7 Tips for Launching a Successful Podcast. Brian Casel is a web designer and co-host of Freelance Jam, the live web show for independent professionals who build the web. Connect with Brian on Twitter @CasJam. Podcasts are among the oldest types of syndicated content on the web. Yet the format remains a popular choice among content producers looking to connect with a wide audience. Audio podcasts were the norm for many years, but video has taken the podcasting world to new heights. In this article, I'll to walk you through the steps necessary to ensure your video podcast gets off to a great start. 1.
Before you hit record, it's a good idea to give serious thought to why you're starting this podcast in the first place. A good starting point is to figure out which topic you can talk about naturally and endlessly. Now, search iTunes for other podcasts in your niche. 2. Now that you've chosen your topic, it's time to start crafting your podcast. Pick something that is both memorable and speaks to your topic/audience. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Podcasting Underground. Am I Bugging You? on PodcastAlley. Creative Commons. Podcasts: The Nuts and Bolts of Creating Podcasts. What is Podcasting? What is Podcasting? What is Podcasting Podcasting is quickly becoming a buzz word among the techie crowd.
So what is podcasting, anyway? Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people liken podcasting to radio on demand. Listeners can retain audio archives to listen to at their leisure. Podcasting can be used for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Podcasting is the syndication of audio files using RSS. The audio file that makes the feed a podcast rather than a standard RSS feed is contained in the 'enclosure' tag. Although the "enclosure" tag is not new to RSS feeds and has been included in the RSS v2.0 specification for about four years, podcasting has only really been around since August of 2004.
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