Having the right audio on your website can increase your sales, turn your stale newsletter into an exciting update, and help you communicate better with your market. Now, you can add audio to your website within seconds without having to pay monthly service fees or a fortune in software. Find out how in this article.
Having the right audio on your website can increase your sales, turn your stale newsletter into an exciting update, and help you communicate better with your market.
You can use audio in many ways: audio updates, sales letter messages, welcome to my webpage, special promotions, affiliate updates, audio testimonials, audio newsletters or tips, audio ebook excerpts or dozens of other uses.
Using audio on your website doesn't have to be difficult or costly, but...
Its still a mystery to many...
How do you record your audio?How do you get the audio into a file to present to the user?How do you upload the audio to your server?What audio player can you use to present the audio to your visitors?How can you do all of this without being an expert or spending a fortune?Truth be told, anyone can create their own audio updates, newsletters, messages for sales pages, even audio excerpts of products or interviews for less than $60 using these steps.
No $30/month audio service, no $200 fancy audio package, just 6 simple steps and less than $60 investment and you are free to do as much with audio as you want in the weeks and months to come.
6 STEPS TO AUDIO ON YOUR WEBSITE FOR $60 OR UNDERStep 1. Purchase a decent quality headset or lavalier microphone. I use both for my audio - at times I use a headset that plugs directly into the USB port of my computer, a Panasonic KX-TCA92 to be more specific. You can pick them up for $20 from Amazon, perhaps even less expensive elsewhere. Or, you can purchase a basic lavalier (clip-on) mic from your local audio electronics store for under $20.
Step 2. Audio Recorder/Editor. In order to record your audio and perform some basic editing functions you have a couple of no-cost options. You can use the built-in audio recorder that comes with Windows or you can download a no-charge copy of Audacity from http://audacity.sourceforge.net either one will work.
You will find the windows application by going to your Start menu and selecting All Programs -->Accessories-Entertainment where you should see something called "Sound Recorder". With older versions of Windows it may be called something else, so consult your Windows help to find out what it is called.
With your microphone headset or lavalier mic plugged into your computer, Windows should recognize it as a new Microphone input device. Now, you can open your Windows "Sound Recorder" and configure it to recognize the new input device - your microphone. Within the sound recorder you want to select "Edit -@@END_COMMENTAudio Properties" where you will find a drop down list called "Sound Recording" - you want to select your Panasonic Microphone.
Step 3. Record your audio. Using the Windows Recorder, or other audio editing software, record your audio and save it as a .wav file. If you are using audio editing software that allows you to save it as an .mp3 format, do so.
Step 4. Convert your audio to mp3. If you already have your audio saved as an .mp3 file, skip this step. If your audio is in .wav format, you will need to convert it to an mp3. You can use this no-charge one here: http://www.softforall.com/mp3naudoi/RippersEncoders/River_Past_Wave_MP301090077.htmStep 5. Upload audio to your website. Once you have your .mp3 file, you will need to upload this using your FTP program or Web Hosting File Upload Utility that comes with the control panel of most web hosting accounts to get your file to a directory on your web server.
Step 6. Audio Player. To make your audio look great on your web page you need an audio player. For example, over at http://www.highertrustmarketing.com I use an audio player to allow my users to start and stop the audio, tell how long the message is, etc... Believe it or not, adding a fancy player like this to your webpage is dead simple - the player and encoding software I use is simple to use and is available here: http://www.highertrustmarketing.com/audiorazer/ for less than $40.
Following the instructions with Audio Razer, you will have professional quality audio and an audio player at your disposal to use any way you want.
You could post unlimited audio updates, audio newsletters, audio promotions or sales messages, audio testimonials, audio affiliate updates, audio tips or ebook excerpts or just about anything else you can think of.
Avoid paying $300 or more in audio service fees or hundreds of dollars in expensive softwareHealth Fitness Articles, you now have everything you need with these 6-steps and $60 or less to use unlimited audio as part of your product development and online marketing toolset.
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Where To Look For Dirt-Cheap DVD Software. Part IX
With a very easy to use interface A4 Video Converter can convert video formats, extract audio from video files and extract images from video files, or captured video clips. It also supports splitting video files, extracting audio and images from any appointed part of video file and merging several video files into a single video file or audio file.
Most features are supported such as fast batch conversion, capturing video clips, file browser embedded, drag-drop to load or add video files, conversion with volume adjusting and width*height adjusting, full conversion options and more!
The following video formats are supported:
1. AVI (DivX, XviD, MS MPEG4, Uncompressed and other)
2. MPEG (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Video)
3. WMV (Windows Media Video)
4. RM (Real Networks Video, convert to only)
5. Quick Time (Apple video format for Macintosh, convert from only)
The following audio formats are supported:
1. uncompressed WAV (PCM)
2. compressed WAV (ADPCM, A-LAW, U-LAW, DSP, GSM and others)
3. MP3, MP2
4. Ogg
5. WMA
6. AVI
7. AIFF (Apple)
8. AU (UNIX)
9. G.721, G.723Free Reprint Articles, G.726
10. VOX (Dialogic ADPCM)
11. RAW
12. MPC (MusicPack)
The following image formats are supported:
1. JPEG
2. GIF
3. PNG
4. BMP
5. PCX
6. WMF
7. EMF
8. TIFF
9. TGA
10. RAS
11. J2K
Most features are supported such as fast batch conversion, capturing video clips, file browser embedded, drag-drop to load or add video files, conversion with volume adjusting and width*height adjusting, full conversion options and more!
The following video formats are supported:
1. AVI (DivX, XviD, MS MPEG4, Uncompressed and other)
2. MPEG (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Video)
3. WMV (Windows Media Video)
4. RM (Real Networks Video, convert to only)
5. Quick Time (Apple video format for Macintosh, convert from only)
The following audio formats are supported:
1. uncompressed WAV (PCM)
2. compressed WAV (ADPCM, A-LAW, U-LAW, DSP, GSM and others)
3. MP3, MP2
4. Ogg
5. WMA
6. AVI
7. AIFF (Apple)
8. AU (UNIX)
9. G.721, G.723Free Reprint Articles, G.726
10. VOX (Dialogic ADPCM)
11. RAW
12. MPC (MusicPack)
The following image formats are supported:
1. JPEG
2. GIF
3. PNG
4. BMP
5. PCX
6. WMF
7. EMF
8. TIFF
9. TGA
10. RAS
11. J2K
AutoRun Typhoon 3.1.9
The bottom line is that you need the best possible tool, which produces the best possible results as the best possible price. AutoRun Typhoon delivers on all accounts. Not only do you have the most powerful presentation tool on the market, but AutoRun Typhoon's drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to produce amazing presentations in no time at all. There is simply no easier way to enhance your CD/DVDs.
The sky is the limit when creating your custom Menus. Only AutoRun Typhoon allows you to place Web Pages, Videos, SlideShows, and Flash Animations on your Menus, along with images, text, and buttons to create truly dynamic presentations. Designing your Menus is easy with our drag-and-drop WYSIWYG Menu editor - no programming required!
Most CD Menu software is just that, menus only. With AutoRun Typhoon Menus are just 1 of 11 powerful Viewers you can use. Create slideshows with your own images and music, create MP3 music CDs that play with your own customized media player, install your software on your customer's computer, create your own shareware CD's protected with security and expiration dates, and much, much more. The possibilities are endless!
The sky is the limit when creating your custom Menus. Only AutoRun Typhoon allows you to place Web Pages, Videos, SlideShows, and Flash Animations on your Menus, along with images, text, and buttons to create truly dynamic presentations. Designing your Menus is easy with our drag-and-drop WYSIWYG Menu editor - no programming required!
Most CD Menu software is just that, menus only. With AutoRun Typhoon Menus are just 1 of 11 powerful Viewers you can use. Create slideshows with your own images and music, create MP3 music CDs that play with your own customized media player, install your software on your customer's computer, create your own shareware CD's protected with security and expiration dates, and much, much more. The possibilities are endless!
Audio Control 4
Audio Control is an Audio Mixer's Visualizing and Controlling software application. It displays in a useful manner the sound controls that each properly installed and operating audio device driver exhibits. Audio Control will allow you to make customizations saving you unnecessary effort and frustration. You may find Audio Control particularly useful for its ergonomic design and extended functionality, including saving you space on the taskbar, making use of otherwise unused space, easy access, improved precision, intuitive interface, idling features and more.
Ultra MP4 Video Converter 1.6.2
Ultra MP4 Video Converter is a powerful MP4 converter which can convert almost all popular video formats to AVI/DivX/MP4/H264 fromats such as AVI to MP4 Converter, MPEG to MP4 Converter, WMV to MP4 Converter, ect.
It can convert so many video formats including DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, M4V, FLV, 3GP, ASF, RM, RMVB, MOV, ASX, MKV, OGM, SVCD, VCD, VOB to AVI/DivX/MP4/H264 format. The MP4 Converter is an extremely easy to use video converter which can convert AVI to MP4, MPEG to MP4, WMV to MP4, MOV to MP4, RM to MP4, etc.
Ultra MP4 Video Converter integrates PSP Video Converter and iPod Movie Converter, which support many portable MP4 video players such as Archos AV500, Archos AV700, Archos Gmini402, iriver PMP-100, Creative Zen Vision, PSP and iPod etc. with excellent quality and affordable price.
The MP4 Converter gives you everything you need to turn your MP4 Player into a portable media center, enjoy your favorite movie on your MP4 Player, ARCHOS, iPod, PSP, PPC ...
Key Features of Ultra MP4 Video Converter
Video source supports DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, MPG, MPEG, MP4, M4V, FLV, 3GP, ASF, RM, RMVB, MOV, ASX, MKV, OGM, SVCD, VCD, VOB any video format play-able. All video to MP4 format. All video to AVI format. All video to DIVX format. All video to XVID format. All video to H264 format. Convert video for Acrchos AV400, Archos AV500, Archos AV700, Archos Gmini402. Convert video for Apple iPod. Convert video for Sony PSP. Convert video for iRiver MP4 Player. Convert video for Creative Zen Vision. Convert video for other MP4 Player. Batch files conversion Inside MP4 H264 encoder High-speed encoder ensures smooth conversion of video and audio data. Direct any video files to MP4 format without losing quality. Movie scene spot edit-able. Support various subtitle file Add Letterbox to keep aspect ratio Support Drag and Drop Preview source clips Shutdown computer automatically when job is done
LearnOutLoud
LearnOutLoud.com is your one-stop destination for audio and video learning. Browse over 10,000 educational audio books, MP3 downloads, podcasts, and videos. LearnOutLoud.com has scoured the Internet to bring you over 500 free audio and video titles. This directory features free audio books, lectures, speeches, sermons, interviews, and many other great free audio and video resources. Most audio titles can be downloaded in digital formats such as MP3 and most video titles are available to stream online. Enjoy!
CodecInstaller 2.1
CodecInstaller is a Windows program that detect which Audio&Video codecs are installed on your system and that suggest you to install the ones necessary to correctly view the movie it is distributed with: in fact it's designed to be burned on a CD together with a compressed video, to be always able to play them. The users who receive the CD, with a single tool with a simple and intuitive interface, can check if the necessary codecs are already installed and up-to-date and with just a click can install the ones required.
Who distributes videos on CDs can include this program to be sure that who have to see the video, will have all the necessary codecs installed.
CodecInstaller can be also used just to have the complete list of the installed codec and detailed informations on them. Since version 1.3, contains a MovieLauncher that displays informations about the distributed video file (author, plot, director...) Since version 1.4 can analyze avi files. It detects: width/height and ratio, lenght, video codec, framerate, size, bitrate, total frames
Who distributes videos on CDs can include this program to be sure that who have to see the video, will have all the necessary codecs installed.
CodecInstaller can be also used just to have the complete list of the installed codec and detailed informations on them. Since version 1.3, contains a MovieLauncher that displays informations about the distributed video file (author, plot, director...) Since version 1.4 can analyze avi files. It detects: width/height and ratio, lenght, video codec, framerate, size, bitrate, total frames
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