Pay-Per-Download Music Store added!

By tremendously popular request, we've added a Pay-Per-Download music store feature to Bandzoogle! This new feature lets you sell tracks and receive payments via PayPal with NO fees other than the standard PayPal charges. When one of your fans purchases a track on your site they are sent a unique link to your MP3 by email. They then have three days to download the file before their link is de-activated. You can also send free download links to promoters, E-team members, your mom, etc. You'll find this feature in your "Transaction History". Enough details, now how do you get set up? Well, it's integrated right into your existing "music" features. You'll notice a new section called "Pay-Per-Download tracks". Before you can add new tracks you'll have to test your PayPal account settings (we wouldn't want your fans to pay money to an account that doesn't work!). To test your PayPal settings you will make a quick $0.01 payment to your account. Once that payment clears (it should be intantaneous), you're ready to upload tracks! When you upload your tracks you can set the price to whatever you want and can also choose which portion of your track will be used as a preview clip. Once your tracks are uploaded, you add them to the "music" feature's "Tracks on this page" list right along with your regular downloadable tracks. That means that you could, for example, list all of the tracks on an album with two or three songs as free downloads and the rest for sale. By the way, we also gave a makeover to the upload and edit pages in both the "music" and "musicplayer" features. You can now use punctuation in your song titles! That means no more track titles like "Im yours youre mine". Feel free to edit your existing track names to take advantage of this. Enjoy and good sales to everyone!
Posted by Eli on May 29, 2006 | 95 comments

Comments

Posted by Hayseed on May 29, 2006

All right! Line'em up at www.hayseedsings.com. One song at a time! Something for everyone! Come one, come all!


Seriously, thanks, BZ. This is good.

Posted by charlesjurden on May 29, 2006

We appreciate all yall have done...your hard work has really opened up the doors to a great program. (You really make those of us who aren't that computer savvy to look really good!)

Paz

charles

get your singles at: www.crjurdenjr.com!

Posted by Hayseed on May 29, 2006

Sad

I keep getting this message when I try to set up PPD:

The web site you are accessing has experienced an unexpected error.
Please contact the website administrator.

The following information is meant for the website developer for debugging purposes.

Error Occurred While Processing Request
cannot convert the value "" to a boolean


The error occurred in D:zooglecodecontrolpanel2component-editPPDconfig.cfm: line 145

Bandzoogle admin
Posted by Eli on May 29, 2006

Sorry about that error--darn last minute features. It should be fixed now.

Posted by comunadesantos on May 29, 2006

I might ver good at this... I can't seem to find it.

Posted by comunadesantos on May 29, 2006

GOT IT!!!!!!

Posted by daft on May 29, 2006

Darn! I only have the one paypal account

Will someone plese do the setup payment of $0.01 for me? I will happily return the favour!

http://daftonline.co.uk/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Thank you for any forthcoming help!

Graeme.

Posted by JamesStarbuck on May 29, 2006

Thanks for all the help, it's a dream come true to finally be incontrol of my own music sales 100%

thankyou

Posted by JamesStarbuck on May 29, 2006

daft i sent you a payment you should be ok

Posted by andycalder on May 29, 2006

This is very cool. Depending on what you are trying to do with music, this may be the single most valuable feature on BZ.

What price does everyone have in mind? I'm curious.

Posted by namolibrennet on May 29, 2006

First, this is AWESOME! You guys are amazing. Just a couple of questions:

If I'm paying for my bandzoogle web hosting via paypal, am I already set up?

When it asks for paypal account, is this an email, or a number or something?

Can't wait to get started. Thanks Smile

namoli

Posted by octaneradio on May 29, 2006

HELL YEAH

OK we are not a Band or Artist but work with you guys everyday to help promote Indie Rockabilly and Surf music worldwide Via our Internet Radio Station.

Been in the Music and Ringtone download Business since Jan 2006
We spend $20 a month for our Download Store from MUSICANE and they keep 30-40%,they have been a great service,but cant compare with the support,service and features that BANDZOOGEL can now offer us.
We plan to spend the $20 that we are saving to launch a new website with you guys.

Thanks for all that you do to make our
Web Real Estate a Castle.

Great Job
GJ @ Octane Radio Network

Posted by daft on May 29, 2006

Cheers James!! Owe you one buddy.

As for price, you gotta be looking at 79p per track or less surely?

Bandzoogle admin
Posted by Chris on May 29, 2006

Hi namoli,

The PayPal account is the email address you have setup with PayPal (its also the email you use to log into their site).

Posted by jeffwalkerdancox on May 29, 2006

Kudo's Eli,

This is a feature is what a lot of us have been waiting for!

Cheers

Dan C.

www.jeffwalkerdancox.com

Posted by UncommonRecords on May 29, 2006

This penny thing is wierd. Can someone send me a penny so I can use this. I've been waiting for this so badly.

http://uncommonmusic.net/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

I'll send a penny back to whoever responds

Posted by saturndown on May 29, 2006

Hey Guys,

I just noticed that our audioplayer is no longer coming up...?

Is this only a problem with our page or is anyone else having a similar issue? Could this be linked to the changes that have been made with the new PPD feature?

Thansk for your help in advance,

Posted by namolibrennet on May 29, 2006

Hey Uncommon Records - I sent you a penny.

namoli

Posted by UncommonRecords on May 29, 2006

thanks Namoli, do you need one back to start yours?

Posted by TheNumLocks on May 29, 2006

Can someone please do our test

http://thenumlocks.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Very Happy

Posted by UncommonRecords on May 30, 2006

Numlocks, it is done, enjoy.

Posted by velcromindset on May 30, 2006

I imagine this is going to be a common question here, nut can someone give us .01 $ of paypal money so we can do our deal?

http://velcromindset.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Posted by TheNumLocks on May 30, 2006

Thank You Soo Much Uncommon Records!

Posted by namolibrennet on May 30, 2006

OK, I guess I DO need that penny. Spare change, anyone?

Also, I think it's really great how everyone's helping each other out.

Bandzooglers rock!

namoli

Posted by namolibrennet on May 30, 2006

Crap, I forgot to post the link:

http://namolibrennet.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

"I have always depended upon the kindness of strangers."
- Blanche Dubois, A Streetcar Named Desire

"Man, I wish I had a virtual penny."
- namoli brennet, bandzoogle

Posted by bobsongsmusic on May 30, 2006

can someone also do me a favour and pay the penny? - I will return favour if required
Thanks!

http://bobsongsmusic.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Posted by 50shekelgmailcom on May 30, 2006

Hallelujah!

Posted by thehares on May 30, 2006

quality i have ££ in my eyes!Smile

Posted by namolibrennet on May 30, 2006

Bobsongs & Velcro Mindset: I have picked up your tab. Go forth and sell mp3s.

If someone could return the favor, my link's posted above Smile

Posted by Dorje on May 30, 2006

Can someone test mine please?

http://dorjemusic.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Posted by JamesStarbuck on May 30, 2006

dorje i have sent you a payment, you should be okay

Posted by Dorje on May 30, 2006

Cheers. Thanks

Posted by Dorje on May 30, 2006

I am super happy about this feature but can you PLEASE make it so that the previews are not mono???!!!!

Posted by UncommonRecords on May 30, 2006

Namoli, you're in.

thanks for your penny to me.

Posted by granvillerecords on May 30, 2006

Im trying to figure out how to upload and set-up my pay per download?? I do have a PayPal account.

Posted by Broken on May 30, 2006

Can someone help us out with the test purchase? We will return the favor!

Send 0.01 to http://brokenonline.org/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Thanks a millon and keep up the great work Bandzoo! Wink

Posted by Dorje on May 30, 2006

Broken, I just sent you a payment. You should be sorted out.

Posted by therealside on May 30, 2006

Ahhhh, you guys are total pimps... Much appreciated. And to the "mono track" thing: Why not put a stereo track up there that sounds good so someone can stream-rip it?!?!

Just playin, but I dig the setup.

T Mac

Posted by namolibrennet on May 30, 2006

Thanks Uncommon Smile

nb

Posted by jamiesontobey on May 30, 2006

hey everyone. i am having a problem figuring out how to set up my music store. yea..umm... feeling kind of dumb here...how do i access the pay per download feature? i clicked on my "music" page under my "edit site" section. but there are no prompts to set up the store. hey guys, help a dummy out.
thanks!
jamieson

Posted by jamiesontobey on May 30, 2006

good news. it turns out that i'm not as dumb as i am slow. i think i've figured it out.
so, if somebody would loan me a penny, i'll be your dumb, slow buddy.

http://jamiesontobey.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

jamieson

Posted by BlackWapTheManagemen on May 30, 2006

My music player does not show up on my page? Where is the pay feature?

Posted by Broken on May 30, 2006

Dorje ~ Thanks so much! You're the goods! Who needs help? Just let us know!

Broken 3418

Posted by ballsinthebush on May 31, 2006

2 words Awe Some

Posted by frostyandthesnowmen on May 31, 2006

can somebody please purchase my $0.01 track? as i have not got another card to do it with.
Thanks.
James.

Posted by Hayseed on May 31, 2006

Wink

Trade a penny?

Anyone?

http://hayseedsings.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Smile

Posted by roadkings on May 31, 2006

I don't see any "download" option on the music pageSad

Posted by velcromindset on May 31, 2006

Namoli is right bandzooglers DO ROCK!! Thanx babe for the penny, and if you havn't checked out namoli yet your missing out on an amazing voice, and a special talent.........

anyway whenever i try to set up my pay per dl deal, I get kicked to a bandzoogle error screen. I tried 3 times but so far I got nothin.

Bandzoogle admin
Posted by Chris on May 31, 2006

velcromindset, fill in a help request and we can investigate for you. (HELP - CONTACT US)

Posted by sacredrain on May 31, 2006

This is great guys thank you ever so much for sorting this out.

Can I ask a small but rather n00bish question though? I already have a PayPal account which I use for various other things. Can I use this account in association with this PPD service or do I need to open another one?

Many thanks, and apologies in advance if it has been answered in a previous post.

Christina
Sacred Rain

xxx

Posted by Hayseed on June 01, 2006

I'm not diggin' this pay-a-penny thing. I'm tryin' to set up PPD on the sites I've built for other folks and it ain't happenin' very quickly. I've gotten payment confirmation but it's still not working. How long's this gonna take?

Posted by stonefacelive on June 01, 2006

Can someone send me a penny? I will return the favor too if needed. Here's the link:
http://stonefaceonline.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Bandzoogle admin
Posted by Chris on June 01, 2006

Sacred Rain: you can use any PayPal account, including the one you use for Bandzoogle payments now.

Hayseed: the confirmation transaction was the only way we can confirm the PayPal account is correctly set up. If we didn't do this and the account was not correctly set up, PayPal would take your purchaser's money but they would not receive a download link. That would be very bad.

The test payment should be instant if you use your paypal balance to pay for the test. If you use a credit card or bank account to pay for the test, it can take a while to "clear" (yes, even $0.01 transactions).

Posted by leggofingers on June 01, 2006

cheers guys for this i will try & get my head round it all very soon i hope i hope its easy to set up as i am a pc idiot

Posted by InsectaSonic on June 01, 2006

Sorry Chris, Paypal will not let me send myself a penny using my existing PayPal account.

Please someone send me a cent so I can set this damn thing up. Thank You, Zooglers.

http://insectasonic.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

P.S. Since Pay per song issue is fixed, how about being able to customize our templates a little bit? This is greatly needed for most of us i'm sure, as these templates leave MUCH to be desired, your 90% there guys as the best bandsite in the world.

Posted by Broken on June 02, 2006

Stoneface,
I paid your 0.01 for you! Hope it works let me know and good luck with selling your music. Oh by the way I like your stuff. Keep rocking!

Many Blessings
Yarbs ~ Broken3418

Posted by JamieCareless on June 02, 2006

heyup, how do i do it?
i cant find it on my music player?
peace and luv guys!
Jamie careless.Wink

Posted by InsectaSonic on June 02, 2006

Thanks StoneFace for the hook up! Smile

Posted by Hayseed on June 02, 2006

Smile

It's not on your musicplayer. It's under the "music" section. There's a difference.

Edit your features on the page you'd like the PPD and add "music" as one of your features. In the lower right-hand corner you'll see the PPD info.

Good luck. Take a penny with you.

Posted by sacredrain on June 02, 2006

Thank you Chris

Christina

Sacred Rain

Posted by ashleysloggett on June 02, 2006

Friggin' eh!

Keep it coming dudes!

<3
AS

Posted by SoulPurposeEnt on June 04, 2006

this doesnt work for me!! someone fix plz

http://www.soulpurposeent.com

Posted by jimmypitaband on June 04, 2006

Hey guys. I would very much appreciate a Paypal test for my music store.

http://jimmypita.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Thanks guys.

I love bandzoogleWink

Posted by tomfairnie on June 04, 2006


Please can someone start me off by sending a penny? I'd be happy to reciprocate!!


http://tomfairnie.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Thanks a million (hopefully)
TomSmile

Posted by SoulPurposeEnt on June 04, 2006

can someone tell me y i dont see it!?

Posted by sanq on June 04, 2006

Tom, you are good to go. Also if anyone here is rating Tom Fairnie at folkalley.com please hit us back either on the general forum post or on Tom's guestbook. Thanks to all of you for the support. ~ Quentin

Posted by sacredrain on June 05, 2006

Would someone be so kind as to send me a penny please.

http://sacredrain.co.uk/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Many thanks

Christina

Sacred Rain

Posted by IWillWait on June 05, 2006

Christina -

I just paid it. Can you do the same for me??
Thanks!

http://carriemarshall.net/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Posted by sacredrain on June 05, 2006

Thank you very much Carrie, I got it - I have to leave for hospital in about 30 mins, I will try to do it before I go, otherwise I will do it as soon as I get back.

Christina

Sacred Rain

Posted by sacredrain on June 05, 2006

OK done it Carrie, should get confirmed soon.

Posted by 13thmachine on June 05, 2006

so yeah... i wana sell my tracks for 90 Cents a track. but i see pay pall charges a 30 cent fee and a %5 fee for each transaction. so im only makin 55 cents off the tracks... does that really seem fair??

Posted by sacredrain on June 06, 2006

Have to agree with the last post here - if people buy tracks on a per track basis via credit card (the vast bulk of sales will be done this way) if I charge .79p and PayPal charge .20p + 3.4% per transaction I would end up getting close to .50p per track and not .79p.

Will we be able to "group" downloads so people can choose to pay for and download a whole album or EP or such?

Then a whole album would likely accrue charges of £9.99p minus 3.4% (34p) minus 20p = 0.54p. Instead of the 10x.20p (£2.00p) + 10x3.4% which will be the case for track by track downloads.

Christina

Sacred Rain

Posted by SoulPurposeEnt on June 06, 2006

maybe it will work if someone sent me a penny

Posted by CarolinaRock on June 06, 2006

I did everything
upload music
teest paypal account
still , the pay per download song does not show up on page

Posted by MadelineRoaBand on June 06, 2006

One word..............YAHOO!!!!!!

Posted by Dorje on June 06, 2006

Once again....the previews need to be in stereo please. What is this, 1945?

Bandzoogle admin
Posted by Chris on June 06, 2006

Dorje,

if the previews are stereo, there will be 5 seconds of buffering. We wanted music to instantly play. If the consensus is waiting for buffering is OK, then we can change the system.

Posted by Hayseed on June 06, 2006

Who needs stereo? I want the instant gratification!

Wink

Posted by Dorje on June 07, 2006

I DEFINITELY want stereo. Please. I personally won't even use the download store (which I am very excited about) unless it is stereo. The buffer time is worth it. It just doesn't make sense to me to have it in mono. I will be producing all my music in 5.1 surround soon but I won't be asking you guys for that don't worry. Smile

Posted by Dorje on June 07, 2006

On more suggestion: Could the MP3 store be more like an "add to cart" then check out at the end kind of thing; instead of buying one mp3 at a time?.....So people can say buy 5 random mp3s, then check out and pay for it all at once? I don't think that is how it is set up right now......Is that possible? If some one wanted to buy 20 random MP3s one at a time, that would be a real drag.....

Thanks!

Posted by Hayseed on June 07, 2006

Excellent idea!

Kudos!

Posted by Devastation on June 07, 2006

I only have the one paypal account

Will someone please do the setup payment of $0.01 for me? I will happily return the favour!

http://devastation619.com/index.cfm?go=1&component=testppd

Thank you

Devastation619

Posted by DubIsAWeapon on June 07, 2006

Any way to bundle a group of tracks into an album format? Could be great to see a group of tracks for one price....

Posted by SoulPurposeEnt on June 08, 2006

just use a music program like cool edit or Adobe audition!

Posted by sacredrain on June 08, 2006

You could also create a "podcast" type of thing - bundle the tracks together and plop em out for a set price. Hey presto et voilla.

Posted by IWillWait on June 08, 2006

Well, I hate to expose my computer illiteracy, but I can't seem to get the single song downloads thing to work. I've followed all the steps and have uploaded the songs I want to be available, but when I look at my site there's no trace of them anywhere. Have I missed something obvious??

Posted by sacredrain on June 08, 2006

Carrie go to your paypal account management page, then you have to accept the payment unless you have already set it up to do it automatically. Once you have accepted the payment it should only take 30 mins to clear through. You will get an email from BZ and PayPal.

Christina

Sacred Rain

Posted by IWillWait on June 08, 2006

Thanks, Christina.

I did figure it out...and it was something really obvious. Figures...

Thanks for the help!

Posted by SASQUATCHandtheSICKA on June 09, 2006

Thank you sooooo much! You guys RULE!!!
-Dave 'Sasquatch'

Posted by thesoul on June 09, 2006

I cant find the pay per download on the site

Posted by Dorje on June 13, 2006

so....any word on the stereo previews? and the "add to cart" as opposed to single purchases?

thanks! Very Happy

Posted by Hogen on June 14, 2006

anybody want to buy a country song for a penny?? will return the favor gladly, just let me know. thanks. Hogen.Very Happy

Posted by Hogen on June 14, 2006

hmmmm looks like my songs are free... any suggestions anybody?

Posted by Hogen on June 14, 2006

never mind... forget previous postings pleeze... UGH!

Posted by nikobella on June 14, 2006

This is the coolest site I have found for instant web sites. I'm sure it's only going to get better. Really good work BandZoogle!!!!!