
Money

Turn on memberships

  1. Studio → Settings: enable monetization and publish the show.
  2. Set a tier name and monthly or yearly price. Add coupons if you want a discount code.
  3. Connect Stripe in Studio → Payouts so money can reach your bank.
  4. Mark each post or episode as free, members-only, or a one-time purchase.
  5. Watch subscribers and revenue in Analytics.
Several shows

Use a creator profile as a hub

  1. Turn on your public profile and pick a handle in Profile Settings.
  2. Choose which publications appear on /@your-handle.
  3. Listeners land on the hub, then open a show to follow or subscribe.
  4. Switch the active show in Studio with the publication dropdown.

Where things live in Studio

  • Posts / Episodes / Media — create content and upload files
  • Settings — branding, paywall, comments, and which extras appear on your site
  • Import / Distribution — bring in an old RSS feed; submit to Apple & Spotify
  • Domain — put the show on your own hostname
  • Subscribers, Segments, Broadcast — list, export, and email your audience
  • AI assistant / MCP — draft in chat, or connect an external AI with a token

Features

What each capability does, and where to find it.

Publishing

Import from another host

Paste your old RSS URL, preview episodes, and bring titles, show notes, and audio into this show. Followers and reviews on the old host are not copied — update Apple/Spotify to the new feed when you’re ready.

Categories & tags

Organize a show with its own categories and tags. Listeners can browse those pages on your site; related posts and episodes use the same labels.

  • Creators: Studio → Taxonomy
  • Listeners: category and tag links on the show

Featured content

Highlight a trailer, “start here” episode, or important post in a module on the show home. Pinning is separate — that only keeps an item at the top of the feed.

  • Creators: editor → Featured, plus Settings → Feature visibility

Events

Schedule live dates or recordings as events. They can appear on a public Events tab and on your profile when you turn the feature on.

Related content

After a post or episode, suggest other pieces from the same show based on shared tags. You can also hand-pick other shows to recommend.

  • Creators: Settings → Feature visibility and Also check out

Also check out

Cross-promote up to six other published shows (with an optional note) on your home, about, and content pages.

  • Creators: Studio → Settings → Also check out

Podcasts & listening

Podcast & RSS

Every show has a public feed for free episodes. Paying members get a private feed URL for bonus audio. Add “Listen on” links for Apple, Spotify, and others from Distribution.

  • Listeners: /feed/{show} or Account → Subscriptions for the private URL
  • Creators: Studio → Distribution

Subscribe embed

Drop a follow/subscribe widget on another website. Copy the iframe from Studio when monetization is on.

  • Public page: /{show}/embed
  • Creators: Studio → Monetization

Memberships & payments

Coupons & pay-per-view

Discount codes at checkout, or a one-time price on a single post or episode. Some items stay free for members; others require a purchase even if you subscribe.

  • Listeners: Buy button on the content page; unlocks in Purchases
  • Creators: Monetization → Coupons and the editor price field

Merch store

Sell physical or digital products from the show. Checkout collects shipping when needed.

  • Listeners: /{show}/store
  • Creators: Studio → Merch

Stripe operations

Creators connect a Stripe account for payouts. Listeners manage cards and invoices from Account → Billing when they’ve paid.

Analytics

See followers, subscribers, estimated revenue, page views, and play starts. You can also attach a Google Analytics ID for your own reporting.

Your site

Creator public profile

An optional hub at /@handle that lists the shows you want public. Listeners can follow from the profile and message you if you allow it.

Custom domain

Use podcast.yourbrand.com (or similar) instead of a CreatorContent URL. Pay a one-time setup fee, add the CNAME we show you, and we issue HTTPS when DNS is ready. The show, archive, and RSS then load on your domain.

SEO & sharing

Set titles and descriptions so links look right in Slack, iMessage, and search. Override them per post or episode. Public pages include share buttons and a sitemap.

  • Creators: Studio → Settings defaults, plus the SEO block in the editor

Contact forms

Add a Contact button, homepage widget, or /{show}/contact page. Messages land in Studio → Messages.

  • Creators: Settings → Feature visibility and Messages

Theme switch

Choose Light, Dark, or System from the account menu. The choice stays in this browser.

  • Anyone signed in: user menu → Theme

Audience & community

Email & audience

Export segments (free, paid, past due, by tier) and send a one-time broadcast. The composer can insert recent posts or episodes into the email.

Comments

Turn comments on for a show (or per post/episode). Creators reply and hide comments from Studio.

  • Listeners: comment box on published items
  • Creators: Studio → Comments

Fan mail

Followers and members can message the show from a widget. You reply in Studio; they see the thread in Account → Messages.

Direct messages

Message a creator from their public profile. Those conversations sit next to show messages in Account.

  • From /@handle → Message

Saved & notifications

Bookmark posts and episodes. Get in-app notices when a show you follow publishes, plus optional email or SMS.

Discovery

Explore & search

Browse shows or search posts, episodes, and creator profiles. Filter by audio, writing, or paid. Signed-in people also see From your shows.

Google sign-in

Use Continue with Google on login and register when the platform has Google connected.

Account & safety

Privacy & account

Change your name, email, or phone (with a verification code). Download your data or delete the account from Settings.

Copyright & safety

Report a post or episode from its page. Rights holders can file a DMCA notice. Creators should follow the content guidelines.

Also in Studio: a visual page builder for your profile, an AI assistant that can draft posts (publishing still needs your approval), and a PWA / mobile app so listeners can keep the player on their phone.

FAQ

What is the difference between Following and Subscriptions?

Following is free: you’re on the show’s list and see free content in your Feed. Subscriptions are paid: you unlock member posts and episodes and get a private podcast feed. You can follow without paying, or do both.

What URL should I share for my show?

Share the publication home: https://creatorcontent.net/{your-show}. That is different from your profile /@your-name, which lists multiple shows if you have them.

Where do I get the private podcast feed?

After you subscribe, open Account → Subscriptions, find the show, and copy the member RSS URL. Add it in your podcast app as a private feed.

Do I need an account to listen or follow?

No. Anyone can play free episodes and subscribe to the public RSS. A guest follow only stores your email on that show (after you confirm a link) — it does not create a CreatorContent login. Sign up if you want a Feed, paid checkout, or saved items.

Can I buy one episode without a membership?

Yes, when the creator set a one-time price. Use Buy for $X on that post or episode. Unlocks live under Purchases.

Can I use my own domain?

In Studio → Domain, enter a hostname (for example podcast.yourbrand.com) and pay the one-time setup fee. Add the CNAME we display at your DNS host. After DNS points here we issue a certificate and the show goes live on your domain, including /feed.

How do I start in Studio?

Go to Studio → Publications. Create or Open a show. Use the sidebar for Posts, Episodes, Settings, Domain, Subscribers, and Payouts. Switch shows from the bar at the top.

How do I upload podcast audio?

Studio → Episodes → create or edit → Save (a draft is fine) → choose an MP3 or M4A → Upload audio. Duration is detected automatically when possible. Add chapters and a transcript in the same editor if you have them.

How do I import from Buzzsprout, Anchor, or another host?

Studio → Import → paste the public RSS URL → Preview → pick episodes → Import. Metadata and audio copy over; your old subscriber list does not. When you’re happy with the new site, point Apple Podcasts / Spotify at the new feed.

What is Studio vs Account vs Admin?
  • Studio — you run your publications.
  • Account — follows, Feed, memberships, purchases, messages, settings.
  • Admin — platform staff only (users, payments, reports).
Can the AI assistant publish for me?

It can read your show, draft posts and episodes, and manage tags immediately. Publishing, deleting, and price or settings changes wait for you to approve. External tools (Claude, Cursor, and similar) connect through MCP integration with a token you create.

How do I change my email or phone?

Account → Settings. You’ll confirm with your password and a code sent to the new address or number.

How do I delete my account or download my data?

Account → Settings → Privacy. Export is a JSON file. Deletion unpublishes your shows and cancels memberships where possible. You’ll confirm with your password.

How do I report a problem or copyright issue?

Use Report on the post or episode. Rights holders can submit a notice at /dmca.

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