How to Start Podcasting #PCB4

Podpress for wordpress will work really well

blogtalkradio, mypodcast are other places you can use

if you put a link to the *.mp3 file, it technically makes your blog a podcast

It is all about contribution and content

Production: record, edit, post, interact (web 2.0)

Audio: headset, USB mic, sound board, digital recorder, Audicity: free prog from mac/pc, Levelator: evens out sounds (run levelator before editing uncompressed audio), garageband, itunes, adobe audition

Video: Flip, MiniDV, hard drive, webcam… See Steve Garfield or HubSpot TV crew

Use 10sec pauses to help guide yourself in Levelator

Web site solutions: wordpress, drupal, blogger.com, livejournal.com, drop.io

File Hosting: dreamhost.com, godadd.com, media temple

MP3 hosting:  mypodcast.com, libysn.com, blogtalkradio.com

Contribution=Content:  passion, knowledge, finding your voice, starting is biggest hurdle, show all medias if possible

How do you define podcasting?  A publishing platform that includes media (audio, video, etc. that is serialized)

Show style:  morning radio, interview, in depth reporting, reviews, variety, live, life

Make sure your podcast is less than 10MB (for iphone users) which estimates to 20min… compression to 128, 64mono sounds really good

Litmus test: if you can’t listen to it, dont publish it

Content, time (make your show longer if people ask you to make it longer), frequency, music choices (iodapromonet.com)

Pitfalls:  permission for other people’s content, don’t ask for money, don’t expect listeners or help!  Write show notes.

HAVE FUN!

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