Lightning round 5-presentation to WordCamp Birmingham, August 24, 2013 These are the essential tools you need to produce and publish a good quality podcast that you own and control. Obviously, in 5 minutes I'm just hitting the high points and no time to go into the details of any aspect of podcasting.

1. 4 Essential Tools for Launching a
Successful Podcast
Sheree Martin
5-Minute Lightning Round Presentation
WordCamp Birmingham, WP Y’all!
August 24, 2013

2. Quick List
● Good Microphone
● Recording Device
● Audio Editing
● Media File Hosting
● Feed Publication
(RSS)
Resource List and Info here:
http://teachsocialbusiness.com

3. Microphones & Audio
Recording:
--Why Built-in Doesn’t Cut It

4. Helpful but Optional

5. Audio Editing, Cover Art & Tagging
Free is Sufficient
● Garageband
● Audacity
ID3 Tag Editor
PA-software.com
$15

6. Media Hosting & Feed Distribution:
--And Why Your Web Host Won’t Suffice