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TPS Ep. 051 – Back to Podcasting Basics (Part 2 of 2)

by Ray aka @podcasthelper on August 30, 2011

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Continuing where I left off in part one of this two part series, I wrap things up with a discussion about the remaining basic pieces you’ll need to start a successful podcast. I’m defining a successful podcast here as a podcast that starts off with all the core elements in place so that you don’t have to go back and fix the foundation of your show in the future. Often times, mistakes are made when setting up a podcast (understandably due to excitement and the rush to get started) that will often require an entire rework of the core elements of your podcast.

In this episode I guide you through creating artwork for your podcast, establishing an RSS feed, getting your show on various podcasting directories such as iTunes, marketing and promoting your podcast and a few extra elements to add to your show as you grow.

Most important of these factors is the proper setup of your RSS feed. The best way to ensure that you don’t run into major problems in the future is to use Feedburner to enhance your originating feed. This will not only help create a valid feed, add extras to your feed while allowing you to easily control its appearance but most importantly it will give you the ability to move your audio and/or video file host anytime you want without affecting your audience.

This episode, in combination with episode 050 (part 1), provides a solid foundation on which to build your show. You’ve learned how to produce a podcast and with this episode you learn how to enhance, deliver, and promote your show. All of these factors will set you up for a long lasting show that can be built upon as your grow your podcasting skills, knowledge and library.

Links mentioned on this episode
TPS050 – Part 1 of 2 – Podcasting Basics
Show Artwork – TPS036 and Podcast Quick Tips
Feedburner – TPS005 (Feedburner for Podcasters) & TPS030 (Feedburner Refresher)
Creating a Feed – Feed for All, Posterous, Feeder
ID3 Editors – mp3Tag (windows, free), ID3 Editor (Mac, $)
Podcast411.com – Directory of Directories
Tubemogul.com – Mass Video Distribution
Quora.com – User generated, question and answer social network
Podcast Marketing and Promotion (category) – TPS007 – Marketing Your Podcast

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Here’s a way to see if you have received any iTunes reviews and/or ratings for your podcast in different countries.

There are 123 different countries with an iTunes store. And although you can’t purchase from countries you don’t reside in, you can see your ratings and reviews for each podcast you have in the iTunes store. And it’s simple.

PQT – Fix the Number of Default Items in Your WordPress Feed

by Ray aka @podcasthelper on July 1, 2011

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If you use WordPress to create your podcasting RSS feed then you may have noticed that only ten or less of your most recent episodes are showing up in podcatchers such as iTunes. There’s a simple fix.

Simply adjust the default syndication setting (10) in the Reading section of your WordPress settings.

Click here to see a screencast tutorial of me walking you through the process. This works for both free sites on WordPress.com and your own installation of WordPress.

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Change the Number of Feed Items In WordPress to Display All Your Episodes on iTunes

06.30.2011

If you are having an issue with iTunes, or any other podcatcher, only showing your most recent ten (10) or less episodes and you are using WordPress to feed your podcast, this is the fix for you. Even if you are also using feedburner, changing this simple setting will allow more episodes to appear in [...]

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How To Use WordPress and Feedburner to Create a Podcast Ready RSS Feed

12.08.2010

Best viewed in full screen mode. Press play then select 720p HD version in the bottom right of the video player and then view full screen. In this tutorial I show you how to create a podcast ready RSS feed using either wordpress.com or your own installation of wordpress. I combine the power of wordpress [...]

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PQT – iTunes Store Approval Times for Podcast RSS Feeds

11.15.2010

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How long does it take before a podcast RSS feed is accepted into the itunes store once you have submitted it? When you’ve submitted your podcast to itunes and its not showing up in the itunes catalog, many podcasters start to worry that they did something wrong. So what do you do once you have [...]

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