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Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords.

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/389025 2009-07-06 18:48:40 Admin How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309923

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Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords.

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309923 2009-06-28 12:22:34 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309921

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Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords.

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309921 2009-06-28 12:20:05 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309901

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DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords.

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309901 2009-06-27 23:23:14 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309192

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309192 2009-06-16 16:34:21 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309142

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned online -- such as on a blog, tweet, or website.

Overview

You can create alerts to automaticaly notifiy you when someone says something about you and your music online. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 20 minutes

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Nothing

Directions

1. Determine your keywords

Define the keywords you want to track. Keywords can include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

Use quotation marks to focus the search alert by grouping multiple keywords. For example, "Beatnik Turtle" rather than Beatnik Turtle (which would pull alerts for both "Beatnik" and "Turtle", rather than just the band, "Beatnik Turtle").

2. Regsiter and set up alerts at various search services.

You will need to create an account at the services listed below. If you already have an account, you need only login. Set up your alerts at all the following:

Follow each service's instructions. Depending on the service, you will get a choice as to coverage (we recommend choosing the broadest as possible), how frequently you want to be notified (we recommend as-they-happen rather than a digest so you can stay on top of mentions), and whether you want alerts to go to your mobile device.

3. Keep track of mentions for publicity purposes.

You will want to keep track and organize positive mentions for future publicity purposes and PR campaigns.

4. Contact them and establish a relationship.

If you get a positive mention such as a review or comment, consider doing the following:

  • Contact the person and send a "thank you".
  • Post a link to the mention on your site and blog to help cross-promote the person.
  • Add the person to your press contacts for future publicity and PR campaigns since people who write about you are the ones most likely to write about you again in the future.
  • Send the person some music or a sneak preview of your next release.

What should I do next?

References

 

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309142 2009-06-13 15:59:01 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309088

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Know exactly when someone says something about you and your music. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live

Directions

1. Determine your keywords

 

Keywords include:

  • Your Name
  • Your Band Name
  • Your Website
  • Album Titles
  • Song Titles

2. Set up alerts on various search engines

 These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

These alerts will catch a lot, but it's also a good idea to check out websites where you can perform blog searches to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep in contact and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309088 2009-06-10 17:13:53 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:309080

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Know exactly when someone says something about you and your music. By creating these automatic alerts, you can keep tabs on how you're being received and get valuable fan feedback, discover reviews, monitor your PR campaign, and possibly get some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on various accounts

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up email alerts. You'll want to set up alerts with each of these. 

1. Set up alerts on various accounts

Google

 

These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

These alerts will catch a lot, but it's also a good idea to check out websites where you can perform blog searches to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep in contact and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/309080 2009-06-10 16:35:49 Jason How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305800

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on your account

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up email alerts. These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

These alerts will catch a lot, but it's also a good idea to check out websites where you can perform blog searches to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep in contact and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305800 2009-05-07 09:01:53 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305795

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: Music Blogs

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on your account

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up email alerts. These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

There are websites where you can also search through blogs to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep in contact and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305795 2009-05-06 12:02:29 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305792

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on your account

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up email alerts. These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

There are websites where you can also search through blogs to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep in contact and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305792 2009-05-06 11:34:20 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305791

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on your account

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up email alerts. These services scan the web for mentions of whatever you want and deliver them to you. Type in your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track websites, news sites, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email every time a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check blog searches

There are websites where you can also search through blogs to find mentions of your band. Technorati lets you search through blogs, pictures, and videos to find your keywords. Also, Google now has a blog search option which will help you find music blogs that have written about you.

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Organize your mentions into a spreadsheet. Try an online spreadsheet on Google Docs. These are shareable, so you can invite all the members of your band to check out the mentions. Be sure to include the site name, URL, and any contact information you can find.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. Keep this relationship going and they will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305791 2009-05-06 11:31:31 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305790

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • A free account at Google, Yahoo!, or Windows Live
  •  

Directions

1. Set up alerts on your account

Google, Yahoo!, and Windows Live all have pages where you can set up alert preferences. Type in your your band name as the search topic. If your name is more than one word put quotes around it so you get more accurate results. Next set what type of alerts you want. For Google Alerts we suggest the comprehensive alerts that will track every type of website, news site, blogs, groups, and even videos. For Yahoo! sign up for the news and feed/blog alerts. Then you can set how frequently you want to receive updates. You can get them as they happen, which will send an email everytime a site mention is found. Or you can specify something weekly that will send a whole list of mentions once a week. If you are on the go, you can choose to have notifications sent to your mobile device.

2. Check through email alerts

Everytime you receive an alert

3. Keep track of mentions in a spreadsheet

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Contact and thank the writers

If a blogger wrote about you, it is nice to reach out and thank them. Offer them some free MP3s or direct them to your site and videos. Post a link to their review on your site and blog as well. When it's time to go on tour or release a new album, send them the latest news. They will be more likely to write about you again in the future.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305790 2009-05-06 11:06:54 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:305789

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Receive instant notifications whenever your band is mentioned on a blog or website.

Overview

Everyone wants to know what is being said about them on the internet. Having access to these automatic alerts can give you valuable fan feedback, reviews, and possibly some glowing testimonials to add to your press kit.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 5 minutes per service

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

]]> /wiki/page/How_To_Get_Automatic_Alerts_When_Your_Band_Is_Mentioned_Online/305789 2009-05-06 10:19:45 katelyn How To Get Automatic Alerts When Your Band Is Mentioned Online - Revision:304225

We Wrote the book on Indie bands... Literally - Order your Book here.

DON'T PANIC - Free Original Guide PDF here

Result

Make MP3s out of your own music that will be playable by any fan, and have the right ID3 tags so that they will always find you

Overview

When you, as a musician are posing MP3s, don't just take the default settings. Change them to make it have the maximum playability by potential fans. Also ID3 tag all of your music so that they can find you -- no matter where they got the file in the first place.

Related Categories: MP3 Tools

Estimated Preparation time: 10 minutes per song

Estimated Result Time: Immediate

Estimated Cost: FREE

What You Need to Do This:

  • Songs that you want to change to an MP3 format in either WAV, or CD form
  • An MP3 Encoder
  • An MP3 player or tagger to set the ID3 tags

Directions

1. Change your MP3 Encoder to these settings [PULL book Settings]

...

2. ...

3. Listen, Subscribe, & Verify the Podcast's Format & Style

Don't just take the written words about the format from the website as gospel. Download, listen to, subscribe, and verify that your song would fit the format of the show if you reached out to them. You may find that given their personality or style that one of your other songs is a perfect fit for the show - not just the one you want to promote.

4. Follow the Submission Instructions and/or Ask First

Like most musicians, many have dayjobs and do other things with their time. They're busy. They have feelings. They're human. Some have set up a submission process at their site, but many haven't. If they have a submission process and you are sure your song is a good fit for the show, follow their instructions.

If they don't have submission instructions, then you should email them. Your email should:

  • introduce who you are, your band name and website;
  • tell them you've listened to their show (here's a tip - prove it by naturally telling them what you heard and what you liked about their show);
  • tell them you have a song that you think would be fitting for the show;
  • tell them it's podsafe; and
  • ask about how best to submit it to them

If you hear back, follow their instructions and be sure to give them the key details again - the name of the song, your band name, your website, and where listeners can find the song they're playing for sale or download.

5. Thank Them

Subscribe to their feed so you can hear the show and once it's been played - thank them! Do one better and promote their show on your website. Tell your fans where you've been played.

By following the steps above, you'll increase your odds of being played on podcasts. Better yet, the next time you have a song to get played and heard, you already have a connection with a podcaster who has played you before.

What should I do next?

References

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