The Benefits of Podcasting
Whether you believe it or not, iPod just redefined Internet marketing by means of the proliferation of Podcasting as a technique for following up on prospects. If you are like most non-technical people who are purely harnessing the Internet for marketing purposes, you might find it a hassle to type too many words just to sustain an Ezine, Webzine, announcement list or set of weekly tips. Audio is your ideal option, and this is where podcasting comes in.
Making a podcast broadcasted all over the Internet is really not that hard. All you have to do is upload your audio file in those podcast websites and you will gain an instant audience. There are so many benefits to podcasting and this might make you consider adding podcast to your Internet marketing weaponry.
Benefit Number 1: People do not have to listen to it in realtime
If you make use of podcasting to follow up on your prospects, it will be delightful for them since they will not have to be online to hear what you have to say. Once the prospects download the material, they can listen to it anytime they want. The thing is, the audio file just follows them, and they have greater sense of control with when and how they are to listen to it. This is really very convenient and favorable especially for those who are always on the go and do not have the time to stare long hours in front of a PC screen just to hear about a latest product. Not everyone has the stamina to do that daily.
Benefit Number 2: It is an instant product
Once you have your Podcast, you instantly have a product to sell. You do not just get people to listen to you even when they are offline, you also have something to sell them with. If you use podcasting in your business, you will find that you will have so much more to add in your roster of products.
Benefit Number 3: It can never be accused of being spam
People sometimes subscribe to Ezines and Webzines but when they do receive their subscriptions, they delete it without reading it. Clearly, the value of time is so high these days that you can’t bank on your prospects to be reading every single thing they receive in their bombarded email inboxes. The beauty of having a podcast is that it completely bypasses email. It will never be accused of spam, and it will not be painful for the prospects’ eyes.
Benefit Number 4: It increases your back links
If you are notorious for making use of podcasts, you will generate more link backs from podcasting sites. If anything, the podcasting sites are very popular, perhaps even more popular than your site. But if you are able to get those who visit the podcast sites to click on a link to your site, then that’s double the viewers and more opportunities for prospects in your turf.
About the Author
Joel Christopher is a best selling author, speaker and mentor, known worldwide as The MasterListBuilder. To find out more on how you can triple your leads, sales and profits, go to masterlistbuilder.com
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