> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cotovan.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Activate Your Podcast Website on Riverside (FREE) - URL: https://cotovan.com/post/how-to-activate-your-podcast-website-on-riverside-free/ - Published: 2026-03-11T14:49:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-11T14:49:00.000Z - Author: Cristi Cotovan - Tags: Riverside.FM Articles If you're hosting your podcast with [Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside), there's a feature that's been highly requested since the [hosting service launched](https://cotovan.com/post/migrate-host-podcast-on-riverside-guide/) — you can now create a website for your podcast directly on the platform. It only takes a couple of clicks, and you'll have a landing page to share your podcast with the world. ## How to Create Your Podcast Website Start by going to your studio — the one where you record and host your podcast. Navigate to the **Hosting** tab. Across the top, you'll see the platforms where your podcast is distributed. If you don't see a website option, look for the **plus (+) menu** and click it — you'll find **Create Website** right there. ![Riverside Hosting tab showing the plus menu with Create Website option highlighted](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-create-website-menu.jpg) The Create Website option appears under the plus menu in the Hosting tab Click **Create**, and Riverside suggests a subdomain based on your podcast name. The URL ends with `riverside.com` — for example, `yourname.riverside.com`. You can customize it to something shorter, but it must be unique. You can also redirect a custom domain through your DNS settings if you prefer a branded URL. Once you pick an available name, your website is instantly live. ![Riverside confirmation screen showing Your website is live with confetti animation](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-website-live-confirmation.jpg) Your podcast website goes live immediately after choosing a subdomain ## What Your Podcast Website Includes The website comes with several useful features right out of the box. ![Live Riverside podcast website showing podcast artwork, description, distribution links, and episode grid](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-podcast-website-homepage.jpg) Your podcast website includes artwork, description, distribution links, and a full episode listing The homepage displays your podcast artwork, description, and links to distribution platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Episodes are organized under **Recent** and **Popular** tabs. Each episode gets its own dedicated page with the artwork, a play button (for video episodes, listeners can play them right in the browser), and the full episode description with all the links you've added. ![Riverside podcast episode detail page showing episode artwork, play button, Listen On badges, and email subscribe widget](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-episode-detail-page.jpg) Each episode has its own page with playback, distribution links, and a subscribe widget The website also includes dark and light mode, a search function to find episodes, an About page pulled from your hosting settings, and sharing options so listeners can copy the link or share on social media. Listeners can subscribe with their name and email address to get notified when you publish new episodes — they'll need to verify their email through a confirmation link. ![Riverside podcast website subscribe modal showing Name and Email fields with Subscribe button](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-subscribe-modal.jpg) The subscribe modal lets listeners sign up for episode notifications ## How to Export Your Subscribers A common question I've seen on social media: do you have access to the email addresses of people who subscribe through your podcast website? The answer is yes. Back in your [Riverside](https://cotovan.com/riverside) studio, click the **Website** link in the Hosting tab. You'll see the option to **Export subscribers (.csv)**. ![Riverside studio showing Website dropdown menu with Export subscribers CSV option](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-export-subscribers-csv.jpg) Export your subscriber list as a CSV file directly from the Hosting tab Download the file and you'll get a spreadsheet with all your subscriber data — email addresses, full names, country, and subscription date. ![CSV spreadsheet opened in Excel showing subscriber data columns: Email, Full Name, Country, Origin URL, Subscribed At](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/03/riverside-csv-spreadsheet-subscribers-1.jpg) The exported CSV includes email addresses, names, country, and subscription date This is a great way to build a direct connection with your listeners outside of the podcast platforms. If you're already [hosting your podcast on Riverside](https://cotovan.com/migrate-host-podcast-on-riverside-guide/), creating a website takes just seconds and gives your show a professional home on the web. ### Related guides [Host Your Podcast on Riverside: Migration WalkthroughNow you can host your podcast on Riverside and you can stop juggling downloads and uploads between recording, editing and distribution. This step-by-step guide shows exactly how to do it.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-31.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2025/11/45cf0b24-419b-43d2-bd72-188fc6cf15d8.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/migrate-host-podcast-on-riverside-guide/) [How to Select a File from Projects and Use as Podcast Episode in Riverside![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-31.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/Create-Episode-from-Projects.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/how-to-move-a-video-from-projects-to-hosting-in-riverside/) [How to Remove or Unpublish a Podcast Episode in Riverside![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/icon/Cristi-2-31.jpeg)Cristi CotovanCristi Cotovan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5b/aa/5baa4306-14e9-442c-8242-49463a36912f/content/images/2026/02/riverside-remove-unpublish-episode-thumbnail.jpg)](https://cotovan.com/how-to-remove-or-unpublish-a-podcast-episode-in-riverside/) If you're eager to learn more about Riverside and wish to have a one-on-one Riverside coaching session, feel free to book a call with me. 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