Posts Tagged With: podcasts
· July 12, 2008 at 8:28 am · Online Tools
I was really behind Odeo years ago, thought it might be one of the break out podcasting web sites out there. Of course, then came iTunes and all the podcasting related sites just kind of got twisted in a tornado of, "what was that you do again?". Odeo is back though, with a fresh new look and I have to say it does look really pretty.
They have added a lot more video content - so they have both the video and audio aspects of podcasting covered now. Also the new design is pleasing to the eye and very functional. One little pet peeve for me was that it doesn’t keep me logged in. Each time I visit the site I have to login again.
Checking out my own page on there for the Web Hosting Show - I see another nice new addition. They actually updated the RSS feed! Before this redesign, it hadn’t been combed in a few months, so happy to see they are updating the podcast feeds they are watching because without it - well, you don’t have much of a podcasting service without freshness.
All in all, I wish the new Odeo the best of luck and who knows, if they can keep the feeds update this time around I might move my own subscriptions over there soon.
· April 1, 2008 at 5:59 am · Personal, Web Hosting
Today I’ve decided I will no longer be the self proclaimed “media rock star of the web hosting world“. After thinking about it long and hard - I’ve decided to become a real rock star. Plans are already in place for me to give up on web hosting and data centers to tour with a band of midgets that some-what look like Kiss (but aren’t due to copyright issues).
I want to thank those in the hosting world that welcomed me in with open arms. Now I look forward to do the same with my new band mates, I’ll just have to work with shorter arms this time around. Look for us touring in a location near you!
· December 17, 2007 at 6:23 am · Personal, Web Hosting
Time to add to my list of web hosting audio guides, right from the Web Hosting Show. Just uploaded my latest special edition for all to enjoy:
+ Handy Guide to Domain Names - Episode 134
Here is a little more information about this episode of the best hosting podcast out there today if I do say so myself (and I just did!):
Need help picking the best domain name? Do you want some assistance finding the domain name register that is right for you? Have you considered the privacy concerns you might be giving up by getting that .com of you very own? I want to tackle domain names from head to toe to give people a guide to the confusing world of domain name registrations.
Go check out the show notes for the visual version, and for the audio version download the mp3 from WebHostingShow.com.
Past Audio Guides to the Web Hosting World
There are many subjects that take a little longer to explain and are confusing to most inside of the web hosting industry. Here are a few of the other special “guide” episodes I have produced. Read the rest of this entry »
· July 23, 2007 at 9:17 am · Personal, Web Hosting
Last week’s episode of the Web Hosting Show had nearly 2,000 downloads in the span of 7 days. That is a new personal record for me. Now I am not usually one to talk about numbers, because compared with other out there I know I am probably going to be laughed or at least snickered at.
I don’t care though, because I am still proud!
So you know what, lets do it again! Episode 116 of the Web Hosting Show was just uploaded today. Download it, share it - give it to a friend because it is one heck of a good show if I do say so myself. On this week’s show I covered:
- Company Bio of FastServers.Net (Part 2 of 3)!
- Google Webmaster Tools Setup Guide and Help!
- How to Catch Hosting Friends with LinkedIn!
- The Best Way to Submit Your Site to the Search Engines!
- What is a Reverse IP Lookup?
So what are you waiting for? Go download the mp3 and lets see if we can get 4,000 downloads this week!
· April 12, 2007 at 8:13 am · Hot Web Topics
Over the past few weeks, I have been considering changing the Web Hosting Show’s theme to something different. I’m getting the itch to get something new in there - but the more I search, the luckier I consider myself that I found my first theme when I did.
It seems like no matter where I look or who I talk to there is always a catch or several catches that just scare this old country boy off. I just replied to an E-mail conversation I started with with Mark of PodcastThemes.com, letting him know I’ll probably look to go in a different direction just because of all the loopholes and agreements that must be made. I don’t blame him or anybody else for it. It is their creation and they want to make sure they get plenty of credit for it. Just seems like there should be an easier way.
I want a McDonalds for podcast themes.
I have also considered finding an independent artist that wouldn’t mind me using their song (or doing a song for me) for some free pluggage and a paycheck. The only problem with that is I would have to start listening to song after song till I found something I liked.
So this is an open offer to anybody who wants to take me up on it. Want to do a rock theme for the Web Hosting Show podcast? Let me know and I’ll do my best to make it worth your wild.
· April 6, 2007 at 4:42 am · Web Hosting
I was looking through the archives for my podcast and a few popularity tracking scripts for WordPress and it really is neat to see what podcasts really are the most popular ones. Why keep this list secret though?
You deserve to see the most popular hosting podcasts. Heck you are the reason these are to the top choices - and the best of the best.
1. Lieberman Hosting Woes, WHIR TV 2.0 - Episode 73
Poor old Joe Lieberman just can’t catch a break. First the democrats turn against him, and then his Web site goes down. Is it the work of hackers or just bad Web hosting? Also, WHIR TV is back in the news but is it any better than it was before?
2. Assassinating Spam - Episode 100 - Episode 100
Need to know how to kill off your spam? No need to hire a hit man. I’ll let you know how to do it with your own SpamAssassin. Also customer service tips, often asked question in hosting and some of the latest headlines from inside the industry.
3. Ads, Girls and Xbox Giveaways - Episode 99
Girls, games and marketing - if this Web Hosting Show episode hasn’t gotten you at least a little excited about the fun you have in store for you, I don’t think anything will. From big boobed advertising ploys to getting yourself a free Xbox 360 just for reviewing your Web host you can see there is a lot in store for this episode of the Web Hosting Show.
4. What is Dedicated Web Hosting? - Podcast 77
The shared Web hosting that we all see from day to day isn’t the only type of Web hosting plan out there. You also have the dedicated Web hosting plans. Now you have heard the name before, but do you know what it really means?
5. Ecommerce Web Hosting Guide - Episode 93
You know Joe right? Joe lives down the street from you and runs a little comic book store downtown. Joe doesn’t know much about the Internet but he does know that he would like to expand his business. What should Joe do? Joe should look into getting into ecommerce.
Do you have a favorite episode of the Web Hosting Show podcast? If so - leave a comment and tell us what it is!
