> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.getalby.com/creators/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.getalby.com/creators/value-for-value-podcaster-guide/6.-how-to-prepare-an-rss-feed-to-receive-value-for-value-payments.md). # 6. How to prepare an RSS feed to receive Value for Value payments An RSS feed contains the metadata for a podcast. This information governs what listeners will see about a podcast, from its art to general information like the podcast category, episode titles, and descriptions. Listeners will also see how they can support podcasts on a Value for Value basis. It is therefore essential to prepare the RSS feed accordingly if podcasters want to tap into this new opportunity for income. The field containing payment information in an RSS feed is called the 'value tag', and is located in the `` `` section of an RSS feed. Several `` tags comprise one `` block. RSS feeds are distributed to all sorts of directories that let podcasts appear in the apps of listeners. There are different ways to prepare an RSS feed to receive Value for Value payments**:** #### **1. Integrating the Alby podcaster wallet into your podcast hosting service** This method is the easiest way to get started because users can activate their Alby podcaster wallet directly from the dashboard of their podcast hosting service. The following hosting services have a direct integration with the Alby podcaster wallet:

RSS.com, JustCast, RSS Blue

#### **2. Adjusting the RSS feed with a form provided by the podcast hosting service** Typically, there is a form in the dashboard of hosting providers that allow adjustments to the RSS feed. [View instructions here](https://blog.getalby.com/how-to-prepare-your-rss-feed-to-receive-value4value-payments/). The following hosting services provide a form to adjust the RSS feed:

Castos, Castopod

#### **3. Manually enable Value for Value payments in the RSS feed** If your service does not allow you to add the value tag manually, you can use [Podcasterwallet](https://podcasterwallet.com/) to enable your feed for Value 4 Value payments. [View instructions here](https://blog.getalby.com/how-to-prepare-your-rss-feed-to-receive-value4value-payments/#:~:text=3.%20%C2%A0%20Your%20podcast%20hosting%20service%20provider%20does%20not%20allow%20you%20to%20adjust%20the%20RSS%20feed) or watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrW2NMX_eKM) #### **4. Using WordPress to host a podcast** There are plugins and built-in functionalities for creating a listener-app-compatible RSS feed for podcasts, such as Seriously Simple Podcasting or PowerPress. Both plugins allow for posting a podcast just like you would any other WordPress post. Now you only need to add your payment details to your podcast (i.e insert the `` tag into an RSS feed). This can be done automatically with [Alby’s Bitcoin Lightning Publisher plugin.](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bitcoin-lightning-publisher/) #### **5. Self-hosting a podcast and RSS feed** This is a great option for optimal customization. If this is your current situation, we provide detailed instructions about creating and adjusting your RSS feed [here](https://blog.getalby.com/how-to-prepare-your-rss-feed-to-receive-value4value-payments/#:~:text=5.%20Use%20your%20own%20website%20host%20and%20create%20your%20RSS%20feed%20manually). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.getalby.com/creators/value-for-value-podcaster-guide/6.-how-to-prepare-an-rss-feed-to-receive-value-for-value-payments.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.