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How Podcasting Works Transcript:
It has been said that in October of
2004 a Google search returned less
than 6,000 results for the term "podcasting".
Today, a similar search yields more
than 857,000 results. Like the blogging
phenomenon, podcasting has come out
of nowhere and attracted an enthusiastic
following.
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 is RSS that is used to
syndicate and distribute audio files.
Podcasting contains an audio file
in the RSS feed's enclosure tag. An
enclosure tag is used in RSS feeds
to include certain types of files.
The file contained in an enclosure
tag can be: an image, a data file,
a video file, or an audio file. Podcasting
specifically refers to RSS feeds that
contain audio files in their enclosure
tag. The RSS version that currently
supports enclosure tags is RSS version
2.0. All podcasts are currently created
using this specification.
The benefit to podcasting is the fact
that users can sync content with their
media player and listen at a time
and a place of their choosing: radio
on demand. And while this technology
is not limited to music, it seems
to be the area that has received the
most attention.
Podcasting is generally inexpensive
to implement. Investment in a good
quality microphone will ensure that
the recording is audible. Depending
on knowledge and experience, some
podcasters invest in audio conversion,
compression and audio editing software
applications. Also, web space bandwidth
and software to create the feed for
the podcast is needed. All in all,
the initial expense is relatively
small.
Publishing Podcasts In three simple
steps, independent broadcasters can
have their voice heard:
1. Publishers create audio
content, posting it on a website for
listeners.
2. Create or edit an existing
RSS feed including a link to the audio
file in the "enclosure" field of an
RSS 2.0 feed, uploading it to a website.
3. Tell the world that a podcast
is available.
Listen to Podcasts:
In three simple steps web surfers
can listen to podcasts:
1. Download a news aggregator
or RSS reader that supports podcasting
or sync a wireless device like an
iPod with your computer.
2. Enter the URL of the podcast
feed into the news aggregator or podcast
management software.
3. As new items appear in the
aggregator, review the podcast's description
and listen to those that are of interest.
As popularity increases it is likely
many voices will be drowned out, but
for now, an independent broadcaster
with a microphone and unlimited bandwidth
can make a name, create an image and
change the world.
Useful Tools for Podcasting:
Create podcast feed - http://www.feedforall.com
See All Podcasting Tools - http://www.small-business-software.net/podcasting-tools.htm
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