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How do I use TalkShoe?

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:50:28 +0000

Now TalkShoe is easier than ever with the new WEB-BASED (no download) TalkShoe Live. Just click on a Live Call and you’re in. You can be a Guest user, or sign-up with TalkShoe and get a full profile, create your own Community Calls, etc.

It you want to use the full “classic” feature set, continue reading…

TalkShoe was developed to fulfill the needs of many different types of users. In order to learn how to use TalkShoe, you should first select one of the follower user categories:

1) RECORDING LISTENER, 2) LIVE LISTENER, 3) LIVE LISTENER & CHATTER, 4) LIVE TALKER & CHATTER, 5) PHONE-ONLY TALKER & LISTENER, 6) HOST

TalkShoe revolves around the concept of a Community Call. A Call can be a simple talk, conversation, discussion, interactive podcast, or broadcast. Live Call can also be recorded as podcasts, and be listened to later on your blogs, MySpace, Facebook, iTunes, etc.

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New TalkShoe Release - Kingston

TalkShoe Team — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:46:21 +0000

This released was headlined with the Meebo platform integration. This integration allows meebo users to create instant talkcasts right from within any meebo IM session. These instant talkcasts are similar to conferance calls which allow you to select people from your meebo buddy list and invite them to call in and talk. This all happens on meebo’s website with no download. See below for screen shot. For more information see the meebo blog meebo blog or the TalkShoe Blog

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Visit the Host Resources page

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:12:15 +0000

If you’ve never been to the Host Resources page, you should check it out. There are videos, white papers, and Talkcasts about using TalkShoe, building your audience, and lots more…

Get a badge WIDGET for any Talkcast on your Blog, website, Facebook, MySpace, etc.

TalkShoe Team — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:12:56 +0000

TalkShoe now has lots of badge widgets available for you. What’s a widget? It’s a small “player” for any Talkcast - not just your Talkcasts. The widget lists all previously recorded shows, upcoming shows, and highlights when a Talkcast is LIVE. It’s one of the best possible ways to get your, or anyone else’s Talkcast listened to, and increase Live participation.

Go to ANY Talkcast page and click on “Create a Badge”. It’s really easy. You can add widgets to your Blogs, websites, Facebook, MySpace, Ning, Google, etc. etc. Why not create one right now!

List of Must Have Widgets

Inviting your friends to a Live Talkcast

TalkShoe Team — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:54:17 +0000

There are many ways to get more live participants and friends on your live Talkcasts. Here are some of the more popular ones used: 1) use the TalkShoe Invitation function when you create a new episode, and again a day before the Talkcast, and again right before the Talkcast, 2) post your show info on your MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, etc., 3) email people from you email lists - expect a 5-10% return rate, 4) Twitter your Twitter friends, 5) put Talkcast info in your email signature, and 6) pick up the telephone and call them! More ideas?

Add Music and Sound Effects to your Live Show with vEmotion

TalkShoe Team — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:16:59 +0000

TalkShoe users, have you ever wished there was an easy way to add music and sounds to my live Talkcast? Now there is with a small, free, and user-friendly application called “Voice Emotion” or vEmotion.
vEmotion “pairs” itself with any number of different VoIP clients (SJPhone, Skype, ICQ, Gizmo, etc.). The result is a mix of both your microphone and pre-recorded content being transmitted to TalkShoe’s telecom bridge for both live and recorded Talkcasts.

vEmotion is easy to use and provides a simple user interface. The program is free. vEmotion is currently only available for the PC, but check back for other platforms in the future. See our Forum post for more details. Click here to check out the vEmotion product!

Please Comment on Blog Posts

TalkShoe Team — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:36:42 +0000

We’d like you to add comments to any message on the Host Lounge, and any post on our Blog. Our goal is to have hosts help one another, and make things interactive to build a strong Talkcasting community.

Getting more Downloads

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:32:18 +0000

While downloads aren’t the only measure of a successful podcast, it’s sure nice to see your download numbers increasing. Here are some tips from TalkShoe and our other hosts.

List, list, list on podcast directories. There’s a list of them on the Host Lounge page
Include lots of relevant keywords for the Talkcast. You can do this by selecting Update Talkcast
Use keywords in your title and description
Create a blog and add a TalkShoe Badge Player to your blog
Promote your Talkcast in emails, comments on other blogs
X-promote your Talkcast with other hosts
Send out a press release
Have quality content and quality audio

Please add your suggestions/comments to this blog post

How do I Increase Live Participation?

TalkShoe Team — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:08:45 +0000

Increasing participation is the 64,000 question for our TalkShoe hosts. There are many ways, and no single way to do this. Here are some suggestions

Do your podcast at a regular day and time
Schedule 2+ episodes in advance
Use the invitation function when creating a new episode
Invite several times
Send emails to your personal email list
Talk about participating on your show so listeners will hear it
Promote a link to your show in your email signature
If all else fails, call your mom and ask her to join

Please comment in the Host Blog with your suggestions.

JUST TESTING category

TalkShoe Team — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:22:02 +0000

There’s a new category called “Just Testing”. When you create a new Talkcast with the Just Testing category, it is not listed in the public directory or search results. Select this category when you’re just trying out the system or piloting a new show. Only you can access the Talkcast from your myTalkShoe page.

Insert a TalkShoe Player on your Website

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:21:07 +0000

You can now insert a Podcast Player on your website. People who visit your website or blog can directly listen to your past episodes, as well as a LIVE episode. Go to your Talkcast Page and click the “Create a Badge” link. There’s a cool player, and you can even select a custom color! It’s fun and easy to add players. You can also select anyone’s Talkcast to appear on your website.

TalkShoe Tip for Blubrry

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:20:31 +0000

TalkShoe’s partner Blubrry gives hosts tools to help build their audience and earn additional money beyond TalkShoe Cash… find out more here.

It’s all in the Preparation

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:42:35 +0000

One the most important things to create a quality podcast is preparation. Just winging it can work sometimes, but having notes, researching websites, etc. is the best way to go. How long should you prepare? Podcasters will tell you 1x - 5x the length of the podcast. So as your mom said, do your homework!

Email Us with Suggestions

TalkShoe Team — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:18:59 +0000

Got an idea of something to add to the Host Lounge? Or just want to comment? Email us at max@talkshoe.com. Tell ‘em Max sent you…

Share Your Tips with Others

TalkShoe Team — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:37:45 +0000

If you’ve got a tip you’d like to share with other hosts, email us at max@talkshoe.com