EXTRA RESOURCE: Podcasting: A great example

Hi TEAM,

As we begin our exploration of postcasting I wanted to connect you to a great resource filled with podcasts (which you can listen through your computer) about different aspects of podcasting.

The topics covered in these podcasts, all of which come from the authors of “Podcasting for Dummies” and “Podcasting for Dummies 2”, include:

• Explains the importance of adding ID3 tags to a podcast while walking the listener through filling in tags via iTunes.

• How to prepare and common mistakes to avoid. He also answers listeners' e-mail questions.

• How to reduce or eliminate room noise and ambient noise when recording a podcast.

• Introduces a number of events where fledgling podcasters can go to learn how to podcast better.

• Introduces some ideas on how to get new listeners for your podcast, including using forums, advertising, and bumpers.

• Introduction to this series of podcasts, lets you know what's coming up in future episodes, and talks about doing a podcast on a budget.

• Returns to field a new round of listener feedback and answer questions about podcasting.

• Reviews questions and comments from listeners and offers advice on recording techniques for a podcast.

• Reviews questions and comments from listeners and offers advice on recording techniques for a podcast.

• Shares ideas on creating a master feed that delivers multiple episodes of different podcasts in a single feed.

• Signs off to work on his next book with some advice on options for shutting down a podcast.
• Walks listeners through the basics of creating a podcast while you're on the go and discusses the length of the ideal on-the-go podcast.

• Walks you through some of the most common problems with podcast recording and how to easily correct the errors.

Link to the page at:
http://etips.dummies.com/rss/podcastingfd.xml

This is a great resource!  All you need to do is activate one of these podcasts and listen.

I hope this extra resource expands your thinking on podcasting and how to do it with greater ease. 
I look forward to reading your thoughts and ideas on podcasting and to our ever growing knowledge exchange on tools for the digital age.

Do contact me with any questions.  Remember…I’m here to help you succeed…and only an email away.

GO TEAM!

James.