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Podcast RSS Feeds

May 21st, 2009

A Podcast RSS feed is what allows the entire system to function. To begin at the beginning, a podcast is a regular distribution of audio or visual files, called episodes, to a users podcast client. The people who use a podcast are called subscribers, and the podcast client is what allows them to subscribe to a feed. The podcast client is a program that connects to the internet, looking for a specific file the user has subscribed to, or told it to look for. That file is an RSS feed, a machine readable piece of coding that sends information back to the podcast client. RSS feeds can be used to distribute many kinds of information, and were originally used for blogging and distributing blog posts to subscribers. As time went on, however, a few people had the idea of enclosing information about media files within the RSS feed so that software could be written to find that information and download the files described. Read more…

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Podcast Alley

May 21st, 2009

Podcast Alley is a site that catalogs podcast feeds and provides links to them. Thousands of feeds are available, from comedy shows to weekly suspense stories. There is even a podcast featuring a couple that talks about different wines every episode. Podcast Alley features the best podcasts on the front page regularly, along with a short article about the authors and their work and an interview with the creators.. In addition, the site keeps a list of the most popular feeds in a sideline, allowing visitors to quickly see what the community appreciates. Read more…

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Music Podcast RSS Feeds

May 21st, 2009

Music Podcast RSS Feeds There are many online music podcast rss feeds to choose from online. For many of the feed producers, a podcast feed is a way to distribute non mainstream music that otherwise would not be able to reach an audience. These musicians are able to build a following and share their work from outside of a music culture that tends to keep out more niche groups. Because the music industry is oriented towards mass distribution and marketing, musicians and groups that aren’t believed to command such widespread fandom are kept out of the market. Read more…

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How to Make a Podcast

May 9th, 2009

A podcast is an easy way of distributing media files over the internet, and this article will tell how to make a podcast. The first thing necessary is a domain, and a host on which to store the media files for the podcast. Getting a domain is simple and easy, there are many domain registrars that can register a domain for someone for a small fee. Some of these domain registrars are GoDaddy.com, Dotster, or Network Solutions are some that provide domains. Read more…

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How to Create a Podcast

May 9th, 2009

Podcasting is easy to get involved in for anyone who wants to create a podcast. The first thing necessary is access to a web server. The user needs to be able to upload files to the server itself, so podcasting can’t be done from a simple blogging or journal site. Read more…

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Who Uses Streaming Video

May 9th, 2009

When considering who uses streaming video, many people may be surprised by the actual results.  This is because almost everyone at one time or another uses streaming video.  We may not realize this at first, but in many cases this is because we are unfamiliar with what it is that constitutes streaming video and who offers streaming videos to the public.  Read more…

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Videos You Can Find On YouTube

May 9th, 2009

Each day, a large number of internet users visit an online video website. In fact, many internet users visit more than one. Online video websites are websites that allow internet users to make, upload, and share their own unique video creations. One of those sites is known as YouTube. If you are looking to use online video websites, such as YouTube, for entertainment, you are in luck. Online, you can find thousands, if not millions of videos that are available for your watch, often free of charge. Read more…

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Videos You Can Find On Google Video

May 2nd, 2009

In recent years, the popularity of the internet has skyrocketed. Affordable computers and affordable internet service makes it easier for individuals to enjoy everything that the internet has to offer, including online video websites. If you are looking to seek entertainment online, it is likely that you will get good use out of these types of websites, namely Google Video, if you haven’t already. Read more…

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Using Online Video Websites to Promote Your Blog

May 2nd, 2009

Blogs have literally taken in the internet by storm. It seems as if just about everyone has a blog.  Blogs are so popular that it there is a good chance that you have one.  While blogs are nice, it is sometimes difficult to get them seen. Many blog owners, maybe even yourself, are unsure how to go about generating more internet traffic.  Luckily for you and other blog owners, there are a number of different ways that you can work to increase the number of page views that your blog receives.  Read more…

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