> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hedwik.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Podcasts Page

> Learn how to properly create and configure the Podcasts section in Skalven using the required tag, template selection, and correct image format.

Skalven uses a tag-based system to organize Podcast content. To ensure every podcast post is displayed correctly across the theme, each post must use the **podcasts** tag and the **Post Podcasts** template. The archive page is created manually using a fixed URL structure.

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## 1. Creating the Podcasts Page

1. Go to **Tags → New Tag**.
2. Set the **Name** to **Podcasts**.
3. Set the **Slug** to `podcasts`.
4. Click **Save**.

All posts using the **podcasts** tag will now appear automatically at: `site.com/podcasts`

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## 2. Publishing a Podcast Post

To ensure a post appears correctly in the Podcasts section:

1. Add **only the podcasts tag** to the post\
   *(Do not include articles, projects, products, or readings tags.)*
2. Open **Post Settings → Template** and select **Post Podcasts**.
3. Publish your post.

After publishing, the post will automatically appear in:

* The **Podcasts** section on the homepage
* The **/podcasts** archive page
* Its own detail page using the **Post Podcasts** layout

This ensures proper metadata, layout consistency, and accurate automatic placement across the theme.

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## 3. Recommended Image Format (Important)

Skalven displays all podcast cover images using a **1:1 aspect ratio (square)** layout.\
To prevent unwanted cropping, stretching, or composition issues:

* Always upload a **square (1:1)** feature image for podcast posts
* Recommended size: **1200×1200 px** (or higher for retina displays)
* Avoid extreme text-heavy images; keep the artwork readable at small sizes

This guarantees a clean, consistent look across lists, archive pages, and the podcast detail layout.

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<Tip>
  Always place your audio embed (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or Ghost’s built-in audio card) at the very top of the post content.\
  If you want to add notes or commentary, you can continue writing **below** the audio player.
</Tip>