The World Wide Web is a great place for a radio station: the reach is global and the costs are lower. Here are some tips to help you start streaming online radio:

Tip #1

Create a plan. Find out what you need. Do you want to stream one station or multiple stations? Do you need a storage space of 25 MB or 2 GB? Want to stream a playlist? What kind of customization options would you like to have?

Calculate the monetary costs of achieving your goal. The cost of Internet radio will include the price of the service plan you choose to use and equipment costs.

Required equipment includes: microphones; CD players; mixer; encode; mixer, recorder/various editor; audio card; external audio equipment. You may already have some of this equipment, and depending on your streaming and equipment needs, you may not need to upgrade.

Tip #2

Find a good audio streaming platform. You know what you need and now you can find a service that meets your needs. Don’t settle for a service that is cheap but has a bad reputation. Find a service that offers quality at affordable prices. Depending on your needs, you can find a free plan to start online radio streaming.

Here are some of the things to keep in mind when looking for a good service:

Storage space – as a broadcaster, you must have enough storage space for your audio content. Don’t select a plan that is cheap but makes you compromise on storage space, because if your content is accessed too often, you may run out of storage space.

Personalization Options – The amount of control you have over your station is also something to consider, even if you’re just looking to start a small home-made audio content sharing station. Personalization options allow you to create your own identity and benefit from your station. These options include station customization and audio player customization. See if the service allows you to cash in on your station through advertising. Check compatibility with iOS and Android; the station layout option and customer service.

Tip #3

Select the most suitable service. During your search, you may find service plans that don’t fit your needs, but seem attractive enough to try. Think about your ultimate goal and select a plan that best fits that goal.