Will I lose my Google rankings?
Not if redirects are correct. One-to-one 301 redirects transfer most ranking signals. Rankings typically stabilize within 2–4 weeks.
Migrate from WordPress without losing SEO
Thousands of podcasters still run WordPress sites they never update. Castee gives you RSS sync, static speed, and built-in SEO — this guide walks through a safe migration.
Start your migration Migration playbook
Seven steps to switch safely
01
Audit your current site
Export indexed URLs from Google Search Console. Note your top 20 traffic pages — usually recent episodes and the homepage. Download a WordPress export if you have custom pages beyond episodes.
02
Build on Castee (staging first)
Paste your RSS feed at castee.fm/start. Pick a template, customize sections, and publish to a free yourshow.cst.fm subdomain. Verify every episode page renders with correct show notes and artwork.
03
Map 301 redirects
In Castee dashboard (Creator plan), open URL Redirects. Map old WordPress paths to new Castee URLs — e.g. /2024/03/episode-title/ → /episodes/42-episode-title/. Import bulk rules via CSV for large archives.
04
Match critical content
Recreate non-RSS pages (sponsors, about extras) as custom pages in Castee. Override episode SEO titles if your WordPress URLs targeted specific keywords.
05
Test redirects
Use redirect checker tools on your top 20 old URLs against the staging subdomain. Fix any 404s before touching DNS.
06
Switch DNS
Point your domain to Castee using the DNS records in site settings. SSL provisions automatically. Keep WordPress running for 48 hours as fallback.
07
Update Search Console
Submit your new sitemap.xml. Use Change of Address if switching domains. Monitor crawl errors daily for the first two weeks.
FAQ
Migration questions
What about my WordPress blog posts?
Recreate important posts in Castee blog or redirect old post URLs to relevant episodes. Low-traffic posts can redirect to homepage.
Does my RSS feed URL change?
No. Your podcast host and feed URL stay the same. Only your website domain changes.
How long does migration take?
Building the Castee site takes under an hour for most shows. Redirect mapping depends on archive size — budget a few hours for 100+ episodes.
