For real estate professionals looking for ways to create podcasts, Odiogo.com offers a quick, easy, and free way to convert the text from blog entries into spoken words that can then be listened to online, can be listened to as streaming audio, or can be downloaded as MP3 files. It also will syndicate all of your posts so that they can be added to one's RSS reader and pulled down as podcasts for listening on a portable music player
Sometimes technology can be tedious to test and install. I was able to register, set up the feed, convert the posts to audio files, and install our website in about an hour. There are several installation options depending on the blog platform that you use - including plug-ins, JavaScript code and Html code.
Here were the steps:
Step 1 - Go to Odiogo.com. Register your blog by providing your e-mail and URL link.
Step 2 - Receive confirmation e-mail with your feed identification number, link for RSS feed with audio files, and link for blog podcast subscriptions, downloads or online listening.
Step 3 - Install subscription link or button on blog, website, etc. by creating hyperlink or using plug-ins, JavaScript code, or Html code.
Step 4 - Install listen button on blog, website, etc. by creating hyperlink or using plug-ins, JavaScript code, or Html code.
Although the the digital voice used by Odiogo is an improvement over the last generation of computer generated speakers, the digital voice can be tiresome to listen to after several minutes and has some quirky inflections and pronunciations. However, it remains a great alternative for distribution of podcasts - especially if you don't have the tools or time to record your own voice on podcasts.
PREA Signature Realty is pleased to announce that the blog Lafayette Report, written by Ryan Shaughnessy and hosted by ActiveRain.com, may now be heard online using streaming audio feeds powered by Odiogo.com. To listen online, download podcasts, or subscribe to the podcasts, visit our website PREASignatureRealty.com or go directly to our blog subscription and podcast download page. Within the first day of installation and use, we had favorable comments from several of our customers and a few new prospects
At PREA Signature Realty, we strive to stay ahead of the trends and hope that you will allow us to show you how the use of technology can be used as a tool to assist in the marketing and sale of your home today. For more information, please contact Ryan S. Shaughnessy at 314-971-4381 or via e-mail at Ryan@PREASignatureRealty.com.
If you have used this technology or a similar service, please share your insight and post a comment mentioning the service and how you used or incorporated it into your marketing plan.
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thanks for the post I will look forward to passing along to other Realtors
Thanks you so much, Ryan, for posting this! You've been bookmarked so that I can get this done. Audio/Video is one thing that I'm lacking in and REALLY need to get on that boat!
Bryan: Activerain is a great place to learn about tech tools. I also subscribe to makeuseof.com which covers a wide range of tech issues. Great lists on that site. Tends toward the "geek" side of the equation but good coverage on tech tools.
Debe: Thanks for reading. There are other sites like gabcast.com which provide a platform for recording your own podcasts. I just felt that Odiogo.com had a better product for my needs which was based on a lack of time to get podcasts up and running on my own.
Ryan - Odiego sounds like a really cool site. When I get a chance I will check it out.
I'm looking forward to trying Odiogo. Technology never ceases to amaze me, thanks for posting.
Bill: It is an interesting technology. Still looking at possible avenues as to how to effectively use it.
Marjorie: I am less than tech savy. However, this tech tool was really easy to install, set up and use and generated positive comments almost immediately.
Ryan...A friend of mine, Tom Braatz, told me about this. I did receive both the code and the 2 links via Odiogo,but am unsure how to get the feed/link/button on my blogs. HELP?
I'll give you a call on Friday to see if we can work you through the issue.
thanks Ryan for this valuable information tool! I will give it a try. You are just full of wisdom for us real estate agents, and we sooo appreciate all this knowledge you are willing to share with us!
I'll be back!...grin
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Ginger - Thanks for reading. I am glad that my posts help.