Create and publish a podcast is simple. For podcasting, an old computer, it is enough need not be the latest and greatest hardware. Be equipped with microphone and sound card, your computer must, of course. The software to be downloaded for free on the Internet. Anyone can podcast with simple means from the comfort of your home. A podcast is something of a post or a whole show on the radio, which is offered on the Internet. Even with very simple technical means can produce professional-sounding podcasts. Almost every computer has a sound card or onboard sound, which is fully sufficient for voice recording. A simple microphone can be bought for little money, is in many notebooks and webcams have a microphone built in, incidentally. We produced a podcast:

1. You have to have something to say

For every conceivable topic do you create a podcast more exciting, but you should know beforehand what you might say. Inspiration, motivation and preparation are the foundations of success.

2. Regularity

It makes sense to regular podcast. It does not matter in fact, is often produced as a new edition, but that the ordinary listener can take that and you even scheduling the necessary time for it. Produce an episode per week, is to start with ambition.

3. Extras

Not much is needed, but a computer (sound card, microphone port), an Internet connection, a microphone and software for sound editing need to be. Suitable software is available free on the Internet. Worth a look is the program Audacity, because it has everything what you need and is easy to use.

4. Capturing, tagging, etc.

The MP3 format is well suited for the distribution of podcasts. It is important to label the images and to provide the files with useful additional information. A podcast does not sound perfect, and longer breaks should be cut out but rough Patzer.

5. RSS Podcast Feed

It is very important to create a proper RSS feed for each podcast so that listeners can subscribe to the podcast.

6. Publish

A podcast can be published in various ways, of which one should use several. If you have a website, it is worthwhile to offer an online player for listening to the podcast. Should sign their podcast on various platforms for podcasters.