What is Podcast?

Podcast is quickly becoming a buzz word in a techi crowd. What is exactly podcasting measn to us? Podcasting is online audio content that is delivered via an RSS feed. Many people liken podcasting to radio on deman;however, in reality, podcasting gives far more options in terms of contect and programming that radio does. In addition, with Podcasting, listeners can determine the time and the place, meaning they decide what programming they want to receive and when they want to listen to it.

Listeners can retain audio archives to listen to at their leisure. While blogs have turned many bloggers into journalists, podcasting has the potential to turn podcasters into radio personalities.

Podcasting can be used for:

• Self-Guided Walking Tours - Informational content.
• Music - Band promotional clips and interviews
• Talk Shows - Industry or organizational news, investor news, sportscasts, news coverage and commentaries.
• Training - Instructional informational materials.
• Story - Story telling for children or the visually-impaired.

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At MyPodcast.com you can create you own podcast at no cost. You can earn some money even if your podcast is not yet popular. First of all, you need server to upload your podcast on, you have to learn about RSS feed, web page updates, FTP, and backups. Secondly you would need to have a microphone. Once you set yourself with all the tools, you can upload and create your own podcast in three easy steps:



Recording
Recording takes care of files uploading and you can insert your advertising as well.



Publish
Once you created your podcast file the web site will be uploaded automatically and will be available to your first listeners. You need to remeber that only those listeneres, which are subsribed will be able to view your podcast.


Air
You can start earning your capital when some one will access your podcast. The more people will listen to it the more money you can earn and some times down the road, if anyone is interested in your podcast you can make some exclusive deals.

Step by Step Development

Planning topics to discuss, possible guest interviews, and your show's lenght in advance will go a long way when producing a professional sounding podcast. Since everyone has heard a radio program, you should expect that your listeners have grown accustomed to hearing material produced in a certain way. Below are our suggestions on how to develop your strategy in producing your very first Podcasting file.


Sample Podcast Recipe

Shoot for a show lenght of 10-15 minutes. Keep topics moving, and limit topic coverage to 2-3 minutes. Try to use guests as a way to break up the conversation, and tone of your show. Use music as your backgroung composition. These topic breaks are typically described as bumpers or sweepers, giving your listeners the time they might need to digest the content you just presented.

Show Outline

• Tell about yourselv (who you are, what you're going to talk about, max 30-60 sec)
• Intro music (repeat this part several times throughout your show, so listeners will be able to identify your show with outhers, max 30-60sec)
• Topic 1, 3 min
• Topic 2, 3 min
• Music break-30 sec
• Topic 3, 3 min
• Topic 4, 3 minClosure (make sure to thank your listeners for listening to your show, invite them back by talking about your next show, max 2 min)
• Closing with your music, 2 min

How to write your article

Research all components of your podcast in order to deliver the most relevant material to your audience. Your writing style should be conversational and easy to understand with friendly language, limiting the use of jargon or industry specific words in order to accomodate your listeners.
Develop an introduction that will quickly explain and highlight the purpose of your podcast, it should be max 2 to 3 sentences. Your strategy is to grab listeners attention, so make sure you plan your script accurately and focused.
Close with an outro music, the one you used at the beginning of your intorduction to familirize your audiences with your show and make it unique.
Once you have a listening audiences, ask them for feedback about your show and gain valuable information that will help you to improve your podcast. Some may even provide some new ideas you have not thought of, which will give you an edge over potential competitors.

Ready to get started?

Podcasting in three easy steps provided you with the importance of planning your podcast and gave you some ideas about how to organize your podcast including a sample outline. Now that you know how to get started, please go to mypodcast.com and create your very first and unique podcast.


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