Taking callers on your Internet Broadcast

[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 .

[andrewzarian]

That would be amazing Rich. I think this is a topic that many of our members would be interested in hearing about.

[MyTakeRadio]

I went to BTR headquarters to quality test their current switchboard so I will gladly share a walk through with you guys. If it wasn't for their shitty audio quality I would endorse them strongly.

[mcphillips]

Andrew, the CallInStudio software has quite a few features built in, including call screening. There is a free $16 credit for new users. Give it a try. It seems that it will work a lot like the call screening function of BlogTalkRadio. Depending on how many calls you take, the CallInStudio option could be cheaper than BTR.