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Advice for broadcasters.
Practical guides on launching, growing and earning from your internet radio station.
Why premium bandwidth decides how your station sounds
The network behind your stream matters as much as your playlist. Here is whose bandwidth carries each Citrus3 plan, and why we tell you.
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5 min readHow to make money from your online radio station
Six practical ways to earn from your station, from sponsors and donations to merch and live events, and how to build the audience first.
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3 min readSix reasons to start your own internet radio station
No transmitter, no studio, no limits. Why now is a great time to launch a station of your own.
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3 min readPublishing your station app on Google Play: what you need
Google now requires apps to be published from your own developer account. Here is what that means for broadcasters and what the alternatives are.
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3 min readHow to start an internet radio station: a practical guide
From idea to first broadcast: the decisions that matter, the kit you need and the mistakes to avoid when you launch an online station.
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3 min readRadio automation explained: how a station runs itself
What an AutoDJ actually does, how scheduling, jingles and live takeovers fit together, and how to set one up without it sounding robotic.
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3 min readStream quality explained: bitrate, formats and data use
How bitrate affects sound, how much data your listeners use, and how to choose a quality level for your station.
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3 min readCommon streaming problems and how to fix them
Cannot connect? Silent stream? Choppy audio? A checklist for the problems internet broadcasters run into most often.
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3 min readHow to grow your internet radio audience
Practical, low-cost ways to get your first listeners and keep them coming back, from your radio page to directories and a regular schedule.
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3 min readHow to run a live radio show with several presenters
Co-hosts, guests and a rota of DJs: how to organise access, hand-overs and the schedule so a multi-presenter station runs smoothly.
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3 min readWhat is a radio network and how does it work?
How groups of stations share programmes and identity, why broadcasters do it, and how an online station can think about growing into one.
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3 min readSocial media for radio stations: what to post and when
Talk to your listeners where they already are. A practical plan for posting, replying and turning followers into regular listeners.
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3 min readSeven questions to answer before you launch your station
The questions almost everyone asks before starting an online radio station, answered plainly.
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3 min readEssential equipment for an online radio station
What you really need to start, what is worth upgrading later, and what you can skip.
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3 min readWhy your radio station should have its own mobile app
What a station app gives your listeners and you, and why a home-screen icon beats a bookmark.
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3 min readHow to broadcast live on the internet: a step-by-step overview
The whole process of going live in one place: what connects to what, and where to find the detailed guide for each step.
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3 min readWorld Radio Day: ideas for your online station
World Radio Day is celebrated every 13 February. Programme ideas and promotion tips to make the most of it, on any day of the year.
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