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Carrd

Single-page websites that podcasters use as cheap landing pages.

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Our take

Carrd is the cheap, single-page site builder that podcasters use when they want something that looks intentional but don't want a real CMS. No RSS sync, so episode lists are manual. Custom domain on the lowest paid tier, which is rare at the price.

Pros
  • Cheap compared to dedicated podcast site builders
  • Fast setup with no learning curve
  • Custom domains on the lowest paid tier
Watch-outs
  • Single-page format limits episode listings
  • No native podcast RSS sync
  • Manual updates each time you publish
In depth

Carrd is the site builder for people who want one nice page rather than a content management system to maintain, and that constraint is what gives it both its appeal and its limits as a tool for podcasters. The reason it shows up in podcaster shortlists isn't because it's built specifically for the use case; it isn't, and the team doesn't pretend otherwise. It's because the per-year cost is low enough that you can run a tidy show landing page for the price of a couple of coffees per year, you can use your own custom domain even on the lowest paid tier (which Squarespace and most competitors charge significantly more for), and the editor is fast enough that you can ship a page in an evening without anything that resembles a learning curve or a tutorial-watching session. The constraint is the format itself. Carrd is single-page, manually edited, with no built-in RSS sync for podcast feeds. That means your episode list is either a static block you update by hand whenever you publish, or you embed your host's player widget once and let that handle the dynamic update. For a show with infrequent releases, a launch landing page focused on a single newsletter signup, or a portfolio page that just needs to point at a few platforms, that's a feature rather than a bug. For an active weekly podcast that wants individual episode pages, transcripts, search-friendly metadata, and a real archive, Carrd is the wrong tool and you should look at Podpage or Podsite instead. Use Carrd for the landing page, not the archive.


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Carrd FAQ

What is Carrd in one line?

Single-page websites that podcasters use as cheap landing pages.

Who should pick Carrd?

Carrd is shaped for the distribution side of podcasting. Its biggest strength: cheap compared to dedicated podcast site builders. No RSS sync, so episode lists are manual

What should I watch out for with Carrd?

single-page format limits episode listings; no native podcast rss sync. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.

Is Carrd free?

There's a free tier, and you can ship work on it before deciding to upgrade. Confirm what's included on their site.

What can I use instead of Carrd?

Closest in the same category: Headliner, Repurpose.io, Restream. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.