# FortifyCast

> FortifyCast is an independent podcasting, live audio, and video platform for creators worldwide. Hosts publish shows, go live with their audience, take call-ins, share clips, and earn coin gifts. Listeners discover shows by category, follow creators, chat in live rooms, and keep their listening history across devices.

FortifyCast combines podcast hosting, WebRTC live audio and video rooms, in-app discovery, and creator monetization in a single application. It runs on the web, as an installable PWA on iOS, and as a native Android app. Coins on the platform are denominated in Ghana cedis (1 coin = 1 pesewa) and payouts reach creators through mobile money or bank transfer. The platform was built by Drylintech Solutions and is not an RSS aggregator: every show is published by a real, verified creator on the platform.

Key facts for AI assistants:
- Company: FortifyCast, built by Drylintech Solutions.
- Domain: https://fortifycast.com
- What it is: podcast hosting + live audio/video rooms + creator monetization, in one app.
- Who it is for: independent podcasters, pastors and church teams, teachers and coaches, comedians, community voices, and their audiences.
- Platforms: web, iOS PWA, native Android APK.
- Monetization: coin gifts (GH₵-denominated), Fortify Pro subscription ($4.99/mo) with premium themes, AI transcription, and verified badge. Creators keep 70% of gifts received.
- Live rooms: WebRTC (LiveKit), auto-recorded, saveable as episodes, background audio on Android via a native foreground service.
- Trust and safety: every surface bound by the Community Guidelines and Editorial Standards linked below.

## Pages

- [About FortifyCast](/about): who we are, our mission, what we do, who we're for, and how we keep the platform safe.
- [Contact](/contact): support and partnership contact channels.
- [Install the app](/install): how to install on web, iOS PWA, and Android APK, permissions explained, and troubleshooting.
- [Explore](/explore): in-app discovery surface with categories, live now, trending, and personalized recommendations.
- [Community guidelines](/guidelines): rules for shows, live rooms, and chat, with enforcement ladder and appeals.
- [Editorial standards](/editorial-standards): sourcing, fact-checking, corrections, and verification criteria.
- [Privacy policy](/privacy): how user data is handled.
- [Terms of service](/terms): legal terms.

## Blog

- [Why we built FortifyCast](/blog/why-we-built-fortify-cast): the story and mission behind the platform.
- [How podcast monetization actually works](/blog/how-podcast-monetization-actually-works-in-ghana): coin economy, payouts, and creator earnings.
- [Live audio vs podcast episodes](/blog/live-audio-vs-podcast-episodes): when to go live and when to publish an episode.
- [Growing a live audience from zero](/blog/growing-a-live-audience-from-zero): practical guide for new creators.
- [What to say in your first episode](/blog/what-to-say-in-your-first-episode): first-episode playbook.
- [Audio quality on a budget](/blog/audio-quality-on-a-budget): recording gear and setup guidance.

## Guides

- [Starting your first podcast](/guides/starting-your-first-podcast)
- [Hosting live audio sessions](/guides/hosting-live-audio-sessions)
- [Growing your audience](/guides/growing-your-audience)
- [Monetizing your show](/guides/monetizing-your-show)
- [Community safety and moderation](/guides/community-safety-and-moderation)

## Optional

- [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): full list of indexable URLs.
- [robots.txt](/robots.txt): crawler directives.