• Free

Launch Your Podcast in China (on ximalaya.com)

  • Course
  • 19 Lessons

Ximalaya FM has 500 million users who spend an average of 150 minutes in the app each day (as of 2020). What are you waiting for? It's time to launch your podcast on ximalaya.com and tap into this incomparable opportunity.

Not reaching enough enough people? Downloads are declining?

It may be time to reach a whole new audience. Instead of competing with only English-speaking listeners, you can broaden the horizon by tagging into the largest population and listeners in the world. 

Chinese listeners are sophisticated, knowledge and learning oriented individuals who may be perfect for your show. 

Non-Chinese shows?

While some sources say that the Chinese population has low proficiency in English, it is changing rapidly. There are expats communities living in China, overseas Chinese returning to China and nearly all secondary and high schools are teaching English on a regular basis. Many children begin learning English at a very young age before elementary school. English podcasts is a significant category on ximalaya.com with a sub-category focused on teaching English to mainland Chinese listeners. 

Contents

Pre-req you need to complete the course

What you'll need to complete the course and launch your show on ximalaya.com
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Download the WeChat app and create an account
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Link your phone to WeChat
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Download the Google Translate Plug-in
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Part 1. Creating an account on Ximalaya.com

Please note: ximalaya.com is the Chinese podcasting platform, NOT himalaya.com. They are not the same platform and have different shows and audience. 
Finding the QR code to log into Ximalaya.com
Scanning the QR code with WeChat to log into Ximalaya.com
Updating Your Profile and Avatar Image on Ximalaya.com

Part 2. Passport/Identity Verification and Approval on Ximalaya.com

Identification verification using a valid passport
How to Take the Passport Photo and Resolve Errors
Got an issue? Here's how to help from Ximalaya Support (24/7)
Finding your way after passport submission
Verification Approval Notification
Alternative approach to finding out if you are approved for Ximalaya.com

Part 3. Create Your Show + Upload Episodes

Introducing the Studio: http://studio.ximalaya.com/
Create an Album (aka Your Podcast!)
Edit/Remove/Share an Existing Album/Podcast
Find the "Upload" button for your episodes
Upload an Episode
Edit/Remove/Share an Existing Episode