![]() Anchor has recently changed the format of an RSS feed making it harder to redirect your show to another host, or to submit your show to podcast directories yourself.Because they are a free service, they could simply decide to shut everything down and take your content offline. They admit you can uncheck this box, but we agree with WiredClip that this is kind of a sneaky way to make money off your users. WiredClip reported that in the Anchor account settings, the box “Anchor Post-Roll” is checked by default allowing Anchor to add an advertisement to the end of your episodes that you won’t get paid for.Also, because many podcasters choose to have Anchor distribute their podcasts on their behalf, they lose access to most analytics – sure, Anchor does give you an analytics dashboard, but details you’re looking for and need might not be accessible.Anchor also limits your podcast categories to just one, whereas other hosts allow you to add up to three giving you more opportunities to be found on Apple Podcasts.If you choose to allow Anchor to distribute your show to the major podcast directories, it will “block your access to additional Apple stats in .” Not cool, right? Also, you’ll find that the email listed in your feed for iTunes Owner is not the email that you used to set up your Anchor account.”.There are many Anchor users who are unhappy and frustrated because of their lack of real customer support. Replies to customer question and complaints often take days. Anchor customer support is close to non-existent.Anchor.fm is owned by Spotify and has a vested interest in keeping you on Spotify which is why they disable your RSS feed by default. Anchor disables your RSS feed by default.Other will take up to 30% by using their sponsorship programs. Monetization Limitations - Some free services will put restrictions on your monetization efforts.It's Difficult to Move Your Show - If you outgrow a free service, oftentimes they make it very difficult to redirect your content to another host.Some services will insert ads into your episodes that you won't be compensated for. ![]() ![]() You Don't Actually Own Your Content - Be sure to read the fine print if you sign up a free service.Limited Episode Length - Do you ever want to cut a episode short because the file size will be larger than what your free host allows?. ![]()
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