Question 1

What does it mean to be a guide on Audiotop?

Accepted Answer

A Guide-top is someone who creates guided audio tours where they share interesting stories (facts, tips, or others) for tourists visiting a particular place. As a guide, you'll receive a percentage of the sales generated by each audio guide you create after publishing it.

Question 2

What are the requirements to be a guide?

Accepted Answer

None! Anyone can create a tour on Audiotop.
Especially if you're a student, tourism professional, history or architecture expert, etc.. Audiotop is perfect for you!
You can access 'Guide Mode' by going to your profile. There you'll see a button that says 'Switch to guide mode' which takes you to the section where you can create tours.

Question 3

How can I become a guide on Audiotop?

Accepted Answer

Sign up on our platform providing basic information. Once registered, you can start creating and uploading your audio guides.
If you're already registered, you can access 'Guide Mode' by going to your profile. There you'll see a button that says 'Switch to guide mode' which will take you to the section where you can create audio guides.

Question 4

What tips do you offer for creating an attractive audio guide?

Accepted Answer

Focus on interesting narratives, unique details about the places, and make sure the audio is clear and engaging. The more natural, the better!

Question 5

What topics can my audio guide cover?

Accepted Answer

You can create a tour on any topic you prefer, from an 'introductory' one about the city to a themed one (such as Myths and Legends, Movie Scenes, Artists, or Medieval). Think about your audience and create a captivating tour.
In Audiotop, the following categories exist: General, Architecture, Fun Facts, Cultural, Art, Food, Sports, Astronomy, Religious, Nature, History, and Fun.

Question 6

How is the price of my audio guide determined?

Accepted Answer

You decide the price. Consider the duration, content, and values of similar audio guides. You can choose any price between 1 and 20 euros.
If you want your content to have a greater impact, we recommend publishing a reduced version of your content for free.

Question 7

How much do I get paid for each sale of my audio guide?

Accepted Answer

80% of the sale value of your tours will be credited to your account.
The remaining 20%, Audiotop allocates to cover payment gateway costs, platform maintenance and development, advertising investment, among others.

Question 8

How and when do I receive payments for my audio guides?

Accepted Answer

Payments are made monthly via PayPal. Make sure you have a PayPal account with the email you used to create your Audiotop account.
Payments are made for amounts over 20€, so if your sales are less than 20€, the balance will accumulate for the next month until it exceeds 20€.

Question 9

Can I offer audio guides in multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Of course! In fact, Audiotop encourages you to offer audio guides in various languages to reach a more diverse audience.

Question 10

Are there any restrictions on the topics of audio guides?

Accepted Answer

Audio guides must be suitable for all audiences and should not contain offensive or inappropriate content.

Question 11

Do I need previous experience in tour guiding to create an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

No, it's not necessary. We believe in the creativity of everyone who wants to contribute to the tourism industry.

Question 12

What should be the ideal duration of an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

You can create a tour with as many stops and audio lengths as you want. However, it's recommended that the total audio duration be between 30 and 120 minutes. With that length, you can offer relevant content, receive good ratings, and earn more income.

Question 13

Are there any geographical restrictions for guides?

Accepted Answer

There are no limits. You can create audio guides from anywhere in the world. It's not necessary for you to be physically present at the location, although it's important to provide accurate information about the destination.

Question 14

Can I collaborate with other guides to create an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

Yes, collaborations are welcome and can enrich the content. However, the tours will be associated only with one account, and payments will be made only to the user who uploaded the tour.

Question 15

Are there limits on the number of audio guides I can upload?

Accepted Answer

There is no limit. Just remember to always maintain high-quality tours.

Question 16

Does Audiotop review tours before publishing them?

Accepted Answer

When you publish a tour, it's immediately available for tourists to purchase. However, Audiotop reserves the right to review tours and remove those that violate the site's policies. Some reasons for tour removal may include: inappropriate content, plagiarism, poor sound quality, among others.

Question 17

I have more questions before uploading my audio guide

Accepted Answer

If you have more questions, contact us at hola@audiotop.app to resolve your doubts and start creating your tours.

Question 18

How do I search for and select audio guides on Audiotop?

Accepted Answer

Browse categories or use the search function to find audio guides that match your interests. You can search by tour name, country, or city.

Question 19

What types of audio guides can I find on Audiotop?

Accepted Answer

You'll find a wide range, from cultural tours to gastronomic routes, in multiple languages. There are various categories, and you can filter tours by category.

Question 20

How much does an audio guide cost and how is payment made?

Accepted Answer

Prices vary depending on the tour you choose, ranging from 1 to 20 euros. There are also free tours. Payments are securely processed through PayPal.

Question 21

What should I do if I encounter technical issues or have questions about an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

Contact our support service by sending an email to hola@audiotop.app.

Question 22

Are audio guides available in multiple languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer audio guides in multiple languages to cater to a global audience.

Question 23

Can I access audio guides on different devices?

Accepted Answer

You can access audio guides from various devices linked to your account. Once you've purchased a tour, it will be available to listen to on any device you log in with.

Question 24

Can I share an audio guide I liked with friends or family?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course. In each tour, at the top right, you'll find a button to share the tour with your family and friends. Remember that to access the content, only users who have purchased the tour can listen to it.

Question 25

How can I follow the route of an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

Once you purchase a tour, you'll be able to see the map with all the stops of the tour in the order recommended by the guide. For each stop, you'll be able to get directions on how to get there using Google Maps.

Question 26

Can I listen to an audio guide if I'm not at the location of the stop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can listen to it wherever you want, although we recommend listening to it at the location of the stop indicated by the guide.

Question 27

Can I download audio guides to listen to them offline?

Accepted Answer

No, not at the moment. Audiotop is a growing startup, and we hope to have an app in the future that allows listening to audio guides offline.

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