What are Podcasts?

Podcasts are audio or video files that are distributed over the World Wide Web. They enable interested listeners or viewers the option to be automatically notified (subscribe) when you update or add new podcasts. Podcasts can be listened to or viewed on mobile devices such as Mobile Phones, iPods, Walkmans(, Laptops, PDA's and computers.

Business benefits of Podcasting

1. Quickly disseminate press releases, publicity is the key to the success of many business ventures and spreading the word in as many ways as possible is all important, events, awards and products.
2. People bore of existing search options and are always looking for something new.
3. Put a voice to the company such as the staff, the company, customer support; dealing with a complaint.
4. Unlike normal radio, with which you have to listen in at a specific, you can listen to a podcast whenever you want.
5. Emails with a link to a podcasting feed about a new product or offers can be sent to new or existing customers, they are also more likely to be listened to as they're still different enough.

Its not just an advert so keep it interesting!

• My weekend with an Astra VXR
• Childhood memories of going on holiday in the family car
• Local history, Grimshaws first came to Eccles
• How to change a tyre
• Basic winter maintenance
• What to do if you breakdown on a motorway
• Safety camera detectors

How do I make a podcast?

The most common types of Podcast are MP3 audio files. Basic files can be created using a microphone plugged into you Desk or laptop voice recorder. Better quality podcasts can be created using standard audio mixing equipment. Please contact us if you need help with this.

To get started simply setup you own account - the account also enables podcasting.