Recording Phone Messages with Your Microphone (Progressive Web App)
Our platform, accessible as a Progressive Web App (PWA) through your web browser, allows you to easily record voice messages using your computer's microphone. This guide will walk you through the steps.
Benefits of Voice Messaging:
Personal Touch: Connect with your audience on a more personal level.
Increased Engagement: Voice messages can capture attention and improve engagement.
Accessibility: Reach a wider audience, including those who prefer audio content.
Getting Started:
Log in to CallingPost: Navigate to
apps.callingpost.com/dashboardand log in to your account.Access New Communication: Go to the "New Communication" tab.
Select Voice Message: Choose the "Voice Message" option.
Setting Up Microphone Permissions:
Before recording, ensure your browser has permission to access your microphone:
Open Browser Settings: Open the browser you're using (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and go to its settings.
Find Site Permissions: Look for a section related to "Site Permissions" or "Site Settings". The exact name may vary slightly depending on your browser.
Find Microphone Permission: Locate the microphone permission setting.
Grant Permission: Find
apps.callingpost.comand toggle the microphone permission to "Allow" or "Allow while using app".
Recording Your Message:
Select Microphone Option: In the "Recording Option" dropdown, choose "Use Microphone."
Start Recording: Click the blue "Start Recording" button.
Allow Permission: If a pop-up appears asking for permission to use your microphone, click "Allow."
Speak Clearly: Speak your message clearly and at a moderate pace.
Stop Recording: When finished, click the blue "Stop Recording" button.
Review or Re-record:
To listen to your recording, use the playback controls.
To re-record, click the "Re-Record" icon.
Save Recording: Click "Next." A confirmation message will appear at the top of your screen when the recording is saved.
Creating Other Messages (Optional):
You can also create a text and/or email message to send along with your voice recording.
Click to create or edit in the text and email options.
If you only want to send the voice message, skip to the next step.
Review and Confirm:
Legal Agreement: Before sending, you must review and check the box confirming your agreement with the following:
"I have acquired expressed consent from the following phone numbers and email addresses to communicate with them. I also agree to the following: Responsible Use & Terms and Conditions. The Telephony Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and/or Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) protects consumers as well as businesses. Using CallingPost’s services 1 in a manner contrary to the TCPA and/or CTIA may result in immediate termination of service." help.callingpost.com help.callingpost.com 1.
Send Message: Click "Review and Confirm" to schedule or send your message.
Tips for Best Audio Quality:
Record in a quiet environment.
Position your microphone close to your mouth.
Test your microphone before sending a mass message.
Troubleshooting:
Microphone Not Detected:
Check your device's microphone settings.
Ensure your browser has permission to access the microphone for
apps.callingpost.com.Try restarting your browser or device.
Permission Issues:
Double-check your browser's site permissions.
If you accidentally blocked microphone access, you may need to reset site permissions for
apps.callingpost.com.
Audio Quality Issues:
Test your microphone before sending.
Try an external microphone.
FAQ:
Can I edit my voice message after recording? Yes, just click rerecord to record again.
Why do I need to allow microphone access? You have to allow the microphone access in order to record your message.
Can I use other browsers? While chrome is recommended, most modern browsers will work.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues, please contact our support team for assistance.