Ever wondered how to publish your MP3 file on the internet? This article will explain how to make a podcast that will be available to the masses.

1. Make your MP3 recording public Saving your MP3 files onto a web server is the next step in the process. After saving your files onto a web server, it is important to test them with an MP3 player for quality. You can place the files anywhere on your site, but it is advised to have them in a location that is easy to find, like in a directory, for example.

2. Construct your podcast news feed After you have published your recording, it is essential to have a text file that explains what your podcast is. You will need to use RSS files to do this. You can use any text editor to create your podcast news feed; however, most podcasters use a blogging program to automatically produce news feeds. Most podcasters use a blogging program which inevitably produces news feeds; however, you can use any text editor to produce yours.

All you need to do next is create a reference enclosure for each MP3 file you publish. You can use the URL of the audio content as your reference enclosure. Some people use blogging tools, if they are supported, that let you use reference enclosures for additional ease.

If your blogging tool doesn't support reference enclosures, you can edit your RSS file with any text editor. An RSS news feed normally contains items such as: title, link, and description. The reference of the URL supplies important information about the content of the audio. Make sure to save your RSS file with an .rss or .xml extension.

3. Publish your podcast news feed Transferring your RSS file to your webserver is the last thing that is required for you to make a podcast. You will need to validate your content using an online RSS validator. When your news feed is deemed valid, it is ready to be published.

Happy podcasting!