Pacing, pricing, and the craft of getting the numbers right, written for working voice‑over professionals.
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Version 2.1 adds seventeen new controls over how your script is read aloud, from toll-free phone numbers and short dates to slashes, leading zeros, and whether you say fifteen hundred or one thousand five hundred. It also corrects thirteen readings that were wrong, including phone numbers written with word-processor dashes, decades read as seconds, bare web addresses, and the phrase 24/7.
· 12 min read · UpdatesVOWordCounter 2.0 rebuilds the Script Counter on a new in-browser JavaScript engine, faster, private by default, and updating live as you type, while producing the same spoken word counts you already trust. Plus a full site-wide redesign, new Features pages, and a human-readable sitemap.
· 5 min readHow many words in a 20-minute podcast episode? At medium pace: around 3,000 words. A reference table for every common episode length, plus why written word count will mislead you.
· 5 min readA practical framework for pricing your voice-over projects: the inputs that matter, the guides that set the standard, and why spoken word count is the number you actually need.
· 5 min readHow many words fit a :30 spot? At medium pace: 75 words. This table covers :15, :30, :60, and :90 at slow, medium, and fast delivery, plus why written word count will mislead you.
· 5 min readVOWordCounter gets a redesigned homepage with gradient tool cards and a value proposition grid, site-wide typography upgrades with DM Serif Display and DM Sans, and a refreshed Script Timer result display.
· 3 min readLearn practical methods for measuring your natural words-per-minute rate across different voice-over genres. Knowing your baseline speaking pace helps you quote accurately and deliver on brief every time.
· 4 min readVersion 1.2 introduces year expansion, number range handling, comprehensive SI unit support, and improved user experience with demo scripts and option tooltips.
· 4 min readA comprehensive overview of bug fixes and improvements in Script Counter 1.1, including new expansion types and enhanced accuracy.
· 3 min readMaster your pacing with our comprehensive guide to Words Per Minute (WPM) across different voice-over genres. From audiobooks and IVR to high-energy commercials and video games, learn the industry standards.
· 8 min readDiscover why traditional word counters fall short for voice-over work and how VOWordCounter provides more accurate spoken word counts for better project quotes and time estimates.
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