libsyn support

1._what_s_new_in_version_2

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:18:12 +0000

2. What's New in Version 2 Enterprises that already have an earlier version of LibsynPRO will notice the following new features in Version 2: * A simpler and more intuitive interface to make your workflow faster. See Section 5 and Section 6. * An improved statistics package with quicker, customizable reports and new visual representation of your historical activity. Statistical data can also be saved in CSV format for download and analysis. See Section 5.6.

2._overview_of_libsynpro

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:25:40 +0000

Overview of LibsynPRO LibsynPRO is the world’s most sophisticated platform to manage downloadable syndicated media (often referred to as “podcasts”). This media can be video or audio, and the LibsynPRO platform is a powerful web service that allows you to publish, manage and report on delivery through RSS and download. LibsynPRO is part of the Wizzard Media group which comprises the largest downloadable media distribution system in the world. LibsynPRO allows enterprises to:

add_a_show

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:30:27 +0000

At the top of the Administrator Workflow screen, click the “Manage” button. Below that, click the “Shows” tab. Under “Show Management” is a link to “Add new show”: There are 2 steps to adding a new show. The first step is to describe the show, and the second step allows you to specify who is allowed to publish Episodes of the Show. (For example, perhaps Jane and Sam can publish Episodes of “Fur Trapping in the 21st Century,” while Jane and Peter can publish Episodes of “Fishing with Veroni…

additional_resources

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:23:45 +0000

There are several ways to get help if you’re having trouble using LibsynPRO. Documentation: Email support: Corrections, Suggestions, or Feedback on this document:

administrator_functions

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:01:34 +0000

Once you select the Network Admin Workflow button from the LibsynPRO welcome screen, you'll get the Network Admin welcome screen: You can click the box in the lower left “Do not show this screen on next login” if you prefer to bypass the welcome screen in the future and proceed to the workflow screen.

advertising

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:01:56 +0000

Advertising The dynamic advertising component of libsynPRO has 2 parts which need to be setup before an ad campaign will run. The first part is to prepare the media which will get the ads inserted (or “stitched”) into. That part is handled by the producer in the publishing workflow. The second part is to schedule the campaign through the network administration workflow.

advertising_management

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:58:20 +0000

5.4 Advertising Management One of the most important features of LibsynPRO is its dynamic ad insertion technology. This feature allows you to ensure that Consumers receive the latest advertising when they access your Shows. Without dynamic ad insertion, Consumers could receive old advertising when they access one of your Shows. For example, Bob’s Outdoor Gear might record a Show in March. They might include an advertisement in the Show, mentioning their terrific Spring sale on canoes that end…

advertising_tab

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:10:54 +0000

Advertising Area The

api

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:19:15 +0000

Welcome to API documentation. general api info producer api calls admin api calls advertising api calls

auth_info

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:15:31 +0000

Each call requires a string for auth_email, which is the email of the user. It also requires a string for user_key, which is the API key of the user. Networks are used to determine the permissions of the authenticated user (The user may be a producer on one network, and an admin on another)

auth_tags_example

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:18:44 +0000

auth_email admin@libsyn.com user_key 71f6ad340862cff494cb78cf62ad4471 network_id 1

change_password

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:43:19 +0000

Changing User Password If you've forgotten your password and can't log in to your account, click on the “forgot password?” link below the “Login” button. If you enter your email address and click “Request,” we will send instructions on how to reset your password

changing_release_time_zone

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:08:16 +0000

Changing Release Time Zone Depending on your location, you may need to change the 'Time Zone' setting from its default. From the Producer workflow, click the 'Settings' button on your dashboard, then click the 'Display Prefs' button. A new page will open, titled, 'Personal Display Settings.' Under the 'Localization' heading, there is a pull-down menu labeled, 'Timezone.' Select the time zone that corresponds to your location, and click the 'Save' button to save any changes.

changing_show_icon

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:30:32 +0000

Changing Show Icon When creating a Show, you can upload an image file that will display as the Show's 'Icon' when viewing shows within the LibsynPro system, in iTunes and in other directories. From the Admin workflow, click 'Manage,' then click, 'Shows.' Then select the show whose Icon you would like to change by clicking the 'edit' button.

creating_new_show

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:14:54 +0000

Creating New Show To create a new show, first log in to your account and enter the Producer workflow. Then click the 'add new show' button. You will enter the 'New Show Creation' screen. Listed on this page are a variety of labeled, empty fields (Title, Description, Category, Artwork, etc). Once completed, these fields will make up the body of your RSS feed. By clicking the title of any field for 'help', you can view a short description of the information you will need to enter. Once you …

definitions_conventions_and_icons

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:53:25 +0000

3.1 Definitions: The following terms are used in LibsynPRO: * Network – a Network is your enterprise. For example, Bob's Outdoor Gear company may produce numerous new media demonstrating the use of its products. * Show – a Show is a collection of episodic media within a Network. For example, Bob's Outdoor Gear (the Network) may produce such Shows as “Fishing with Veronica,” “Bear Hunting for Beginners,” and “Fur Trapping in the 21st Century,” each of which has many Episodes. * Episod…

end_user_documentation

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:20:34 +0000

Libsyn PRO Version 2 User Documentation May 13, 20081. Overview Libsyn PRO is the world’s most sophisticated platform to manage downloaded syndicated media. This media - sometimes called “podcasts” - can be video or audio, and the Libsyn platform is a powerful web service that allows you to publish, manage and report on delivery through RSS and download. Libsyn is the largest new media distribution system in the world. Libsyn PRO allows enterprises to: • Quickly produce new media content …

episode_identifier

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:36:27 +0000

An episode is identified by its guid. Since a guid is unique only within a show, a show slug must also be provided. show_slug myshowslug guid someguidvalue

general_api_calls

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:38:42 +0000

Every call to the API must be authenticated. Authentication consists of an email address, an API key, and a network identifier. A network identifier can be either a network id or a network slug. Examples can be found at the link below. auth info example

general_api_info

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:34:48 +0000

introduction

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:23:32 +0000

View the recent issues log

libsyn3_-_getting_started

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:40:30 +0000

When you log in to your LibsynPro network, you will see the main screen, or Dashboard, with a 'Welcome' message, a list of the existing Shows in your network, and the Quality Control view. * The 'Welcome' screen will be regularly updated by Libsyn to include any news or important information about our system (new features, bug fixes, system status updates, etc).

libsyn3_getting_started

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:41:07 +0000

What's New in Libsyn[PRO]3 * destination-based publishing engine (including separate release windows for each destination) * smart media conversion for optimal compatibility and quality * improved Wizzard Player™ integration with new Audio Mode * TubeMogul™ integration with release scheduling to YouTube and dozens of other social video sites * improved statistical reporting (including geographic breakouts) * new ad slot selector tool for precision ad placement in audio and vide…

log_in

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:37:13 +0000

Log In You can log in to your Libsyn account from: Enter your email address and password, and click 'login.' If you have forgotten your password, please click the 'forgot password' link. If you enter your email address, we will send you instructions about how to reset your account's password.

manage_tab

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:10:28 +0000

Manage Area This area of the network administration is where all the creating, removing, and editing of users and shows on the network takes place. Episodes may be previewed, deleted, and if required, approved for release however episodes cannot be created in the network administration workflow. The management tools are accessible via the Manage tab under which there are 3 sub-tabs for Users, Shows, and Episodes.

media_info

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:17:24 +0000

This media file will be downloaded from the URL provided, and named filename.mp3. file_url http://someinternethost.com/filename.mp3 This file will be accepted and base64 decoded into a binary file. It will be named somefile.mp3.

media_reception_examples

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:44:14 +0000

media_types

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:05:46 +0000

Audio-
MPEG3 (128kbit, 44.1kHz stereo) .mp3
Video-
H.264 MPEG4 (700kbit, 640x360 [widescreen] 640x480 [standard], stereo AAC audio) .m4v/.mp4/.mov
HD Video-
H.264 MPEG4 (3500kbit, 1280x720, stereo or 5.1 surround AAC audio) .m4v/.mp4/.mov

modifying_existing_episode

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:14:19 +0000

Modifying Existing Episode

network_administration

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:29:56 +0000

The first time a user logs in to the administrator workflow, they are presented with a screen which provides some quick tips to help them get up and running quickly. Once a user is comfortable with how the system works a little better, they can choose to not display this welcome screen in the future, and instead be taken directly to the Dashboard upon login.

network_tab

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:09:22 +0000

Network Tab The first place a user is taken to after logging in to the administrator section is the Network area. The Network area is accessible by clicking the Network tab on to top part of the screen. There are 4 sub sections of the Network area, accessible be clicking on the sub-tabs once a user enters the Network area.

overview

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:25:33 +0000

Process Health ArrayPublishing Array Downloads ArrayStatistics ArrayAdvertising Array Array Array Recent Issues View the recent issues log Tutorials What's new in libsyn3

overview_of_libsynpro

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:30:15 +0000

LibsynPRO is the world’s most sophisticated platform to manage downloadable syndicated media (often referred to as “podcasts”). This media can be video or audio, and the LibsynPRO platform is a powerful web service that allows you to publish, manage and report on delivery through RSS and download. LibsynPRO is part of the Wizzard Media group which comprises the largest downloadable media distribution system in the world. LibsynPRO allows enterprises to:

preparing_episode_for_advertising

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:09:49 +0000

Prepare Episode for Advertising Producers can specify locations within episodes, in which advertising can optionally appear. For example, after the host introduces the show and before he or she introduces the first guest, the producer may specify that that point is a potential slot for advertising. Advertising slots are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. In addition, LibsynPRO recognizes “Preroll” and “Postroll” advertising slots for possible ad insertion before and after the episode. Note: Producers can s…

producer.createepisode_and_producer.modifyepisode

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:59:20 +0000

There are certain constraints to creating or modifying an episode. There are also required and optional fields. * Required fields: * episode_title (string) * episode_description (string) * Optional fields * release_date (string - format YYYY-mm-dd) * expiration_date (string - format YYYY-mm-dd) * guid (string) * guid_is_permalink (int - 1 or 0) * allow_advertising (int - 1 or 0) * is_draft (int - 1 or 0) * it_author (string) * it_block (int - 1 or 0) * it_e…

producer.deleteepisode

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:08:04 +0000

To delete an episode, an episode identifier must be provided. Additionally, the authenticated user must have admin permissions on the network, or be assigned to the designated show. See episode identifier examples here

producer.getepisodeinfo

Tue, 20 May 2008 02:56:39 +0000

To get episode info, a user must be admin on the network, or be assigned to the show that contains the episode. See episode identifier examples here

producer.getshowinfo

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:51:52 +0000

* Required fields * Show Identifier Examples

producer.listepisodesinshow

Mon, 19 May 2008 23:06:10 +0000

The authenticated user must have access to the show, or be admin on the network authenticated against, to get the episode list for a show. * Required Info * Show Identifier examples

producer.listfilters

Tue, 20 May 2008 04:04:40 +0000

Filters are assigned to a show. So, to list filters for a show, we simply must identify the show. The authenticated user must either be an admin on the network, or have the permission to modify a show to see the list of filters. See show identifier example here

producer_api_calls

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:22:30 +0000

These are examples of how to call producer api functions. Each call requires authentication. * producer.createShow and producer.modifyShow * producer.createEpisode and producer.modifyEpisode * producer.deleteEpisode * producer.getShowInfo * producer.listEpisodesInShow * producer.getEpisodeInfo * producer.listFilters * producer.createFilter

producer_functions

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:04:34 +0000

If a User has permission to produce Shows (Section 5.1.3), when they log on they will have the option to enter the Producer Workflow: There will be three main options at the top of the screen: Home, Publish, and Settings. Note: in the upper right-hand corner of the screen in the Producer Workflow is a field that indicates the current Show. For example: This field indicates that any of the Publisher functions that you select will apply to the Show “Wonderful World of cheese.” To chan…

publishing

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:02:24 +0000

media types

publishing_new_episode

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:08:32 +0000

Publishing New Episode From the Producer workflow, click the 'Publish' tab at the top of the Dashboard to move on to the next step: Publishing New Episode. Then click 'New Episode' under the Publishing Options heading. A new page will open, titled, 'New Episode.' You can click any heading to view a brief explanation for help. Fields titled in red type must be completed.

quality_control

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:41:02 +0000

Quality Control The Quality Control menu will list any media files that need to be approved by a network administrator before its release. If a file is awaiting approval, you will see the file's current status listed. Producers can also attach a note to each episode (in the 'Publishing' workflow) in order to include additional information about a particular episode. (These notes are for internal usage only -- they will never be visible to the public.)

setting_up_your_network

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:54:52 +0000

This section is a “Quick Start guide” to setting up a network. New users of LibsynPRO may find this a useful list of the steps needed to successfully launch an online Network. * Add Administrators. You’ll want to add User accounts for people who will be able to create or modify other User accounts, release Producer’s Episodes to Consumers, work on Advertising Campaigns, and view Statistics. See Section 5.1.1. * Add Producers. You should add User accounts of people who can upload media files…

show_identifier

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:53:08 +0000

In the libsyn system, shows are explicitly identified by the show slug. To send the show identifier to the API for any calls that require show data, send the show_slug variable. show_slug myshowslug

show_identifier_examples

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:54:21 +0000

show_id 1 show_slug myshowslug

show_management

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:41:40 +0000

5.2 Show Management Show Management is the administrative work to create or edit Shows within a Network. Once a Show has been created, Producers can create Episodes of the Show (Section 6.2) for potential release to Consumers (Section 5.3 and Section 6.2.1).

start

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:19:04 +0000

Introduction Welcome to the new Libsyn Publishing Platform. Before we get started, there are a few conventions used in this document that will help you navigate through the help document easier. Bold type is reserved for button labels or links which appear in the user interface. Italic type is reserved for advanced hints and tips.

statistics

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:01:06 +0000

5.6 Statistics LibsynPRO has sophisticated statistical reporting tools to allow you to evaluate the use of your Network, Shows within your Network, or individual Episodes. You can use this information to gauge Consumer interest in your media, or to measure response to your advertising Campaigns, for example. As explained above, some statistics are available in the dashboard view (see Section 5.5.1). Alternatively, you can access statistics by clicking on the Statistics button in the upper left…

statistics_tab

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:10:40 +0000

Statistics Area The

system_status

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:08:56 +0000

the_welcome_screen

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:22:04 +0000

When you start LibsynPRO, you get a login screen that looks like this: Enter your username and password and press Enter or click on the “Login” button. If you've forgotten your password, click on the “forgot password?” link below the “Login” button. Once you've logged on, you'll receive the LibsynPRO welcome screen: Some things to notice on the screen:

user_management

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:38:40 +0000

5.1 User Management An Administrator can add new User accounts, edit existing User accounts, and set or change User permissions. To manage User accounts, click on the “Manage” button in the upper left corner of the Network Admin welcome screen. You’ll get a screen showing a list of Current Users in Network, something like this:

v2_end_user_documentation

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:16:12 +0000

Libsyn PRO Version 2 User Documentation June 16, 2008 Table of Contents * Overview of LibsynPRO * What's New in Version 2 * Definitions, Conventions, and Icons * The Welcome Screen * Administrator Functions * Producer Functions * Setting up Your Network * Additional Resources

version2.1

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:04:16 +0000

Changelog * Added episode filters to producer and admin workflows * Improvements to admin advertising interface * Enabled statistics reporting for beta networks * Correct Timezone issues with scheduling ad campaigns by normalizing all campaigns to EST timezone * Backend bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

version2.2

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:58:07 +0000

Changelog * Added sudo functionality and permission * Added API access to all publishing, network administration, and advertising operations * API key retrieval and resetting added to user settings screens in producer and admin workflows * Added network icon uploading * Added ability to limit RSS feed length * Added RSS, RSS validation, and iTunes buttons to all shows in network admin workflow * Moved show delete and episode filter buttons off of manage shows grid * Improved A…

version2.3

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:16:34 +0000

Changelog * Creating producer for a network now requires a producer package to be selected * Custom producer packages can be created under the Network/Packages tab * Added ability to pause advertising runs individually, instead of just pausing an entire campaign

what_s_new_in_version_2

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:18:15 +0000

Enterprises that already have an earlier version of LibsynPRO will notice the following new features in Version 2: * A simpler and more intuitive interface to make your workflow faster. See Section 5 and Section 6. * An improved statistics package with quicker, customizable reports and new visual representation of your historical activity. Statistical data can also be saved in CSV format for download and analysis. See Section 5.6. * Sophisticated user permission settings allow you to …

workflows

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:59 +0000

The web-based user interface to the Libsyn publishing platform is divided into 2 logical sections or workflows. Operations which pertain to the management of the network of shows are performed under the Network Administration workflow. The publishing of media and all activities pertaining to a specific show are part of the Publishing workflow. A single user may be given access to either or both workflows, and have permissions to perform some or all actions under each workflow.

write_about_what_is_the_best_audio_file_format_to_publish_in

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:20:03 +0000

Write about What is the best audio file format to publish in? We recommend publishing audio in mp3 in order to maintain compatibility across the widest rage of podcast devices.