FAQ
Q: What’s the point of this site?
A: To have fun singing into phones. Also, to test out the Twilio API and experiment with connecting the web and phones.
Q: Isn’t this site infringing on trademarks of that other Idol thingy?
A: Probably, but this isn’t a big money operation; it’s just for fun. If they ask me to stop, I will.
Q: How much does this cost to run?
A: Hosting the site is basically free (using Dreamhost), and handling incoming phone calls costs $.03 / min. As I write this, I have a $47 credit on my Twilio account, which adds up to about 1500 tracks. If we get that many, I’ll be impressed.
Q: How did you make this?
A: By using the Twilio API, hooked into a WordPress instance, and using a few free plugins. More details are here.
