Well guys, we are almost done. This is the last How to Improve Blog Traffic tutorial. Today is all about podcasting, what is it, why you should use it for your business and how to create and host your first podcast. So lets get to it...
What and Why a podcast?
Podcast means - Portable On Demand and broadcast. Any MP3 player can be used to create and listen to a podcast. Its like having your own radio station. Your words, your thoughts, your world all delivered through a RSS feed. That's is what I call super star status.
Now it should be clear why you should create a podcast for your creative business, but just in case here are a few reasons why...
1. You can quickly gain a very focused target audience
2. The sound of actually hearing your voice brings about a personal connection to you and your content3. You could soon become a recognized expert in your chosen niche. Like I said before a Super Star.
How to Create a Podcast Video Tutorial
How to Create a Podcast with Audacity
Publish your First Creative Business Podcast
Alright guys, you are now ready to publish your podcast online. To do this, you need a place to host your podcast- there are several free podcast hosting sites, below are 3 highly recommend hosting sites.
Get the Word Out about Your Podcast
The next and last thing to do is to share your new podcast content with your readers. Generate a RSS feed code of your podcast. The hosting site you've chosen should have instructions on how to create a RSS feed for your podcast.
Submit your RSS feed to podcasting directories. One popular podcast directory is iTunes. Learn how to submit a podcast in iTunes - watch the very short video below:
Once you have uploaded your podcast to iTunes, you can easily post the link on your blog, or even send it in your email newsletter.
Action Steps to Improving Your Blog Traffic
Will take about 1 hour to complete.
- Pull out one of your best articles
- Download the necessary podcasting equipment
- Record yourself reading your best article (add a little personality)
- Upload podcast to hosting site
- Submit to iTunes
- Share your podcast on your site and on your social media sites
Hey did you missed the last 6 lessons on How to Improve Blog Traffic?
The How to Improve Blog Traffic Tutorial has come to a end, if you are just tuning into this tutorial, then you've missed a lot, but don't worry you can go back and catch up by click on the links below.Blog Traffic Tutorial 1: Choose Target Keywords
Blog Traffic Tutorial 2: Submit Blog to Social Bookmarking Sites
Blog Traffic Tutorial 3: Ping a Hubpage
Blog Traffic Tutorial 4: RSS feed and Press Releases
Blog Traffic Tutorial 5: Create a Squido Lens
Blog Traffic Tutorial 6 : How to Create Short Video and Submit to Youtube
Blog Traffic Tutorial 7: Submit to Classified Advertisements
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