Podcasting Guide

Tips for Real Estate Video Podcasts

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:03:03 -0400

The use of technology can define the success or failure of a business. This is no more evident than in the real estate industry. Realtors who flocked to the latest technologies, adopted them, and applied them in order to enhance and sell property, are still prospering.

Tips for Real Estate Video Podcasts

Musicians Podcasting

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:02:03 -0400

Independent artists have long struggled to gain recognition and attract an audience. Without the backing of a major label it can be very difficult for independent artists to obtain radio play time, that is, until now. Podcasting a revolutionary new medium, has opened new distribution channels for independent artists. Podcasting is the process of distributing audio files using the RSS format and has become very popular with the younger generations.

Musicians Podcasting

The Power of Audio

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:01:09 -0400

Sound effects are often used to compliment and enhance artistic presentations, whether they be podcasts, videos, or other audio/visual productions. Royalty-free sound effects are typically non-exclusive and can be used by anyone who purchases them.

The Power of Audio

What Are Sound Effects

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:59:26 -0400

A sound effect is a ready-made sound for podcasters or producers. Typically, podcasters need to only incorporate the sound into their production for instant success. This can be done with various editors running in a very short amount of time.

What Are Sound Effects

Where to Locate Sound Effects

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:58:34 -0400

Royalty-free sound effect libraries contain thousands of sound effects that can be licensed for specific uses. A customer who uses royalty-free sound effects, as opposed to hiring a sound engineer to create them from scratch, can save considerable time, effort, and money.

Where to Locate Sound Effects

Audio File Optimization

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:57:47 -0400

Optimize your audio files to increase their popularity, just as you would optimize a website. Audio search engines are becoming more advanced as audio files become more commonplace on the Internet. Here are some tips to optimize your audio offerings...

Audio File Optimization

Where Do You Find Podcasting Content

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:57:10 -0400

You should not have to look far to find content or new ideas for your podcast show. Look to your daily sources to find fodder and ideas for new podcasting segments.

Where Do You Find Podcasting Content

Effective Podcasting Tips

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:56:00 -0400

Many people assume that podcasting is all about audio and fail to acknowledge the writing behind the show. Skilled communicators understand the type of planning required in order to pull off a clean final product. The most memorable and effective podcasts are always well planned. Some of the best podcast shows use a script and follow a structured format.

Effective Podcasting Tips

Rewards of Podcasting

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:55:18 -0400

Getting started with podcasting is a relatively inexpensive venture. The equipment and software required for podcasting is inexpensive for a business contemplating podcasting as a new marketing and communication adventure.

Rewards of Podcasting

Locate Podsafe Music

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:54:29 -0400

Nothing really polishes a podcast more than background music or theme music. In the music world, these music segments are referred to as intros and extros. While many enjoy streaming Internet Audio and recording songs they like over the Internet, these songs cannot legally be used in a podcast.

Locate Podsafe Music

Podcasting Dos and Donts

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 10:53:20 -0400

Consider following these simple podcasting tips to get the most from your podcast and make it stand out from other podcasts in the crowd.

Podcasting Tips

Audio Recording Tips

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:52:25 -0400

Before you begin podcasting develop a plan and a format for your show. Determine the focus of your podcast and what types of guests you would like to interview. Time spent planning your show will contribute to its success.

Audio Recording Tips

10 Podcasting Tips

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:51:52 -0400

What defines a good podcast? Make no mistake -- there is a difference between a good podcast and a not-so-good podcast. A high-caliber podcast is much more than just decent content. The sound quality, and the way a podcast is recorded, will impact the value of the podcast as well. Podcast structure and pre-planning are also important; do not skimp on the production, as it too can make or break a podcast.

10 Podcasting Tips

Text to Podcast

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:51:04 -0400

We are taught to recycle paper, cans, bottles and plastic but marketers rarely discuss the value of repackaging and repurposing content. Publishers and marketers alike have embraced content syndication and RSS but few have considered the value beyond the actual syndication. Consider an alternative communication channel that reaches a new or different audience.

Text to Podcast

What Is Podcasting

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:49:39 -0400

Sound Effects

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400

Add digital sound effects to your podcast or video productions.

RecordForAll Named Best Sound Program for 2007

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

RecordForAll, audio recording and editing software for podcasters, took home top honors at the recent 2007 Shareware Industry Awards ceremony, by recieiving the award for the Best Sound Program. The Shareware Industry Awards are the "Oscars" of the software industry, recognizing outstanding software programs sold utilizing a marketing method that allows users to try the software prior to making a purchase decision.

The Shareware Industry Awards were announced in an awards ceremony at the Software Industry Conference held in Denver, Colorado.

RecordForAll competed for the coveted prize against ALSong by ESTsoft, D'Accord iChords by D'Accord Music Software and Winamp Pro by NullSoft. RecordForAll emerged as the overall winner collecting the largest number of votes in the Best Sound Program category.

RecordForAll's win clearly illustrates the growth and interest in RSS and podcasting as a communication medium. RecordForAll can be used both to create and maintain audio files. The recognition of an audio tool designed specifically for podcasters, shows how podcasting has evolved into a popular communciation medium.

About the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation
The Shareware Industry Awards Foundation (SIAF) is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1991 as an avenue for the exchange of information to benefit software developers. The conference features informative sessions that are of interest to both new and experienced developers and provides an excellent arena for networking between authors, publishers and shareware distribution sites.

About RecordForAll
RecordForAll version 1 requires Windows XP or 32 bit Vista running on a Pentium-class computer. RecordForAll costs $39.95, and may be purchased securely online at http://www.recordforall.com. RecordForAll can also be purchased as part of a podcasting bundle that includes FeedForAll for only $ 69.95. You can download a free fully-functional 30-day trial from the same web address.

Podcasting Revolutionizes Education

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Schools all over the country have flocked to podcasting as a new medium to assist the teaching profession. Professors are using podcasts to instruct students and get their messages out. Podcasting is not restricted to one educational sector, professors at prestigest colleges from Bentley to Purdue have flocked to this medium.

A growing number of professors are recording their lectures, the term coursecasting has been adopted in academia. Podcast lectures are used as study tools, and are available for students who might have missed class. Some podcasts are password restricted to students who are enrolled in that specific class. While other institution's publicly post their podcasts and offer non-enrolled students insight into the class material.

Podcasting Revolutionizes Education

Profiting From Podcasts

Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcasts started out as fun ways for ambitious garage DJs, independent musicians and talk show hosts, who had not ventured into radio broadcasting as a way to show their stuff and make a name for themselves. What started as a hobby for many, has turned into a lucrative profession for some.

Not surprisingly, podcasters, just like radio stations, have looked for ways to profit from their on-air dialogue.

Profiting from Podcasts

Podcast Help

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcasts are relatively inexpensive to create, as a result, and the quality in published podcasts is extremely diverse. Corporate podcasts can be very polished audio productions while hobbyist experimenting with podcasts may have dogs barking and children's screaming in the background.

Podcast Help

Make Your Podcast Standout

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Consider following these simple podcasting tips to get the most from your podcast and make it stand out from other podcasts in the crowd.

Make Your Podcast Standout

Recording Tips

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcast Promotion

Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcasting is a great new medium, but creating a podcast is only half of the work. Promoting a podcast is equally critical to it's success.

Podcast Promotion

Podcasting Use

Mon, 2 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Although podcasting is new, it is well on its way to becoming a mainstream communication medium. Podcasting, simply put, is audio files that are delivered via RSS. Many people believe that podcasting is solely for the distribution of music files, but really, nothing could be further from the truth. This emerging method of audio file distribution has opened an array of marketing and communication opportunities to businesses. Currently, most who are familiar with podcasting are technically savvy, but it is clear that podcasting will be more than a passing fad as many businesses are adopting podcasting and employing it in unusual yet powerful ways. Podcasting can be used for talk shows, tutorials, music demos, educational training, stories, comedy clips, debates or even foreign language tutorials.

Podcasting Use

Podcasting Defined

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

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. However, in reality, podcasting gives far more options in terms of content and programming than 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.

Podcasting Defined

Podcasting Basics

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

While some traditional radio talk shows have begun providing podcasts of their regularly-scheduled broadcasts, the bulk of the podcasts that have cropped up tend to be independent broadcasters who have a fascination with technology. As a result, some podcasts are a little rough around the edges. Nonetheless, it is clear that the technology provides a significant opportunity and potential. Even nay-sayers believe that podcasting is more than a passing fad.

Podcasting Basics

Podcasting Tools

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcasting is increasing in popularity and, realizing that many are interested in providing audio content in a podcast, we have assembled a collection of tools that make creation, promotion and listening to podcasts a little easier.

Podcasting Tools

Convert Text to Audio

Tue, 5 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Repurposing and repackaging content or information so that it can be consumed through a variety of mediums is not a new concept. Many businesses today sight increased communication as a common goal. Cost conscious businesses with tight budges are often interested in minimizing work loads and cost, while increasing communication. By presenting the same information in different ways and formats, businesses are able to increase the reach and communication, while remaining cost conscious.

Convert Text to Audio

Tips for Podcasters

Tue, 29 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

As podcasts increase in popularity, listeners have more choices. So while you might be ahead of the competition, you should still be thinking about ways that you can make your podcast unique and stand out from similarly themed podcasts.

Tips for Podcasters

Add Music to Podcasts

Tue, 22 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Podcast Interview Tips

Tue, 15 May 2007 09:00:00 -0400

Conducting a successful podcast interview can be a tricky proposition for a podcaster starting out. Once you have determined individuals that will appeal to your target audience contact potential interviewees and arrange a time to conduct the interview. Following this guide will insure that the interview goes off without a hitch.

Podcast Interview Tips

Preaching Podcasts

Tue, 8 May 2007 18:41:51 -0400

The Internet has made spreading faith significantly easier. In the past, community residents were limited to the churches, temples and houses of worships that were available within driving distances. Coordinating schedules with sermons could be challenging for busy families.

Preaching Podcasts