Casting Tips for Hosts

• Pick a name that plays. You want potential participants instantly know this is a cast "for me". If you are hosting private Skypecast, start the name with the label "Private" or you will be too busy evicting outsiders to be an attentive host

• Back up the name with a clear description. List what the purpose and goal. Put your name in this area. Usually people will not know what to call you looking at your Skype ID.

• Remember the first step is to join your own Skypecast. Starting Skypecasts is not good enough, you must join or you will have participants without a host.

• If you run with all microphones on, ask participants to identify themselves when they speak. Otherwise no one will know who is speaking.

• If at all possible have a way to incorporate some "show and tell" visual material. It can real focus the discussion. Use a server, Desktop sharing software like TightVNC or whatever is appropriate for your situation.

Casting Tips for Participants

• Click on the Skypecasts name to get the description of the cast

• Click on the Skype ID of the host to review the host's Skype Profile and open up a Chat Message window so you can introduce yourself to the hot as soon as you arrive. Or to ask permission to join if you think that is necessary.

I hope those hints help. Send me your questions and comments. Now go Skypecasting; tell our readers about your experiences.