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They need an app or widget that plays live music on your blog page. It could be a radio link, or a playlist you create, either way it'd add a little spunk to whoever adds it to their blog.
I'm probably not the first to come up with this idea, but I think it's well needed!
Shauna
http://shaunadacus.wordpress.com
The blog I need help with is shaunadacus.wordpress.com.
There is an audio player:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/audio/
If you link to mp3s stored somewhere besides here at wp, you don't need the paid upgrade.
and this:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/audio/odeo/
btw, if you are thinking about auto-play, keep in mind that many people hate it. They might be at work or somewhere sound is inappropriate. Or they might be listening to their own music.
hey thanks!!
shauna
I agree with Tess about the autoplay music. It's on my list here: http://onecoolsitebloggingtips.com/2009/05/31/blogging-how-to-lose-me-as-a-reader/ Succintly stated "If a blog that is not in the music blog niche has auto-play music that I do not have a choice of clicking on to hear or not – it’s the kiss of death."
~~tt!
:-)
shaunadacus
Then you will likely be impressed wtih these posts, or even more musical inspiration:
http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/category/audio-player/
@shaunadacus
We also have a lastfm and projectplaylist workaround http://thepriceoflove.net/2008/05/11/how-to-add-music-playlists-in-wordpresscom-using-lastfm-and-playlistcom/
And we can add music in WordPress.com using goear.com and deezer.com http://thepriceoflove.net/2008/09/17/how-to-add-music-in-wordpresscom-using-goearcom-and-deezercom/
Wow! Those are interesting to learn about.
LOL, I'm so not musical it's the old joke: I can't carry a tune in a bucket.
Thanks!!
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