Sporadic Host Access Problem Addressed as of 10:53pm Thursday May 13th - click for details
May 13, 2010 at 10:01 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Support
Tonight (Thursday May 13th) several Show Hosts experienced a long delay and in some instances were unable to access their Show online. The TalkShoe Technical Team has taken corrective actions and as of 10:53pm, it appears that the problem has been resolved. If you experience a similar problem, please send the details to support@talkshoe.com - We are sorry for the inconvenience this situation has created for some of the TalkShoe Hosts. Thank you for your continued support and use of the TalkShoe System!
FREE TRAINING CLASS FOR NEW & PROSPECTIVE HOSTS - July 13th & 29th - One 2 Hour Session - Click for details - Sign-up Now to Reserve a Spot
May 10, 2010 at 8:14 am | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, Chat Announcements, Events, Host Lounge News, Support, What's New
Have you ever considered Hosting your own Show on TalkShoe? NOW is the time to start!
SIGN UP NOW to attend the FREE training program “TalkShoe Basic Training for New & Prospective Hosts”! (Pre-registration is required even though it’s free - just send and email to training@talkshoe.com)
This free training program is conducted by the leading experts on the TalkShoe User Support Team. Now the program consists of a new format - one session lasting 2 hours. This program is offered on the following dates:
Tuesday July 13th at 7 to 9pm EDST
Thursday July 29th at 7 to 9pm EDST
This session will consist of prepared material covering key topics of interest to New and Prospective TalkShoe Hosts. Periodically throughout the session the participants will be given an opportunity to ask questions. The material covered is basic and appropriate for individuals who are interested in becoming Show Hosts. Our philosophy is that no question is too simple!
Topics covered include:
” Using TalkShoe as a listener
” Setting up your Hosting Account
” Scheduling your First Episode
” Controlling your Show/Call from your Phone
” How to End/Terminate your Show/Call
” How to Handle Disturbances and Disruptive Participants
” Broadcast Techniques - How to Conduct a Show in a Professional Manner
” Interview Techniques
” Best Practice Do’s and Don’ts
” Where to Go for More Help - Hosting Resources
” Availability of Advanced Premium Training
Individuals interested in attending must register by sending an email indicating their interest to: training@talkshoe.com Include an indication of your level of experience. You will receive additional information regarding the training, including how to connect to the sessions.
This training was created in response to user requests.
SIGN UP TODAY - THERE IS A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IN EACH SESSION!
Come join the FUN - Become a Host Today!!!
Note: Advanced Premium Training (which covers more advanced topics) is also available - The next two hour session is Tuesday July 27th. click this link for more details: http://tinyurl.com/22qrp86
HOSTS: Treat Your Show Participants to an Ad Free Experience! - click for details
April 29, 2010 at 1:05 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, In The News, Press Releases, Support, TalkShoe Tips
A ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is now available to Show/Call Hosts.
This option provides an Ad Free version of your Show Page and Web Chat Client for ALL of your show’s participants.
HOW IT WORKS - The ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is available by way of a monthly subscription. When a ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option Subscription is obtained for a Show/Call, all participants who join that Show/Call will view a version of the Show/Call Page and Web Chat Client which contain no display ads (i.e. no banner or text ads).
A ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option Subscription can be purchased by any Host for any Show/Call (public or private, listed or unlisted) and runs on a month-to-month basis. There is no long term contract required. That is, the ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option subscription can be canceled at any time. The subscription rate for this ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is $14.95 per month. The $14.95 per month subscription rate covers one Show/Call ID and covers an unlimited number of Episodes of that Show/Call during each month.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE -
1. Inform TalkShoe of the Show/Call ID that you wish to have set up as ‘Display Ads Free’ by sending the Show/Call ID in an email to: GoAdFree@talkshoe.com
2. Trigger payment of your first month’s subscription fee through PayPal by clicking on the link below and following the directions. (TalkShoe uses the PayPal ‘Subscription Feature’ to accept the monthly subscription fees. Once you access this link you will see that payments can be made directly from a PayPal Account (i.e. if you already have one or if you want to create one) or through a major credit card. The instructions for both options are shown on the page. Here is the subscription link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QH45UFADSZR64
3. Once TalkShoe has received confirmation of your payment, work will begin to set-up your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option. Set-up is usually completed within 48 hours.
4. Once set-up of your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is complete, TalkShoe will notify you by email.
5. Once set-up of your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is complete, you will need to take no further action. From that point forward, all users who access your Show/Call Page and Web Chat Client during your shows will see no display ads.
OTHER NOTES - The Terms and Subscription Conditions of the Display Ad Free Premium Subscription: The subscription to the Display Ad Free Premium Option is on a month-to-month basis. No long term commitment to continue with the subscription is required. The Display Ad Free Premium Option works with both public (listed) and private (unlisted) TalkShoe Shows/Calls. The price is $14.95 per month payable through PayPal. Each Display Ad Free Subscription is associated with one TalkShoe Show/Call ID. There is no initial setup charge for a Display Ad Free Premium Subscription. All TalkShoe Terms of Service apply to this service option. TalkShoe does not warrant that functions of this service option will be uninterrupted or error free. TalkShoe reserves the right to terminate subscriptions for this service option at anytime with or without cause at the sole discretion of TalkShoe. In the event that TalkShoe terminates this service option, TalkShoe will refund the unused portion of a paid subscription fee, in a total amount up to one month’s subscription fee. The total liability of TalkShoe is limited to a total amount equal to one month’s subscription fee. There is no subscription termination fee.
Advanced Premium Training for Hosts - Tues July 27th - 7pm EDST - (2 hours) - click for details and signup
April 23, 2010 at 11:08 am | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, Events, Press Releases, Support
SIGN UP NOW to attend the new ADVANCED PREMIUM fee based on-line training program!
This training program is being offered on Tuesday July 27th from 7-9pm EDST - ie a single 2 hour session!
The following topics will be included:
* Connecting to TalkShoe via VOIP/SIP (free X-Lite & Skype Out)
* Improving Performance and Response Time via TalkShoe Live Pro
* Enabling Professional Capabilities via vEmotion (intros, outros, local recording, etc.)
* Advantages of a Direct Dial Number
* Local Recordings - Why and How
* Editing Audio Files (Audacity & intros, outros, recordings, sound effects, etc.)
* Finding Royalty Free / Podsafe Music
* The Use and Non-Use of Licensed and Copyrighted Material
* Hosting Resources - And Where to Get More Help
* Arranging for Premium TalkShoe Features & your free premium with this training
A Question and Answer segment will be held at several points during the 2 hour training session. The fee for this Advanced Premium Online Training is $24.95.
HOW TO ENROLL:
1) Send an email to training@talkshoe.com indicating your interest in signing up for this Advanced Permium Training (TS-TRNG201). This will enable details of the session to be communicated to you via return email.
2) Send payment of your Advanced Premium Training fee through PayPal by clicking on the link below and following the directions. (TalkShoe uses PayPal to accept training fees.) Once you access this link you will see that your payment can be made directly from a PayPal Account (i.e. if you already have one or if you want to create one) or through a major credit card. The instructions for both options are shown on the page. Here is the link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JB5HARGGPEYTG
This training was created in response to TalkShoe User requests.
We look forward to having you join this Advanced Premium Online Training session!
Christopher “Superman” Dennis - Live - Sunday April 18th at 10PM EDST - Click for Details
April 16, 2010 at 9:12 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, Events, Host Lounge News, Hosts in the News
On Sunday April 18, 2010 Bruce “Logan” Pringlemeir, host of Logan’s Run Live will be interviewing Christopher “Superman” Dennis.
Mr. Dennis was showcased on the 2007 documentrary film “Confessions of a Superhero”.
Join us as we discuss his career, the film, and what new ventures he has recently completed. Join us in the chat or call in live,
http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/49899 on April 18, 2010 10pm eastern time, 7pm Pacific or at the official website http://www.logansrunthepodcast.com
HOSTS: ‘Ad Free’ Premium Version of the Show Page and Web Chat Client Now Available - click for details
March 25, 2010 at 10:45 am | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, In The News, Press Releases, Support, What's New
A ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is now available to Show/Call Hosts.
HOW IT WORKS - The ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is available by way of a monthly subscription. When a ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option Subscription is obtained for a Show/Call, all participants who join that Show/Call will view a version of the Show/Call Page and Web Chat Client which contain no display ads (i.e. no banner or text ads).
A ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option Subscription can be purchased by any Host for any Show/Call (public or private, listed or unlisted) and runs on a month-to-month basis. There is no long term contract required. That is, the ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option subscription can be canceled at any time. The subscription rate for this ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is $14.95 per month. The $14.95 per month subscription rate covers one Show/Call ID and covers an unlimited number of Episodes of that Show/Call during each month.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE -
1. Inform TalkShoe of the Show/Call ID that you wish to have set up as ‘Display Ads Free’ by sending the Show/Call ID in an email to: AdFree@talkshoe.com
2. Trigger payment of your first month’s subscription fee through PayPal by clicking on the link below and following the directions. (TalkShoe uses the PayPal ‘Subscription Feature’ to accept the monthly subscription fees. Once you access this link you will see that payments can be made directly from a PayPal Account (i.e. if you already have one or if you want to create one) or through a major credit card. The instructions for both options are shown on the page. Here is the subscription link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QH45UFADSZR64
3. Once TalkShoe has received confirmation of your payment, work will begin to set-up your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option. Set-up is usually completed within 48 hours.
4. Once set-up of your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is complete, TalkShoe will notify you by email.
5. Once set-up of your ‘Display Ad Free’ Premium Option is complete, you will need to take no further action. From that point forward, all users who access your Show/Call Page and Web Chat Client during your shows will see no display ads.
OTHER NOTES - The Terms and Subscription Conditions of the Display Ad Free Premium Subscription: The subscription to the Display Ad Free Premium Option is on a month-to-month basis. No long term commitment to continue with the subscription is required. The Display Ad Free Premium Option works with both public (listed) and private (unlisted) TalkShoe Shows/Calls. The price is $14.95 per month payable through PayPal. Each Display Ad Free Subscription is associated with one TalkShoe Show/Call ID. There is no initial setup charge for a Display Ad Free Premium Subscription. All TalkShoe Terms of Service apply to this service option. TalkShoe does not warrant that functions of this service option will be uninterrupted or error free. TalkShoe reserves the right to terminate subscriptions for this service option at anytime with or without cause at the sole discretion of TalkShoe. In the event that TalkShoe terminates this service option, TalkShoe will refund the unused portion of a paid subscription fee, in a total amount up to one month’s subscription fee. The total liability of TalkShoe is limited to a total amount equal to one month’s subscription fee. There is no subscription termination fee.
LIVE NOW - Be a Part of the 24hr “Voipathon - Online Communities Changing the World” - Begins March 26 - click for details
March 18, 2010 at 10:33 am | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements, Events, Podcasting News, Press
Voipathon - Broadcast for 24 Hours - Live on TalkShoe under Show ID 22622 - (The “Voip Users Conference” Call) - Begins March 26th at 3am!
JOIN …. http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=22622&cmd=tc
The theme of the Voipathon is: “Online Communities Changing the World”.
Voipathon is a simple idea: To unite people from as many parts of the world (and time zones) in a 24 hour long discussion about the Internet, voice over the Internet and how communities can and do use these tools.
We will talk about:
ways to connect your voices together (including free phone calls)
ways to get around obstacles to voice connections put in place in some countries
communities that use the Internet to make the world a better place
keeping the Internet free of censorship by spreading understanding of the principles of freedom
We will hear from:
People from all corners of the planet sharing their experiences
Experienced telephony users who can help you make a connection, free
Members of communities who are helping improve lives everywhere
Visit the Voipathon web site at: http://voipathon.squarespace.com
TalkShoe Hosts: UPDATE ON SHOW STATS as of 9:50pm Feb 8th- click for details
February 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements
TalkShoe Hosts: UPDATE ON SHOW STATS as of 9:50pm Feb 8th - The TalkShoe Technical Team reports that Show Stats are now available. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have created. Thank you for your continued support and use of the TalkShoe System.
SYSTEM UPDATE as of 10:17pm Wed Feb 3rd: Downloading of previously recorded shows will be periodically unavailable … click for more details…
February 3, 2010 at 10:36 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements
SYSTEM UPDATE as of 10:17pm Wed Feb 3rd: Downloading of previously recorded shows will be periodically unavailable. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may create.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - 6:00a-8:00a EST Monday Feb 1st - Some functions will be periodically unavailable
January 26, 2010 at 11:45 pm | Author: TalkShoe Support | In Announcements
