Host Your Podcast on Your Own Domain
I built Yellowball so you can host your podcast’s RSS feed on your own custom domain—like feed.yourdomain.com—instead of something like feeds.yellowball.fm/yourshow. This is called a branded feed URL or a vanity URL, and it makes a big difference. When you own your domain, you own your feed—and your future.
Why Branded Feeds Matter
- Full control: Even if Yellowball disappeared tomorrow (don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere), your domain—and your feed—would still be yours.
- Own your audience: Your listeners follow your domain, not mine
- Professional polish: A clean feed URL makes your podcast look and feel more legit
What Happens If You Don’t?
Most platforms host your RSS feed on their domain. That might seem fine—until something breaks. If they ever shut down, get acquired, or restrict your account, they can cut off access to your feed—and with it, your audience.
And here’s the tricky part: when your feed changes, your subscribers don’t automatically follow. RSS isn’t like social media. You can’t just post a “Hey, I moved!” announcement. Most listeners won’t resubscribe.
That means months—or even years—of audience building could vanish overnight. Your podcast doesn’t just lose momentum. It could lose everything.
Your RSS feed is your podcast’s lifeline. Owning the domain behind it is the only way to guarantee that lifeline stays in your hands.
Why Most Platforms Don’t Prioritize This
Some platforms support custom domains—but usually only on expensive tiers, or buried behind support requests. That’s not an accident. Hosting your feed on their domain boosts their brand, not yours.
It’s Included, No Strings
With Yellowball, branded feed support isn’t an upgrade or an add-on. It’s standard. From day one, you can connect your domain, publish your show, and know you’re fully in control.