RadioSiteMaker Launch: Your Radio Station Website in 10 Minutes

We built RadioSiteMaker because indie radio stations deserve better than wrestling with WordPress plugins, broken themes, and hosting bills that add up fast. Today, we are launching a managed platform purpose-built for radio — and it takes about ten minutes to go from signup to a fully functional station website.

Why We Built This

Every indie station we talked to had the same story. They spent weeks setting up WordPress, hunting for a theme that sort of worked, bolting on a player plugin that broke on mobile, and then paying separately for hosting, SSL, and maintenance. Most ended up with a site that looked generic and barely functioned.

Radio stations have specific needs that generic website builders ignore: live audio streaming, now-playing metadata, show schedules, DJ profiles, listener interaction. RadioSiteMaker handles all of it out of the box, with zero plugins to install and nothing to maintain.

The 10-Step Setup Wizard

When you sign up, a guided wizard walks you through everything:

1. Station name and tagline — set your identity.
2. Stream URL — paste your Shoutcast, Icecast, Radio.co, Azuracast, HLS, or direct MP3/AAC stream link.
3. Colors — pick your primary, secondary, accent, background, and text colors.
4. Logo upload — drop in your station logo.
5. Show schedule — build your weekly programming grid with day-of-week slots and time zone support.
6. DJ profiles — add your hosts with bios, photos, social links, and show assignments.
7. Feature toggles — turn on only the sections you need.
8. Style selection — choose from curated style templates.
9. Contact info — email, phone, address for your contact page.
10. Review and publish — your site goes live immediately.

No code. No FTP. No database setup. Just answer the questions and you have a website.

Live Audio Player

The embedded player sits in a persistent bar across every page of your site. It supports all major streaming protocols — Shoutcast, Icecast, Radio.co, Azuracast, HLS streams, and direct MP3 or AAC URLs. Listeners hit play once and keep browsing without interruption.

Now-playing metadata updates in real time, pulling track title, artist, and artwork directly from your stream. Your listeners always know what is on the air.

Show Schedule

Build your weekly programming grid right from the dashboard. Assign shows to time slots, attach DJs, and set time zones so your schedule displays correctly for every visitor. The "On Now" indicator highlights the current show automatically, and an upcoming shows section lets listeners plan ahead.

DJ and Host Profiles

Every DJ gets a dedicated profile page with their bio, photo, social media links, and assigned shows. It is a simple way to give your team visibility and let listeners connect with the people behind the mic.

Content Sections

RadioSiteMaker includes a full set of content tools built specifically for radio stations:

• Blog — publish articles with tags, featured images, and excerpts. Keep your audience updated with station news, artist interviews, or music reviews.
• Podcasts — organize podcast series with individual episodes. Perfect for on-demand replays of your shows or original podcast content.
• Events — list upcoming and past events with dedicated detail pages. Promote live broadcasts, meetups, concerts, or fundraisers.
• Music Charts — showcase your station's top tracks and let listeners vote for their favorites.
• Song Dedications — accept song requests and dedications from your audience directly through your site.
• Video Gallery — embed and organize video content for interviews, live sessions, or behind-the-scenes footage.
• Contact Form — a built-in contact page so listeners can reach you without exposing your email address.
• Newsletter Signups — collect subscriber emails directly from your site.
• DJ Applications — accept applications from people who want to join your station.
• Sponsor Carousel and Ad Banners — showcase your sponsors and partners with rotating banners.
• Live Chat Widget — let your listeners chat in real time while they listen.
• Donations Page — accept support from your community with a dedicated donations section.

Every section can be toggled on or off from your dashboard. Use what you need, hide what you do not.

Managed Hosting Included

There is no separate hosting to buy. Your site runs on our infrastructure with automatic SSL, CDN-backed file storage, and uptime monitoring. We handle server updates, security patches, and backups so you can focus on broadcasting.

Pricing

RadioSiteMaker costs $99 per year. That is it. No tiers, no upsells, no per-page charges. Every feature listed above is included. You get a free trial to set up your site and see how it works before you pay anything.

For context, a comparable WordPress setup — hosting, theme, player plugin, SSL certificate, and ongoing maintenance — typically runs $200 to $500 per year and still requires you to do the technical work yourself.

Get Started

Sign up at radiositemaker.com, run through the wizard, and have your station website live today. If you have questions, reach out through our contact form — we are happy to help you get set up.