Blip.tv announces they will no longer accept audio only uploads. For the past six years or so, Blip.tv has been kindly hosting audio only files for free. Blip.tv is primarily a video site and now they’re cementing that with the discontinuation of audio only uploads. Here’s the official announcement:

At blip.tv we’re focused on being the best home for high quality, original, episodic, video web series. To that end, we have focused on making our upload process as easy and fool-proof as possible. For a number of years we’ve permitted the upload of non-video formats, but beginning December 13th, 2011 we will be turning off the ability to upload all audio-only formats, including MP3.

Pro accounts will still have the ability to create MP3 conversions from their source video files, but direct MP3 uploads will no longer be allowed. If you are uploading an audio only podcast, we strongly recommend using a more appropriate platform such as Libsyn or Podbean. By next week at the latest, we will begin offering an option in your Dashboard to re-direct your current feed to a new location. This will allow iTunes to move your subscribers over to your new feed and host automatically.

Thank you,
blip.tv

As of December 13th, 2011 Blip.tv no longer allows you to place your .mp3 files on their servers. This means if you hosted an audio only podcast on Blip.tv, you need to look for a new host for your show. Blip will be deleting any remaining audio only files that are hosted on their servers in July 2012. This means you must get your episodes off of Blip if that is the only place they live. Download them now and save them to your desktop.

Also, if you are using Blip’s feed features to deliver your podcast RSS feed (i.e. to iTunes), you will have to use their redirect tool to ensure that your listeners are not lost in the transfer.

Hear my opinions on the the Blip move as well as learn what to do if you need a new host. I also talk about my newest resource for podcasters, www.PodcastingQandA.com. A great place to get your podcasting questions answered or explore the catalog of questions and answers to learn a lot about producing podcasts.

Links mentioned in this episode
Podcasting Q & A (Learn about podcasting while getting your questions answered)
Vimeo.com/RayOrtega (Learn about HDDSLR filmmaking and browse my videos)
Auralex 1′x 1′ acoustic foam treatment kit – 24 pieces (Follow along as I treat my studio for better sound).
Blip.tv RSS feed redirect (use this to redirect your Blip.tv RSS feed to a new feed).
Zoom audio recorders

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We continue where we left off talking to Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting.

On this episode Dave and I chat about podcasting software and how using old gear can be just as effective as buying brand new. I ask Dave what he thinks about having to have the “radio voice” sound for your podcast and how he defines success when it comes to his shows.

We touch on ideas about investing in your show and how to produce a podcast on a budget. Dave gives us some great insight about some of his attempts to monetize his podcasts and opens up the pages of his podcasting ebook to share some tips.

We wrap up by approaching some of the more controversial podcasting topics such as people who say “podcasting is dead.” And you hear why I might agree. Listen in for some great conversation about all things podcasting as I wrap up my interview with Dave.

Links mentioned on this episode

School of Podcasting

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Sean Allen sent in a guest Quick Tip detailing how he increases the credibility of his podcast by using voice overs.

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An interview with Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting’s Morning Announcements. A “podcast that talks about all things Podcasting. From planning planning, producing, and promoting your podcast along with all the tools and techniques.”

With over 250 episodes published, Dave is one of the original podcasters. He was an early digital mentor for me when I was entering podcasting and has since become a peer and friend.

We talk about Dave’s podcasting career, take a peek inside his studio and approach some of podcasting’s more controversial topics.

This is part one of two because when you get a chance to talk to someone you have been listening to for years, you take the opportunity to get as much conversation in as possible.

Links mentioned on this episode
School of Podcasting

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When you insert a link to a hosted audio file into Facebook’s link section above the status box, Facebook will automatically create an audio player.

Below this audio player is a couple areas of information about any particular audio file you link to. They don’t make it obvious that you can actually edit the information that is contained in these fields (title, artist, album) but it’s an easy process once you know how.

Once your file is linked, you see that the fields display “unknown artist” and “unknown album.”

Simply place your mouse over each section and the field to be edited will be highlighted. Click and place whatever text you like into this section. It’s that simple. This also applies for the title of the file seen in bold lettering.

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Continuing where I left off in part one of this two part series, I wrap things up with a discussion about the remaining basic pieces you’ll need to start a successful podcast. I’m defining a successful podcast here as a podcast that starts off with all the core elements in place so that you don’t have to go back and fix the foundation of your show in the future. Often times, mistakes are made when setting up a podcast (understandably due to excitement and the rush to get started) that will often require an entire rework of the core elements of your podcast.

In this episode I guide you through creating artwork for your podcast, establishing an RSS feed, getting your show on various podcasting directories such as iTunes, marketing and promoting your podcast and a few extra elements to add to your show as you grow.

Most important of these factors is the proper setup of your RSS feed. The best way to ensure that you don’t run into major problems in the future is to use Feedburner to enhance your originating feed. This will not only help create a valid feed, add extras to your feed while allowing you to easily control its appearance but most importantly it will give you the ability to move your audio and/or video file host anytime you want without affecting your audience.

This episode, in combination with episode 050 (part 1), provides a solid foundation on which to build your show. You’ve learned how to produce a podcast and with this episode you learn how to enhance, deliver, and promote your show. All of these factors will set you up for a long lasting show that can be built upon as your grow your podcasting skills, knowledge and library.

Links mentioned on this episode
TPS050 – Part 1 of 2 – Podcasting Basics
Show Artwork – TPS036 and Podcast Quick Tips
Feedburner – TPS005 (Feedburner for Podcasters) & TPS030 (Feedburner Refresher)
Creating a Feed – Feed for All, Posterous, Feeder
ID3 Editors – mp3Tag (windows, free), ID3 Editor (Mac, $)
Podcast411.com – Directory of Directories
Tubemogul.com – Mass Video Distribution
Quora.com – User generated, question and answer social network
Podcast Marketing and Promotion (category) – TPS007 – Marketing Your Podcast

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If your RSS feed stops updating and you are using Feedburner, it’s likely that your feed size has become too large. Feedburner stops updating feeds when the size of your original feed is larger than 512 KB.

This video shows you how to check the size of your Feedburner feed so that you can avoid having your feed interrupted. Once your feed size goes back to being less than 512 KB’s, Feedburner will continue to update and deliver your RSS feed to your subscribers.

You can also reduce the amount of items in your feed to help prevent feed interruptions.

Check your feed’s size at Web-sniffer.net.

Here’s a way to see if you have received any iTunes reviews and/or ratings for your podcast in different countries.

There are 123 different countries with an iTunes store. And although you can’t purchase from countries you don’t reside in, you can see your ratings and reviews for each podcast you have in the iTunes store. And it’s simple.

Learn the basics of podcasting from how to decide on a topic to choosing gear, software and hosting for your website and media.

You’ve decided you want to start your own podcast and now you need to know how to proceed. In this episode we go back to the beginning and walk you through the basic elements needed to create a podcast.

Your first step is to decide on a topic. Pick something you know well and love to talk about to no end. This will help to keep you motivated over the period of many episodes.

Are you going to produce an audio only show or a video podcast? In both cases you’ll need gear that allows you to capture, edit and compress your digital media into a podcast friendly format. The basic gear for an audio podcast is a microphone (I recommend a dynamic mic), a mixer and some headphones. I’ve made the basic assumption that you already have a computer.

For video, at a minimum, you’ll need a video camera and some editing software. However I highly recommend including an external microphone that plugs into your camera. Good audio, even in video podcasting, is as or more important than the image you are capturing.

Finally you’ll want to purchase some basic hosting for a website and your media files.

Make sure to listen to part two of the basics of podcasting (episode 52) where you’ll learn about creating a graphic identity that represent your show, creating a future proofed RSS feed for submitting across the web, and how to get your podcast listed in podcast directories such as iTunes.

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There are any number of reasons why you might need to convert a video from one format to another. In the case of video podcasting perhaps you need to make your file compatible to work on Apple devices or you need to take your original file created specifically for iTunes and make it more compatible with any type of media player. These are just two of the reasons why a video converter can be an important piece of software in your podcast production tool box.

In many cases, because the web often deals in flash (flv) files, you may need to convert them to another format which works better for your particular needs. In this episode I give you a brief introduction to some of the free, cross platform (Windows and Mac) tools I use for converting video file formats.

Free video converters:
Any-Video-Converter
Miro video Converter
Handbrake
Mpeg Streamclip
Real Player
VLC Media Player/Converter

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An introduction to mixlr.com, a new live streaming dedicated to the audio only podcaster. With mixlr’s easy to use app, available for both Windows and Mac, you can easily stream your show live to the web while you record it in your studio.

The advantages to live streaming audio only are many in the case of mixlr. Of primary interest to every podcaster should be mixlr’s ability to put your show live into the hands of anyone, anywhere. Mixlr’s live streams can be played on any mobile device with a browser effectively allowing your audience to listen live in the car, at the gym, or just waiting in line. Essentially anywhere your audience is, your show can be too.

Also, streaming audio only allows for your computer to use much less computing power and is much easier on your bandwidth.

For a much more in depth review of mixlr and it’s features which include great embed players for your website and facebook page, check out The Podcasters Studio Episode 048.

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On this episode I talk about the effect that bad headphones can have on your podcast’s audio. Headphones that don’t fit properly, are not well built or are simply turned up too loud can affect that amount of feedback that your mic hears. If the audio going into your headphones leaks out and into your mic

you could hear some weird results in your final audio or be unable to properly edit your audio in post production. I talk about how to make sure you headphones are not the cause for problems with your final audio.

Creating great looking graphics for your podcast can be a challenge if you can’t afford to

purchase quality image editing software programs. Now there is an incredible, free option available via your browser called Sumo Paint. This free web service works and looks much the same as Photoshop Elements which I enjoy using for creating my own podcast graphics. Give it a shot and enjoy the power of free, quality graphics creation.

If you have an audio podcast you can benefit greatly by adding video. Creating a YouTube channel to supplement your audio content can attract many new listeners that you would have otherwise never reached. Can you think of some quick, valuable content that is related to your show and would benefit by being seen as well as heard? I recommend creating your own channel and try adding video to your multimedia arsenal. You might be surprised by the results and feedback.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Sumo Paint – Free browser based graphics editor
Phandroid Podcast Video – Hosts talk about Google Plus Hangouts
Zoom H4N audio recorder
Struggling Entrepreneur Podcast – I was interviewed for the Struggling Entrepreneur podcast.

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If you use WordPress to create your podcasting RSS feed then you may have noticed that only ten or less of your most recent episodes are showing up in podcatchers such as iTunes. There’s a simple fix.

Simply adjust the default syndication setting (10) in the Reading section of your WordPress settings.

Click here to see a screencast tutorial of me walking you through the process. This works for both free sites on WordPress.com and your own installation of WordPress.

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If you are having an issue with iTunes, or any other podcatcher, only showing your most recent ten (10) or less episodes and you are using WordPress to feed your podcast, this is the fix for you.

Even if you are also using feedburner, changing this simple setting will allow more episodes to appear in your RSS feed and thus on iTunes, Zune, Miro, etc.

This fix works for both WordPress.com and people who have their own installation of WordPress on their own server.

Have you ever wanted to live stream your podcast in an audio only player? Finally a solution that caters to audio only podcasters has arrived in the form of mixlr.com. A live streaming, audio only applicationavailable for both PC and Mac.

Live streaming your podcast as you record can be another great way to interact with your audience, allowing them to participate live in chat rooms with you and other audience members.

I have fielded many questions from people who were looking for an audio only live

streaming player to put on their site and now we finally have one. Mixlr.com offers podcasters a simple application that is easy to use, looks great and adds minimal work to your current podcast production setup. You simply point the mixlr app at your audio input source, check your levels and go live.

One of the most powerful features that mixlr brings is the ability to be used with iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, etc). Sites like Ustream.com and other live streaming services which are video based don’t work with iOS devices (the Ustream app only has a fraction of the content available on Ustream). This means that your show can now be live streamed via any device that can browse the web. You can now be in the car with your audience (live) offering your content which is often a much better choice than what’s on traditional radio.

Another great feature is the ability to embed the mixlr player right onto your Facebook Fan Page. Simply put the link to your mixlr page, for any live episode, into the link section and Facebook will embed the mixlr live streaming player right onto the page so that all your “fans” can listen right there on Facebook.

There are many great options that mixlr.com provides to the audio podcaster but the main one is simple, a service designed specifically for audio only and we’ve been waiting for that for a very long time. Browse over and get your account today (before all the good names are taken;)). And don’t forget to friend me when you get there.

Also on this episode I ask my twitter community to share some of their #PodcastMyths. We’ve all heard that “you need an iPod to podcast” or “you can’t get good audio from a USB mic.” These are myths that continue to float around the podcasting community and so we had a little fun and listed some of the most common myths we’re still hearing today and I tell you why they are indeed #PodcastMyths.

Tweet your own podcasting myths to @PodcastHelper and use the hashtag #PodcastMyth.

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When you create your album artwork the graphic that represents your podcast (also referred to as show art or ID3 image), make sure you use a high enough resolution so that it displays well on large screens.

I recommend making your show logo 600 x 600 pixels. This is a square image that will display well on HD screens as well as .mp3 players such as an iPod. Create a .jpg is still a relatively small size in (usually less than 1mb) and will be compatible across all devices.

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When you want the absolute best quality recording from your remotely co-hosted podcast, you record a double-ender.

A double-ender is a type of recording where everyone on the podcast episode records their own audio. This allows for the cleanest sound possible, removing the unwanted noise problems you might get from such things as Skype or the telephone.

While this method does create more work for the editor (e.g. lining up clips, transferring files) you do end up with the best recording possible because everyone has recorded their microphones directly into their own software or recording device.

The basic workflow is as follows:
1. Everyone records their own audio (into Audacity or any other recording software or their own digital audio recorder).
2. Each person uploads their audio to a server so that the person doing the post production can gather all the audio files.
3. The editor lines up the audio tracks in an audio editor and does the normal post production (leveling, sweetening, etc.)
4. Export and finish the same way you would any other podcast episode (ID tags, show notes, etc).

In this episode I team up with Steve from NetcastStudio.com to record a double-ender podcast about recording double-ender podcasts. Listen as we describe the steps in detail and pay attention to the great sound quality we get from the process. It’s like we’re sitting in the same studio even though in reality I was on the East Coast and he is on the West.

Links mentioned in this episode
MicToob.com – A YouTube like site (user generated) dedicated to microphones (reviews, unboxings, demos, etc.)

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Here is some audio from a test I ran using a plugin that claims to remove echo from your recordings. In other words, a plugin to help podcasters with large empty rooms facing the challenge of getting the resulting reverb out of their recordings. When listening to this, you’ll want to make sure to wear some good headphones so that you can hear the reverb in the room.

The plugin seems to work pretty well which is quite an accomplishment however at over $50, I don’t think I would purchase it. But that is still cheaper than sound proofing your studio.

You can download and try the De-Verb plugin for yourself at the Sound Performance Lab website.

If you enjoy the demo, “Likes” are appreciated but make sure to let me know in the comments what you think overall. Would this be helpful for your recordings?

As a podcast producer you have likely heard that you need to create good show notes for each episode. But what does this mean and how do you accomplish it? On this episode I talk about the elements that make up good show notes (descriptive, keyword rich, and supplemental links).

I also discuss ways to get your podcast audience to participate more and engage with your show. Receiving comments, retweets, emails, and voicemail are just some of the ways you know that people are listening to and/or watching your podcast. Engagement also allows you to custom tailor your content to fit the desires of your audience and thus increase your feedback with each episode.

Important factors in getting your audience to provide feedback are reaching out to them wherever they are gathering. Find your niche on twitter and start a conversation, offering helpful feedback and pointing them to your show when appropriate for deeper discussion and explanation. Reach out on facebook and create supplemental content that encourages feedback. Both of these methods have a low threshold and can potentially reach hundreds of even thousands of relevant listeners.

Write better show notes and think about enhancing your video and audio content with blogs. The more content you produce, the more likely it is that your audience will engage with your podcast. Make sure that you have the appropriate call-to-action in every episode of your podcast and make sure you have an easy to find contact page on your website.

Both show notes and supplemental content and/or engagement are great ways to get more people interacting with your show. Try to go out and reach the people who would be interested in your podcast instead of just waiting for them to find you.

Links for this episode:
Recording multi-channel with Audacity
Alesis Multimix8 USB 2.0 mixer
Ray’s settings for the Powerpress plugin for wordpress
Canon 60D HDDSLR video setup
How to get started using Custom Fields in wordpress
A podcast studio inside an RV

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Resources for tracking statistics for your podcast and website.

By using some simple resources, you can get a clear picture regarding how many people are listening to your podcast as well visiting your website.

File hosts such as Libsyn, Blubrry, and Blip.tv all keep statistics about the number of people downloading your show as well as the applications they are using to do it (iTunes, Web, apps, etc) and where they are coming from (geo-location).

Other sites such as Facebook, give you deep “insights” into the demographics of your audience within Facebook. And installing Google Analytics on your webpage will further your understanding about how people are using your website.

Finally, Woopra allows you to see visitors to your website in real-time. When can watch the activity taking place on your website at any given time, tracking things like how some navigates your site and how they got there in the first place.

Consider integrating some of these tools into your podcast. Knowing more about your audience is not only fun and rewarding (we all love to know someone is listening) but very useful for growing your show.

links for this episode:

Google Analytics (track statistics for your website)
Woopra (watch visitors to your site in real-time)

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Wizzard Media recently announced that they are implementing a new program that will allow podcast producers, with any Libsyn.com account, to monetize their content. A basic Libsyn account can be purchased for as little as five dollars a month which would give you access to the subscription service.

Each Libsyn account will have the option to create a subscription based webpage on which a producer can add bonus content (audio, video, etc.), deliver their back catalog, or write premium blog posts. The decision on exactly how to monetize the content is completely up to the individual producer. You also get to decide how much or how little you want to charge for access to your premium content.

Revenue from subscriptions will be split 60-20-20. Sixty percent of the profit will go to the podcast producer with Libsyn and MediaPass getting the additional fourty percent split between them. Partnering with Wizzard/Libsyn to deliver your content in this manner saves you the trouble of setting this up on your own and managing subscriptions.

While this is not paid access to your feed, you can integrate this model with your current podcast corresponding feed by limiting the number of free episodes you keep in your public catalog. For example, if you have 100 episodes, you can make the most recent 50 episodes available for free via iTunes or any other podcatcher. This is done by limiting the number of <items> that show up in your feed.

New subscribers could then access all previous episodes (1-50) by subscribing to your premium page (you set the price) at Libsyn.com. This is just one way to integrate a paid model into your podcast.

This is another great opportunity for podcasters to be able to start seeing profits from their efforts. If you want to get started, contact Rob Walch at Rob@wizzard.tv or Rob@podcast411.com and express your interest in getting started with a subscription model for your podcast.

Links mentioned on this episode
Wizzard press release
Libsyn (Liberated Syndication)
MediaPass
Podcast411.com (Rob’s podcast and resource page for podcasters)

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With the recent update of the Powerpress plugin for WordPress, your podcast can now be HTML5 and Apple device friendly.

HTML5 player for non-flash devices

This is an important point because of the iPhone’s dominate spot in the mobile market and the rise of the iPad as the primary tablet device of choice (at the time of this post). This translates into many people viewing your podcast on idevices and in order for them to play your episode via a player on your site, it needs to be an HTML5 player.

Powerpress 2.0 now allows you to embed an HTML5 player along with many new features.

To see how I am currently setting up my Powerpress plugin, see the images I posted at the end of this blog post:

Powerpress 2.0 and HTML5

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The Powerpress plugin for WordPress was updated a few days ago. This plugin does much more than you need it to and can be used in many different ways.

One of it’s most exciting new features is the ability to place an html5 player on your site, essentially making your podcast non-flash or Apple friendly.

I’ve done some initial testing and it seems to work well. I also use this plugin to properly form my enclosures. I don’t recommend using this plugin to perform all the necessary functions of your podcast but if you do, it’s very well supported and you shouldn’t be left high and dry as was the case with people who used PodPress.

You should, at the very least, install it and take a look at the different options it offers. It can be confusing however and if you have any questions about how I set it up please feel free to ask in the comments. I’ve attached images that show my current settings for the Powerpress plugin. Your’s will likely be different but this gives you some idea about how I’m using the plugin for The Podcasters Studio Podcast. Anything you do not see (e.g. parts of a page, other tabs) in these images is because I either don’t use them and/or I have left the default settings in place.

I’ve been looking into options for quite awhile on ways to make my podcast html5 compatible and this is one of the better ways I’ve come across to date.

Let me know what you think. Have you tried it? Are you already using it?

Learn how to start preparing your podcast’s media kit and about a new affiliate sponsorship opportunity from Audible.com.

I start off by answering a question from Sean who wants to know how he can improve the audio for his screencasts? He is currently using a headset but I talk about some different options that he can upgrade to and I have a surprise option for him that will work for free.

This episode takes a look at two different ways to start guiding your show towards earning income. Mike from Rock’n the Mike Podcast calls in to ask about building a media kit and what to do when approached by sponsors.

I answer his questions and give you some insight into how to start building your own media kit which will enable you to approach sponsors you might be interested in or provide those sponsors interested in you with valuable information about your show.

After that I talk about a new sponsorship opportiunity that is available to any podcaster who applies to and is accepted into the Audible.com affiliate program. This program gives you complete control over how much promotion you want to include in your show and offers a healthy return just for getting your listeners to sign up for a free trial.

Steve from Waves of Tech gets on the mic with me for a interview all about his role in talking Audible into providing this sponsorship opportunity to the independent podcaster and we discuss the plusses and minuses of being part of this program and placing an ad into your show.

Links from this episode
Audible Affiliate program

RSS Graffiti is an application for Facebook that allows you to auto-post your RSS feed content to your Facebook Wall. If you have a podcast and a Facebook Fan Page or you just want your podcast to be automatically  posted to your Facebook profilewhen a new episode is published in your RSS feed, then RSS Graffiti is the application you want to use. RSS Graffiti is able to do this because it takes the information in your RSS feed and post anything new to Facebook. You can control how often RSS Graffiti checks your feed for new content and how it displays the information in your RSS feed once it’s posted to Facebook.

You no longer need to post your podcast to your feed and then go over to Facebook and do it all over again. The process of posting toFacebook will now be taken care of for you, automatically when you updated your RSS feed with new content. And RSS Graffiti is a great way to ensure that the Facebook .mp3 player actually shows up on your page (some people have had issues with getting this to display correctly).

One of it’s major benefits is that it automatically inserts a clean looking flash player that people on your Facebook page can play and listen to your podcast instantly from the Facebook page they are looking at. This is advantageous to your podcast statistics because the easier you make your podcast to listen to, the more likely it is that someone will actually listen.

There was one aspect of RSS Graffiti however that had me puzzled for quite awhile. Where does the application get the information to fill in the field listed as “By:?”

If you take a look at the image below, you’ll notice that RSS Graffiti displays the name of my Facebook page (PodcastHelper) and then the title of this particular episode (TPS Ep. 42 – Microphones for Video and iTunes..). Below that, you’ll see the attribute in question, “By:”

For many people, this section reads “By: unavailable” (see below). So the question that many people have is, how do I make sure this information is filled in with something that tells the listener the name of who the podcast belongs to. You’ll see here that mine reads “Ray aka @podcasthelper” (my twitter handle).

So if yours reads “By: unavailable” how do you fix it? The simple answer is that you need to have a item level tag in your RSS feed called <dc:creator>. I suspected for quite some time that this was where the “By” attribute was getting it’s information from however there were a few inconsistencies that made it difficult to decipher. That’s because the information inside the <dc:creator> tag gets modified depending on what you are using to create your RSS feed and if you are using Feedburner to enhance that feed.

In this case, the “By:” attribute is being filled in by information that I supplied to Feedburner.com which helps enhance the RSS feed that I am creating with WordPress.

There are a couple issues here to be concerned with. First, if you are not hand coding your original RSS feed and it does not create the <dc:creator> tag for you, then your “By:” section will be filled in with “unavailable.”

If you use Feedburner.com to supplement your RSS feed (I highly suggest that you do) and you have submitted your Feedburner feed to RSS Graffiti, then the information listed in the “By:” section will be different then how it is displayed in your original feed.

If you supply RSS Graffiti with your original RSS feed then the information that will show up is the information that is in your <dc:creator> tag. You can view the contents of this tag by opening your RSS feed address in a browser (Firefox or Safari) and “view source.” Each <item> in your feed should contain the <dc:creator> tag.

If your feed does not have the <dc:creator> tag then that is the source of your problem. Find out how you can insert this tag into your feed and the “By:” information will be filled in with the contents of that tag.

Here are some notes I took about where the information for the <dc:creator> tag is coming from if you are using wordpress and/or feedburner to create your RSS feed.

In WordPress the <dc:creator> tag is generated from whatever you have listed as your “post author.”

Feedburner changes the <dc:creator> tag generated by wordpress to the information you filled into your feedburner account if you used the “smartcast” option. In your Feedburner account, for the RSS feed that you submitted to RSS Graffiti, go to Optimize > SmartCast > Podcast Author and fill in or modify the information in that section. This will now populate your <dc:creator> tag.

If in your “Smartcast” section you also have the “Podcast Author Email Address” filled in then your “By:” section will be filled in with that email address plus the information in your “Podcast Author” section of Smartcast (see below).

You’ll also notice that the information contained in the title and the “By:” sections are cut off. If the information in the title of your <item> is longer than 45 characters long, your info will be cut off. Fo the “By:” section you are limited to 40 characters (including spaces).

Once again, your RSS feed must contain the <dc:creator> tag in order to display the information in the “By:” section. Depending on which feed you give to RSS Graffiti (original or Feedburner) will determine which information is displayed because Feedburner changes the information with the <dc:creator> tag.

If you are having trouble getting this section to not say “By: unavailable” take a look at your RSS feed content via most web broswers and check to make sure you have the <dc:creator> tag in your feed. If you are hand coding your feed you can simply insert this tag at the <item> level. If your feed is generated for you via a web application, contact the administrator and ask them how you can get this tag inserted into your feed.

If you are having issues with your podcast that you cannot fix, understand or explain and need additional help, I am available for consulting on a one-on-one basis. Please contact me via the contact page here at The Podcasters Studio.com. And if you found this post helpful please comment below or click the “like” button. I look forward to your feedback.

- Ray

On this episode I debut my new show intro and talk about how my new podcast music can affect your show’s production value.

I also introduce a few new elements to the show’s introduction including an episode number and a tag-line. Learn how you can improve on your show intro and opening from a great post by Daniel over at The Audacity to Podcast.

I was recently interviewed on Ryan’s Top Shelf about my podcasting story and experience. You can listen to the his new show where he interviews other podcasters and asks them ten core questions related to their own podcasting experience. Check out episode 004 to listen to the questions that Ryan asked during my interview.

In an ever increasing attempt to keep your show evolving and improving, I introduce you to the idea of purchasing your own show music. There are many ways to get music for your podcast including Creative Commons, Garageband, having original music produced for you, etc. I talk about how purchasing affordable Royalty Free music can take your show to the next level.

Finally I talk about whether or not it’s a good idea to use your basic web hosting (typically what you use to host your website) service to host and deliver your podcast. I wrote up an entire blog post including conversations I had with two separate hosts in an attempt answer this question once and for all.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
TAP30 – Show Introductions and Openings
Ryan’s Top Shelf Interview with Ray
Shockwave-sound.com (Royalty Free Music)
Neosounds.com (Royalty Free Music)
Bluehost Web Hosting
Lunarpages Web Hosting
Ray’s Blog Post Regarding Podcast Hosting on Basic Web Hosting Plans
Libsyn (Podcast Specific Hosting)

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Learn what options you have when choosing a microphone for your video podcast productions. In most cases audio is as important or even more important than the quality of your video. Find out the different types of microphones that you can use together with whatever video camera you have to get the best quality audio possible out of your video productions.

Types of microphones mentioned in this episode*

Beachtek XLR camera adapter
Juicelink XLR camera adapter
Audio Technica Shotgun Microphone
Dead Cat Windscreen for Shotgun Mics (buy the proper size for your mic)
Sennheiser MD46 ENG microphone
Zoom H4n Audio Recorder
Audio Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Microphone

*most hyperlinks listed here are affiliate links which help support the show

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It’s a simple question. Can I use my web hosting (basic plan, typically about $5 a month) to host my podcast files?

The answer however, as you might expect, is much more difficult. In search of that answer I approached a couple different web hosts (Bluehost and Lunarpages) and asked them this very question in an attempt to get the most accurate answer possible. What I received was an interesting mix somewhere between “yes” and “it depends.” Let’s start at the beginning and think about why you might and might not want to consider this an acceptable option for your podcast.

When starting a podcast, most producers want to get things done as cheaply as possible. If you have never thought of yourself as a producer, you can now. If you produce audio or video content and publish it to the web, congrats, I consider you a producer and you can now add it to your title;)

Because most of us are producing content in our spare time (those hours following our paying jobs) we typically don’t receive money for our productions. Because of this, the need to produce a podcast as cheaply as possible is usually a necessity based on the amount of income we have to put towards our hobby.

In many cases you may already be paying for your own space on a shared server for the purpose of hosting your website. You can find web hosting services for approximately five to six dollars a month and in most cases this includes lots of unlimited features such as storage, bandwidth, sub-domains, etc.

The question then becomes, can I host my audio and/or video files on this cheap web hosting that has unlimited bandwidth and storage and avoid paying for another service such as Libsyn.com? And that’s where my inquiry began.

I approached two different web hosts (Bluehost and Lunarpages) and asked them if I was allowed to use my basic plan to host and deliver a podcast? Below are the results of those conversations and then I elaborate on my thoughts regarding this question and provide you with advice on how to proceed when it comes to the question of file hosting for your podcast. (click the image to enlarge and use your browsers back button to return).

This second conversation is much longer and is with my personal web host Lunarpages. I have been using them to host all my websites for the last 4 years with no issues. The price is great and the service and options are one of the best I’ve seen. You’ll notice that I didn’t let the person I was speaking with here know that I was a current customer until after I was done asking my questions.

The conversation with the Lunarpages representive went on much longer than I could fit into this screen capture. Here is the remainder of the conversation in plain text:

1. 13. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:21:14 PM
   depends
2. 5:21:21 PM
   on the nature of your website
3. 5:21:25 PM
   is it live already?
4. Client5:23:46 PM
   I do a show about podcasting and I advise people about this often. My goal in asking is just to provide the correct answer so that I can recommend your hosting to someone or not. Typically I advise that they don’t host their show on their basic web hosting plan but I’ve also heard that you could. I’m not interested at this time in actually doing this myself.
5. 5:24:39 PM
   A typical podcast gets a few thousands downloads a month and I’m curious if those people who host their audio on sites like yours are OK in doing so.
6. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:25:03 PM
   we are fine with that indeed
7. 5:25:30 PM
   even though several of our customers that have a similar website are using a dedicated plan
8. 5:25:38 PM
   but this should also feet on a basic plan
9. Client5:26:44 PM
   but this should also feet on a basic plan??
10. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:27:16 PM
    *fit sorry
11. 5:27:21 PM
    yes
12. 5:27:31 PM
    you see the big problem on such a website is the large traffic
13. 5:28:00 PM
    a few thousands of downloads / month can’t cause a large traffic
14. Client5:28:31 PM
    Yes that’s why I usually advise using a basic plan in this way because if a podcast gets popular, you could run into issues and “unlimited” probably doesn’t always truly mean unlimited.
15. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:29:08 PM
    correct
16. 5:29:39 PM
    but when the podcast becomes popular you may look at upgrading to another solution ( a dedicated plan)
17. Client5:30:05 PM
    so a show that got a couple thousand downloads would actually be a problem for the server more than it would be a problem for your TOS?
18. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:31:01 PM
    indeed
19. 5:31:10 PM
    a high traffic would result in a large memory usage
20. Client5:31:29 PM
    effectively shutting your show down?
21. 5:31:36 PM
    or just slow downloads?
22. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:31:53 PM
    in some of the situations only a high load on the server
23. 5:32:23 PM
    only a poor codding could cause a server to go unresponsive
24. 5:33:09 PM
    a basic plan involves a shared server so all the hardware resources (memory, processor etc) are used by the accounts that are hosted on that machine
25. 5:33:25 PM
    it may come to the situation when even if you website is not causing issues on the server, another one is
26. Client5:33:52 PM
    what is the cost of your entry level dedicated hosting plan?
27. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:34:11 PM
    we have different dedicated hosting plans that you may opt for
28. 5:34:32 PM
    and if you are looking for a solution based on Linux, those are available here: http://www.lpdedicated.com/servers/linux.php
29. 5:34:45 PM
    for a Windows solution, you can check this area: http://www.lpdedicated.com/servers/windows.php
30. Client5:35:49 PM
    Well the good news is that I have actually been using your hosting for the last 5 years for all of my sites and have always been happy with the service though I don’t use it to host my audio/podcast files. But I am happy to be able to give people another reason to go with Lunarpages;)
31. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:36:35 PM
    I’m glad to hear that you are happy with our services
32. Client5:37:31 PM
    Thanks for your time and information. I think I can better inform people about how they can and can’t use basic hosting plans to host their podcast files.
33. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:38:32 PM
    I’m glad to hear that my answers allowed you to take this conclusion
34. 5:38:50 PM
    if there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any other questions please let me know
35. Client5:40:18 PM
    that’s it for today, thanks again, bye
36. Dragos Gabriel Fedorovici5:40:27 PM
    have a lovely day

After contacting two separate hosting providers, I was able to obtain enough information to come to a conclusion about whether or not hosting your podcast on a shared server (basic hosting plan) is a good idea or not. To cut to the chase, no.

Of course if you read these conversations you’ll notice that it’s clearly OK to host your audio on each of these two services and from what I’ve heard about other hosts, the same holds true (ask your particular host before trying to host your podcast with them).

However, it’s also clear that if your show becomes very popular, you are likely to run into problems. One of two things is likely to happen. The first, you might be asked to move to a dedicated server which will cost you much more than the price of your basic plan or much more than using a service like Libsyn. The second thing that is likely to happen is that the download speed of your files will become exceptionally slow or just won’t work at all.

In the end, both of these problems will probably lead to you transferring over all your files to another hosting service such as Libsyn or Raw Voice. The process of transferring your files to a new service is not only time prohibitive but can be very costly based on the number of episodes you need to transfer. This is because you will have to pay an upfront fee (Libsyn charges .10 cents a megabyte) to move all your files at once.

So can you do it? Can you host and serve your podcast from your basic hosting plan? Well, if you’re using either of these two services, definitely yes. And it’s likely that whatever service you are using, if different from the ones listed here, will also allow you to to do the same make sure to check with them before doing so. I’m not responsible for the charges you may incur or the terms of service you might be violating if you don’t check with your hosting provider first.

In my case, I host all my audio on Libsyn.com for many reasons and they don’t pay me to say that. First and foremost, you have unlimited bandwidth so no matter how popular your podcast may get, you’ll never have to worry about being charged any more than you already pay. Your show can get 10 downloads or 10,000+ and your monthly fee will remain the same. With a service such as Amazon S3, you could wake up with a Hefty bill if your podcast happened to get linked to by Leo Laporte or Oprah overnight.

But I also like the fact that Libsyn.com exists for one primary reason, podcasting! It’s what they do and because of that, they do it better than anyone else. You can great statistics and a blog if you need one. You can also tweak your RSS feed to fit your specific needs by inserting additional tags if need be and the support is excellent. There are many reasons to go with a host who specializes in podcasting and these are just a few.

In the end, I like to tell people to plan for success. Expect your show to be popular and never stop working towards that goal. And when it happens, you’ll be ready and perhaps more importantly, you won’t be shut down or worse yet, broke.

On this episode, Soundcloud.com announces that they will soon be supporting RSS feeds for their audio hosting service. I discuss what I think of the service for use as a podcast audio hosting solution and how you can get into the Soundcloud beta to be a tester for this new feature.

Learn what options you have when choosing a microphone for your video podcast productions. In most cases audio is as important or even more important than the quality of your video. Find out the different types of microphones that you can use together with whatever video camera you have to get the best quality audio possible out of your video productions.

Finally I explain how itunes and various devices (ipods, ipads, iphones, etc) display your ID3 tags (metadata) both in itunes and on Apple devices. Since November of 2005, Apple has been using a combination of both the metadata that you insert into your mp3 files and the information contained in your RSS feed to come up with the information that is displayed on it’s various devices. Learn what tags control this information so that you can have more control of what information people are seeing about your podcast.

Links mentioned in this episode*

Soundcloud Podcast Beta
Beachtek XLR camera adapter
Juicelink XLR camera adapter
Audio Technica Shotgun Microphone
Dead Cat Windscreen for Shotgun Mics (buy the proper size for your mic)
Sennheiser MD46 ENG microphone
Singular Software’s Pluraleyes (for syncing audio to video in post production)
Blog post Regarding ID3 tag formatting and iTunes/Apple Devices via Rob @podcast411

*most hyperlinks listed here are affiliate links

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On this episode I talk about how to post your podcast feed to facebook automatically including an audio player and how to keep your podcast alive after you stop producing it and paying for hosting.

I also discuss the differences between using a hardware versus software based compressor/limiter/gate. This is a non-essential piece of equipment and all of it’sprocesses can be handled in post production, however there are some benefits to using a real one.
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Promote your podcast by contacting the people and or companies you mention in your show. Many times those people will respond by passing on your content to their community.

Whether it’s through a simple tweet or facebook post, your content gets exposed to infinite amounts of new listeners when it’s passed on by someone else. And typically when you are mentioning someone or something on your podcast, it’s something you are a fan of, use, or plan to buy. Therefore the person who you are most likely speaking kindly about or the product which you use and love is great promotion for them or their company.

In most cases when you let someone know that you are talking highly about them or their product, they have every motivation to pass that on to their community. You see it on the backs of books and website testimonials, people like it when you talk about them and their products.

So let them pay you back with a retweet, a facebook wall post, or maybe even a mention on their own show. Market your show and get your podcast in front of hundreds of new listeners just by making someone else aware that you talked about them.

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When choosing a mixer for your podcast there are some special considerations that I think each podcaster should think about before making their purchase. Some of these include the number of mic inputs your mixer will allow. Can you grow your show with the mixer you are planning to buy? Can it power condenser microphones and will it record multiple channels when connected to your computer? I bring up these questions and more to help you understand the special needs of a podcaster when choosing a mixer. I take a listener question from Gene who called in to find out how to record Skype video and how to take that video and put it on your blog/website. Also I take a look at the new statistics published by Edison Research and their “Current State of Podcasting” report for 2010. Tom Webster presented the information at Blogworld 2010 (see below for the entire talk and slides) and I discuss some of the most important insights that I think podcasters should take away from the talk. Finally, I tie in the information provided by Tom with recent actions I took on my site to upgrade the social sharing features I provide. I explain why I changed wordpress plugins in an attempt to clean up my site while still providing a way for users to pass on my content to their favorite sharing sites. download this episode (48 min. | .mp3 | 47 mb)

The Current State Of Podcasting from Tom Webster on Vimeo.

links mentioned on this episode Call Recorder – for recording Skype video on Mac Pamela – for recording Skype video on a PC ShareThis – WordPress plugin for social sharing buttons (twitter, facebook, digg, etc) The Current State of Podcasting for 2010 PDF” – slides from Tom’s presentation

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When you’re deciding on what kind of mixer to get for your podcast there are several things to consider before making your purchase. I run through the most important things I think you should be looking for in a mixer that will be used for producing podcasts.

Some of the things I like to have in a mixer include USB 2.0 or better, insert channels to properly attached effects processors, real faders, mute buttons, and a few more things you’ll hear about on this episode.

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In this tutorial I show you how to create a podcast ready RSS feed using either wordpress.com or your own installation of wordpress. I combine the power of wordpress and its ability to create as many feeds as you want, along with Feedburner to make a valid RSS feed for your podcast.

Using WordPress and Feedburner to feed your podcast allows you a lot of control over what is in your feed and how your feed will appear on podcast directories such as itunes, Zune, Miro and anywhere else you submit your podcast.

When creating a podcast, before you even publish it live to the internet, itunes or anywhere else, make sure to create a short 15 to 30 second promo for your show.

Creating a short promo will allow your podcast to get into the itunes store early, before your actual show’s launch date which will allow you to go live with your very first podcast without any barriers to being discovered on itunes.

Because you submitted your show early, the approval process will be completed before you publish your first episode. When your first episode is published, your itunes podcast page will have already been approved and your show will be immediately searchable in itunes as well as any other podcast directories you have submitted your show to (e.g. Zune, Miro).

In case you didn’t know, getting your show listed in itunes requires an approval process. Sometimes the process can take as little as half an hour but in most cases it can be days or even weeks before someone listens or watches your show and makes sure it meets requirements (valid feed, appropriate show art, etc) set out by Apple and the itunes store. So get your show submitted early, before you publish your very first episode and when you are ready to go live, your show will be ready to be found on itunes.

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Adobe Audition is now out for the Mac. Find out what I like about it, what I think you could use as an alternative and the effects I use when using Audition to process my audio.

Also discussed on this episode are virtual cart machines (soundbyte, pod producer, etc). These apps and programs allow you to bring other audio clips into your podcast recordings by easily organizing them into a push button display. Easily bring in intros, outros, sound effects and any other audio clips you want to load into the software.

I discuss the advantage to using the new “like” button for facebook and how using Google Analytics to set “funnels” can help you to achieve your desired conversion goals for on your website.

Also find out why I think you can stand to profit by giving away all of your knowledge and content for free! The more content you produce and publish in your niche, the more you establish yourself as an expert in your field. The best way to achieve this status is by making sure anyone and everyone interested in your content can consume it. By giving it away for free you are not only inviting everyone to view it, you are drawing people to your expertise and opening up the possibility for anyone to hire you or pay for other products you sell surrounding your content.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
Adobe Audition for the mac beta – free (until the beta is over).
Facebook Social Plugins – for installing a facebook like button plugin on your wordpress site
ID3 editor – for putting metadata into your mp3 files
Google Analytics – for website statistics
PodcastHelper (Ray) on facebook
sound byte for ipad – for inserting audio clips into your podcast recordings

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On this episode I interview entertainment lawyer and podcaster, Gordon Firemark.

We talk about the many different legal issues surrounding podcasting and podcasters including copyright, fair use, model releases and much more. Do you know your rights if your original content is taken and used without your permission or violates the copyright you have in place? What can you do to make sure you are getting proper credit for your content? Gordon tells how to approach such situations from both a formal (drop some legal forms on ‘em) and informal (ask nicely) perspective.

All the issues we touch on in this interview are explained in much deeper detail in Gordon’s new ebook: The Podcast, Blog and New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide. Get a discounted copy of the ebook by visiting: www.podcastlawbook.com and entering the promo code “PodcastHelper” upon checkout.

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How long does it take before a podcast RSS feed is accepted into the itunes store once you have submitted it?

When you’ve submitted your podcast to itunes and its not showing up in the itunes catalog, many podcasters start to worry that they did something wrong. So what do you do once you have submitted your RSS feed to itunes but it’s not showing up in the itunes store?

The answer is patience. In order to make sure your podcast has been submitted and is in the process of being reviewed, make sure you received the confirmation email that tells you that indeed your podcast RSS feed has been submitted to itunes. You should receive this email shortly after you submit your valid podcast feed.

Wait times for getting your podcast approved can be as long as 3 weeks or as quick as 30 minutes. Once your podcast has been reviewed by someone at apple (yes someone actually looks and/or listens to your podcast) you will receive an email telling you that your podcast has been accepted and the same email will contain very important information about your show such as links that you can use to find your show on the web and on itunes.

Make sure you save this email and archive it somewhere you will remember and access easily because almost certainly you will be looking for it again to use the important information contain within the email about your show.

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On this episode I introduce you to a new resource on ThePodcastersStudio.com, the newly redone blog which will be used to share emails that I receive regarding podcasting questions. Now everyone will benefit from the information I exchange with those people who take the time to write into the show.

I also introduce you to and encourage you to get your podcast feed into the Blackberry Podcast Store. This is another great place to feature your show and be discovered by a whole new group of people who might not of known you were producing great content.

The 2010 Blogworld and New Media Expo recently took place and for those of us who were unable to attend there are many great videos from the conference available online. Today I discuss one that I enjoyed most by Scott Stratten aka @unmarketing on twitter. He talks about the necessity to stop getting in the way of people consuming your content. Check out the talk in the video below and gain a bunch of insights into different ways to think of your blog and/or podcast.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
Facebook page for The Podcasters Studio
Blackberry Podcast Store
Disqus Comment Plugin for WordPress
Intense Debate Comment Plugin for WordPress

ScottStratten from Blogworld on Vimeo.

On a daily basis I answer how-to podcasting questions on twitter (@PodcastHelper) and in most cases each question is answered in 140 characters of less. However on occasion I want to provide a much more lengthy answer and that’s when I turn to email to answer questions that might have several answers or just need further explanation.

In an effort to help as many people as possible, much like on twitter where everyone that follows me also gets the chance to benefit from the information I provide to individuals, I wanted to share the emails that I receive here at The Podcasters Studio so that everyone gets the chance to learn. These are those emails*. Please add to the conversation by commenting below and filling in anything I may have missed that would help everyone else reading these posts (including me).

Q: I recorded a podcast and the final version which was in MP3 and was 97 minutes long was 88.56MB. I saw that other shows of similar length were only about 17MB. I’ve tried compressing my file to get it less than 88, but any attempt to make the file take up less room only make it take up more! I could even get it to take up 354MB at one point.

I’ve tried converting it into every file type I could and anything I tried only made it bigger instead of smaller. Help me please…

Ray: What are you using to convert the file?

A 128kbps bit rate (generally considered CD quality) is the minimum I prefer because it has the best sound to file size ratio.

If you’re listening to audio that is encoded at a substantially lower bit rate 96kpbs and below and can’t hear a difference between that and 128kbps, it might just be because you have a “new” ear for audio quality and podcasting. To better train your ear I would highly encourage you to listen using a good pair of over the hear headphones or any other headphones (ear buds) if you do not have a quality pair. This will change what you are able to hear drastically. You will be able to hear so much more and because so many people listen to podcasts on ear buds from their ipods or zunes, you want to be able to hear it as your listeners hear it.

96kbps (FM radio quality) is as low as I would ever suggest someone go when it comes to voice. However I can still hear quite a difference between that and what I would prefer (128). If you have music in your show, you should definitely be at 128kbps for it to sound good. What you’ll start to notice as you try to make your file smaller by changing the bit rate (kbps) are artifacts that often sound like computer noises. Electronic noises that you didn’t have when you recorded the audio.

I’m glad the software (Switch) that I recommended worked for you, however once again I would encourage you to use some headphones and compare the audio of your mp3 file that you converted down to 48kbps or less to that of my show over at http://thepodcastersstudio.com. Give the two a listen with some headphones and see if you can tell the difference. Also try turning the volume up a little more than normal without hurting your ears.

In addition to the tips above, when you record your podcast, you should record in an uncompressed (RAW) format such as WAV, AIFF or ACC (depending on your recording software) and don’t convert to mp3 until you are ready to make the final file (the one that you will use as your podcast episode). Doing this will also help your audio quality. MP3 is a compressed format and if you compress mp3 again into another mp3 file, you are losing some of your audio quality and hurting your final product. The more times you compress the file (put it through software and spit out another file) the more your file degrades in quality.

As for uploading your podcast, your best option is to purchase a monthly plan at http://libsyn.com. You can host your files there and they give you stats about how many people are downloading your show as well as where (geographically) people are downloading from. Other great features include embeddable players and unlimited bandwidth which means no matter how many times your show is downloaded you’ll never be charged any more than the monthly plan you sign up with ($12 a month for the basic plan w/ stats, $5 w/out stats). They are also the most reliable in terms of download speeds and downtime (meaning their site rarely to never goes down leaving your listeners unable to get your content). FYI, I don’t receive any money from Libsyn if you use their service. They are just the best option in my professional opinion.

There are a few free options such as blip.tv which will host either audio or video and posterous.com but both of these have their limitations. Each will allow you to host your files for free but download times for the end user can be sluggish to unbearably slow which can result in a loss of subscribers for you and your show or at the very least, an annoying experience and that’s not something you want to do to your audience. That said, if you want to get started in podcasting, have no money and are not sure if you will keep doing it for any length of time in the future, these options are viable ways to start.

My strongest recommendation regardless of which file host you choose is to make sure you run your RSS feed through Feedburner so that if you continue forward with your podcast, you will always be able to move your files anywhere you want without affecting your listeners. Failing to do this step can result in a loss of all if not most of your subscribers once you decide you need to host your files somewhere else. This is a free option via Google so don’t submit your podcast (RSS feed) anywhere (itunes, Zune, Miro, etc) before putting it through Feedburner. You will then submit the feed address that Feedburner gives you to any place on the web that you want your show to be displayed.

Thanks,

Ray

*all emails sent to The Podcasters Studio regarding podcasting questions are subject to appearing on this site however the names of senders are always protected and never revealed unless permission is given by the sender.

Submitting your show to new podcatchers is the best way to grow your audience fast. Make sure to submit your podcast to all the podcasting directories you can find and don’t forget the thousands of people who are consuming, searching, and using the Blackberry Podcast store. Go to the Blackberry Podcast Store to create an account and submit all your podcasts (audio and video) today.
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The importance of having a clean, easy to read, relevant show logo. Learn why your podcast’s show art is so important and how to improve on the one you already have or create one for free.
Also find out how to use Posterous to host your podcast for free but reasons why you might not want to.
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		noFind out about a powerful facebook strategy I use to potentially gain a large increase in the amount of people listening and subscribing to your podcast. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick TipsRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterFind out about a powerful facebook strategy I use to potentially gain a large increase in the amount of people listening and subscribing to your podcast. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick Tipspodcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/podcast-quick-tips-a-powerful-facebook-strategy-for-gaining-more-listeners/
		
		
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On this episode I talk about making voice calls from within your browser via Gmail, Podcamp Philly 4 and the presentation I’ll be giving, Camtasia for the mac, Gnomedex 10, and I’ll answer a few of your call in questions. Oh and the dynamics of moving your podcast studio!
Yep I’m moving to a new studio and with that comes some challenges that you may or may not expect.

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		noOn this episode I talk about making voice calls from within your browser via Gmail, Podcamp Philly 4 and the presentation I’ll be giving, Camtasia for the mac, Gnomedex 10, and I’ll answer a few of your call in questions. Oh and the dynamics oRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode I talk about making voice calls from within your browser via Gmail, Podcamp Philly 4 and the presentation I’ll be giving, Camtasia for the mac, Gnomedex 10, and I’ll answer a few of your call in questions. Oh and the dynamics of moving your podcast studio! Yep I’m moving to a new [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-35-phone-calls-from-within-your-browser-via-gmail/
		
		
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On this episode, Vincent, host of This Week in Virology, calls in to talk about his mix-minus setup. Grant wants to know about slow download speeds from files hosted on blip.tv and I talk about having a plan to stay connected to your audience if one or more of your broadcasting channels goes down or gets shut off.
I also answer a few questions that came in via twitter since the last episode including, wireless mics for video, getting phone call audio into your mixer, and an easy way for getting your podcast into the Zune Marketplace.
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Knowledge base article on Blip.tv for slow download speeds

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Sennheiser Wireless Mic Packages
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		noOn this episode, Vincent, host of This Week in Virology, calls in to talk about his mix-minus setup. Grant wants to know about slow download speeds from files hosted on blip.tv and I talk about having a plan to stay connected to your audience if one or moRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode, Vincent, host of This Week in Virology, calls in to talk about his mix-minus setup. Grant wants to know about slow download speeds from files hosted on blip.tv and I talk about having a plan to stay connected to your audience if one or more of your broadcasting channels goes down or [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-34-how-to-avoid-losing-contact-with-your-audience/
		
		
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Learn the importance of using the "remember playback position" check box when tagging your podcast files with ID3 tags (i.e. metadata). This is one item I always check when filling in my ID3 information and can easily be done using the itunes software.
 Also, do you listen to your own show? Do you make sure it's not a damaged file before you release it to the internet? Find out why I think this is important and how, at a minimum, you can make sure you are sending out quality audio and video files to your listeners.
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		noLearn the importance of using the "remember playback position" check box when tagging your podcast files with ID3 tags (i.e. metadata). This is one item I always check when filling in my ID3 information and can easily be done using the itunes softRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn the importance of using the "remember playback position" check box when tagging your podcast files with ID3 tags (i.e. metadata). This is one item I always check when filling in my ID3 information and can easily be done using the itunes software. Also, do you listen to your own show? Do you make sure [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/podcast-quick-tips-remember-playback-position-and-proof-listening/
		
		
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Today I’m asking the listeners of Podcast Quick Tips to submit their very own Podcast Quick Tip that I can play on the show. If you have a 2 to 4 minute tip about how to podcast that you would like to share on this show, please submit that tip by calling 925-567-3335 or better yet, send in your audio tip via email at Ray@ThePodcastersStudio.com.
This is not only a request for content and a way for me to promote your show, creating valuable content for my own show but also a great tip to podcasters who want to get the word out about their own show. If you have some helpful feedback that you can provide to another podcast that you listen to, whether that podcast is in your niche or not, send in your audio or written feedback and likely you will get the chance to be exposed to that show’s audience.
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		noToday I’m asking the listeners of Podcast Quick Tips to submit their very own Podcast Quick Tip that I can play on the show. If you have a 2 to 4 minute tip about how to podcast that you would like to share on this show, please submit that tip by caRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterToday I’m asking the listeners of Podcast Quick Tips to submit their very own Podcast Quick Tip that I can play on the show. If you have a 2 to 4 minute tip about how to podcast that you would like to share on this show, please submit that tip by calling 925-567-3335 or better [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/pqt-provide-feedback-to-podcasts/
		
		
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Using an ITPC link to create a one-click subscribe button for your podcast on your website will exclude itunes from knowing you have a new subscriber. Don’t be cheated out of your stats and thus hurting your show’s ranking in the itunes podcast directory. Learn how to use native itunes links to make each subscriber count.
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		noUsing an ITPC link to create a one-click subscribe button for your podcast on your website will exclude itunes from knowing you have a new subscriber. Don’t be cheated out of your stats and thus hurting your show’s ranking in the itunes podcasRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterUsing an ITPC link to create a one-click subscribe button for your podcast on your website will exclude itunes from knowing you have a new subscriber. Don’t be cheated out of your stats and thus hurting your show’s ranking in the itunes podcast directory. Learn how to use native itunes links to make each subscriber [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/itpc-link-vs-a-native-itunes-link/
		
		
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Learn how to use your single Libsyn account to create multiple feeds, edit video in the cloud via YouTube, stalk that twitter account that you want but someone else has, and find out one of the most important parts of your podcast studio that you might not have considered.
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Twittercounter - Track a twitter username you want to get but is currently taken.

Splitfeed: Libsyn’s explanation page for how to split your feeds within one account.

YouTube Remixer: Information about the new cloud based video editor for YouTube videos.

Libsyn3 comparison page to older versions of Libsyn (i.e. whats new?) with screenshots.

Herman Miller Aeron Chair: My newest, maybe most important, piece of studio gear.

Tweetmeme Translate Button: translate retweets from your site into your audience’s native language.


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		noLearn how to use your single Libsyn account to create multiple feeds, edit video in the cloud via YouTube, stalk that twitter account that you want but someone else has, and find out one of the most important parts of your podcast studio that you might noRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn how to use your single Libsyn account to create multiple feeds, edit video in the cloud via YouTube, stalk that twitter account that you want but someone else has, and find out one of the most important parts of your podcast studio that you might not have considered. Right-Click to download Links mentioned in [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-33-multiple-feeds-via-libsyn-edit-your-youtube-videos-a-critical-piece-of-podcast-gear-and-more/
		
		
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On this episode I talk about progress made in my experiments with html5 for audio and video, thoughts about sponsoring your own podcast, and new ideas about how to market your show with the intent of growing your audience.
We also have listener feedback sent in by Jerry of My Amateur Radio.com and Steve from Waves of Tech.com, who called in with their thoughts about TPS Ep. 31 where I asked podcasters their thoughts on apologizing to their audience.
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 Apple Podcast Spec. Page 
Apple’s Develepor Site with Html5 Code for Audio and Video 
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7 Most Useful HTML5 Video Integrating Tools
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		noOn this episode I talk about progress made in my experiments with html5 for audio and video, thoughts about sponsoring your own podcast, and new ideas about how to market your show with the intent of growing your audience. We also have listener feedback sRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode I talk about progress made in my experiments with html5 for audio and video, thoughts about sponsoring your own podcast, and new ideas about how to market your show with the intent of growing your audience. We also have listener feedback sent in by Jerry of My Amateur Radio.com and Steve from [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-32-sponsor-your-own-podcast/
		
		
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		noLearn why it’s important to always publish your audio podcast in the mp3 file format. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick TipsRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn why it’s important to always publish your audio podcast in the mp3 file format. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick Tipspodcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/publish-your-audio-podcast-in-mp3/
		
		
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On this episode I’m talking about new gear in the studio including a Mackie ProFX12 mixer and the Zoom H4n.

I also discuss how I do a mix-minus setup for recording Skype calls. And I’m curious as a podcaster, do you apologize to your audience when you miss your regular schedule?
Learn about why I chose the Mackie mixer and how I set it up to perform a mix-minus which allows you to record a Skype conversation. I also recently bought a Zoom H4n for my HDDSLR video setup and I explain what I like about it in comparison to my other audio recorder, the Edirol R-09HR.
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		noOn this episode I’m talking about new gear in the studio including a Mackie ProFX12 mixer and the Zoom H4n. I also discuss how I do a mix-minus setup for recording Skype calls. And I’m curious as a podcaster, do you apologize to your audience Ray - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode I’m talking about new gear in the studio including a Mackie ProFX12 mixer and the Zoom H4n. I also discuss how I do a mix-minus setup for recording Skype calls. And I’m curious as a podcaster, do you apologize to your audience when you miss your regular schedule? Learn about why I [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-31-mixers-mix-minus-and-edirolzoom-comparison/
		
		
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On this episode I give you a Feedburner refresher course. What it’s used for, what it does, and why you might want to use it to add some spice and flexibility to your podcast RSS feed.
I also take a few minutes to discuss some of the issues that can arise when choosing a video embed player for your video podcast website. Do you want to use YouTube because of its great 720p HD player? Well if your video is more than ten minutes long, you may be forced to reconsider. I cover more topics such as this with regards to other video hosting sites such as vimeo and Blip.tv.
Also I share a web tool I’ve been using for quite awhile now but was recently reminded of the very reason I’m using it, Gravatar.
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		noOn this episode I give you a Feedburner refresher course. What it’s used for, what it does, and why you might want to use it to add some spice and flexibility to your podcast RSS feed. I also take a few minutes to discuss some of the issues that canRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode I give you a Feedburner refresher course. What it’s used for, what it does, and why you might want to use it to add some spice and flexibility to your podcast RSS feed. I also take a few minutes to discuss some of the issues that can arise when choosing a video [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-30-a-feedburner-refresher-and-video-embed-players/
		
		
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		noWhen you create a new hyperlink on your website it’s always good to set the link to open in a new window or tab so that the person visiting your site is not taken away from your page prematurely. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick TiRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterWhen you create a new hyperlink on your website it’s always good to set the link to open in a new window or tab so that the person visiting your site is not taken away from your page prematurely. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick Tips Here’s some bonus video that I’ve placed on [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/podcast-quick-tips-set-hyperlinks-on-your-website-to-open-in-a-new-window-or-tab/
		
		
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Learn about why I like having a gmail account for each show I produce. The importance of having a recognizable avatar across all your online communities, and how to use Paypal for free.
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		noLearn about why I like having a gmail account for each show I produce. The importance of having a recognizable avatar across all your online communities, and how to use Paypal for free. right-click to download subscribe to The Podcasters Studio PodcastRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn about why I like having a gmail account for each show I produce. The importance of having a recognizable avatar across all your online communities, and how to use Paypal for free. right-click to download subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcastpodcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-29-gmail-avatars-and-paypal/
		
		
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Learn how to make your podcast rank higher in search results via google, bing, yahoo, etc.

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		noLearn how to make your podcast rank higher in search results via google, bing, yahoo, etc. By titling your episodes using relevant keywords (words that are contained within your episodes content), you are more likely to show up on the first page of searchRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn how to make your podcast rank higher in search results via google, bing, yahoo, etc. By titling your episodes using relevant keywords (words that are contained within your episodes content), you are more likely to show up on the first page of search results when someone is looking for your niche focused content. right-click [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/increase-your-search-ranking-through-relevant-episode-titles/
		
		
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If your podcast was up for an award, would it be a winner? On this episode you’ll find out which elements of a podcast are judged for The Podcast Awards. Get an inside look at the voting process and use it to make your show stronger.
Whether or not you are seeking an award winning show, this episode will inform you about all the factors that go into a strong podcast and podcast website. Following the tips here will make your podcast more relevant in search engines such as google and as a result you will receive more listeners to your show.
I also talk about the new spin-off podcast I’ve launched, Podcast Quick Tips and I answer a listener question about itunes and blip.tv.
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State of the Podcast Sphere (report by Todd Cochrane and company from GeekNewsCentral.com)
Some of the elements that Todd Cochrane listed as voting criteria for his annual podcast awards:

 good Content
 sound Quality
 content matches you about page
 nominations (count for 40 points max towards deciding score)
 show notes
 branding
 download link
 media player
 visible RSS feed
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 itunes feed link
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		noIf your podcast was up for an award, would it be a winner? On this episode you’ll find out which elements of a podcast are judged for The Podcast Awards. Get an inside look at the voting process and use it to make your show stronger. Whether or not Ray - @podcasthelper on TwitterIf your podcast was up for an award, would it be a winner? On this episode you’ll find out which elements of a podcast are judged for The Podcast Awards. Get an inside look at the voting process and use it to make your show stronger. Whether or not you are seeking an award winning [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-28-the-technical-pieces-to-making-your-show-a-success/
		
		
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Whenever possible ask friends, family to help you out with your show. Podcasting requires many resources most of which is your time and energy. If you have friends or family that are willing to help you produce your show even if just once in awhile, it creates more time for you to create new content instead of focusing too much on marketing, production and whatever else you have to do to grow your show.
This is especially helpful for video podcasters. Having someone to help you monitor audio and other things occurring on set can really help the production values of your video podcast.

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		noWhenever possible ask friends, family to help you out with your show. Podcasting requires many resources most of which is your time and energy. If you have friends or family that are willing to help you produce your show even if just once in awhile, it crRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterWhenever possible ask friends, family to help you out with your show. Podcasting requires many resources most of which is your time and energy. If you have friends or family that are willing to help you produce your show even if just once in awhile, it creates more time for you to create new content [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/podcast-quick-tips-make-full-use-of-your-resources/
		
		
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When embedding your audio and/or video file into your blog and/or website, make sure to include a text hyperlink to the raw file. This will allow users on mobile devices such as iphones and ipads to download and listen to your podcast.
This is also how some people prefer to receive your content. Some people would rather go to your webpage and be able to save your file to their computer so that they can migrate the audio or video to whatever player they choose. This is yet another yet to make sure you podcast is available for anyone who wants to play it.
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		noWhen embedding your audio and/or video file into your blog and/or website, make sure to include a text hyperlink to the raw file. This will allow users on mobile devices such as iphones and ipads to download and listen to your podcast. This is also how soRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterWhen embedding your audio and/or video file into your blog and/or website, make sure to include a text hyperlink to the raw file. This will allow users on mobile devices such as iphones and ipads to download and listen to your podcast. This is also how some people prefer to receive your content. Some people [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/podcast-quick-tips-make-sure-you-have-a-download-link/
		
		
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Visitors to your podcast’s website may leave within the first few seconds of arriving if they don’t see that you have a podcast that can be played easily. Make sure you place a podcast player on your website and at the top of each individual podcast episode post so that there is no confusion about where they can listen to your show.
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		noVisitors to your podcast’s website may leave within the first few seconds of arriving if they don’t see that you have a podcast that can be played easily. Make sure you place a podcast player on your website and at the top of each individual pRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterVisitors to your podcast’s website may leave within the first few seconds of arriving if they don’t see that you have a podcast that can be played easily. Make sure you place a podcast player on your website and at the top of each individual podcast episode post so that there is no confusion about [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-podcast-quick-tips-dont-let-them-leave-your-site-without-knowing-you-have-a-podcast/
		
		
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Google voice is a free service that you can use to together with your podcast to allow your listeners to call into your show and leave voice mail feedback. Once someone calls your google voice number and leaves a message, you will be sent an email which will include an mp3 file which you can download and play on your next podcast episode. Sign up and give your viewers an easy to get in touch with your show.

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		noGoogle voice is a free service that you can use to together with your podcast to allow your listeners to call into your show and leave voice mail feedback. Once someone calls your google voice number and leaves a message, you will be sent an email which wRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterGoogle voice is a free service that you can use to together with your podcast to allow your listeners to call into your show and leave voice mail feedback. Once someone calls your google voice number and leaves a message, you will be sent an email which will include an mp3 file which you can [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-podcast-quick-tips-using-google-voice-as-a-listener-feedback-call-in-line/
		
		
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You never know how long any listener or viewer of you podcast is actually going to stay tuned in. Because of this is best to get your most important information out to them as soon as possible. Let them know all the things that will be covered on your episode, your email and website where they can go to find out more about your podcast.

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		noYou never know how long any listener or viewer of you podcast is actually going to stay tuned in. Because of this is best to get your most important information out to them as soon as possible. Let them know all the things that will be covered on your epiRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterYou never know how long any listener or viewer of you podcast is actually going to stay tuned in. Because of this is best to get your most important information out to them as soon as possible. Let them know all the things that will be covered on your episode, your email and website where [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-podcast-quick-tips-the-importance-of-your-shows-introduction-content/
		
		
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		Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:54:02 +0000
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I talk about the various different online platforms you can use to produce a live stream of your podcast. 
Are you interested in letting people watch you live while you record your show? If so then you can use various different sites to accomplish this. Sites such as Ustream, Livestream and Justin.tv are just a few of the options. 
I explain how to accomplish this and which sites I like best and use to live stream my own podcast.

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		noI talk about the various different online platforms you can use to produce a live stream of your podcast. Are you interested in letting people watch you live while you record your show? If so then you can use various different sites to accomplish this. SiRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterI talk about the various different online platforms you can use to produce a live stream of your podcast. Are you interested in letting people watch you live while you record your show? If so then you can use various different sites to accomplish this. Sites such as Ustream, Livestream and Justin.tv are just a [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-podcast-quick-tips-options-for-live-streaming-your-podcast/
		
		
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		Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:23:17 +0000
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Use twitter to get more mileage out of your content by tweeting about the various topics covered during an episode. For example, if on your most recent episode you talked about three different topics, you essentially should break up those topics into their own individual tweets. By doing so, you will be able to tweet about the same show, including a link URL three different times, however each tweet will be about a different topic that you covered within your episode.
This is a good way to expose your followers to the various topics you talked about on any one show. Often times we are not able to tell the listener every topic we talked about in our episode within the title of the episode. Doing so would lead to titles that were much too long. 
By breaking up your topics into individual tweets, you let your friends on twitter know exactly what was covered on your show in its entirety. Often times someone might not be interested in listening to any given episode because the title of the episode only represents a portion of what you talked about and that portion might not be interesting to every listener. This way however, the listeners get to learn about topics that perhaps are interesting to them but might not have been mentioned in the title of the episode. In this way, you are not spamming your followers so much as you are giving them more detail about each show you produce. Remember to include a link to the episode mentioned.
Also, since tweets have a short shelf life (most followers don’t see each tweet) this gives your friends more chance they’ll actually see that you have a new episode published. Give it a shot and let me know how it works for you. Thanks for listening.

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		noUse twitter to get more mileage out of your content by tweeting about the various topics covered during an episode. For example, if on your most recent episode you talked about three different topics, you essentially should break up those topics into theiRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterUse twitter to get more mileage out of your content by tweeting about the various topics covered during an episode. For example, if on your most recent episode you talked about three different topics, you essentially should break up those topics into their own individual tweets. By doing so, you will be able to tweet [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-podcast-quick-tips-extend-your-contents-mileage-using-twitter/
		
		
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Where do you find statistics about your podcast? I hear this question often and with it usually comes confusion about what exactly is going on with the stats you get from Feedburner. On this episode I talk all about the different places to find stats for your show and why Feedburner may not be your best option.
I also talk about my new piece of podcasting gear, an MDX4600 compressor/limiter/gate, and more info about Feedburner.
We also hear from Corey from the Average Joe Show, who called in some feedback regarding the live streaming episode.
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Links
MDX4600 compressor
Chatango (an embeddable chat for your website)
podtrac (stats tracking)
Libsyn (affordable, best audio and video hosting)
Twaud.io (record audio from your browser and send as a tweet)
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		noWhere do you find statistics about your podcast? I hear this question often and with it usually comes confusion about what exactly is going on with the stats you get from Feedburner. On this episode I talk all about the different places to find stats for Ray - @podcasthelper on TwitterWhere do you find statistics about your podcast? I hear this question often and with it usually comes confusion about what exactly is going on with the stats you get from Feedburner. On this episode I talk all about the different places to find stats for your show and why Feedburner may not be your [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-26-podcast-statistics/
		
		
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		Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:09:29 +0000
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A presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster.
I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality podcasts on the level of a professional such as better audio, proper compression rates, better video, lighting and many other tools that some of the today’s best podcasters are using to produce successful shows, including the kind that make money.
Since many of the people who come to podcasting don’t have a background in audio and video production (including myself) there has to be a place to learn all of the skills without spending too much money or attending years of schooling.
This episode is an overview of all the elements needed to produce top quality podcasts without having a “studio” budget. Learn where and how I learned to podcast and why producing quality content is just as important as engaging content.
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		noA presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster. I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality podcasts on the level of a professional such as betteRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterA presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster. I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality podcasts on the level of a professional such as better audio, proper compression rates, better video, lighting and many [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-25-learn-how-to-podcast-like-a-pro-a-presentation-given-at-podcamp-philly-3/
		
		
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Going live to the internet is as easy as turning on your camera and connecting to any number of great free services. Broadcasting your podcast live adds a good deal of value to your show including live interaction with viewers, instant feedback, audience building, and an overall additional to your new media arsenal. 
As long as you’re podcasting why not sign into Ustream.tv, Livestream.com, Justin.tv or any of the many free services that allow you to have a live broadcast studio right inside your own home. It’s a great way to let your viewers/listeners get an intimate look inside your production and ask you questions in real time. As well your audience gets the chance to interact with each other via chat.
On this episode I talk all about my personal favorites when it comes to live streaming web sites, how I use them and why.
If you enjoy the show and its content please take a moment to press the subscribe button and make sure you never miss any of the content released here at The Podcasters Studio.
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Other Links of Items mentioned in this Episode:

Virtual Video Switchers (allows you to add FX and mutlicam to your live stream productions)

CamTwist

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		noGoing live to the internet is as easy as turning on your camera and connecting to any number of great free services. Broadcasting your podcast live adds a good deal of value to your show including live interaction with viewers, instant feedback, audience Ray - @podcasthelper on TwitterGoing live to the internet is as easy as turning on your camera and connecting to any number of great free services. Broadcasting your podcast live adds a good deal of value to your show including live interaction with viewers, instant feedback, audience building, and an overall additional to your new media arsenal. As long [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-24-live-streaming-your-podcast/
		
		
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Learn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks.
I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for you video, audio for video, and editing software options for both the Mac and PC.
Once you have created a video then what do you do with it? Distributing video is as important as creating it since you want the largest amount of exposure possible. Learn the best places to put your video on the web including iTunes and YouTube and the tools for doing so.
Also I talk about compression options, flash and embeddable players as well as various video formats.
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Links for this episode:

10 Useful YouTube Hacks via Makeuseof.com

Free Flash Player for your Website via LongTailVideo.com

TubeMogul (for mass video distribution)
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		noLearn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks. I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for you video, audio for video, and editing software optiRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterLearn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks. I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for you video, audio for video, and editing software options for both the Mac and PC. Once you have [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-23-video-podcasting/
		
		
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An interview with independent music artist, Matthew Ebel who generates all his income solely through premium membership based podcasting.

Matthew is a well know musician in podcasting circles and you can hear his music being played on various shows across the intertubes.
On this episode learn more about Matthew and how he makes a living from producing his own music and how he integrates podcasting into his revenue stream.
You can out find out more about Matthew by visiting MatthewEbel.com or sign up for his music at MatthewEbel.net.
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		noAn interview with independent music artist, Matthew Ebel who generates all his income solely through premium membership based podcasting. Matthew is a well know musician in podcasting circles and you can hear his music being played on various shows acrossRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterAn interview with independent music artist, Matthew Ebel who generates all his income solely through premium membership based podcasting. Matthew is a well know musician in podcasting circles and you can hear his music being played on various shows across the intertubes. On this episode learn more about Matthew and how he makes a living [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps22/
		
		
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iTunes is one of the most important tools for a podcaster. Regardless of how you feel about Apple, the iTunes software and store is something that every podcaster should be familiar with inside and out.
On this episode I cover some of the basics of iTunes such as how to get your show listed in the iTunes directory (submitting your feed) and some of the reasons why this is the first place you want your show to be listed.
Also discussed are some more advanced topics such as how to have a better shot at getting your show featured within iTunes and how you can use iTunes as a tool for adding ID3 tags and converting file formats.
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iTunes podcast spec page: http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html
HTML code for creating your own clickable URL: <a href=”CLICKABLE URL”><img src=”IMAGE URL HERE” width=”435″ height=”75″ /></a> 
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		noiTunes is one of the most important tools for a podcaster. Regardless of how you feel about Apple, the iTunes software and store is something that every podcaster should be familiar with inside and out. On this episode I cover some of the basics of iTunesRay - @podcasthelper on TwitteriTunes is one of the most important tools for a podcaster. Regardless of how you feel about Apple, the iTunes software and store is something that every podcaster should be familiar with inside and out. On this episode I cover some of the basics of iTunes such as how to get your show listed in [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/ep21/
		
		
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Steve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast.

Steve gives us a tip from his presentation on podcasting about how to dramitcailly increase the number of viewers for your podcast with one, easy to follow method.
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		noSteve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast. Steve gives us a tip from his presentation on podcasting about how to dramitcailly increase the number of viewers for your podcast with one, easy to follow method. StevRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterSteve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast. Steve gives us a tip from his presentation on podcasting about how to dramitcailly increase the number of viewers for your podcast with one, easy to follow method. Steve also shares his favorite piece of podcasting software.podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps20/
		
		
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A presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation.



Other things to take note of during this presentation and before in the introduction is the use of new podcast gear. The presentation was recorded using an Edirol R-09HR connected to the lapel mic from Sennheiser eW 100 G2 wireless mic system.


The microphone used in the introduction to this episode is the Heil PR40 connected to the Heil boom and an after market pop filter. For the introduction of this episode the Heil PR40 was connected to an Alesis MulitMix 8 firewire mixer (discontinued) which then took the audio out and into the Edirol.
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		noA presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation. Other things to take note of during this presentation and before Ray - @podcasthelper on TwitterA presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation. Other things to take note of during this presentation and before in the introduction is the use of new podcast gear. The [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-19-deciding-on-a-show-topic-and-developing-show-ideas-gv-expo-2009-podcasting-presentation/
		
		
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A video interview (6 min.) with Mike from the Mike Tech Show. I recorded live to file, a few video interviews from Podcamp Philly 2009 at Temple University and I’m bringing them to you as bonus content to the normal audio show.
This was my first time with this new microphone and as you can hear I had it too close to my mouth so please excuse that. However you can tell that the mic sounds great when talking to Mike and held at least 6 inches away from the mouth.
Mike talks about his entry into podcasting and offers up some great tips for fellow podcasters.
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		noA video interview (6 min.) with Mike from the Mike Tech Show. I recorded live to file, a few video interviews from Podcamp Philly 2009 at Temple University and I&#8217;m bringing them to you as bonus content to the normal audio show. This was my first timRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterA video interview (6 min.) with Mike from the Mike Tech Show. I recorded live to file, a few video interviews from Podcamp Philly 2009 at Temple University and I&#8217;m bringing them to you as bonus content to the normal audio show. This was my first time with this new microphone and as you can [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-18-video-interview-at-podcamp-philly-2009-with-the-mike-tech-show/
		
		
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Jeff’s back in the studio, virtually via Skype, with part two of our interview.
On this episode we talk about twitter strategies, connecting with your audience, SEO, being a more efficient podcaster, content ideas for your show, and we take a look inside Jeff’s studio including what hardware and software he uses to produce his shows.
Take a listen and make sure to email your questions to me here at ThePodcastersStudio [at ] gmail.com or call in via our in studio phone line at 925.567.3335.
Also if you are in need of podcast consulting, you want to build your own show or improve the one you already have, please visit the consulting page and contact me for one-on-one training and development.
Thanks for listening, now go start a podcast….or two!
All music on this podcast are licensed via Creative Commons and available at www.MusicAlley.com
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		noJeff&#8217;s back in the studio, virtually via Skype, with part two of our interview. On this episode we talk about twitter strategies, connecting with your audience, SEO, being a more efficient podcaster, content ideas for your show, and we take a look iRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterJeff&#8217;s back in the studio, virtually via Skype, with part two of our interview. On this episode we talk about twitter strategies, connecting with your audience, SEO, being a more efficient podcaster, content ideas for your show, and we take a look inside Jeff&#8217;s studio including what hardware and software he uses to produce his [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-17-part-2-of-my-interview-with-jeff-roney/
		
		
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This episode of The Podcasters Studio takes a look at a variety of podcasting options such as how to record Skype calls for free (if you’re on a mac), how to make your Skype better suited for recording interviews, a great review by Neil aka @GeekwithGlasses covering the Audio Technica ATR3350 wired lavalier mic for video cameras, a great way to make easy money from your show, and much more! 
Below are the links to all the items talked about in this episode.

The Levelator: a free piece of software for either Mac or Windows that evens out your finished audio file.
Conversation Network’s SlideShow for improving your Skype connection.
List of various software programs for recording Skype.
How to record Skype using Garageband via 360east.com.
Neil’s review of the AT3350 wired lavalier microphone for video cameras.
Amazon’s Associates program. Get paid for the stuff you promote on your show or anything at all!



Podsafe Music Network Artists featured on this episode of The Podcasters Studio. (listed in order of appearance)



Al Phlipp & The Woo Team – A man Reborn (open)
Adam Woodall Band – Runaway (intro)
Bodybag – Tears Garden (featured as a transition)
cshc – e-cock (transition)
Aron Bass – lma (transition)
Anonymous American – Sleep Tight (outro)

All artists and songs are made available via Creative Commons License at www.MusicAlley.com
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		noThis episode of The Podcasters Studio takes a look at a variety of podcasting options such as how to record Skype calls for free (if you&#8217;re on a mac), how to make your Skype better suited for recording interviews, a great review by Neil aka @GeekwitRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterThis episode of The Podcasters Studio takes a look at a variety of podcasting options such as how to record Skype calls for free (if you&#8217;re on a mac), how to make your Skype better suited for recording interviews, a great review by Neil aka @GeekwithGlasses covering the Audio Technica ATR3350 wired lavalier mic for [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-16-podcast-freebies-skype-tune-up-mic-review-and-much-more/
		
		
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On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk with Jeff Roney from Roneyzone Productions. Jeff also produces several other podcasts and incorporates a whole host of voice actors in his original work, New World Army Podcast.
In part one of this interview we learn a little about Jeff and his long life (141 episode of Roneyzone Radio alone) as a podcaster. Jeff tells us how to land big interviews with “celebrities” of which he has interviewed several.
You’ll learn about great resources for monitoring what’s being said about you and your show on the web and great tips for getting the word out about your podcast. Jeff has built an awesome social media device for promoting podcasters, Show a Podcaster Some Love #SAPSL! Find out more about it in this episode.
Jeff also talks about making money with podcasting and the future of not only his own shows but podcasting in general. This episode is filled with great tips and conversation. So much so that we split the interview into two parts based on Jeff’s tips for getting more content for your time.
Take a listen and make sure to email your questions to me here at ThePodcastersStudio [at] gmail.com or call in via our in studio phone line at 925.567.3335.
Also if you are in need of podcast consulting, you want to build your own show or improve the one you already have, please visit the consulting page and contact me for one-on-one training and development. Thanks for listening, now go start a podcast….or two!
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		noOn this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk with Jeff Roney from Roneyzone Productions. Jeff also produces several other podcasts and incorporates a whole host of voice actors in his original work, New World Army Podcast. In part one of this interviewRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk with Jeff Roney from Roneyzone Productions. Jeff also produces several other podcasts and incorporates a whole host of voice actors in his original work, New World Army Podcast. In part one of this interview we learn a little about Jeff and his long life (141 episode [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-15-an-interview-with-podcaster-jeff-roney-from-roneyzone-productions-part-1/
		
		
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On this episode of The Podcasters Studio (TPS) I talk about the TPS website redesign, the importance of getting a business card made for your podcast, and some thoughts about mics, mixers, and audio interfaces.
The TPS website now has a cleaner look and incorporates a tumblr blog. If you don’t know about tumblr.com, go to the site and consider starting a tumblr blog for your show. It can also be used as a homepage for your podcast if you are looking for a really simple solution.



Business cards make your brand look more professional. As well they give you an easy way to pass the word about your show. Leave them in random places where people who you might think would be interested in your content will see them. Give them out to everyone you come into contact with and get the message out about your show. Learn some great resources for getting your own affordable business cards for your show on this episode.
Getting audio into your computer is not always a simple process. Learn about different ways for doing this specifically if you are interested in getting a mixer or an audio interface for your professional microphones.

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		noOn this episode of The Podcasters Studio (TPS) I talk about the TPS website redesign, the importance of getting a business card made for your podcast, and some thoughts about mics, mixers, and audio interfaces. The TPS website now has a cleaner look and iRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterOn this episode of The Podcasters Studio (TPS) I talk about the TPS website redesign, the importance of getting a business card made for your podcast, and some thoughts about mics, mixers, and audio interfaces. The TPS website now has a cleaner look and incorporates a tumblr blog. If you don&#8217;t know about tumblr.com, go [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-14-getting-audio-into-your-computer/
		
		
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HOW TO INSTALL & USE THE AUDIO PLAYER PLUGIN FOR WORDPRESS
 This tutorial will show you how to install an audio player on your wordpress site. This is for people who have their own installation of wordpress on their own server/web host and want to place audio files into their wordpress sites. (Best Viewed in Full Screen Mode)

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There are many ways to record and edit your podcast.
In this episode I cover some of the best free solutions out there available to podcasters.
I talk about products such as Audacity, Garageband, and host of great web based solutions presented by Aviary.
I also talk a little about audio compression/encoding including a very useful tip for using itunes to spice up your podcast audio file.


  

HOW TO EMBED AUDIO ON YOUR WORDPRESS.COM SITE

Learn how to put an audio/mp3 file (i.e. your podcast episode) on your wordpress.com site. (This tutorial was captured in full HD and is best watched using the full screen option by clicking the little tv icon in the bottom right side of this player).

On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I interview Cliff Ravenscraft of GSPN.tv. Cliff is a full time podcaster meaning he makes his living, all of his income from podcasting.

Listen as Cliff explains his life before deciding to turn podcasting into his career and his life after. Cliff hosts and/or produces more than 22 different shows under his network called Generally Speaking Production Network (GSPN).

In this, our longest show ever, we hear how Cliff is able to make his money from podcasting as well as the gear he uses and excellent advice about some of the things to think about when trying to obtain a sponsor for your own show.

Find out more about Cliff and his shows at http://www.gspn.tv and you can follow him on twitter by going to twitter.com/gspn.

Remember to follow this show at twitter.com/podcasthelper where you can get real time answers to your podcasting questions.

Subscribe to this show via iTunes and if you enjoy the content please give the show a review when you visit the iTunes page.

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HOW TO GET STARTED USING ITUNES

Learn how to get started using iTunes to subscribe to podcasts. If you’ve never used iTunes, this video will help you learn the basics. Itunes is great place to find podcasts on any and all topics including this show, The Podcasters Studio.

Successful Twitter Strategies for Podcasters – How to Find, Engage, and Build Your Audience via Twitter

Learn how to find the exact people your show is targeting. Get quality followers and build your shows audience with my method for using Twitter effectively.

Also Check out Bit.ly for a url shortener that allows you to track stats for your links.

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Learn how to use multiple audio sources with Ustream. Usually in order to record more than one audio source (ie your mic) you would need an expensive mixer. Learn how to use a cheap piece of software to include sources such as music and sound fx into your live stream bypassing the need for a mixer and upgrading the production value of your show.
Special thanks to @sneakerpeet for creating this screencast. Visit sneakerpeet.com for more valuable content!

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On this episode I take a look at increasing the value of your blog through plugins and widgets. These are some of the plugins and widgets that I use here at The Podcasters Studio dot com and the ones I feel will benefit you the most as a podcaster. If you start a blog to support your podcast, take a look at each of these plugins and/or widgets listed below and integrate the ones that you feel will work best for your blog and podcasting needs.

Links to Plugins and Widgets Mentioned in this Episode:
1 Pixel Out Audio Player – a clean looking flash player for your visitors to play your podcast mp3′s on your site
Tweetmeme – an easy way to let your viewers retweet your blog post and it shows how many times this has occurred
Lijit – a better search for your site
Feedjit – a live view of who visited your site, how they got there, and where they came from

music used for this episode: 37hz “Spiral Song”, Adam Woodall Band “Runaway”,  3ce “Outside-Inside” – All songs are licensed via CC license and found at music.podshow.com.

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On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Creative Commons Licensing, what it is, why you want to use it as a podcaster, and how to use it.

Also I talk about some of my favorite free resources that I use to produce my podcast and as a result of Creative Commons you’ll benefit from these resources as well.

music used for this episode: 37hz “Spiral Song”, Adam Woodall Band “Runaway”,  3ce “Outside-Inside” – All songs are licensed via CC license and found at music.podshow.com.

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Susan Bratton, CEO of Personal Life Media

Susan Bratton is co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media. She also hosts her own wildly successful podcast called DishyMix.

Personal Life Media is a podcast network consisting of  40 different podcasts. Each podcast is unique but all are tied into a common theme, your personal life. As well, the network produces information products that can expand and help you produce your best podcast episodes.

Susan is a super star in new media culture and has many years of experience interacting with the people who move media in the internet age.

Find out all about Susan and Personal Life Media in this interview. Learn how her newest information product, Talk Show Tips, can help you become a better interviewer. 

Learn what it takes to run a 40 show podcasting network, be the vice-chairman of the Association for Downloadable Media (an organization focused on podcasters) and hear all about how she handles a career in new media. 

Susan also provides a powerful tip to podcasters who want to ask unique and interesting questions to their interviewees. All this and more on this episode of The Podcasters Studio.

]]> http://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-8-an-interview-with-susan-bratton/feed/ 2 noSusan Bratton is co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media. She also hosts her own wildly successful podcast called DishyMix. Personal Life Media is a podcast network consisting of  40 different podcasts. Each podcast is unique but all are tied into a comRay - @podcasthelper on TwitterSusan Bratton is co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media. She also hosts her own wildly successful podcast called DishyMix. Personal Life Media is a podcast network consisting of  40 different podcasts. Each podcast is unique but all are tied into a common theme, your personal life. As well, the network produces information products that can [...]podcast,podcasting,podcaster,live,answer,teach,how,to,learn,audio,video,recordinghttp://thepodcastersstudio.com/tps-ep-8-an-interview-with-susan-bratton/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thepodcastersstudio/blog/~3/p9VdGt4n5rU/ http://thepodcastersstudio.com/episode-7-marketing-your-podcast/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:36:29 +0000 ray@thepodcastersstudio.com (Ray - @podcasthelper on Twitter) http://thepodcastersstudio.com/?p=54

Promoting your podcast can take just as much time as it takes to produce a single episode and really it’s a never ending process. However, this is an essential part of growing your community.

On this episode learn the various techniques that have worked for me over the years of producing several different podcasts.

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On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about where to host your podcast files. It’s important before you officially launch your podcast that you have a hosting solution. You need to have a place where your mp3 or video files live.

Because you never know how popular your show will become, you want to host your files at a site that allows your show to grow without charging you for extra bandwidth. If your show gets linked to from another blog that has heavy traffic and you are not aware of this and you are hosting the files yourself, you could end up with one hefty bandwidth bill that you were not expecting.

In order to avoid this I present several options for storing your files online, including what I have used over the last few years and what I think are the best options for podcasters. Check out this episode for this important information that is a must know/decide before your show launches.

Remember to follow the show and ask questions anytime as well as recieve real time answers at twitter.com/podcasthelper.

On this edition of The Podcasters Studio Ray talks about the importance of using Feedburner if you are a podcaster.

Feedburner.com, recently purchased by Google, is service that allows you to customize your feed. Once you have a feed for your show, head on over to Feedburner.com and burn your feed. Doing so will allow you to create a valid feed that is recognize across all platforms as well as providing you the necessary enclosures for itunes submission.

Along with a valid feed and itunes compatibility, feedburner allows you to dress up your feed and include graphics, links to various sites like Digg.com, twitter, and much more. Maybe one of the most important features is allowing your viewers the ability to subscribe to your podcast via email.

Tune in and listen to what feedburner can do for you and why it’s a must have if you are a podcaster. Don’t delay because this step should be taken before you launch your very first episode!

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On this edition of The Podcasters Studio I talk about the importance of having a blog site for your podcast.

Having a podcast is not enough. Sure you can let your show live only in places like iTunes or Youtube but what about those times when you want to send a viewer or a potential viewer to one site to get all the information about your show? That’s what a blog is for.

On a blog you can post each episode of your show along with show notes which outline some of the most important topics you talked about in your episode. These notes (i.e. text) also make your show more search engine friendly so that when people on the internet are searching for the type of content you are producing, you are most likely to show up in their results.

These are just a couple reasons why each podcaster should have a blog site to supplement their podcast and it doesn’t have to cost anything but a little of your time. Find out all about your options, including free suggestions, for your blog, on this episode of The Podcasters Studio.
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On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Skype. What it is and the different ways it can be used.

Special focus is placed on the benefits of using Skype for podcasters. Learn what you will need to start conducting interviews with Skype including gear, software, and additional tips.

Have you ever wanted to record an interview where you and the interviewee were not in the studio together? I will let you know what you need to accomplish this whether you are on a PC or Mac.

Find out all about Skype in this edition of The Podcasters Studio.

Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/podcasthelper and feel free to ask questions anytime, I love to help.

-Ray

On this episode of The Podcaster’s Studio I talk about the tools (hardware, software, and tips) you’ll need to start your very own podcast.

Learn about the different levels of production quality and decide where what category you fall into (on the cheap, mid-level, or all out production).

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Hello Podcasters or anyone simply with an interest in podcasting!

This is the first post on this blog site and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you what this site is all about.

The Podcasters Studio primary goal is to take you behind the scenes of podcasting. What gear do podcasters use? Where do they record or film their shows? How do they get their show from the studio, which could be as simple as a spare bedroom or as complex as a professional studio, to the web?

This inside look will be accomplished in many ways. There will be blog posts with pictures and diagrams as well as audio and even video! I’ll have video interviews with podcasters and get an inside look at their studios, their lives, and their techniques.

I developed this site because I like to help people learn about my passion, podcasting. I also enjoy producing podcasts and as a result this will also serve as a place to not only read about The Podcasters Studio but to watch as well. The podcast that will compliment this site will be of the same name.

The secondary goal of this site is to share everything that I learn about podcasting with you, the viewer or fellow podcaster. I spend countless hours on the web learning techniques, tips, and tricks about how to produce a podcast and all the elements that surround this emerging media.

The plan is to populate this site with any and all podcasting related material. As I learn something new, I will post it here. When I find a new great tutorial, I’ll make it a new blog post. I’ve also had lots of experience producing podcasts and often gives talks regarding all the techniques you will find here.

I currently work on four different web shows including this one as well as occasionally helping others with their own shows. You can check out all these shows by visiting the “My Web Shows” section located on the right. Enjoy, explore, and contribute!

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