Song info @ Shoutcast site

jigen · 15th May 2004, 10:47

OK, I already know that it takes a little while for my station to appear in a search, and I can live with that, but what do I have to do to make it update the song info at a decent speed? When someone searches for my station, they see the title of a song that was playing 9-10 minutes ago! I need that info to be updated faster. If it's possible, please help....

DJCassio · 15th May 2004, 11:49

These boards are filled with numerous observations of that same thing. It apparently does not update in real time. Of course Shoutcast directory is only one method of "advertising". Your own web page would be the most up-to-date and best way to announce your presence.

jigen · 15th May 2004, 13:33

I figured that. But I don't know how to get streaming stats on my webpage. I used to use DoSomething, but it doesn't work with Winamp3. Is there some other method other than linking to the Shoutcast generated page, like by using php or something?

djmastermind · 15th May 2004, 18:01

Winamp3 Is Dead, Upgrade To Winamp 5

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Check out the Sticky post titled...
SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!

Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled...
General SHOUTcast Information -> SHOUTcast ToolBox (All sorts of nifty add-ons for SHOUTcast)

1. The PHP based XML parser is a complete solution and comes ready for you to customize.

Also, for an html implementation, check out:
KXRM's RadioToolbox
Oddsock's Do Something DSP plugin

Also, for ASP:
http://dev.irn.ca/prod.asp?id=5
See www.1asphost.com for a free host that supports ASP.

15th May 2004, 10:47	#1
jigen Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3	Song info @ Shoutcast site OK, I already know that it takes a little while for my station to appear in a search, and I can live with that, but what do I have to do to make it update the song info at a decent speed? When someone searches for my station, they see the title of a song that was playing 9-10 minutes ago! I need that info to be updated faster. If it's possible, please help....

15th May 2004, 11:49	#2
DJCassio Forum King Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 2,057	These boards are filled with numerous observations of that same thing. It apparently does not update in real time. Of course Shoutcast directory is only one method of "advertising". Your own web page would be the most up-to-date and best way to announce your presence. Program Director, FM5280 FM5280 Smooth Contemporary Jazz Channel & Jazz Vocal Channel

15th May 2004, 18:01	#4
djmastermind Forum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 6,813	Winamp3 Is Dead, Upgrade To Winamp 5 -- Check out the Sticky post titled... SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME! Scroll down a bit and look for the section titled... General SHOUTcast Information -> SHOUTcast ToolBox (All sorts of nifty add-ons for SHOUTcast) 1. The PHP based XML parser is a complete solution and comes ready for you to customize. Also, for an html implementation, check out: KXRM's RadioToolbox Oddsock's Do Something DSP plugin Also, for ASP: http://dev.irn.ca/prod.asp?id=5 See www.1asphost.com for a free host that supports ASP. -- Michael

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15th May 2004, 13:33	#3
jigen Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3	I figured that. But I don't know how to get streaming stats on my webpage. I used to use DoSomething, but it doesn't work with Winamp3. Is there some other method other than linking to the Shoutcast generated page, like by using php or something?