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After finding out about PodLot two nights ago I decided to give it a test run. It offers unlimited bandwidth at $4.00 a month and domain hosting is only an additional $2.00. This is dead handy for people who have a large following.

So I signed up for the trial run (5 days) to compare it to Slapcast and LibSyn. At the sign up page you are greeted with the contact details which is always a good sign, especially when you can get in contact via mobile, IM and Skype, so if you have any problems they are ready to assist you. Once I completed the simple form I was emailed the following:

Thank you for trying podlot.com. Our server has been configured for your new account. Once the DNS information propagates to your ISP’s servers you will be able to begin posting your files; this usually takes 2 hours. Your free trial will begin at 8:00am the day following DNS verification and an email will be sent to you at that time.

To my surprise this service offers ftp access, so you can login with the details provided and design your website and easily transfer your podcasts over. I was also given my new address that would be accessible within 2 hours.

So that was that, I received another email later in the night:

Thank you for trying podlot.com. Our server has been configured for your new account. The DNS entries appear to have propagated to your Internet service provider.

So within a few hours I now have a five-day trial allowing me ftp access to irishpodcast.podlot.com.

Podlot only accepts money via paypal meaning if you have a tip jar on your site you may easily afford this service and use it as a podhost.