Streaming Provider

🎙️ Step 1: Choose a Streaming Provider

Since Wix doesn't support direct audio broadcasting from its platform, you'll need a third-party streaming service to host your live audio. Consider the following options:Wix Support

• Live365: Offers a comprehensive broadcasting platform with built-in licensing for the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., making it ideal for music and talk radio stations. Wikipedia

• Shoutcast or Icecast: Popular open-source streaming solutions that allow you to broadcast live audio streams.

• OpenBroadcaster: An open-source, web-based system suitable for community and educational radio stations. Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1

Once you've set up your streaming service, you'll receive a stream URL (typically ending in .mp3 or .m3u) that you'll use to embed the stream into your Wix site.

🎚️ Step 2: Embed the Stream into Your Wix Site

To add your live radio stream to your Wix website, you have a couple of options:Elfsight

Option 1: Use the Wix Audio Player

1. Add the Wix Audio Player:

   • In the Wix Editor, click on the Add (+) button.

   • Navigate to Video and Music > Audio Players.

   • Select and add the Wix Audio Player to your page.Common Ninja+3Wix Support+3Wix Support+3

2. Configure the Player:

   • Click on the audio player to select it.

   • In the settings panel, choose External MP3 as the audio source.

   • Paste your streaming URL into the provided field.

   • Set the player to Play Once to enable continuous streaming. Wix Support

Option 2: Use a Third-Party Widget (e.g., Elfsight Radio Player)

1. Create a Radio Player Widget:

   • Visit Elfsight's Radio Player for Wix.

   • Customize your player by adding your stream URL and adjusting the design to match your site's aesthetics.Elfsight+1YouTube+1Wix Support+4Wix Support+4wix.com+4

2. Embed the Widget into Wix:

   • After customization, Elfsight will provide you with an embed code.

   • In the Wix Editor, click on Add (+) > Embed > Embed a Widget.

   • Paste the provided code into the HTML iframe and position it on your page as desired.Stack Overflow

🎛️ Step 3: Customize and Enhance Your Radio Station

• Design and Layout: Ensure the audio player aligns with your website's branding. Customize colors, fonts, and placement for a cohesive look.Common Ninja

• Continuous Playback: Note that in Wix Studio, audio playback may stop when navigating between pages. To maintain continuous playback, consider designing your site as a single-page application or using Wix Editor, which supports persistent audio playback across pages. Community Support Forum | Wix Studio

• Additional Features:

  • Chat Integration: Engage with your listeners in real-time by adding a chat feature.

  • Show Schedules: Display a program schedule to inform listeners of upcoming shows.

  • Podcast Archives: Offer past shows or episodes for on-demand listening.

📺 Visual Guide

For a step-by-step visual tutorial on adding a radio player to your Wix site, you might find this video helpful:

By following these steps, you can effectively set up a pre-radio station on your Wix website, providing live streaming content to your audience. If you need further assistance or have specific customization requests, feel free to ask!