March 30, 2008
Get a Free Link on the Voices.com Home Page
Ever wondered how you could get a free link on the Voices.com home page?
We've just created 3 new opportunities to get your name front and center.
Want to find out how?
March 28, 2008
Spring '08 Release in Review : A Profitable Season for Voice Talent
This weekend we'll be going live with a number of new and exciting updates to Voices.com.
Who Got the Gig? Get on the Bus!
What have you been up to this week?
I spotted a few of you updating your MySpace and Facebook feeds with recently won voice over jobs and hope to hear from you here and spread the good news!
What have you been up to this week? Read this interview first and then comment with your news.
March 27, 2008
Cool Website Themes Coming Soon to Voices.com
You know that Spring is in the air when there's a new look and feel...
Whether it's the sight of green grass after the snows, longer daylight hours or a birdsong whistling through the trees, you know there are brighter days ahead.
All of the waiting for change and renewal was worth it. Here's just a taste of the renaissance about to burst at Voices.com.
March 26, 2008
Does your Voice Feel Like Something the Cat Dragged In? Try these 12 tips
Feeling gross, yucky, icky or have no voice at all?
There's something going around again and an email request prompted me to write some tips for soothing a sore throat.
Try these 12 tips at home -- they work!
March 25, 2008
100 Most Often Mispronounced Words in English
To continue on our verbal trail we've got a link to a site that lists one hundred of the most often mispronounced words in the English language.
Want to take a guess as to which words are mentioned?
March 24, 2008
US Regional Accents - Where do you fit in?
If you live in the United States, you're likely aware that there are a handful of regional accents across that great country of yours, many of which are immediately recognizable before even three words are strung together.
We've found a map that details the boundaries of each of the major regional American dialects.
Where do you fit in?
March 23, 2008
Bee Movie Voice Acting Review
Have you seen Jerry Seinfeld's animated feature with DreamWorks called "Bee Movie"?
If so, take a couple of seconds to read this post and leave a comment with your thoughts!
March 21, 2008
Who Got This Gig? Voicing Mr. Church... Mr. Thomas Hayden Church!
What did you do this week in the wonderful world of voice over?
Find out what this guy was up to and why he looks so darn happy here at VOX Daily.
March 20, 2008
4 Ways To Ensure Promotional Excellence Online
When you direct people to your website, the goal is to be hired, is it not?
What happens when you have multiple websites to choose from and don't know which one to send your clients to?
Check out 4 questions you should ask yourself before you invite people to visit your business on the web.
March 19, 2008
Case Studies : Clients Talk Shop about Hiring Voice Actors at Voices.com
Ever heard of the Buzz blog at Voices.com?
What goes on there?
If you haven't popped by, you're going to get quite the surprise!
March 18, 2008
Blogging and Citizen Journalism Etiquette : Images
Blogging has become easier and more attractive in recent years to a number of people who run their own businesses.
While many use blogging as a tool for self-promotion, it is also a fantastic way to comment on things that are happening of interest to you on other blogs or websites, creating community and bonds through niceties I'd like to call blogging and citizen journalism etiquette.
March 17, 2008
Slate Your Name!
Do the people you just auditioned for know who you are?
If you didn't slate your name, chances are they don't remember!
Discover more about slating and how the simple act of slating your name in an audition or on your voice over demo can go a long way.
March 16, 2008
Download The Client Experience Report
As an Internet company who truly values the feedback we receive from our customers, Voices.com conducts on-going industry and market research to ensure that we are meeting your needs, whether you are using the site to find voices or to showcase your services.
This report focuses specifically on how clients (buyers) use Voices.com to search for, audition and hire voice over talent (sellers) as well as the most important factors taken into account during the hiring process.
March 15, 2008
100+ Industry Resources for Voice Over Talent
To wrap up our week of online resources, tools, services and hidden gems we've put together an exhaustive list of industry-specific resources that we hope you'll enjoy.
March 14, 2008
So, Who Got The Gig?
Ah, Friday at last...
We know what you were up to last week...
What kind of voice over work did you do this week?
Leave a comment and join the party!
March 13, 2008
80+ Online Marketing Resources for Voice Over Talent
What if you could instantly increase your visibility online in a matter of clicks?
Today, you'll discover links on how to select a domain name, how to register your domain, online advertising, ad management tools, press release distribution services, search engine marketing, online directories and lastly blog search engines and blog directories.
March 12, 2008
10+ Podcasting Resources, Tools and Services
Podcasting continues to grow at an incredible rate. The listening audience is increasing in size, and along that comes growth in advertising spending tied to podcasts.
If you haven't taken a moment to get caught up on one of the fastest growing areas of technology, now's your chance.
Today, you'll find a list of hand-picked podcasting resources, software tools, tutorials and services to help you create a podcast of your very own or be prepared when a client approaches you with a podcasting project.
March 11, 2008
So, You Like Lists?
Earlier this week, two lists were posted with links to hundreds of resources, and over the next couple of days there will be more.
I thought we'd take a mini breather from all of the link love to talk a little bit about lists and what makes them so attractive.
So, do you like lists?
Let us know by leaving a comment on this article.
100+ eBusiness Resources for Voice Over Talent
When you are doing business online, there are a whole different set of challenges and opportunities to consider than when operating a brick and mortar business in the physical world.
From getting your business up and running to sealing the deal, the web offers a fantastic variety of resources that will help you manage your business, connect with other people and make a profit.
These are just 100 eBusiness resources -- but they're among the best!
March 9, 2008
100+ Online File Storage and Delivery Resources for Voice Over Talent
Have you ever had to deliver an audio file to a client and it was too large to send by email? Maybe you can identify with having to redo hours of voice over work because you didn't back up your recordings remotely...
Both scenarios are common, and when time is of the essence, you don't want to be stuck with either.
Wouldn't it be grand if you had an online tool where you could send big files from and also back them up?
Consider these online file storage and delivery resources the next time you need to pack in more than a few megabytes.
March 6, 2008
Who Got The Gig?
What have you been up to this week?
Share your voice over work stories and find out what your fellow voice actors have been recording in this first "Who Got The Gig" feature.
New Weekly Feature on VOX Daily
To bring some closure to the posting I wrote earlier this week, I have an announcement to make regarding the topic of daily themes and voice over workshop listings.
One of the many freeing benefits of blogging is that so long as there is consistency, there is structure.
That being said, there will be one day a week that has a predictable theme.... oh, the suspense!
Want to learn more?
March 4, 2008
How You Can Help Shape the Future of Voices.com
If there's one thing that has guided us when making decisions in terms of functionality, design and overall business direction, it's been the fundamental principle of listening to our customers.
That being said, we're reaching out to you again to ask for your feedback regarding a number of areas pertaining to Voices.com through an online survey.
Learn more about the survey and how you can participate here.
March 3, 2008
VOX Daily Formatting Revisited
Every so often I ask you about what you would like to see here on VOX Daily.
The last time I asked, there were some great suggestions that I implemented through VOX Daily itself as well as have addressed through Voice Over Times.
Today, I'd like to let you in on some ideas I've been mulling over with regard to how my schedule and the content on VOX Daily is organized each day.
