Last updated: October 2026
Yes. A podcast website builder that reads your RSS feed will create a page for every new episode on its own, with no copying and pasting after you publish. Podpage is one of them, and it is not the only one: a few other tools do the same, and your podcast host probably offers a basic version for free.
The catch is that “updates automatically” means different things in different tools. Some check your feed every half hour. Some check once a day. Some only import a new episode and never touch it again. This guide explains how feed-driven sites work, what to check before you pay for one, and how the main options compare.
Table of Contents
- How a feed-driven podcast website works
- What “automatic” should mean
- Your options, compared honestly
- How Podpage syncs, specifically
- Set it up in five minutes
- Frequently asked questions
Key Takeaways
- A feed-driven site polls your RSS feed and builds an episode page for each new item: title, show notes, player, artwork, and chapters if your feed includes them.
- Ask four questions before you buy: how often it checks, whether the check speed depends on your plan, whether edits to old episodes sync, and whether the site survives a change of host.
- Squarespace and Wix are manual for each episode. WordPress with a podcast plugin works, but you maintain the site.
- Podpage checks an active show every 30 minutes on every plan, and it works with any host that produces a standard RSS feed.
How a feed-driven podcast website works
Your podcast host publishes an RSS feed. It is a single web address that lists every episode, with its title, description, audio file, artwork, and date. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and every other app read the same feed.
A feed-driven website builder reads that feed too. You paste the feed URL once. The builder then checks it on a schedule, and when a new item appears it creates an episode page: the title, the show notes, an embedded player, the episode artwork, and chapters if your feed includes them. It adds the page to your episode list and your homepage.
You still publish in your podcast host, the way you do now. The website is a reflection of the feed, so there is no second place to upload anything.
What “automatic” should mean (and what to check before you buy)
Almost every tool in this category says “automatic.” Before you pay, ask these four questions.
How often does it check your feed?
If a tool checks once a day, a new episode can sit unpublished on your site for hours after you share the link on social media. Look for a stated interval, not just the word “automatic.”
Is the check speed gated by your plan?
Some tools check cheaper plans less often than expensive ones. If the interval is not listed on the pricing page, ask support before you commit.
Do edits to old episodes sync?
You will fix a typo in a title, add a sponsor link to the show notes, or swap the artwork. A good setup carries those changes to the site. A weaker one imports each episode once and never looks at it again.
Does the site survive switching hosts?
If the website is part of your host’s product, changing hosts can mean rebuilding it. A builder that only needs a feed URL keeps working, as long as the new host gives you a feed to point it at.
Your options, compared honestly
| Option | How new episodes get onto the site | Cost | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podpage | Automatic, from any standard RSS feed | $12–$39/mo billed annually | No custom code; no free plan |
| Beamly | Hosts or syncs one podcast, per its pricing page | $18–$64/mo billed annually | Bundled with hosting, so the price reflects more than a site |
| Your host’s included page | Automatic, because it lives inside the host | Free | Usually basic, and tied to that host |
| WordPress + podcast plugin | Depends on the plugin; you set it up | Free software plus hosting | You maintain the site |
| Squarespace or Wix | Manual, one episode at a time | From $16–$17/mo | Nothing updates when you publish |
Dedicated feed-driven builders
This is the category built for your question. Podpage is one; Beamly (formerly Podcastpage.io) is another. Beamly bundles podcast hosting with its site builder, and its pricing page says plans host or sync one podcast. That suits you if you want hosting and a site from one vendor. The trade-off is that using it for hosting means moving your feed if you ever leave. Other builders exist, so compare the four questions above rather than the feature lists.
Your podcast host’s included page
Most hosts include a website with your hosting plan. It is free and it updates itself, because it lives inside the host. It is also usually basic: a page listing episodes, with little room for design or an email list. One exception is Blubrry, whose included customer websites have been Podpage-powered since May 2026.
WordPress with a podcast plugin
Plugins such as Seriously Simple Podcasting and PowerPress give WordPress an episode post type and a player, and they can work with your feed. You get full control. You also own the hosting, the theme, the security updates, and any plugin conflicts, so confirm how a given plugin handles feed imports before you rely on it.
Squarespace and Wix
Squarespace and Wix are good general site builders, but neither treats your RSS feed as the source of your episode pages. You add each episode by hand, with an audio block or a player widget. They make sense when the podcast is one part of a larger brand site and you are happy to do the upkeep. For the full comparison, see our guide to the best podcast website builders in 2026.
How Podpage syncs, specifically
Here are the exact numbers, since this is the part most comparisons get wrong.
- Not gated by plan. Basic, Pro, and Elite get the same feed checks.
- Active shows: every 30 minutes. If you published an episode in the last 8 days, your site is checked every 30 minutes.
- Daily shows are covered. The next check is scheduled 20 hours after your last episode was published, so a daily show is being polled before the next one drops.
- Less frequent shows are checked less often. Hourly within 15 days of your last episode, daily within a month, and so on.
- Podping on top. For hosts that support Podping, new episodes are detected in near real time, in addition to polling.
- Edits sync. New episodes, edited titles and show notes, and artwork changes all carry over.
- Reviews too. Apple Podcasts reviews are imported automatically.
Podpage works with any host that produces a standard RSS feed. It does not host your audio or your feed, so your host stays exactly where it is.
Set it up in five minutes
- Go to podpage.com/preview and paste your RSS feed URL. You can find it in your podcast host’s dashboard.
- Pick a template and a color theme. Your episodes are already on the page.
- Customize while the site is on trial, then subscribe to go live. You can connect a custom domain once you subscribe.
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial and no credit card, and the trial includes Pro features. After that, plans are Basic $12/mo, Pro $19/mo, and Elite $39/mo billed annually (or $19, $29, and $59 month to month). See pricing for what each plan includes. There is no free plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with any podcast host?
With Podpage, yes, as long as your host produces a standard RSS feed. That covers essentially every host. Podpage does not host audio or feeds, so it reads whatever your host publishes. For other tools, check whether they accept any feed or only their own.
What happens when I edit an episode?
On Podpage, edited titles and show notes and artwork changes sync to the site on the next feed check. Check this with any other tool before you buy, because some import an episode once and stop.
Can I keep my current domain?
Yes. A custom domain is included on every Podpage plan, including Basic, so your site can live at your own address. Check the same point with any other builder.
What if I switch podcast hosts later?
Because Podpage only reads your feed, you update the feed URL in Podpage and the site keeps going. The usual rules for moving a feed apply on the host side. If the website is built into your host, or you use a bundled platform for hosting, switching hosts can mean rebuilding the site or moving your feed.
Is it free?
Not on Podpage: there is a 14-day free trial with no credit card, then paid plans from $12/mo billed annually. The free route is the basic page your host already includes. If you want more than that without paying, WordPress is free software, but you pay for hosting and your own time.
Ready to see your own feed as a website? Paste your feed URL and look at the result before you decide anything.
