Comments on: QUESTION: Audio Or Video Podcasts?

By: Liane YoungBlogger

Liane YoungBlogger — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:18:08 +0000

Video Podcaasting definately. Audio is a good way to start (since it’s easier) but video can give you more audience since 1) you can share and upload it to video publishing sites 2) it’s the current rising trend in social media 3) there’s a lot more branding srength when readers see your face and 4) you can actually add affiliate links to videos to make money while delivering your content :D

If you really want to push through this, o learn from Yarao. He’s the podcast blogger master :)

By: Brett Miller

Brett Miller — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:34:18 +0000

What I want to know is:

1) Is it OK to post both audio MP3s and Videos using the same Blogger Blog?

2) If so, do they need to be on separate Posts, or can I include both an audio and video podcast in the same post?

3) What format is OK for video? Are WMV files ok, or does it need to me a .mov or .mp4 to play on an iPod?

4) Is iTunes the best way to embed the square image that will end up showing on a persons iPod when playing back the audio podcast?

5) Can I use FeedBurner to create a separate Audio and video podcast feed from the same Blogger blog?

Thanks!
Brett

By: Deneil Merritt

Deneil Merritt — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:54:41 +0000

Both, it doesn’t matter to me.

By: Corey Freeman

Corey Freeman — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:04:25 +0000

Congrats dude! I personally prefer audio because I never sit still long enough to bother with watching a video podcast, haha.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:26:55 +0000

Thankyou Deb! I know what you mean. Throwing the odd video in is a great idea :D (personally I prefer audio as well)

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:19:08 +0000

Congrats & Best wishes, Tom!

I subscribe to a few hundred podcasts. Unless it’s a real learning (like a photoshop tutorial), I prefer audio only so I can work while I listen. You can always do mostly audio and then throw in an occasional video version if warranted!
Deb

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:05:52 +0000

Oussama – Thanks! Those are some great Pro’s for video. I do love the idea for video, and think you hit a great point when you talk about illustrating your points.

That is the one thing I have against video, that I don’t like it when you just sit infront of it and talk.

Michael – Yea, you definately should be on itunes! LEt me know when you are :P

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:57:32 +0000

Hey Tom,

I don’t do any of that but after reading that I think I should add my podcasts to itunes.

Thanks for the post.

Michael

By: Twitter Tips

Twitter Tips — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:15:18 +0000

First of all congratz Tom! I wish you a happy life, even before getting married :p And as Ben said, take a ton of pictures and share them with us :D

I actually can’t comment on the three first questions because I don’t use iTunes :) but for the fourth, I’d prefer you podcast in Video format for three reasons why I do believe in video:

1. Video Gives You a Voice and Face: You will see that after posting videos people will interact with you in a different way, maybe you will receive some emails that has a more personal edge :)

2. Video Connects with Different Personalities and Learning Styles: Some people learn more by hearing and seeing, and some only by reading. Video appeals to a different crowd and can potentially widen your audience.

3. Video Opens Up Opportunities to Illustrate Certain Principles in Creative Ways: Sometimes you need a lot of voice or body language to show people what you mean and videos just made it easier for you! It opens up different ways of illustrating the principles you’re talking about.

Good luck and congratulations again :)
- Oussama

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:19 +0000

Thanks Ben! I’ll be sure to take a lot of photos, and I apologise in advance if all my posts are a bit more personal than informative for the next couple of months :D