Podcast Hosting

Apollo Hosting's services can be used to host your own podcast. No special software is required, it can be as simple as uploading a single audio file to your account and linking it to a page on your website.

Podcasting Benefits

Connect with your users on a more personal level - Podcasts go beyond simple blogging. Users can hear your thoughts in your own voice, providing a more personal connection between user and speaker.

Interviews come alive- Reading an interview online can be a tedious experience. Hearing the exchange of thoughts as they happen is a far more engaging experience for your website's users. Interview people who can provide useful information for your site's users and provide a unique service your competitor does not.

News and site information- Keep users up to date on your site, products, and upcoming announcements via your podcast.

Just have fun- If you're not selling anything, it doesn't matter. A podcast can be a vehicle for self expression just like a blog.

Podcasting Basics

All you really need is a microphone. Just record your podcast using your computer. Most modern operating systems have simple recording programs built right in. Save your recording in a popular format like MP3, and upload it to your website. Then add a link to that file on your site.

Your website visitors will be able to download your audio file when they click on the link, and listen with their own computers. Congratulations, you have a podcast!

Advanced Podcasting Information

Here are some links that can help you get started on your podcast. Remember, it can be as simple as recording your podcast, uploading, and linking to the file from your website. If you'd like to do more via RSS, like allowing your readers to "subscribe" to your podcast, these links will get you started on the more advanced aspects of podcasting.

Wikipedia: Podcasting - Overview of the idea and how it is done. Introduces ideas like RSS and podcast aggregators. Also provides links to podcast directories if you're looking for some inspiration for your podcast.

Creative Commons: Podcasting Legal Guide - Overview of issues regarding copyright and content for podcasts. Also includes links for how-to's and directories.