Creating a Feedburner account

Feedburner.com

What is feedburner.com?

[NOTE: This is the step where we turn your blog and mp3s into a podcast.]

Enter "http://www.feedburner.com" into your browser

Enter your blog's URL in the text box, check the "I am a podcaster" box, and select "NEXT"


Select the RSS option and select "NEXT"


Enter the TITLE and URL of your feed and create a Feedburner account. NOTE: Your Feed Title will be the name of your podcast. So name your feed the name of your show.


Now your Feedburner account is set up and you're ready to start podcasting.


BUT FIRST: Provide some more information about your podcast.

• Choose the CATEGORY of you show so when people search for a specific type of show you're will show up in the searches.
• If you have an IMAGE for your show hosted online you can use that as a picture affiliated with your podcast.
• The SUBTITLE should be a brief description of your show. For instance, "Airs every Monday from 12pm - 1pm PST on CFRO 103.7fm" or "Farsi News from Vancouver, BC on CFRO 103.7fm".
• You can add more information about your program in the following SUMMARY section.
• KEYWORDS allow people to search for your show easier. Add keywords that are directly affiliated with your show and it's common themes.
• Now select "NEXT".

Check the "Item enclosure downloads" box and select "NEXT"

Now you have a feed for your podcast.


The next step is promoting your feed on your website or blog so people can start subscribing to your podcast.