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8 step guide to podcast marketing
6/28/2008
Podcasting leader Christopher Penn has published a short PDF guide, 8 step guide to podcast marketing, that seeks to help you jump start how you’re marketing your own podcast. This is a very short PDF and covers topics that include whether your podcast is worthy of buzz, is easily found and how you’re measuring your success. The … Continue reading »
Publishing a Podcast with ExpressionEngine
6/24/2008
If you’re a user of the wonderful ExpressionEngine CMS (this site has been running on it for more than 2 years) and want to easily and efficiently publish a podcast with it, I just released a new screencast you might be interested in.
The latest episode of the ExpressionEngine Screencasts covers … Continue reading »
Voice Over Training
5/10/2008
One of the obvious aspects of podcasting is using your voice. And using it properly. If you’re looking for some more information about how to improve your voice technique in your podcast, I’d suggest checking out the Voice Over Experts Podcast from Voices.com.
Hardware Recommendations
- Kustom KM4 Mic with Cable
- Behringer XM8500 Microphone
- Shure SM58 Mic
- MXL MXL V63MBP Computer Desktop Recording Kit
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Ryan Irelan, Editor - listen@podcastfreeamerica.com
Podcasting Holiday Gift Guide
Inexpensive gift ideas for your favorite podcast enthusiast.
With the holidays fast approaching, the season of gift giving is upon us. Maybe you’re looking for a gift for yourself or for your favorite podcaster, but no matter, the Podcasters Holiday Wishlist has plenty of ideas for any podcast enthusiast - creators and listeners alike.
While podcasting gear can get expensive quickly, not all podcasting holiday gifts have to lighten the wallet. In this list there are some for those that want to spend a bough full of money and a few ideas for those that just want to share their joy of podcasting. Let’s get started.
Studio Headphones
Every podcaster needs a good pair of headphones to wear while recording their podcast. It allows them to monitor the recording while minimizing outside noises. I would recommend a basic studio headphone, the Nady QH560 Deluxe Studio Headphones
iPod
For your favorite podcast listener, how about a brand new video iPod? This will allow them to not only listen to podcasts, but also watch video podcasts! The gold standard of portable music devices is the Apple iPod
Podcasting Software
Great podcasts are one part idea and one part tools. Every serious podcaster should have the best tools. Part of this is hardware, like microphones and mixers, but software to record, edit and compress the podcasts ar also necessity.
Here’s a list of audio or podcasting software tools:
Mac:
Übercaster
PodcastMaker
Audacity - Free Download
Fission
Audio Hijack Pro
Windows:
MixCast Live
Audacity
CastBlaster
PodProducer
Adobe Audition
Podcasting Books
A great way to get started podcasting is to read of the handful of recommended books.
The Business Podcasting Book
Podcast Solutions
Podcasting for Dummies
Podcasting Hacks
Tricks of the Podcasting Masters
The Business Podcasting Bible
A List of Your Favorite Podcasts for the New Podcast Listener
One of my original goals with this website was to educate new podcasters and podcast listeners on some of the best podcasts around. With The Monitor (see front page of site), I try to highlight some of the most interesting podcasts out there. Why not do the same for a friend?
A great gift for a friend who has initial interest in podcasting is to compile a list of your favorite podcasts and send them the links to the feeds or websites. It costs nothing, but still a great gift.
A Year of Podcast Hosting
Every podcaster needs a way to host and distribute their podcasts. Some podcasters do it with traditional web hosting, but I’d recommend gifting your favorite podcaster with a year of podcast hosting from Libsyn, a podcasting host with a track record and good monthly rates.
There are dozens of other podcasting hosts out there. Find one that fits and has solid reputation.
Support A Podcaster
If the person you need to buy for is already a podcaster listener, consider donating some money to their favorite podcast in their name. Many podcasts are delivering quality shows without ever charging a penny. Dozens of them also accept donations to help offset the costs of running the podcast.
Audio Imaging
Does your favorite friend or podcaster need a professional intro our outro for his podcast? You can order these custom-made online from a quality shop like Audiobag.
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