How Are Podcasts Syndicated?
Podcasts are available to anyone anywhere as long as they have access to the internet. Most Podcasters use their own websites as a way to publish and syndicate their podcast. This is done by using RSS feeds.
RSS feeds are a way to syndicate all forms of content such as video, text, and audio like Podcasts. RSS feeds are a great tool that allows users to provide listeners with a brief description of Podcasts and a way to keep up to date with any new content that comes up on the site. RSS feeds are denoted by an orange icon on the address bar or on websites or by an XML button.
Podcasters must construct their own RSS feed in order to publish their podcasts to the public. There are many programs available to help construct the RSS feed that is then displayed on the website for guests to click on and add to their RSS Feed readers.
Using the RSS feeds allows a further distribution and syndication of the Podcasts then what could be available without the aid of the program.
Once you have an RSS feed for your Podcasts you will want to display it on websites that support a search engine or even host podcasts in order to circulate your content. These sites will allow people to search and find podcasts by categories.
Syndication of Podcasts is done with the use of RSS Feeds which, simply put, is a way to distribute information. RSS feeds are used all over the web by news cooperation and other organizations with the aim of providing everyone the information they want. Podcasts are just another item that can be syndicated through the RSS feeds.