The fastest podcast site
you will ever build.
iTunes RSS, a native audio player, chapter markers, paid subscriptions, and a Lighthouse 97 score — all included. Zero plugins, zero per-episode fees.
Everything a podcast site needs — nothing it does not
VeloCMS was designed from the ground up for content creators who need fast sites, not feature bloat.
iTunes-compatible RSS feed
VeloCMS auto-generates a fully compliant podcast RSS feed at /podcast.xml the moment you choose the Podcast theme. Submit once to Apple Podcasts Connect, Spotify, and Amazon Music — new episodes appear in every directory automatically when you hit Publish.
Native audio player on every episode
Paste your MP3 URL into the Audio URL field and the built-in AudioPlayer renders above your show notes — play, pause, seek, volume, and a waveform progress bar. No JavaScript frameworks or third-party embeds needed. The player is server-rendered, so it appears on the first paint for Lighthouse and Google's indexing crawler.
Show notes that rank in search
Each episode post is a full SEO-optimised page: structured data (PodcastEpisode JSON-LD), a customisable slug, meta description, and Open Graph image from the episode artwork. Listeners searching for a guest name or episode topic find your show in Google — not just in podcast apps.
Sub-1s LCP worldwide
Audio files are served from Cloudflare R2's global CDN. Page assets are delivered via Cloudflare's edge network. Lighthouse scores for Podcast theme sites average 97/100 for Performance — the fastest podcast sites we've benchmarked against WordPress or Squarespace competitors.
Chapter markers and timestamps
Write chapter markers as a bulleted list in your show notes — the Podcast theme renders them as a styled chapter timeline below the player. Podcast apps that support chapters (Overcast, Pocket Casts) also parse the markers from the RSS feed enclosure metadata.
Paid listener subscriptions
Lock episodes behind a paywall for paid subscribers using your own Stripe account. Charge monthly or annually. VeloCMS takes 0% platform fee — you keep everything Stripe does not. Use the Newsletter system to send new episode notifications to subscribers only.
How VeloCMS compares for podcasters
| Feature | VeloCMS | WordPress | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|---|
| iTunes-compatible RSS | Yes | Plugin | Paid plan |
| Native audio player | Yes | Plugin | Yes |
| PodcastEpisode JSON-LD | Yes | Plugin | No |
| 0% platform fee on subscriptions | Yes | Depends | No |
| Sub-1s LCP | Yes | No | No |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes | Paid plan |
Frequently asked questions
What CMS is best for podcasters in 2026?
VeloCMS generates an iTunes-compatible RSS feed automatically, embeds a native audio player on every episode page, and delivers sub-1s LCP without plugins. It's built for podcasters who want search rankings on top of directory distribution — things Anchor and Buzzsprout don't offer.
Does it generate an iTunes RSS feed automatically?
Yes. Activate the Podcast theme and VeloCMS generates a fully compliant podcast RSS feed at /podcast.xml. Submit it once to Apple Podcasts Connect, Spotify, and Amazon Music — every new episode appears in every directory automatically when you hit Publish. No RSS plugin required.
Can I host audio files on my own domain?
Yes. Upload audio to Cloudflare R2 via the media library and use your own custom domain for delivery. Your listeners hit your domain, not a third-party CDN URL. This matters for analytics accuracy and long-term feed portability — if you ever switch hosts, the feed URLs stay the same.
Does it support chapter markers?
Yes. Write chapter markers as a bulleted list in your show notes — the Podcast theme renders them as a styled chapter timeline below the player. Podcast apps that support chapters (Overcast, Pocket Casts) also parse the markers from the RSS feed enclosure metadata.
How do I monetize my podcast with VeloCMS?
Lock episodes behind a paywall for paid subscribers using your own Stripe account — monthly or annual billing. VeloCMS takes 0% platform fee on subscriptions. Use the newsletter system to drip new episode notifications to paid subscribers only. You keep everything Stripe doesn't.
Can I migrate from Anchor or Buzzsprout?
Yes. Export your episode CSV and import post content via the WordPress importer. Audio files redirect from your old host URLs using a custom redirect map, so existing listener apps keep working during the transition. Your submitted RSS feed just needs one URL update in each podcast directory.
Does each episode get its own SEO page?
Every episode is a full SEO-optimised page: PodcastEpisode JSON-LD structured data, a customisable slug, meta description, and Open Graph image from episode artwork. Listeners searching for a guest name or episode topic find your show in Google — not just in podcast apps.
What about transcripts for accessibility?
Paste or upload your episode transcript into the Transcript block below the audio player. VeloCMS renders it in an expandable section so it doesn't overwhelm the show notes, and search engines index the full text. Screen readers get the complete content. Transcripts also improve SEO ranking for long-tail spoken-word queries.
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