How to Use the WordPress Audio Player Plugin with a Podcast

The Audio Player plugin for WordPress allows you to add a podcast media file into your post. By downloading and using this plugin, a flash player will be inserted directly onto your Web page.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Go to http://1pixelout.net/code/audio-player-wordpress-plugin/ and download the Audio Player zip file.
   

2. Use an unzipping program to extract the file.

3. Install the plugin file from your hard drive in the plugin file for your WordPress installation.

4. Login to your WordPress account and activate the player with the Admin tool.

5. Make a post to your blog and insert your MP3 file link. Your link should look something like this: audio:yourfilename.mp3.

6. If you're linking to a file on a server host site, your link will look something like this: audio:http://www.serversite.com/path/yourfilename.mp3.

Tips & Warnings

• Encode your MP3 files at a rate of either 11.025 kHz or 44.100 kHz. This will prevent them from sounding sped up on the Flash player.
• Go to "Admin" to change the Audio Player's color scheme.
• This plugin will only work on pages and posts. It cannot be used in headers, footers or sidebars.