How to Make an Internet FM Radio Station

You can be the star of your own Internet radio, which can be accessed by people around the world.

An Internet FM radio station will allow your users to listen to music they may not hear on conventional radio stations offline. You can also promote your own band or independent music on your own FM radio station. You can appeal to a larger audience, since your website can be accessed from anyone in the world. The cost of creating an Internet FM radio station is minimal in comparison to creating a conventional FM station that can be heard on the radio. You also control the content and advertising of your own Internet radio station.

Instructions

1. Choose the type of radio station you are want to start. A radio station can be talk radio, or strictly music (R&B, rock, jazz, etc).

2. Download Internet radio broadcasting software. For example Shoutcast allows you to become a broadcaster on their website. Your radio station will be listed within its own category where users can browse and listen. There is no cost for the downloading the broadcasting tools necessary to create your radio program.

3. Purchase radio station software. Audio mixing software will allow you to create automated music playlist, as well as add filters and other tools to create a unique radio show.

4. Gather the music and content for your radio show. Contact artists directly to get permission to play their music on your radio station. If the artists are represented by a manager or music label, you must pay royalties to play their content. The cost of royalties can be expensive, so when starting out, you may choose to stick with independent bands, which can be located online on sites like YouTube or MySpace. If you want to use popular artists that are currently playing on the radio, create an account using Live365.com. Live365 charges monthly fees from $9.95 to $84.95 a month.

5. Write the content geared toward your target audience using word-processing software. Content for your radio station can include the type of songs you play, interviews with various artist, and upcoming events in various areas. Check the spelling and grammar of your content as well to maintain a professional radio site.

6. Design a website around your Internet radio station using sites like Getafreelancer.com or Guru.com. Freelancers from around the world bid on your project based on the type of radio site you want. Use Live365, Ubroadcast or Shoutcast if you do not want to design a website for your radio station.These sites will allow you to upload your recorded content.

References

• Onlinetechtips: Create your own radio show
• Supernaturale: How to create your own Internet radio station

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Shoutcast: Radio broadcast download
• Stationplaylist: Radio station software