Question 1

What is Soundyaad?

Accepted Answer

Soundyaad is a free music marketing platform for independent artists. It helps you create smart links, set up pre-save pages, collect fan data, track analytics, and build a bio site. All from one dashboard.

Question 2

Is Soundyaad free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Soundyaad is free to get started, no credit card required. We are working on pricing plans and will communicate any changes well in advance.

Question 3

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

Head to soundyaad.com and tap Get Started. You can sign up with your email or Google account. After that, you will go through a quick onboarding where you set your artist name and optionally connect your Spotify artist profile.

Question 4

Do I need a distributor to use Soundyaad?

Accepted Answer

You need a distributor (like DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto, or Amuse) to get your music on streaming platforms. Soundyaad then creates smart links and pre-save pages for your distributed releases. We do not distribute music ourselves.

Question 5

Which countries is Soundyaad available in?

Accepted Answer

Soundyaad is available globally. It was built with African and diaspora artists in mind, but any independent artist anywhere in the world can use it.

Question 6

What is a smart link?

Accepted Answer

A smart link is a single URL that takes fans to a page where they can choose their preferred streaming platform. Instead of sharing separate Spotify, Apple Music, and Audiomack links, you share one Soundyaad link that works for everyone.

Question 7

How do I create a smart link?

Accepted Answer

From your dashboard, tap "New Release." Enter your song title, upload artwork, and paste your distributor link. Soundyaad automatically detects all your streaming platform links and creates a shareable page.

Question 8

Which streaming platforms are supported?

Accepted Answer

Soundyaad supports Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, and more. We automatically detect available platforms from your distributor link.

Question 9

Can I customize my smart link URL?

Accepted Answer

Your release gets a clean URL based on your artist handle and release slug, like your-handle.soundyaad.com/your-song-name. The slug is auto-generated from your title but you can edit it.

Question 10

What happens when a fan clicks my smart link?

Accepted Answer

They see a beautiful release page with your artwork and buttons for every streaming platform. They can optionally enter their email or WhatsApp before choosing a platform. You capture their data and they get redirected to stream your song.

Question 11

What is a pre-save?

Accepted Answer

A pre-save lets fans save your song before it is released. On release day, the song automatically appears in their library and they may get a notification. This drives day-one streams, which streaming algorithms reward with more visibility.

Question 12

How do I set up a pre-save page?

Accepted Answer

Create a new release on Soundyaad and set the release date to a future date. The page will automatically show in pre-save mode with a countdown timer. On release day, it transitions to a full smart link with all streaming platforms.

Question 13

When should I start promoting my pre-save?

Accepted Answer

Ideally 2 weeks before release day. This gives you enough time to build momentum through teasers, snippets, and direct outreach to your existing fans.

Question 14

Does the pre-save page automatically become a smart link?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When your release date arrives, the pre-save page automatically transitions to a full smart link showing all streaming platforms. You do not need to create a separate page.

Question 15

How does fan collection work?

Accepted Answer

When fans visit your release page or pre-save page, they can optionally enter their email address or WhatsApp number before being redirected to their streaming platform. This data is stored in your fan list, which you can view and export from your dashboard.

Question 16

Can I export my fan list?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Go to your Fans page and click "Export All" to download a CSV file with all your fans including their name, contact info, type (email or WhatsApp), and the date they first interacted with your music.

Question 17

Is fan data collection GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fan data is collected with explicit opt-in consent. Fans choose to enter their information voluntarily. You can view our full privacy policy for details on how data is handled.

Question 18

Can I see which release brought in each fan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your fan list shows which release page each fan came from, helping you understand which songs are driving the most audience growth.

Question 19

What analytics does Soundyaad provide?

Accepted Answer

You can see page views, link clicks broken down by streaming platform, fan signups over time, geographic data showing where your fans are, and per-release performance metrics.

Question 20

Can I see which country my fans are from?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your analytics dashboard shows a geographic breakdown of where your page visitors and fans are located.

Question 21

How often is analytics data updated?

Accepted Answer

Analytics data is updated in real time. When a fan visits your page or clicks a link, it appears in your dashboard immediately.

Question 22

How do I change my artist name or handle?

Accepted Answer

Go to Settings > Account from your dashboard. You can update your artist name, handle, bio, and profile image.

Question 23

Can I connect my Spotify artist profile?

Accepted Answer

Yes. During onboarding or from your profile settings, you can search for and connect your Spotify artist profile. This helps auto-populate your bio and profile image.

Question 24

How do I reset my password?

Accepted Answer

Tap Forgot password? on the sign-in page and enter your email. You will receive a password reset link.

Question 25

Can I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact us at support@soundyaad.com and we will process your account deletion request. All your data including fan lists will be permanently removed.

Help & FAQ

Getting Started

Smart Links

Pre-saves

Fan Collection & Fanbase

Analytics

Account & Settings

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