Want to get into Podcasting? Learn how to podcast with the FTR Podcasting Guide and get started the right way!
Originally, podcasting was developed to allow people to distribute radio-style shows over the Internet. Today, podcasting is used for school lessons, audio tours, conference meetings, police departments, and radio shows in scores of markets.
Sharing information via podcasts has become much easier, with live feeds or direct streaming. Although intended to be played on an iPod, podcasts can be played right on a computer or within web browsers.
Top 10 Reasons To Podcast
- To reach your target market in new places they like to surf for information.
- To harness a new medium for distributing your information.
- To create interesting and valuable interviews with important people your market is interested in hearing from.
- To train your clients and customers.
- To create fast content.
- To transcribe your podcasts and use the transcripts to help you rank in the engines.
- To create content worthy of linking to by other bloggers.
- To attract “celebrity” experts who like being interviewed for the exposure.
- To be an authority - the “Larry King” of your market niche.
- To get more links from podcaster directories of all kinds.
This handy reference will cover the resources you need for every aspect of podcasting.
How to Create a Podcast
Here you will find several references for step-by-step beginner tutorials, and any legal issues that are relevant:
- How to Create Your Own Podcast
- Online Tools and Software for Creating Podcasts
- iLounge Beginner’s Guide to Creating Podcasts
- Podcasting Legal Guide
Hosting and Broadcasting Your Podcast for Free
If there’s a way to do it for free, why pay for it? Here is a list of sites that you can use to broadcast your podcast for free.
- Podango
- Collectik
- Podbean
- Castpost
- MyPodcast
- PodServe
- PCastBaby
- Evoca
- Blubrry
- Podcast People
- Podomatic
Advertise Your Podcast
How else will you get listeners to opt-in if you don’t advertise somehow? Here are some sites you can use to advertise your podcast.
Find Audio
Want to tour one of your favorite major cities worldwide? There might be a podcast you can use to learn and explore some sights.
Make a Live Video Podcast
You can make your own television show, live, and broadcast it as a podcast. Here’s how:
Mobile Podcasting
Get podcasts right on your phone? It’s possible!
Convert Text to Podcast
You can convert text into a podcast, such as blogs, articles, or any RSS feed.
Transcribe Podcasts to Text
Human transcribers can transcribe your podcast into text, for those who prefer to read your information. Not for free, but the $0.75 per minute is worth it for mining your audio for important keywords the engines will pick up and rank you for.
Podcast Directories
Submit your podcast to as many directories as you can, to increase your exposure on the Internet and gain as many listeners and subscribers as you can. Most of these directories are specific to interest areas, and your listeners will be directed to podcasts for topics they are searching for.
- PodCastAlley
- PodcastDirectory.com
- PodcastDirectory.org
- Grepr Podcasts
- Yahoo Podcasts
- DigitalPodcast
- MobilCast
- iAmplify
- Earkive
- Podfeed.net
Don’t forget about submitting your feed for inclusion in iTunes directory!
Live Podcasting Opportunities
Looking for a way to broadcast your podcast live? Create your very own talk show or interactive podcast. The ultimate in social media!
Premium Podcast Hosting Services
Host your podcasts, create audio and video materials to use, and have an unmetered bandwidth. Premium services will allow you to keep statistics, and even help you with some promotional materials and advertising for your podcast.
Podcast Searching
Find any podcast in the podcast community, using these audio and video search engines. You can even search for parts of a podcast by entering the words spoken.
Podcasting Forums
All things podcasting, check out these forums! Whether you are trying to learn more about podcasting or promote your podcast, forums are the answer.
Desktop Podcast Creation Software
Make your podcasts more professional with background music and cross fading. Record and edit any audio effects you can imagine.
Online Podcast Creation Software
With online podcast creation software, you can record high-quality audio right through your browser or even your phone. Want to take listeners’ calls? Online creation software is the way to go.
Miscellaneous Podcasting Tools
These tools definitely earn a mention in the top podcasting tools. When you get going with your podcasting, check out what these extras can bring to your podcast.
Using the distinguished media format of podcasting offers you a way to connect more directly with your audience. It is another way to open up links to your site in places your target market hangs out. As you’ve seen here, there are many tools and tricks available to get your podcast up and running smoothly. Take these tips and get going!
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Kathy 07.27.08 at 4:30 pm
As usual Jack, you more than over-deliver. Thank you. This will be soooo useful.
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Sergio Rodriguez 07.29.08 at 7:59 pm
Excellent, excellent content, Jack.
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Normal Joe 09.01.08 at 11:30 am
Wow, this is a resource Jack! I will be bookmarking this for sure as I plan a podcast enabled site. thanks!
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