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What’s new after installing the pro?

Upgrading to the Pro version of Podcast Player unlocks many additional features and tools that enhance your podcast’s functionality and design. Here’s a breakdown of everything you can access after installing the Pro version.

Activate Your License Key

After installing the Pro version, the first step is to activate your license key. This will allow you to receive automatic updates and ensure you’re always running the latest version of the plugin.

  1. Navigate to the Podcast Player admin page.
  2. Look for the license activation box in the right sidebar.
  3. Enter your license key and click on the Activate License button.

Explore New Tabs in the Toolkit Section

The Pro version adds several powerful tools to the Toolkit section of the admin page. These tools will help you manage and customize your podcast episodes more effectively.

Feed Editor Tool

The Feed Editor Tool allows you to modify feed data locally without changing the original feed. You can make changes to episode titles, descriptions, categories, and more. How to use:

    1. Select a podcast from the dropdown menu.
    2. A list of episodes will appear.
    3. Choose the episodes you want to modify.
    4. Make changes to the episodes using the modification options provided.
    5. Save your changes.

This tool is especially helpful for adding categories or making quick adjustments to episode metadata.

Feed Import Tool

The Feed Import Tool enables you to import podcast episodes as WordPress posts. This not only enhances your podcast’s SEO but also increases discoverability via search engines. How to use:

    1. Select a podcast from the dropdown menu.
    2. You’ll see two lists: one for episodes that haven’t been imported, and another for already imported episodes.
    3. Choose the episodes you wish to import.
    4. Customize the import options such as post type and other settings.
    5. Click the Save Settings and Import Episodes button to complete the process.

You can also activate the “Import All Future Episodes Automatically” option to streamline this task.

Sticky Player Tool

The Sticky Player Tool allows you to create a podcast player that stays fixed at the bottom of every page as users scroll. This ensures continuous playback and enhances user engagement. How to use:

    1. Select the source of podcast episodes (e.g., feed, WordPress posts, etc.).
    2. Customize the player’s appearance and behavior.
    3. Save your changes.

Now, your sticky player will appear at the bottom of every page of your website, improving user experience.

Bulk Player Tool

The Bulk Player Tool is particularly useful if you’re switching from another podcast player plugin like Blubrry or Seriously Simple Podcasting. It allows you to replace the players from those plugins with Podcast Player Pro on all pages of your website. How to use:

    1. Select the source player (to be replaced).
    2. Apply any desired customizations.
    3. This will swap the existing players with Podcast Player Pro across all relevant pages.

This can save you a tremendous amount of time, especially if your site hosts numerous podcast episodes.

Discover New Options in the Podcast Player Block

The Pro version also enhances the options available in the Podcast Player block. These new options are also available for the widget, shortcode, and Elementor integrations.

Retrieve Podcast Episodes

You can now fetch podcast episodes from multiple sources:

  • Feed URL
  • WordPress posts
  • Attached audio files
  • Single audio URLs

When retrieving episodes from WordPress posts, you can filter by post type and taxonomy, giving you more control over which episodes to display.

Styling Options

With the Pro version, you get additional styling options to customize the look of your player:

  • Various layouts
  • Image cropping
  • Google fonts
  • Background colors

Sorting and Filtering

The Pro version gives you more flexibility with sorting and filtering episodes. For instance, you can:

  • Show or hide specific episodes from your list.
  • Display episodes from specific seasons.

Custom Audio Messages

Add a custom audio message to episodes, allowing you to provide a personalized introduction or announcement for your listeners.

Conclusion

After installing the Pro version of Podcast Player, you unlock a wealth of new features that significantly improve the functionality and appearance of your podcast. From activating your license key to exploring the Toolkit’s advanced tools, you can now fully customize your podcast experience. Some of the most powerful new tools include:

  • Feed Editor: Modify feed data locally.
  • Feed Import: Import podcast episodes as WordPress posts.
  • Sticky Player: Add a bottom player that follows the user.
  • Bulk Player: Replace other podcast players with Podcast Player Pro on all pages.

With these features, you can provide a seamless and engaging podcast experience for your listeners while optimizing your website’s performance.