| More and more people are subscribing to, and | | | | decision based on business reasons. However, if |
| listening to, podcasts. Whether you're interested in | | | | you want to learn how to make a podcast about |
| current affairs, old-time radio shows, comedy | | | | something you're passionate -- perhaps a hobby -- |
| skits, music, or technology news, there's a | | | | then that will drive your decision. |
| podcast for you. | | | | 4. Content - Now that you have the hardware |
| And with the demand for more podcasts comes | | | | and software to create a podcast, and you know |
| a need to learn how to make a podcast. | | | | the topic, what do you talk about? Some people |
| Everybody knows it takes tons of money and a | | | | talk off the top of their head about their topic, |
| lot of experienced people to make a radio | | | | but a lot of people feel a podcast sounds more |
| broadcast, and while some podcasts are | | | | professional when there's at least some sort of |
| big-budget productions, the truth is... | | | | scripting. You can usually find content for your |
| ...most podcasts are created by a single person | | | | podcast by using the search engines, or, one of |
| sitting in front of a computer in their own home. | | | | my favroites, using private label rights articles as |
| How to make a podcast is not rocket science, | | | | the content for your podcast. With PLR content |
| and once you've been given the formula, you'll | | | | so widespread, finding the content will be the |
| know how to create a podcast -- in just 5 easy | | | | easiest step in how to make a podcast. |
| steps! | | | | 5. Publishing and Promoting - Your podcast has |
| 1. Hardware - Other than your computer, the only | | | | been recorded, now how do you get it in the |
| piece of hardware you need is a microphone. And | | | | hands of people who want to listen to it? The |
| while spending hundreds of dollars for a pro-quality | | | | best way to do that is to get it into the iTunes |
| microphone will probably help with your sound | | | | Music Store. There are other podcast directories |
| quality, there are a lot of mics in the $30-$60 | | | | available, but the "big cheese" is iTunes. And the |
| range that are more than adequate for creating a | | | | best part is, getting your podcast into iTunes is as |
| podcast. Some computers come with a built-in | | | | easy as filling in a few blank spots and clicking a |
| microphone, but use an external mic if at all | | | | button. Once your podcast is in iTunes, you could |
| possible -- your sound will be much better. | | | | have thousands of people subscribing. |
| 2. Software - Just about the only software you | | | | How to make a podcast doesn't have to be hard, |
| have to have is an audio recording program. | | | | but it can be a bit intimidating to someone who's |
| There are a lot of commercial options available, | | | | never ventured into this type of production. The |
| but there's an open source (which means free) | | | | best advice is to take it one piece at a time and |
| program that works with Windows, Linux, and | | | | just start making your own podcasts. You may |
| Macintosh, and is very good for creating your | | | | even make some that only the cat hears -- but |
| podcast. It's called Audacity and can be found at | | | | each time you give it a shot you'll be gaining |
| 3. Your Topic - If you're going to create a | | | | confidence and experience. |
| podcast you need a topic, of course. You can | | | | If you have a passion about a topic, or if you |
| choose one based on the reason you want to do | | | | have business needs for extra web site traffic, a |
| a podcast. If it's to make money, or drive traffic | | | | podcast may be the solution for you. |
| to your web site, etc., then you'll make your | | | | |