Bug in Apple Podcast analytics

Apple Podcasts bug

According to 9to5mac, there's a possible bug in Apple's podcast analytics:

Note: these analytics are separate from the stats you see in your Transistor account. Apple displays stats only for episodes downloaded using the Apple Podcasts app.

Also: be aware that over the holidays, Apple Podcasts staff will be out of office November 16, 2018, to November 26, 2018, and December 21, 2018, to January 2, 2019. Apple says:

"Shows submitted during these windows may not be available within our regular time frame of five business days."

📰 Other news bits:

• How many podcast formats are there? Great article by Jason Rigden.

• Free SSL for custom domains is coming to Transistor. This should be available in the next few weeks!

• Apple is getting strict about "keyword stuffing" in podcast titles and descriptions. Daniel describes how he got banned.

• The podcast advertiser's wishlist

• Joseph McDade is giving away free music for podcasters.

• Updated: a beginner's guide to podcasting.

Cheers,
Jon & Justin at Transistor.fm