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“Podfade” is the term for podcasts that start out strong but slowly (or abruptly!) disappear into the ether, when the podcaster loses interest, gets too busy, or just gives up. Don't let it happen to you! Take these tips to heart to become a podcaster of longevity, not brevity: 1. Pick a topic you're truly…
Once you've been podcasting for a while and have built a sizable audience, the natural next question is, “How do I make money from this thing?” There are a multitude of ways to make money from podcasting, but one of the most obvious is through advertising. Advertisers like podcasts because they are still relatively unique…
You may be wondering how you could possibly promote an online product like a podcast in the offline world. Well, it's not just possible; it's effective, too! Here are six ways to promote your podcast to “real live” people, thereby spreading your reach: 1. Business card. Put a link to your podcast on your business…
Just having your podcast listed in iTunes will likely bring you a handful of listeners. But to really ramp up your audience, you need to kick into high gear and start promoting your podcast. There are many ways to spread the word online about your podcast, and here are some of the most effective: 1….
Ready to be the next Maury Povich or Oprah Winfrey? Then it's time to incorporate interviews into your podcast. Interviewing experts and other interesting individuals is a great way to provide fresh content, to increase your visibility, and to make you an expert by association. Audio interview can be conducted by phone or Skype. Video…
Now that you've got the basics covered and you've discovered some ways to refine your podcasting skills, you may want to know what other steps you can take to upgrade your podcast. In addition to practicing, here are the next elements to address that can make an immediate improvement in your podcasting: 1. Microphone. Upgrading…
There's that old joke about the New York tourist who asks a local how to get to Carnegie Hall. “Practice, practice, practice!” replies the old-timer. The same advice goes for podcasting: The way to get better is to practice. Nothing substitutes for hours in the seat, working out the kinks, getting used to the equipment…
Podcasting can be as equipment-intensive (and expensive) as you choose it to be. You can start on a shoestring, or – if you're the gadget-loving type – you can invest in all the latest bells and whistles and spend a nice chunk of change. That's your choice, of course. The good news is that you…
Think back to the time you first heard of blogs. Or Twitter. Or FaceBook. You probably asked yourself, “Why in the world would I want to do that?” And now you may be wondering the same thing about podcasts – what's the point? Well, wonder no more! Podcasting can do everything from making you into…
In simplest terms, “podcast” is typically used to refer to an electronic audio or video file delivered via download on the Internet. Here are the most common questions newcomers have about podcasts: 1. Who can podcast? The world of podcasters is as wide and diverse as the world of bloggers. There are popular podcasts on…