Podcasting Tools

Podcasting is increasing in popularity and, realizing that many are interested in providing audio content in a podcast, we have assembled a collection of tools that make creation, promotion and listening to podcasts a little easier. 1.) Podcasting Tools - Podcasts are simply RSS feeds that contain audio content. By using a combination of RSS and podcast related tools users can use this new communication medium.. The following tools assist webmasters in using RSS and podcasts to maximize their time: Tools for Listening to Podcasts Listen to Podcasts -Listen to Podcasts - Many RSS readers now include podcast support. The reader allows the user to view the contents of the cast before making a decision about listening. Podcasts that are deemed important can be flagged or set to auto-download. The following are some tools for listening to podcasts: Podcast Receiver - Podcast Receiver is a free client used to keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest podcast feeds without any effort. The Podcast Receiver manages podcast subscriptions and schedules automatic scans for new podcasts. http://www.feeddemon.com Create Podcasts - As podcasts have become increasingly popular, radio personalities and hobbyists have struggled to find a solution to create podcasts, not realizing that podcasts are simply RSS feeds which merely contain an audio component in the enclosure field. FeedForAll - Desktop software used to create, edit, manage, publish RSS feeds and podcasts. New podcasts and feeds can be quickly and easily created with FeedForAll. Podcast feeds generated by other means can be automatically repaired so that they conform to the RSS 2.0 specification. Existing feeds can be enhanced to contain advanced feed properties, and give them a more professional look. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-articles.htm or the articles can be read in an RSS feed reader. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/podcasting-articles.xml RSS Articles - RSS Specifications contains a collection of articles related to RSS and news feeds that assist both publishers and users in deciphering Really Simple Syndication. http://www.rss-specifications.com/article-feed.xml 3.) Podcast Directories - Directories make finding podcasts easier. Podcasting Station - A categorized podcast directory that allows visitors to search for podcasts that are topic-specific. http://www.podcastbunker.com Podcasting News -Popular podcasting directory. All podcasts are categorized by topic, making it easier for listeners to find podcasts of interest. http://www.feedforall.com/public/rss-graphic-tool.htm Podcast Icons - Pixagogo provides a collection of podcast icons from various sources. http://www.podcasting-tools.com/blog.htm or access the podcasting blog feed at http://podcasters.blogspot.com 6.) Podcast Bandwith Hosting - Audio files can take up a fair amount of storage space and depending on a podcast's popularity, can be expensive to host. Bandwith hosting companies that focus on the podcast understand the needs that are unique to podcasters. Libsyn - Libsyn is designed for podcasters. They do not require any long-term contracts and there are no surprise over-usage charges. They provide a pay-as-you-go service on stable, secure servers. Every month, media files are archived and hosting space is refreshed. http://www.replay-radio.com Audio Conversion Wizard - Helps you to convert audio files of supported audio format from one format to another with all possible settings, using easy, step-by-step interface. MP3, WMA 8 (Windows Media Audio), OGG Vorbis and WAV PCM formats are supported, with ID3v2 copying and creation. http://www.helium2.com/eng/index.php 8.) Podcasting Forums - Forums can be a useful for anyone doing business online, both in terms of reading the content and actively participating in the discussions. If you want to learn more about podcasting, consider participating in the following online podcasting communities: Podcast Alley - http://www.podcastingnews.com/forum/ Podstrigs - http://www.podcasting-tools.com/submit-podcasts.htm Using podcasting tools broadcasters, publishers and webmasters can increase their audience and reach. Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com software for creating, editing, publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for FeedForDev