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Starting the Podcast The initial idea –What makes you different? Develop mission statement –Streamline focus Picking the right people –Doing it by yourself vs doing it with others –Time Commitments

Podcast Content Outline prior to recording –Google Documents User requested content is good –Anime requests –Topic requests Consistent template is professional Divide segments –Commercials –News

Podcast Content Reviews –Spoilers vs Non-Spoilers –Brand New Anime Explicit vs Non-Explicit content –Needs to be consistent Special guests drive traffic and listenership

Equipment Microphone –DON’T use your computer’s built-in mic Mixer –Good for loud areas/even sound levels Software –Free software: Audacity –Paid Software: Adobe, Sonar, Acid

Recording Consistent Recording Time –Leads to consistent release time Consistent Recording Location –Quiet environment, everyone in one room Skype only if necessary –Different connections can lead to sound issues –Programs to record Skype –However, great for guests Keep it between 30min – 1hour & 30min

Editing You really do need to edit –But don’t over-edit –Makes the show sound more professional Set aside time for it –1 minute of podcast = 2 minutes of editing Background music/sound effects Be patient

RSS/XML Feed Gets your podcast onto the internet –Used for iTunes, Feedburner, Zune Network, Everything iTunes has a handy explanation of how to make an RSS feed! Needs to be updated for every episode –Things that don’t seem important, likely are

Website Free Sites –Wordpress –Blogger Original site is more professional –Domain name is wholly owned –HTML Templates Update content as frequently as possible Integrated forums drive traffic

Website Search Engine Optimization –Backlinking –Keyword frequency –Alt image descriptions Branding –Logo design –Color scheme Be original! Domain name and Server

Networking Link exchanging leads to backlinks –Improved Search Engine Optimization(SEO) Talk with other podcasts –They have experience Network with people at cons! Duh! Facebook, Itunes, Mevio, Youtube, Twitter, Feedburner, Zune Network

Networking Special Guests –Non-voice actor industry guests –Host-Swap –Voice actors(when you hit the big time) Our personal examples –Daryl Surat, Joel McDonald –Future Guests Yaya Han, Terri Doty and J. Michael Tatum

Voice Actors Getting your foot in the door –Facebook them! –Meet them at cons –Don’t be afraid to ask! They’re nice. –Many have own websites How to interact –Be professional Use business cards

Promition Forums/Blogs for fan interaction –Contact Forms as well Heading to cons –Flyers –Business Cards –Panels –Tables Be prompt in getting back to people Always remain professional –In Character if Necessary

Questions?