Promote Your Blog With a Podcast

Posted on 12/08/2009 by | 49 Comments

[tweetmeme source=”ileane”]

Podcasts on iTunes

Vote on Blog Engage

I’m a self-admitted podcast addict. When I wrote Ode to My Podcasts in September of this year I had over 800 podcasts in my iTunes library. Today I have over 1,000.  Watching podcasts can often be very entertaining but most of the episodes I subscribe to are tutorials and how-to videos created by those that are highly knowledgeable in their given field of expertise.

This video short pays homage to my favorites.

Blog Promotion With Podcasting

Here’s how Apple describes iTunes.

iTunes is a free application for your Mac or PC. It organizes and plays your digital music and video on your computer. It syncs all your media with your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. And it’s a store on your computer, iPod touch, iPhone, and Apple TV that has everything you need to be entertained. Anywhere. Anytime.

We all know the powerful and lasting impact that videos can have, but unlike YouTube, podcasts are downloaded and stored by subscribers, who will most likely watch them over and over again.  I encourage you to create videos and include them as a podcast on iTunes. Podcasting can extend your social network and expose your blog to new audiences that otherwise may never find your blog.

Create a Video For Your  Blog

It was a great feeling to see my own podcast listed in my iTunes library, I almost feel like a celebrity.

Podcast from Ms. Ileane Speaks

Subscribe to Ms. Ileane Speaks on iTunes

I must give credit and a huge “Thank you” to my friend @T3CK9 who helped me get started with creating screencasts. He has a fantastic blog called Teck~Line Lounge which gave me the inspiration to start screencasting. He recommended an inexpensive USB mic and free online software from Screen Toaster and Screencast-o-matic.

I added screencasts for Twitter Meets Buzzom and Introduction: The Blog Engage Community to YouTube, Vimeo and in posts here on this blog.  As a result, I saw a significant increase in traffic and more importantly, others (including Brian the owner of Blog Engage) were inspired to create their own blog promotion videos.

Btw – if you’re blogging and you’re not a member of Blog Engage, I urge you to join today!

Add Your Video To iTunes

I sent out a Tweet asking for additional help with the transition to podcasting on iTunes.  @PodcastHelper came to the rescue. (Twitter is amazing, isn’t it?) He offered to chat with me on his site and helped me resolve the issue with my RSS feed. His website is T.P.S. The Podcasters Studio and if you are going to start podcasting, he can answer all of your questions. ProducePicker.com is another site he created.

The answer for me was Blip.tv. Creating an account and uploading videos to Blip.tv sends an RSS feed directly to iTunes and several other outlets including Flickr, Yahoo! and Facebook, just to name a few. Blip.tv also provides options for Creative Commons Attribution. Here’s something else you’ll like, you can earn revenue by posting your videos on Blip.tv.

I hope that you are inspired to start creating videos and podcasts now that you see how easy and inexpensive it is. Download the free iTunes player today so you can get started on your podcast. Here is the link to subscribe to the podcast for Ms. Ileane Speaks.

Feel free to share any other free resources you’re using to create videos, in the comments below.

Smooches!

UPDATE – ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Related articles by Zemanta


This entry was posted in Blogging Tutorials, How To and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.

49 responses to “Promote Your Blog With a Podcast”

  1. Pingback: Blog Engage Weekly Word Challenge Dec 5th – Dec 11th | Blog Engage Blog

  2. Pingback: The weekly word challenge wrap up Dec 4 | Blog Engage Blog

  3. gbvaz | 12/08/2009 at 4:30 pm |

    That’s really interesting, I’m considering making my own video as well! Thanks for the tips Ileane!

  4. ileaneb | 12/08/2009 at 4:44 pm |

    Tech Guia,

    Podcasts would be a perfect vehicle to promote the topics you cover on your blog. I can’t wait until you get started to see what you come up with.

    Thanks.

    • Johnluffa | 12/10/2009 at 12:21 pm |

      I love new ideas and new ways to interact.
      Thanks for sharing this Ileane. You’ve just given me a reason to start using my itunes account again. Sounds like there’s a lot of good stuff on there.

      • ileaneb | 12/10/2009 at 3:25 pm |

        Thanks John,

        Nice to see you here. Please give my podcast a rating if you get a chance. Let me know when you start podcasting too!

  5. Pingback: uberVU - social comments

  6. Jimi Jones | 12/08/2009 at 9:24 pm |

    Wow, you’ve built quite a collection Ileane. Seeing your entry on iTunes must have been a thrill. 🙂

  7. ileaneb | 12/08/2009 at 9:30 pm |

    Yeah, I’m pretty psyched. I’m testing a new mic as we speak. lol!

    I’ll keep you posted on how it turns out.

    Thanks for your support.

  8. Alison Moore Smith | 12/09/2009 at 2:43 am |

    I watch them while I run on the treadmill. Learn lots of stuff and the time passes much more quickly!

  9. dila | 12/09/2009 at 4:30 am |

    well, miss… thx for sharing this posting. frankly, im still blind of itune. 😦

  10. ileaneb | 12/09/2009 at 5:22 am |

    Alison, I gotta get back on the treadmill myself!! You end up exercising your mind and your body at the same time. No wonder you’re so smart.

    Thanks for visiting.

  11. Ms. Freeman | 12/09/2009 at 2:27 pm |

    This is awesome…I have wanted to take the next step and become more vocal and implement video etc. You have made it seem easier than I thought possible. I am going to check out the resources you provided and hopefully before years end I’ll feel like a celebrity as well.

    You are such a creative individual! 🙂

  12. ileaneb | 12/09/2009 at 2:59 pm |

    Ms. Freeman, you are too kind.

    I’m anxious for you to get started now so that I can see what you come up with. When you create a podcast I will certainly subscribe on iTunes.

    Please let me know if you need anything, I’d be glad to give you a hand.

    Thanks!

  13. kissnatl | 12/09/2009 at 9:56 pm |

    Oh yeah! I don’t think this will be a road I’ll take any time soon. But when the time comes, I know just where to go for tips and insight. You always do the groundwork for us, it’s highly appreciated.

    I admire your passion, there are those who CAN and others who TEACH. You do both….what an example!

    I’m excited about where you are going. You’ve brought so many of us together. You could be selfish with your information but you are living up to your purpose….learning, teaching, and connecting.

    Continue to sow good seeds, the return will blow you away.

    God’s blessings and peace upon you.

  14. ileaneb | 12/09/2009 at 10:07 pm |

    Wow, what a fantastic comment. I have to get you a prize somehow…working on it. Love you more!

  15. steppinout | 12/09/2009 at 10:57 pm |

    This is something new. Need to give it a try. Thanks

  16. Karen @ Blazing Minds | 12/11/2009 at 6:05 pm |

    I never even considered doing a podcast, but I’m not really sure what I would put on one from my blog, but I’m going to look into it

  17. ileaneb | 12/11/2009 at 6:20 pm |

    Hi Karen,

    I think it might work out great if you used Skype to conduct interviews, or play some snipets of your music. I’ll post some additional resources soon.

    Thanks for your feedback!

  18. theoldsilly | 12/12/2009 at 12:10 pm |

    Good info on podcasting, thanks. It DOES have major advantages to make use of, for sure.

    Marvin D Wilson

  19. ileaneb | 12/12/2009 at 5:15 pm |

    Hey Old Silly,

    Your “Owen Fiddler Book Trailer” Video blew me away when I watched it.

    http://theoldsilly.com/owen-fiddler-book-trailer/

    That’s a great example of the power of video. Thanks so much for your comment!

  20. DiTesco | 12/13/2009 at 12:51 pm |

    You have encouraged me try this out. I have uploaded some of my own videos on YouTube but did not seem to get the exposure I was looking for. PodCasting was really some sort of a myth to me before, well not anymore. Thanks and definitely echo bound……..

  21. ileaneb | 12/13/2009 at 2:59 pm |

    Hi DiTesco,

    You just made my day! Keep me posted. If you add your podcast to iTunes, I’ll subscribe.

    Thanks for the support.

  22. Pingback: Sunday's Best - Top Blog Post series -12/13/09 | Tycoon Blogger

  23. T3CK | 12/14/2009 at 9:07 am |

    Hello ileaneb, thanks for the mention glad to hear you we’re inspired to start making podcast best of luck to you and your new hobby. 🙂

    • ileaneb | 12/14/2009 at 10:38 am |

      Hi T3CK, Nice to hear from you. I’ve learned a lot from you and your blog is one that we should all follow.
      Thanks!

  24. cybersmartweb | 12/16/2009 at 11:21 am |

    I’m a big podcaster as well. I also just started getting into the how to video market. I did not know that I could place my video feed into iTunes. I have my podcast in, but had no idea I could list my videos. thanks for the tip .:-)

    • ileaneb | 12/16/2009 at 11:50 am |

      Hey cybersmartweb,

      Great, I’m glad I could enlighten you. As you can see from my post I just found out 2 weeks ago myself! Make sure to follow my podcast by clicking the feed link found in the sidebar on the right. I have more tips to help you with video distribution. I’ll check out your podcast too.

      Thanks for the comment.

      • MrCyberSmart | 12/16/2009 at 11:58 am |

        Glad to have found you. I was on Lisa’s site and followed the comment link. Good to find other podcasters. Peace

        • ileaneb | 12/16/2009 at 1:28 pm |

          Cool, now I see you there commenting after me on her post Are You Absent From Your Site? http://blog.2createawebsite.com/2009/12/14/are-you-absent-from-your-site/

          Lisa is a great mentor and I joined her Website Babble forum too. She’s good for bringing like-minded people together.

          Thanks for following me on Twitter and checking me out on YouTube. I’ll sure we will talk again soon.

          • MrCyberSmart | 12/17/2009 at 9:46 am |

            Are you using Audacity? How about Camstudio? That Camstudio was giving me fits…so I broke down and paid foe Camtasia. Man, well worth every cent. You can even do podcasting as well as video. It’s $300.00 but if I am going to be making videos and podcasts with Camstudio and other tools that work… so-so, the time I am going to save by not having to cry will pay for itself.

            You can use it free for 30 days for free. Give it a test drive, I think you will like it. 🙂

          • ileaneb | 12/17/2009 at 10:48 am |

            I like using the “free” software, so I’ve tried ScreenToaster (too slow), Screencast-o-matic, and next I’m going to try Screenr (works well with Twitter and it’s very fast). I’ll upgrade to Camtasia sometime after the new year. I also need to get a nice webcam. I don’t think there is anything out there better than Camtasia, Lisa Irby uses it also.

  25. Kristi | 12/18/2009 at 5:07 pm |

    I have thought about podcasting and video blogs, but the thing I can’t get over is the sound of my own voice on recordings… if I could get over that, I think I’d be set.

    ~ Kristi

  26. Pingback: How To Reach A Wider Audience With Podcasting | Beginner Blogger

  27. cybersmartweb | 01/09/2010 at 2:36 am |

    “I’m a self-admitted podcast addict.”

    Me too! It’s fun. You got the bug.. Hee, hee.

  28. Pingback: From Screencast to Podcast

  29. Pubudu Kodikara | 01/23/2010 at 11:10 am |

    Great post! Must think twice about pod-casting… cause of limited time i have! 😀

  30. Pingback: Brand Building for Blogs and Podcasts | The Podcast Blog

  31. Pingback: Hootsuite Tutorial Video | The Podcast Blog

  32. Pingback: YouTube Activity Sharing Settings | Basic Blog Tips

  33. Pingback: Brand Building for Blogs and Podcasts | Basic Blog Tips

  34. Pingback: From Screencast to Podcast | Basic Blog Tips

  35. Pingback: HootSuite Video Tutorial

  36. Madlyn Fegett | 02/14/2011 at 10:07 am |

    I wonder if some of this web design data could have been duplicated from elsewhere, it’s found everywhere on the internet and various peoples websites, unless you’re the first publisher? For one reason, I can’t see all of this WordPress comments, it keeps hiding? Are you taking advantage of DHTML?