Digital Convesrion with MoonDog Digital, Episode 2

This show was originally taped on December 15, 2008 and you can access the archived version at: www.talkshoe.com or at http://www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com on the unique TechnoGrannyShow channel: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/30986

EPISODE 2, DIGITAL CONVERSION, CRAIG Kelker 12-15-08

Don’ts: Which iPod is best
1. Loading your music
a. Take an inventory of each media (CD, cassette, and LPs)
b. Determine if you want to
i. Make a total transition to digital by converting everything
1. Once and for all project that has long lasting implications based on the large amount of work
ii. Make a partial transition to digital by selecting favorites
1. Quick and simple way of enjoying your music
c. Review the music formats that are supported for your music system/player
d. Select software (or service) to handle the conversion considering
i. CD Information supplied (artist, cover art images, etc)
ii. Music format
iii. Issue reporting (CD scratches, etc)
2. Syncing your music and music system/player
a. Your PC serves as the home for your music
i. PC users – “My Documents/My Music”
ii. Mac users – “{user}/Music”
b. For portable players - music needs to be uploaded from the PC via manufacturer software
i. Auto-synching all available music to player is best as you aren’t required to manage what is loaded
c. For PC-connected systems – PC software links the music system to the available music on the PC
Don’ts: How do I buy music online and get that on my system/player; What is the best format for digital music;

Product Overviews

1. Portable music player
a. Apple iPod Family (iPod Classic, iPod Touch, Nano, Shuffle)
i. Benefits – iTunes music store and movie store, lots of third party accessories, simple interface, and Apple styling
b. Microsoft Zune
i. Benefits – less expensive than Apple products, wireless interactivity with other Zune owners to share music
c. Sandisk Sansa
i. Benefits – cheap, non-proprietary, solid value for price
2. Whole house
a. Sonos Music System
i. Benefits – wireless multi-room distribution, iPod-like remote, music subscription services available, simple setup
b. Logitech Squeezebox
i. Benefits – inexpensive, small wireless in-room display units, non-PC based music sources (internet radio, MP3Tunes.com integration)
c. Apple AppleTV
i. Benefits – wireless iTunes integration, 16x9 TV viewing, movie rental, movie playing

Moondog Digital’s Services
1. What we offer
a. Consumer services for CD/DVD/vinyl/cassettes (/consumers)
b. Eliminate the large amount of effort and time needed to digitize a collection
c. Utilize commercial grade software to create pristine music libraries
2. How we provide our service
a. Customer places order via website or phone
b. Moondog sends supplies to customer
c. Customer returns music to us via pre-paid FedEx Ground
d. Moondog converts CDs/DVDs/LPs/cassettes to digital form with accompanying metadata
e. Music is returned via DVDRoms/iPod/media server/hard drive along with the collection

Craig Kelker
Moondog Digital
317-489-0151

httP://www.moondogdigital.com

Techno Granny Show Web 2.0 Election Sites

This show was originally recorded on November17, 2008. You can listen to archived version at: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/30986

Techno Granny Show Web 2.0 Election Sites

Research notes:

Election Results - CBSNews.com election.cbsnews.com
Election Center 2008 - Election & Politics News from CNN.com www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/ - 70k –
Election result maps www-personal.umich.edu/~mejn/election/
Slate Magazine: www.mapthecandidates

Use the search in the bottom left to check out your own city.
Takes you to Google maps
Customize voting info for election day
Drag the timeline
Starbucks cares enough to buy you a coffee, You Tube

What can I do with this Web page?
MTC is a tool to help you keep track of the presidential candidates, follow their campaigns virtually, and even find trends in their movements.
1 Mix and match candidates.
Check and uncheck candidates to the right of the map to filter the map’s display. Use the search in the bottom left to find your home state or city.
2 Tinker with time.
Drag the handles on the timeline above the map to adjust the time range you’re viewing. Look at severals months or just a single day.
3 Become a campaign groupie.
Click on articles or videos on the left to jump to noteworthy stops. Watch video of the candidates campaigning to follow them across the country.



Blogs:
Dare2Dream.com—Did Obama Buy the Election?


Extra! Extra! Barack Obama Becomes Third Consecutive New President
To Lose New Hampshire Primary and Was Unable to Get
Elected to the House of Representatives.

Institute of Election Analysis website

The Banzhaf Power Index and Equity - Another Reason to Keep the Electoral College


National Conference of State Legislatures

State Votes and Party turnover

http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legismgt/elect/analysis.htm

Interesting blogs:

Blue Collar Republican
John Farmer
Picture of a soldier, nurse, fire fighter, policeman and construction worker

Technorati

16,101 results

U.S. Presidential Elections
47, 733


1.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/11/ap-changes-the.html
AP changes the way it refers to heads of state • …
4 days ago
2.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2008/11/looking-for-a-j.html
Looking for a job in the new adminstration? The 'Plum Book' is out • …
4 days ago
3.
http://blogs.usatoday.com

Techno Granny Show, Digital Conversion with Moondog Digital, Ep 1

This episode originally broacast live on December 8, 2008. Listen to archived versions at: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/30986 or:
www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com
Following are show notes from Craig Kelter, Moondog Digital

History & Background - “So how did digital music become so popular so quickly?”
1. Shifts in technology need catalysts
a. Free music via Napster
i. Consumers whetted their appetite
ii. It’s free, I can’t complain
b. iPod
i. Apple wasn’t the first but they made it friendly
ii. Fit all the customer’s needs into a seamless solution
1. Ability to purchase music
2. Ability to browse Podcasts
3. Third party extensions (cases, docking stations, connectivity products, etc)
c. You’re the DJ
i. Playlisting – super easy “mixed tapes”
ii. Immediate satisfaction – assuming your collection is centralized you’ll never be without a CD that matches your mood
d. Mobility
i. Causes centralization of all music
ii. Pocket-sized devices that can be plugged into the car, home stereo, or left in your pocket

First Steps of going digital

1. Purchasing a music system/player
a. Questions to consider
i. How and when do I listen to music?
1. iPod-centric – means you plan to utilize the iPod as the mobile repository plugging your iPod into your car, home stereo, or docking stations around your house
2. PC-centric – the PC remains on at all times and devices around your home (including iPods) pull music from it
ii. Which features are important to me for a whole house system?
1. Music store integration
2. Watch videos
3. Music subscription services
4. Interfaces (TV, remotes, touchscreens)
iii. Which features are important to me for a portable device?
1. Music store integration
2. Watch videos
3. FM radio
4. Durability and ruggedness
5. Beyond my pocket uses
6. Wireless connectivity
Don’ts: Which iPod is best
2. Loading your music
a. Take an inventory of each media (CD, cassette, and LPs)
b. Determine if you want to
i. Make a total transition to digital by converting everything
1. Once and for all project that has long lasting implications based on the large amount of work
ii. Make a partial transition to digital by selecting favorites
1. Quick and simple way of enjoying your music
c. Review the music formats that are supported for your music system/player
d. Select software (or service) to handle the conversion considering
i. CD Information supplied (artist, cover art images, etc)
ii. Music format
iii. Issue reporting (CD scratches, etc)
3. Syncing your music and music system/player
a. Your PC serves as the home for your music
i. PC users – “My Documents/My Music”
ii. Mac users – “{user}/Music”
b. For portable players - music needs to be uploaded from the PC via manufacturer software
i. Auto-synching all available music to player is best as you aren’t required to manage what is loaded
c. For PC-connected systems – PC software links the music system to the available music on the PC
Don’ts: How do I buy music online and get that on my system/player; What is the best format for digital music;

Product Overviews

1. Portable music player
a. Apple iPod Family (iPod Classic, iPod Touch, Nano, Shuffle)
i. Benefits – iTunes music store and movie store, lots of third party accessories, simple interface, and Apple styling
b. Microsoft Zune
i. Benefits – less expensive than Apple products, wireless interactivity with other Zune owners to share music
c. Sandisk Sansa
i. Benefits – cheap, non-proprietary, solid value for price
2. Whole house
a. Sonos Music System
i. Benefits – wireless multi-room distribution, iPod-like remote, music subscription services available, simple setup
b. Logitech Squeezebox
i. Benefits – inexpensive, small wireless in-room display units, non-PC based music sources (internet radio, MP3Tunes.com integration)
c. Apple AppleTV
i. Benefits – wireless iTunes integration, 16x9 TV viewing, movie rental, movie playing

Moondog Digital’s Services
1. What we offer
a. Consumer services for CD/DVD/vinyl/cassettes (/consumers)
b. Eliminate the large amount of effort and time needed to digitize a collection
c. Utilize commercial grade software to create pristine music libraries
2. How we provide our service
a. Customer places order via website or phone
b. Moondog sends supplies to customer
c. Customer returns music to us via pre-paid FedEx Ground
d. Moondog converts CDs/DVDs/LPs/cassettes to digital form with accompanying metadata
e. Music is returned via DVDRoms/iPod/media server/hard drive along with the collection


Craig Telker
Moondog Digital
317-489-0151

ctelker@moondogdigital.com

Start Your Own Talkcast on Talkshoe

Why in the world would you want to start your own podcast or talkcast? For the same reasons that you have a blog:
a. to become a thought leader
b. to establish yourself as an expert in your field
c. to monitor the market and help to shape it
d. to create a following that will in turn create business.

So here are your ten very basic steps, there is much filling in the blanks and you can get a little more of this on the pre-recorded show that is attached to these notes:
Record Date: July 21, 08 Techno Granny for President or How to Start Your Own Talkshoe Show
You can listen to archived versions at: www.talkshoe.com or on Techno Granny Show’s own radio channel at www.postivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com.

10 EASY STEPS TO START A TALK CAST ON TALK SHOE

1. Purchase microphone and head phones
2. Create Account at www.talkshoe.com
3. Create editorial calendar
4. Do a Test Call to check out how your sound will be and get familiar
5. Schedule Your First Episode
6. Invite and promote ( People join via phone, pc or listen on computer later)
7. Be prepared for commitment
8. Start a blog of the same name for your show notes and any additional blogs
9. Always plan your show
10. When you schedule a show, be sure to observe your start time and BE THERE!
Helpful Hints:
• Check out my show blog for ideas: www.technogrannyshow.blogspot.com
• You can also change this to a domain name that does not use blogspot in it.
• Make sure that you add a widget from Talk Shoe for people who discover your blog and want to listen to your show.
• Use can also use: BlogtalkRadio which is also free.
• After you have some following, probably about twenty shows, start your own social network for your loyal listeners. This will give them an opportunity to comment on your show.
List on as many pod cast hosting sites as possible:
Here’s a list of popular Pod cast Directories.
iTunes,
Podcast Pickle,
Podcast Alley,
Digg,
Podcasting News,
Pod-Planet,
PodZinger,
Zencast,
Zimbio
Many Helpful Hints In “Host Lounge” on Talk Shoe, also you will receive periodic Talk Cast Invites where Hosts Share Strategies on a Talk Cast that will be archived but if you are live you can ask questions.
Check out current Internet Radio and TV channels for JQS Talkcasts at:
www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com or www.talkshoe.com
Watch for these shows by JQS: Techno Granny Show, Monday Morning Marketeer, Professionals with Impact, PositivelyPittsburghLive
For additional info and Web 2.0 Gorilla Branding Training™
Contact: Joanne Quinn-Smith
Dreamweaver Marketing Associates
joanne@positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com
412-628-5048
This blog post can be reproduced in its entirety with the following information:
© Joanne Quinn-Smith, Techno Granny Show 412-628-5048
Listen at: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/30986 or
www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com on the Techno Granny Show Internet Radio Channel.
Blog: www.technogrannyshow.blogspot.com
e-mail: infoattechnogrannyshowdotblogspot.com

Flash Pros and Cons with Emile Nottle of Zoop Design

This show was recorded live on December 1, 2008 and can be heard archived at:
http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/30986 or on Techno Granny Show personal channel at:
www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com
This is an article from Emile's E-Zine, info for additional articles below.

FEATURE ARTICLE] FLASH: PROS AND CONS

While Flash websites can be pretty slick, with animations, slide shows, fancy menus and moving text, there are a some serious problems with Flash based sites. Here's what I explain to clients when they tell me they want a Flash website:
First, the search engines cannot read the text in a Flash site. If you have an online business, whether you're selling goods, services, or digital downloads, you probably want all the traffic you can get. When web users type in search terms for things they are looking for, you want your website to come up in the search engine. A Flash site will not come up in the search.

Another problem with Flash sites is that people with outdated browsers, and/or who don't have the current version of the Flash player, won't be able to see the site, again eliminating a large chunk of your target market. Also, some people disable Flash to avoid those annoying, flashy ads. This further narrows your audience.

Also, some people simply don't have the patience to wait for Flash sites to load. I've seen Flash sites take up to 3 minutes to load, which seems excessive to me, considering that most websites load instantly if you have a fast connection. An ultra cool site won't help you if people don't stick around and wait for it to load.
Finally, most effective websites are constantly updated with fresh content to entice users to keep coming back. However, if you have a Flash based site, you will need a developer with Flash skills, and the updates will cost you much more than updates to a standard HTML/CSS based website.

Ok, you must be thinking... with so many Flash sites out there on the internet, there must also be some pros?
There's a way to get around most of the problems described above. Your web designer can embed Flash elements into your HTML website - like a fancy menu, a small window with a slide show or moving text, etc. If this is done properly, you can have a slick website without excluding much of your target market.
© 2008 Emilie Nottle

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