WordPress makes it simple to embed a podcast player on your site through its block editor, without requiring any coding or shortcode. Follow these steps to add and customize a podcast player block in a post or page:
Step 1: Open the WordPress Editor
- Navigate to your WordPress dashboard.
- To create a new post, go to Posts > Add New or Edit an existing post.
- To create a new page, go to Pages > Add New or Edit an existing page.
This will launch the WordPress block editor where you can add content and blocks.
Step 2: Add a Podcast Player Block
- In the editor, click the “+” button in the top-left corner or within the editor interface.
- From the block selection menu, type “Podcast Player” in the search bar or scroll through the available block options.
- Select the Podcast Player block to insert it into your post or page.
Step 3: Enter Your Podcast Feed URL
Once the block is added to your editor, you’ll be prompted to enter your podcast’s feed URL: In the provided text field, input the podcast feed URL from your podcast host platform. Once the URL is entered, the player will automatically load your podcast episodes and display them in the block.
Step 4: Customize the Podcast Player Block
The WordPress block editor allows you to easily customize the podcast player directly from the right-hand sidebar. The customization options include:
Display Layouts: Select from different layout styles to match your website’s design.
Show or Hide Elements: Toggle on/off elements like the search bar, episode descriptions, or episode numbers to simplify the player interface.
Add Subscription Buttons: Add subscription buttons for popular platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts to allow your visitors to subscribe directly from the player.
Sort Episodes: Sort podcast episodes either by date or episode title depending on how you want the episodes to appear.
Change Accent Color: You can adjust the player’s accent color to match your website’s color scheme for a consistent brand experience.
Feel free to explore and modify these settings to achieve the desired look and functionality.
Step 5: Publish or Update Your Post/Page
After customizing the player block, you’re ready to publish the content:
- Review the appearance of the podcast player.
- Once satisfied, click Publish (for new content) or Update (for existing content) to make the changes live.