Taking callers on your Internet Broadcast

[andrewzarian]

I have been searching high and low for a good call in system for my internet broadcast. We currently take skype callers but I was wondering if there is anything that screens calls for you?

Does anyone out there have any suggestions?

[MyTakeRadio]

When I do live shows I use Blog Talk Radio's switchboard which is actually quite good. Wish they could sell that separate.

[andrewzarian]

I feel the same way. I wish they offered better packages. They seem to do a good job when it comes to callers but the pricing is a little wacky for me.

[MyTakeRadio]

I feel the same way. I wish they offered better packages. They seem to do a good job when it comes to callers but the pricing is a little wacky for me.

I use the $40 a month plan and that gives me everything I need with regards to running a 3hr call in show.

[andrewzarian]

Rich can you screen the callers with Blogtalkradio? How do you control that aspect of it?

[MyTakeRadio]

Yea one of our team members screens calls and adds notes to my viewing screen so I know what they are calling about. Runs very clean. When I get home tonight I'll do a screen cast and post it here for you to see how it works .

[mcphillips]

We're not using them, but check out CallInStudio. For a self-funded Internet broadcast of any length, it could get costly, but for a successfully monetized show, the cost is reasonable.

The best and most expensive solution is to add some telephone lines and get a multi-line Telos digital hybrid system.

It's also possible to use an unlisted call on TalkShoe (free unless you get a direct dial number) or BlogTalkRadio (monthly fee, low quality) as a telephone bridge - NOT as a show hosting medium.

[andrewzarian]

Thanks for the link Mike. I knew I had seen something like this before just couldn't come up with the name.

My next question is How do you screen calls with Callinstudio?