Can't Find Your Location? How to Add a Place to OpenStreetMap

When you set a location for your podcast or episode (the "Where this podcast is made" and "What this podcast is about" fields), RSS.com searches OpenStreetMap (OSM), a free, public, community-maintained map database, and shows you matching places to choose from.

Because that list comes from OpenStreetMap and not from RSS.com directly, we can't add or edit individual places for you. The good news: if your town, venue, or studio isn't there yet, you can add it to OpenStreetMap yourself, and it will become selectable inside RSS.com.

Why can't I find my location?

If a place doesn't appear when you search, it usually means it hasn't been added to OpenStreetMap yet, or it was added very recently (see the last section below). This is most common for specific buildings, studios, and small businesses, which often aren't mapped until someone adds them.

How to add your location to OpenStreetMap

1. Create (or log in to) a free account at openstreetmap.org.
2. Search for your address and navigate to the exact spot on the map.
3. Click Edit and choose "Edit with iD (in-browser editor)".
4. Select Point in the editor toolbar and place it on your building or entrance.
5. On the left panel, choose a feature type — for a podcast studio, "Studio" or "Office" usually fits (for example the tags office=studio or amenity=recording_studio).
6. Add any details you'd like, such as the name, website, and opening hours.
7. Save (upload) your changes. OpenStreetMap publishes them within minutes to a couple of hours.

I added it, why doesn't it appear in RSS.com right away?

This is expected, and not a bug. OpenStreetMap is a database, not a live lookup service. To use its data reliably at scale, RSS.com (like most apps) reads OpenStreetMap through a third-party data provider that ingests the map and refreshes it on a schedule rather than in real time.

That refresh currently runs on a cycle of up to around 45 days, a deliberate buffer that helps protect against map vandalism. So a brand-new OpenStreetMap entry usually won't be selectable in RSS.com the same day, but once the next refresh picks it up your location will appear automatically. No further action is needed on your side.

✅ Tip: Location data is public, it appears in your RSS feed, on your RSS.com pages, and in supporting apps. Add a business or public place rather than a private home address.

For how the location tag works once it's set, see The Location Tag.