Podcasting For Dummies

Description:

• Podcasting-recording the equivalent of a radio show and making it available through Web download or an RSS feed-is the next big thing in online communications, with more than 1,300 podcasts currently listed on one directory site
• This book shows would-be podcasters step by step how to get started, from recording a show to attracting a fan base
• Topics covered include gathering the necessary software and hardware, recording and mixing a podcast, making the podcast available for sharing, spreading the word, and finding subscribers

 

Table of Contents:

Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Podcasting on a Worldwide Frequency.

Chapter 1: Getting the Scoop on Podcasting.

Chapter 2: Getting the Gadgets That Make a Podcast Go.

Part II: The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Podcasting.

Chapter 3: Before You Hit the Record Button.

Chapter 4: So What Are You Waiting For? Record, Already!

Chapter 5: Cleanup, Podcast Aisle 7!

Part III: So You’ve Got This Great Recording of Your Voice. Now What?

Chapter 6: Shrink That Puppy and Slap a Label on It.

Chapter 7: Move It on Up (To Your Web Server).

Chapter 8: Posting Show Notes.

Chapter 9: Geeking Out on XML and RSS.

Part IV: Start Spreadin’ the News about Your Podcast.

Chapter 10: Of Pings and Directories.

Chapter 11: Speaking Directly to Your Peeps.

Chapter 12: Fishing for Listeners.

Part V: Pod-sibilities to Consider for Your Show.

Chapter 13: Show Me the Money.

Chapter 14: Podcasting for Publicity.

Chapter 15: Podcasting for Passion.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Top Ten Types of Podcasts to Check Out.

Chapter 17: Top Ten Most Influential People in Podcasting.

Chapter 18: Top Ten Reasons Why Podcasting Won’t Kill Radio.

Chapter 19: Top Ten Reasons Why Podcasting Will Kill (Or Seriously Dent) Radio.

Index.