- Podbean
History
Podbean is a podcast service provider which opened in July, 2006. The initial idea is simple: Allows users to start podcasting in an easy point-and-click blog-like environment without any technical knowledge. [cite web|url=http://news.podbean.com/about/ |title=About Podbean] [cite web|url=http://doconnor.edublogs.org/links-for-2007-07-27/2007/07/27/|title=Podbean:WordPress based podcasting]
Features
This web-based system allows users to publish, manage and promote podcasts in few clicks. it supports RSS 2.0 and atom feeds as well as the extended Apple iTunes podcasting tags. The web 2.0 based podcast player can be embedded into websites, blogs and social networks around the web. [cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2007/11/08/podbean-announces-new-player/|title=Podbean Announces New Embedded Player|publisher=http://mashable.com] [cite web|url=http://www.widgetslab.com/2007/11/09/podbean-podcast-embeddable-player/|title=PodBean:Podcast Embeddable Player|publisher=http://www.widgetslab.com]
Another highlights of features include a selection of flat-rate hosting plans that come with unmetered bandwidth and monthly growth storage space at no additional charge.
All Podbean accounts come with a personalized podcast site and include the ability to extend branding efforts by integrating site and feed to user's own domain. Besides, the reporting and statistics system allow publishers to measure the success of their podcasts.
Business Podcast Solution
Podbean extends the service to business in January, 2008, targeting from educational institutions [cite web|url=http://www.thejournal.com/articles/22265|title=Podcasting Basics: Simple Steps for Introducing Podcasting into Your K-8 Class, Part 2|publisher=http://www.thejournal.com] and churches to real state agents, musicians, sports clubs, travel agents and municipalities. Private podcasting and multi-casting features benefit businesses to create multiple podcasts for selected target audiences, while multiple authors and administrators let teams and departments to collaborate and connect with each other to delegate different types of podcasting responsibilities. [cite web|url=http://www.podbean.com/business-podcast-solution|title=Podcast Business Solution|publisher=http://www.podbean.com]
References
External links
* [http://www.podbean.com/ Podbean]
* [http://news.podbean.com/ Podbean News]
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