Free AI Voice Generator For Content Creators - My Two Fave Choices

Most of my writing associates know that I write riddle and activity books. 

Expanding my social media imprint has been my most recent list of things to accomplish.

I remember thinking, "Why would I ever need voiceover for online work?" Well, of course, surprise, surprise, I need it.

"SAVE YOURSELF TIME - HERE's MY HOURS OF RESEARCH FOR YOU"

Essentially, I found these two Free ways to do VoiceOvers:

1. Recording Your Voice On Your Cell Phone: Then Upload it To the Graphic Program You're Using

• I downloaded an APP on my iPhone called "Voice Memos." I presume it's available for Android phones, but I'm not totally sure
• I recorded my voice reading one of my riddles
• I shared, via email, my downloaded file to my own email
• I accessed my email on my laptop/computer and downloaded my Voice Recording to my laptop/computer. (Note: Those of you who have your phones and laptops/computers synced can skip "the emailing it to your laptop part")
• With my downloaded Voice, I could upload my recorded voice to the program I'm using to create my animated riddles and all my graphic designs; Canva.

Here's One of My Video Creations for my YouTube Account for StumpedRiddles Using MY Voice:

2. A Free VoiceOver Program, ElevenLabs: My Personal Opinion is ...Wow, I Love It! 

FREE Plan Features: 

1) 10,000 Characters per month (~10 min audio)

2) Generate speech in 29 languages using thousands of unique voices

3) Translate content with automatic dubbing

4) Create custom, synthetic voices

• This program is free, with paid further subscription options. 
• It's not one of those frustrating services you must upgrade at some point. Stay at the Free Level if it works for you.
• As of this date, there is a limit on the free VoiceOver character/word usage each month, but it's enough for me
• Your free usage numbers restart for the next month - Awesome!
• I won't go over "how to use the program" because once you jump in, you'll be able to spend some time and learn the ropes
• There's a massive database of voices to choose from!
• Under the Tab "Voices" in the side panel, there are two headings at the top center of that page - VoiceLab and Voice Library
• Click on Voice Library to review all the voices you have available to choose from and add your favorites to your "Speech" tab
• The speech tab (on the left side panel) is where you input your words and have them read by the AI VoiceOver selection you've made
• Once you are satisfied, hit the little arrow at the bottom right of your screen to download your VoiceOver to your laptop or computer.

Here's One of  My YouTube Video Creations Using Several ElevenLab Voices:

ADDED INCOME EARNING OPPORTUNITY:

There's a section in ElevenLabs that allows you to add your voice: You get paid when/if it's used. I don't know how that works, but I'm considering trying it.

Of all the Free AI VoiceOver programs I researched, ElevenLabs.io was the easiest and the "free-est" to use.

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A Handy Pinterest Tool That Predicts Future Trends

Review of a Pinterest Tool That Predicts Future Trends

Most of us don't choose what to write about based on what is popular. However, there are specific exceptions. For example, if you have a Home Decor website (as I do), you may want to feature trending products or ideas that are projected to be the current year's rage.

I have to admit, I rarely approach selecting a funky home decor item to write about based upon its popularity. However, I also don't just select items willy-nilly either.

When I'm featuring a product on Funkthishouse.com, it's because:

1. It's different, funky, and something everyday decorators would not consider.
2. It's a home decor item loaded with color, design, and style.
3. It's a product that a select group of home decor junkies tends towards.
4. It's a creative item or idea that can be added to existing decor.
5. It's through the roof expensive! For the shock value alone.
6. It's through the basement inexpensive! Shock value savings.
7. It's bright, cheerful, and, most of the time, not a neutral color.
8. It's popular, but only for its originality.
9. It's a common item, with uncommon prints and designs.
10. It's bizarre but very cool.

However, there's a particular Pinterest Tool that I do use once in a while to see what future trends for the year will be. After all, who better than Pinterest to be able to compile shopping trends and data?

Pinterest Business - Pinterest Predicts

Have you ever taken a look at this part of Pinterest?

If not, here's the link to it.

It's interesting to read their stats on a projected year-over-year increase in trends.

When you're over there, you'll notice that the categories are broken down for you: Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Food, Home, Parenting, Well-Being, and more! You'll be able to see each category clearly.

What Information Are You Provided on Each Category?

Click the category you're interested in, and you'll see some easy-to-read information on the popular trend(s) for it. 

You'll be provided with a previous year versus current-year estimation of the global increase in stats/searches/interest items within that category. You'll see easy-to-read and understand percentages broken down by category for items/products/interests.

Since my niche for Funkthishouse is funky home decor, obviously, I had to check out the "Home" category. The projected popular item for 2021 is "Vibey Lights." 

Pinterest points out that Gen Zs (born in the late 1990s to early 2000s) are very much into mood lighting for their rooms. As soon as I read that, I thought, yep, bang on! I have a Gen Z'er in my house, and he's been into LED ambient lighting for several years now. His room features LED lights; behind his piano, behind the bed headboard, and behind his desk; it's lovely.

You can view a collection of vibey-mood lighting here. Most of the products featured at that link are popular LED strip lights.

My son recently purchased these 'vibey' LED strip lights. I highly recommend them. They went up easy, and so far, work perfectly. Oh, and they're not expensive!

Have You Used Pinterest Trends - Another Handy Tool

Pinterest Trends (trends.pinterest.com) gives a breakdown of the top weekly trends by country. You can search by item or category - whatever you want.

I use Pinterest Trends to find popular pins. I like to share a variety of pins, and of course, that includes popular pins. 

Go take a peek at both tools; they're a bit addictive!

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