SoundCloud just released a new service called Takes Questions. It is currently in a invite only beta mode, but if you visit www.TakesQuestions.com you can add your email to the list to get a invite. The concept of Takes Questions is pretty simple; users visit a landing page that you can customize, they click a Ask button and record a audio question. You will get notified that a question has been left and can then record a answer. It appears that questions and answers can be marked either private or public. They state you can even place your Takes Questions landing page under your own custom domain. Not fancy, but simple in what it does. You can listen to questions and record your answers using the SoundCloud mobile app. It has integration with Facebook and Twitter to share questions and answers.
Here is a link to the Hypebot.com story and maybe some additional beta invites.
I have not yet really taken this on a full test drive, so I am now asking you to help so I can write a full review…
I have setup a Takes Questions page at michael-brandvold-marketing.takesquestions.com so I can really test out this service. If you have a music or marketing related question please feel free to record and send to me. I will respond. I want to really give this a try and see what the potential is for Takes Questions.
I see using it in this exact scenario, answering questions left by you. I also see bands and musicians using this to allow fans to leave questions. Yet another simple way to engage with fans.
If you are able to get a invite and are using Takes Questions let me know I would love to hear about your experience.
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