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Instant content; Convert a text article to a Podcast
We learned how to recycle paper, cans, bottles and plastic but marketers rarely discuss the value of repackaging and customization content. Both publishers and marketers have embraced content syndication and RSS but few have considered the value beyond the actual syndication. Consider an alternative communication channel, when a new or different audience.

Customization and repackaging content or information so that it can be consumed through a series of preserving the environment is not a new concept. Many companies Vision Correction today increased communication as a common goal. Cost conscious businesses with tight budges are often interested in minimizing work loads and costs, while increasing communication. By presenting the same information in different arrangements and formats, businesses can increase the reach and communication, while remaining cost conscious.

Businesses quickly found, PowerPoint presentations, be able to be converted into technical articles, or forum posts could be ported to be a basis for a list of frequently asked questions. Along a similar vein webmasters have located a new advent in repurposed content reuse text articles by converting them to audio podcasts.

The process is surprisingly simple, I personally found the prospect to read the articles aloud and record them, both daunting and time consuming, so I opted for a simplified procedure. I found that using two simple programs, i was able to create a podcast in minutes.

The first obstacle, the creation of the sound file was captured with the help of TextAloud program Nextup's. I simply inserted in the text of an article opted for a "vote" and saved the file as an MP3 file. Under a minute, I had a sound file containing the article.

After I had MP3 file is saved, is used in Feedforall's tutorial to create a podcast. Step-by-step tutorial (http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-tutorial.htm) presented the 12 simple steps to construct a podcast.
I found the quality of the calculated podcasts, use synthesized speech to text, surprisingly good.

Check out the following tests:
RSS Podcast-http://www.rss-specifications.com/rss-podcast.xml
Software Marketing Podcast
http://www.softwaremarketingresource.com/SMR-podcast.XML

An evaluation version of TextAloud can be found at: http://www.textaloud.com and an evaluation version of FeedForAll can be found at http://www.feedforall.com
Experiment by adapting and repacking existing content save time and money while increasing message distribution and exposure.

About the author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com software for creating, editing and publishing RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for FeedForDev http://www.feedfordev.com an RSS element for developers.

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