Here is a list of tools that I have come across that are extremely useful in storing and promoting content whether it is audio, video or text. Feel free to pass on or add to the list.
>> PODCASTS
AUDIO
Things to consider:
Optimize: Podcast titles should incorporate data that relates to the contents of the podcast and will come up quickly in a search. Also consider strong tag words or categories for the directories that index video and audio based on key words.
Archive: you will see more viewers/listeners the larger your archive is. Once you start to build an archive, make it easy for visitors to find.
File Hosting Services - store the MP3 file of your podcast and track statistics on downloads.
- LibSyn.com
- AudioBlog.com
Recording Software:
- Audacity for Window-based PCs
- Garageband on Mac
Services for Long Distance Recordings:
- Skype
- FreeConference.com
Player Suggestion:
- Audio Player Wordpress plugin
Podcast Directories:
- iTunes
- Podcast Alley
- Podcast.com
Creative Commons Bumper Music/Sound Effects:
- Jamendo: Secure music for free
- Freesound Obtain free sound effects
VIDEO
Video Directories:
- Tubemogul: broadcast across a variety of video sites at once: YouTube, Yahoo!, Metacafe, Google, Revver, Dailymotion, Veoh, Brightcove, Crackle, Viddler, Vimeo, Blip.TV
Individual Video Sites:
- Blip.TV
- Vimeo
- Viddler
- YouTube
>> BLOG
Blog Directories:
- DMOZ - Open Directory
Socializing your content/finding related content:
- similicio.us: find similar sites
- Digg.com
- Delicious.com
- ShareThis: allows visitors to choose the network or book marking site to promote the content to a variety of sites
Twitter:
- TweetDeck: search and monitor conversations on particular subjects
- Mr. Tweet: makes recommendations on who you should follow
Social Search
- Samepoint.com: Search for social networking conversations
