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Podcasting
Basics
Podcasting is an up-and-coming and increasingly popular medium for
communication. The following are common questions about podcasting,
perfect for those just getting started in podcasting as a communication
channel......
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RSS
Feeds: Pros and Cons
If you are struggling with the decision of whether to implement
RSS feeds or not, consider the following pros and cons for webmasters
who use RSS feeds as part of their content and communication plan...
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10
Blogging Mistakes
Blogging has quickly become very common place, and while blogs may
be plentiful, many bloggers still make a number of mistakes when
it comes to managing their blogs. Presented here are the most common
blog mistakes, in hopes that you can avoid making them yourself...
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10
Ways to Use Twitter for Marketing
Twitter is a micro-blogging site that asks you a basic question,
"What are you doing?" It allows anyone with an account
to write up to 140 characters in a text field as a means to update,
comment, promote or communicate to others who are "following"
you. When people follow you, they see what you've recently contributed
when they login. They see your "tweets", which are the
messages you leave...
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How
to obtain more RSS subscribers
Growing subscribers of your RSS feed will expand your reach. Put
the appropriate effort into marketing your RSS feed, so you can
increase adoption and spread the message contained in the RSS feed...
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SEO
for Video Podcasts
It does not matter what you call them: vodcasts, vidcasts, videocasting,
or video podcasting... there are a few behind-the-scenes actions
you can take to help attract more attention to your video productions.
Just like websites, it does not matter how amazing the content is
if interested people are unable to find it...
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What
makes a good podcast?
There are many, many things that separate a "good" podcast
from all the rest. Here are a few to consider...
Recording Quality
The quality of the recording is probably the most critical component
of a podcast. A good podcast is easy to understand, and should be
recorded at a volume level that makes it easy for listeners to hear
all that is said...
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How
to optimize audio
Optimize your audio files to increase their popularity, just as
you would optimize a website. Audio search engines are becoming
more advanced as audio files become more commonplace on the Internet.
Here are some tips to optimize your audio offerings...
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Podcasting
Tips
Many people assume that podcasting is all about audio and fail to
acknowledge the writing behind the show. Skilled communicators understand
the type of planning required in order to pull off a clean final
product. The most memorable and effective podcasts are always well
planned. Some of the best podcast shows use a script and follow
a structured format. The preparation that occurs behind the scenes
is similar to what would take place for a radio show...
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ABC's
of RSS Feeds
Implementing RSS (Really Simple Syndication) can be aided by an
understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS...
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Basic
Tips on Using Sound Effects
Learn the ins and outs of using a
sound effect to polish your presentation or podcast.
What Is A Sound Effect?
A sound effect is a ready-made sound for podcasters or
producers. Typically, podcasters need to only incorporate the sound
into their production for instant success…
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How
to Promote a Podcast?
There are a variety of things you
can do to promote your podcast and increase its popularity...
1. Auto-Discovery
Include auto-discovery tags in the HTML header of the web page.
Some podcasting and RSS readers will automatically detect that an
RSS feed or podcast is available if such auto-discovery tags are
included in the web page header tags…
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Royalty
Free Sound Effects
Royalty-free sound effect libraries
contain thousands of sound effects that can be licensed for specific
uses. A customer who uses royalty-free sound effects, as opposed
to hiring a sound engineer to create them from scratch, can save
considerable time, effort, and money. Typically, podcasters and
other content producers can obtain non-exclusive rights to a single
effect, or they can purchase a subscription of sorts…
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RSS
Conversion Tools
As the masses have adopted RSS as
a more mainstream communication medium, Web 2.0 businesses and publishers
have adopted unique and unusual tools to manipulate RSS content.
Here are just some of the various RSS tools that are currently available…
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11
Ideas of Podcasting Content
Podcasting content comes in a wide
variety of shapes and sizes. Businesses are finding many different
and creative ways of incorporating podcasts into their business
strategies and marketing plans…
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Reaping
The Podcasting Rewards
Getting started with podcasting is
a relatively inexpensive venture. The equipment and software required
for podcasting is inexpensive for a business contemplating podcasting
as a new marketing and communication adventure…
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The
invasion of the 'Blogger Mums'
I am a grown-up with young children
and a business. I can't possibly have time to 'socialise' or network
online. So why is it I find myself interacting with people I have
never met from all round the world, into the early hours, 'poking'
on Facebook and 'nudging' on Twitter? God, I've even started my
own blog and am in danger of transforming from a reasonably normal
mother of three into a full-on geek…
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Blog
Posts that Get Attention
Blogs are now a dime a dozen, and
bloggers need to make their blog posts stand out. Developing a blog
following is not as easy as it once was. Learn how to write blog
posts that attract readers and retain their attention. Follow these
guidelines to cultivate readers…
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25
Tips For Conducting An Interview
I have a personal goal of doing one
interview per day. These interviews are done via email, Skype, telephone,
live at seminars, for internet radio, and for offline media. I do
these interviews because they are generally great free publicity…
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Podcasting
Do's and Don'ts
Consider following these simple podcasting
tips to get the most from your podcast and make it stand out from
other podcasts in the crowd…
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Podcasting
Recording Tips
Before you begin podcasting develop
a plan and a format for your show. Determine the focus of your podcast
and what types of guests you would like to interview. Time spent
planning your show will contribute to its success…
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RSS
Feed and Blogging Etiquette
Citizen journalists and writers have
become common place on the web. Perhaps you are considering blogging,
but are unsure of how to enter the world of online journaling. As
the medium has grown, I thought it might be a good idea to put together
some general guidelines for new bloggers and reminders to veteran
bloggers about blogging practices…
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Creating
Your Own Online Radio Station
Podcasting has leveled the playing
field for people around the world. With just a few tools, you can
quickly and easily set up your own talk show on the topic of your
choice. All you need is a computer, a microphone, and a passion
to share your knowledge with others. Whether you are a sports buff,
a political guru, a part-time comedian, or a fitness professional,
there is an audience waiting for your voice on the Internet…
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The
What, Why and How of Business Blogs
Blog is short for Web Log or Weblog
and the Blogosphere is the online blog world, some parts of which
are hyperlinked extensively to each other. This is the Wikipedia
definition: Blog is short for weblog. A weblog is a journal (or
newsletter) that is frequently updated and intended for general
public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of
the author or the Web site…
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Handy-Dandy
Guide To Automatically Reading Blogs
When you open a morning newspaper
you read stories from around the world assembled by editors from
hundreds of sources (wire services, reporters). The paper prints
the same news for every reader - you choose which stories to read.
Instead of relying on a editor to choose the news, how would you
like to have a ‘morning newspaper’ delivered each and every day
with stories on topics *you* choose?…
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How
To Create A Promotional Blog
This article will take you from creating
your first blog the right way, through getting it noticed by a lot
of people, to getting new leads from your product or service lead
capture site. You will find out how easy and effective blogging
can be for you…
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