Free Podcast Hosting
Looking for an absolutely free way to host your podcast media files? One option is OurMedia. This tutorial shows you how to get set up, upload a file, and get the URL to use in your podcast feed.
To host your podcast for free with OurMedia, you will first need to register with Internet Archive.
Head over to:
http://www.archive.org/index.php
In the top right corner, click the tiny link that says “join us”:
Enter your email address, choose a screen name, set a password, and answer the Captcha:
When you are finished, if you agree with the Terms of Service, click “Get Library Card”:
If successful, you should see the following:
Now head over to:
Click “Upload” on the bar across the top:
Start out by entering the email and password we just registered with on internet archive:
Now enter a title and description for your podcast audio file.
It’s time to select the audio file you want to store online. Click on “Choose File”:
Find the file on your computer and select it:
Now click “Open”:
Now click “Begin Upload”:
Wait for the progress bar to indicate that the file has been uploaded:
When the upload is complete, you will receive a confirmation email:
And you will be taken to a detail page. Click on “Download Original File”:
You will be taken to the Internet Archive page:
Find the correct audio file and right click on the MP3 link to the right:
Select Copy Link Address:
Congratulations, the copied link address is the URL of your hosted audio file.
In this case:
http://www.archive.org/download/PersonalArmamentPodcast/personal_armament_podcast_058_08062010.mp3
You can use this URL in your podcast feed to share your audio.
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