Simple Guide To Create Podcasts And Podcast Directory Biz

Podcasts Are Meant To Make Money!

When you create podcasts and podcast directory biz, you have an audio broadcast saved as an MP3 file that can be downloaded to a computer.

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Your podcast episodes can be uploaded to an iPod or any other type of MP3 player.

There are all kinds of music and subject-related podcasts available online already.

There is always an opportunity for more as long as you focus on a niche, or do a great job of marketing to get your name out there.

There are lots of opportunities for educational podcasts as people like to learn about things of interest at their convenience.

Why not listen to an hour on Search Engine Optimization while working out on the treadmill!

There are podcasts where the visitor can:

• Listen to the broadcast live
• Download it into an MP3 play such as an iPod, or even a cell phone, and listen to it at a later time.

Usually a podcast will feature one type of broadcast, or “show,” and will add new episodes daily, weekly, or monthly.

A podcast is receivable to anyone at any time. It is much more intimate and interactive than a traditional blog.

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You can offer your podcasts through your own site or podcast directories.

You can also consider developing a broad range of podcasts.

Podcast Directory

You can also consider developing a podcast directory to provide access to a broad range of podcasts.

With this, you could:

• Charge a fee to host the podcast
• Include it for free with a view to making your money with affiliate programs
• Banner advertising
• Sponsorship
• And subscription opportunities.

Skills Needed

A podcast is a great idea for someone who loves to write and speak passionately about any given topic of shared interest.

If you have a great voice, you can provide podcasting services for various industries.

Cost To Start This Business

You will need a computer.

Most computers these days come complete with all the appropriate software you will need.

Start up costs will also include an Income Activator web site that includes design, development, hosting of your web site, 10 income streams, and so much more.

The start-up costs for this type of business will generally SAVE YOU between $1,000 and $5,000.

Number Of Employees Needed To Start

Starting off, you need only one employee, not even full-time if that’s not what you can fit into your schedule.

International Potential

This business’ international potential increases if it’s translated into the major languages of the globe.

English is widely accepted, however, having a translation tool would be helpful.

eCommerce Model

If you are going to charge for the podcast downloads, you need a web site to use eCommerce.

Important Business Issues To Be Addressed

Podcasts are pretty simple.

Make sure to keep your broadcasts clear and remember the audience the whole time you are composing podcasts.

Make sure you continue to appeal to the same niche of listeners; and watch for other sites encroaching on your content.

It happens all the time.

Make sure to have Google Analytics for detailed web traffic analysis, which your site can show advertisers accurate information about your site traffic.

If you are providing educational content in your podcast, there is opportunity to charge a fee.

For example, if I developed podcasts of different homesteading as a business marketing techniques, I would charge a fee for people to download the podcasts.

Online Marketing Techniques

Participating in Facebook groups and discussion forums related to your target audience would be a great way to increase exposure of your podcast and the traffic to your web site.

Launching a strategic banner advertising campaign on topic-specific web sites would generate targeted exposure for your podcast.

Develop as many links as possible from potential web sites, directories related to the topic of your podcast, or podcast directory.

Develop a sponsored listings campaign to bid on appropriate keyword phrases with the popular search engines.

Participating in publicly accessible opt-in mail lists related to the topic of your podcast would be a great way to communicate with your target market.

For a more detailed description of these techniques, along with many other effective online marketing methods, I recommend the book: So You Want to Start a Podcast: Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Story, and Building a Community That Will Listen

Online Examples

ADD Podcast.net — https://www.addpodcast.net — ADD Podcast is a large online podcast directory with many different topics from which to choose.

RuralCoffee.com — https://www.ruralcoffee.com — Rural Coffee Podcast is focused on current events, political discussions and technology.

Remember, there is always an opportunity for more podcasts as long as you focus on a niche, or do a great job of marketing to get your name out there.

Resource: Podcasts are MEANT to make money.

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