Podcasting Knowledgebase
Common questions about podcasting, itunes, namespace extensions and video podcasting. Feel free to send our webmasters any podcast related questions and we will post the answers in the Podcast knowledgebase.
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- How Much Room Do Podcasts Take Up On An iPod?
How much space do audio files take up on an iPod?
An audio file is usually an MP3, the longer the audio content, the larger in size the file is.
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - Can You Tell Me Where Podcasting Buttons Are?
I would like to add a podcast button to my website. Can you tell me where I can get a podcast button?
There are a number of resources available for podcast buttons. Give these a try:
Podcast Buttons
Generate Custom Feed Buttons
More Podcast Buttons
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - How Can I Validate My Podcast?
I made a podcast. How do I validate it?
The latest version of FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac have built in feed validation. If you wish to confirm that a feed is valid you can also use the web based feedvalidator.
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - How Do I Make My RSS Feed Work with iTunes?
How do I make my feed work on iTunes?
Both FeedForAll and FeedForAll Mac support iTunes. Use this iTunes tutorial to make your RSS feed work with iTunes. This step by step guide will walk you through the process of making an iTunes compatible podcast.
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - Where Do I Submit My Religious Podcast?
What directories can I submit my religious sermon to? I would like to extend my audience?
You can submit your religious sermon to the podcasting directories listed, I would also encourage you to submit your podcast to the religious podcast directory. Use related keywords to describe your podcast, and listeners will have an easier time finding your sermon.
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - How Can I Promote My Podcast?
I have a new podcast but now I need to promote it. Can you tell me how to promote my podcast?
Podcast promotion should be approached with the same tactics as website promotion. Identifying and informing your audience will increase communication and dialogue. Podcasting is a great new medium, but creating a podcast is only half of the work. Promoting a podcast is equally critical to it's success. These are some tips to make your podcast popular.
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - Can You Give Some Basic Podcasting Tips?
I am new to podcasting and I would just like some basic tips on how I can be a better podcaster. Can you give some basic podcasting tips?
As podcasts increase in popularity, listeners have more choices. So while you might be ahead of the competition, you should still be thinking about ways that you can make your podcast unique and stand out from similarly themed podcasts. Follow these basic tips.
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - What Are Some Innovative Uses for Podcasts?
I know podcasts can be used in unusual ways but what are some of the unusual types of podcasts?
Well there are a certainly a number of uses for podcasts. Some are more mainstream than others. Here are some uses for podcasts:
1. audio walking tours
2. religious sermons
3. foreign language lessons
4. board meetings
5. travel promotions
6. independent artist demos
7. political debates
8. educational and instructional podcasts
9. books aloud
10. sporting events
Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - How Do You Convert Text to Audio?
I have a number of articles that are currently in a text format, I would like to convert these to audio files for a podcast. Do you have any easy suggestions on how I might do this?
Sure, if you do not want to "read" the articles and record them, you can use software to automatically convert the text to audio files. The software uses synthetic voices. There is a detailed article on how you can do this Covert Text to a Podcast.
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 09:00:00 -0500 - What is an Enhanced Podcast?
How do I make my podcast enhanced?
An enhanced podcast contains chapters, and images are displayed as the podcast is played. At this time enhanced podcasts can only be made on a Mac. You can download the "Chapter Tool" to create enhanced podcasts on a Mac. The Chapter Tool allows you to create MPEG4 AAC files.
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 - How Do I Suggest My Podcast for the Top Podcast List?
Podcasts that are selected in the Top Podcast list seem to get very popular quickly, how do I suggest my podcast for the list?
The list is not hand selected. Apple determines the list using a complex algorithm that relates to the number of downloads over a period of time. You cannot suggest your podcast for inclusion in the list.
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 - What Happens to Podcasts with Illegal Material?
What happens if you include a podcast on itunes that has copyrighted material that you do not have permission to use?
Apple allows users and copyright holders to file complaints about podcasts in the iTunes Music Store. The complaint will be investigated and any material found to be infringing on copyrights will be removed from the ITMS.
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 - Can I Add Music to My Podcast?
I have been listening to podcasts that include music in the beginning and end of the podcast, can I just add any songs I want?
No, many people do not realize it is not legal to use copyrighted music in your podcast. Unless you contract an artist to create a music intro and outro specifically for your podcast, or you license the music that you plan to include, you are unable to include it. As a result "podsafe music" has emerged as a new business model for budding artists. If a music is released as "podsafe" it can be used in your podcast.
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 - Can RSS Readers Auto Detect Podcasts?
Some RSS readers and news aggregators are able to auto-detect an RSS feed for content, but can they auto-detect the presence of a podcast?
Yes! In fact you can use the following free online RSS auto discovery tool to generate the code to include in the head tag of your website. Any website visitors that use an RSS reader that auto-detects content will be able to detect that you have an RSS / Podcast Feed available.
Wed, 6 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500 - Do You Delete Old Audio Files From Podcasts?
When you add a new podcast to a feed, do you just add an additional item or do you delete the old podcast before uploading?
Most podcasters archive old podcasts (audio files) for a reasonable amount of time. When they add a new podcast to an existing podcast feed, they simply add an additional item. The frequency of your podcasts, hosting expense and popularity of your show may dictate how long you leave the audio archives active.
Be sure to name the audio files differently for each item, if you name the audio file the same as a previous audio show, then RSS readers may not realize that the content is new.
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