All about the Playlists and Samples in your profile

 

What is a Playlist?

A playlist is a series of short audio clips that showcase your voice acting abilities. It consists of multiple spots within the same project category, such as ‘commercial’. 

Think of it as a folder where you are grouping your best work in a given category, and you decide how to name that category! 

 

How do I create a new Playlist?

To create a new Playlist:

1. Go to your profile and locate the Playlist section (make sure you are logged in)
2. Click on ADD located at the bottom right side of the section
3. Add a Playlist name (that best describes the category of the samples it will include)
4. Click on SAVE
5. You've created the first Playlist!  

 

 

How do I add existing samples to a Playlist?

1. Go to your profile and locate the Playlist section (make sure you are logged in)
2. Locate the Playlist you want to add samples into
3. Click on the vertical ellipsis menu 
4. Select Edit Playlist 
5. Click on Add Sample 
6. Go to 'Option 2' and click on the Existing samples dropdown menu
7. Select the sample you want to add to the Playlist
8. Fill all the required fields 
9. Click on SAVE to save the sample
10. As you were editing your Playlist (by adding samples) make sure to click on SAVE at the Playlist details dialog to save the changes. 

 

 

How do I upload new samples to my Playlist?

To upload new samples:

1. Go to your profile and locate the Playlist section (make sure you are logged in)
2. Locate the Playlist you want to add samples into
3. Click on the vertical ellipsis menu 
4. Select Edit Playlist 
5. Click on Add Sample 
6. Go to 'Option 1' and click and browse the file or drag and drop it 
7. Include a sample name according to the guidelines below.
8. Fill all the required fields 
9. Click on SAVE to save the sample
10. As you were editing your Playlist (by adding samples) make sure to click on SAVE at the Playlist details dialog to save the changes. 

 

 

 

Best Practices when uploading samples to your playlists

What should you put in your sample name?

Write a catchy name so that clients can see what the sample is about. Include your character/role, client or brand name, and project category/type.

• If you’re interpreting a special character or a specific role, you can follow the structure: character/role name - project name - client name  
• eg.  Narrator - Environmental documentary - National Geographic 
• If it’s a commercial sample, follow this structure: Brand/company name - project type
• eg. Wellness Organic - Instructional video for suppliers' training

 

Can I describe an accent? 

You can add up to 2 accents or dialects, such as Northern, Southern, American, and British, and be sure to avoid non-geographical terms.

 

How many voice styles can I add?

You can add up to 2 voice styles such as warm and conversational 

 

What search keywords should I use?

You can add up to 3 descriptive keywords that haven’t been used in the above fields. For instance: Morgan Freeman, Nike, easy-going, approachable.

 

Why is it so important to name the samples in my Playlists correctly?

Naming your samples correctly is key to improving your Voice123 search ranking. The same applies to major search engine rankings such as Google or Bing.

There is no need to add long lists of keywords to your profile description. Our search is mostly matched with the sample title and the sample description. It's all about the samples in your Playlists! 

 

It allows your work to be visible, searchable, and the right match for a client's search. 

 

When naming your Playlist, we recommend you use a short name that best describes the applicable category, such as:

• 'Commercial'
• 'TV Narration'
• 'E-learning',
• '6-second spots' and so on. 

Key tips: 

• 1️⃣ Let people know what's the sample about! This is crucial for improving your relevance in the search results.
• 2️⃣ Include your character/role, client or brand name, project category/type, and tag your samples appropriately.   
• If in your sample you are interpreting a special character or a specific role, you can follow the structure: character/role name - project name - client name  
• eg.  Narrator - Environmental documentary - National Geographic 
• eg. Live announcer - National spot - NBA
  
  
• eg. Mad professor - Digital escape room experience - Last Will Video game
• If your sample is about a commercial or advertisement, you can follow the structure: Brand/company name - project type  
• eg. Whole Foods Market - Instructional video for suppliers training - Conversational
• You can decide the order in which you include each descriptive item, remember that the first words are the ones that will stand out, and will be immediately visible in the sample player.

 

What should I avoid?

• ⚠️ Be mindful of only including adjectives that are absolutely relevant to what the sample is about (for both the name and the additional details). Avoid overdoing this information as it could have a negative effect on searchability performance!
• 🚫  Avoid using emojis or special characters in the name. This decreases your sample's searchability. 
• 🚫  Avoid repetition! Using the exact same information in several of your samples will affect the sample's ranking in search results. Each sample is unique and should showcase a specific aspect of your work.

Want even more information on how to optimize and structure your samples for better search visibility? Check out this article on The Booth: How to optimize your Voice123 samples for success

We hope these tips will help you make the very best of your recordings!