iBizRadio FAQ's

Why do business podcast?

What constitutes as a Business Podcast?
How do I submit a Business Podcast to iBizRadio?
What is RSS?
How do I subscribe to a podcast series?
Why must I have a business podcast to submit to your site?
May I submit a business podcast that I do not own or maintain?
Why was my podcast denied?
Why are my link details different than when I submitted them?
I recently received a notice that my listing was modified. Why?
May I just submit a RSS or XML feed?
How do I change or modify my listing?
How do I remove my listing?
Are reciprocal links required to submit my podcast?
How do I listen to business podcast radio?

Why do businesses podcast?
As the Web has revolutionized the way we share information, podcasting has made listening, viewing, and downloading multimedia files easier and more readily available than ever before. Business podcasting is simply an extension of podcasting as a whole, however it does exhibit some significant differences that businesses can leverage over traditional mediums. Here are just a few examples of how businesses are using podcasts today:

Educate or Inform:
· Information Podcast (Podcasts about business topics)
· Introduce new products
· Solve market problems
· Begin dialogue with customers
· Create brand awareness

Podcasts of business events such as:
· Stock holders meetings
· Speaker events
· Grand openings

Podcasts for business communications such as:
· Press releases
· Emails
· Newsletters (example: personal message from CEO)
· Intranet Podcast - Podcast to employees, suppliers, other stakeholders

What constitutes as a Business Podcast?
In addition to the above uses, we define a business podcast as a syndicatealbe audio or video file that acts as an extension of a business or corporation. New uses and applications are being established all the time; therefore our above definition is purposefully broad to capture future uses that may not have been listed here.

How do I submit a Business Podcast to iBizRadio?
All submissions are free and typically approved within 24-48 hours as long as they meet submission guidelines and criteria. All submissions are editorially reviewed before they are approved for final inclusion.  Click here to submit your podcast.

What's RSS?

In a nutshell, RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows for easy sharing of content throughout the web. Typically, websites that wish to share their website's content, publish a RSS feed so that visitors can subscribe to it easily and become aware of any updates as their published.  For a more comprehensive definition of RSS, check out wikipedia's definition by clicking here.

How do I subscribe to a podcast series?
First, start by clicking on the purple icon next to the listing you wish to review.   Next click the orange icon on the right of the page. Click on your favorite podcatcher or copy that URL location and past it into your podcatcher software. Note that in order to subscribe to a series, you will need iTunes audio player or another podcatcher software.

Why must I have a business podcast to submit to your site?

Although there are many fine non-business podcasts, it is our goal is to offer the Web the largest collection of podcasts within business related topics and to enable businesses to find business podcasts within their industry.

May I submit a business podcast that I do not own or maintain?  (I.E. Suggest a site?)

No.  All websites/podcasts that are submitted must be volunteered by its rightful owner or by an affiliated member of that organization.  Furthermore, we are not responsible for any liability caused by including or denying a link by an unauthorized party.

Why was my podcast denied?

We receive hundreds of podcasts each week and make every effort to fully evaluate each one.  The most common reason for not receiving a link within our directory is that the podcast/website submitted isn't tailored to business.  If you have reason to believe that your content should have been accepted, you may either review our editorial guidelines and resubmit or contact us for reconsideration.   For your convenience, we have listed below the top 3 reasons for not getting approved:

1. Podcast is not tailored to business

2. RSS feed does not contain podcasts

3. Podcast is not in English

4. The podcast must not contain pornography or adult advertising, erotica or adult-only content, gratuitous or graphic violence, material that infringes on or violates someone’s rights, or material that promotes/disseminates illegal activities. We will not accept a podcast that promotes non-traditional medicines, utilizes multi-level marketing pyramid schemes or disseminates information that in the sole decision of iBizRadio is not consistent with acceptable and/or legal business practices or is not socially acceptable.

5. Podcast was unavailable when we tried to access your RSS feed

Why are my link details (title, description, url, etc.) different than when I submitted them?

Although we try to keep your link details intact, revisions are generally required by one of our editors to improve the quality of the directory and listing.  Please note, that we have a very good understanding of the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) and the value of your link's anchor text.  Thus we make an effort to ensure that your link provides maximum benefit to your website. 

I recently received a notice that my listing was modified.  Why?

As we continue to grow, we are constantly making changes to our category structure and listing guidelines.  If your received a notice that your link was modified, it generally means that one of our editors revised your listing details or a category that impacted your listing. 

May I just submit a RSS or XML feed?

No, however you may submit your syndication feed along with your homepage when you submit to our site.

How do I change or modify my listing?

If you are not already, sign up as a member.  Make sure you use the same e-mail address as you did when you submitted your business podcast.  If you can't remember the e-mail you used (or would rather not be a member), please contact us.  As a member, you may modify your listings at any time.  Please note, when you modify your listing, it must pass through our editorial process before the changes are final.  In addition, we reserve the right to modify any request that is sent to us.

How do I remove my listing?

Fastest way is by contacting us unless you are a member.  Generally, we can remove your listing within 48 hours.  If you are a member, you may deactivate your listing at any time.

Are reciprocal links required to submit my podcast?

A link to our directory is not required, but certainly appreciated!  We view a link to our site as a vote to the business podcasting community.  For your convenience, we have some linking options to choose from.

How do I listen to business podcast radio (iBizRadio)?
iBizRadio can be listened to via our embedded pop-up flash audio player. Just click on the player and it should automatically start streaming.  Should you have any issues, please contact us.