The ButterReader blog
Notes on listenable writing.
How to add narration, players, and visualizers to a site people actually come back to. Start with audio blogging, audio players, or text to speech.
How to add audio to WordPress (no plugin)
No plugin required — paste one embed snippet and your posts get a styled audio player. A step-by-step walkthrough.
August 12, 2026
Free website audio player: what to look for
Not all free audio players are equal. Here's what actually matters when you add a free player to your website — and the traps to avoid.
August 12, 2026
10 audio visualizer use cases for blogs and portfolios
An audio visualizer turns a flat play button into something people actually want to press. Here are ten ways creators put them to work.
August 12, 2026
How to add an audio player to your website (no code)
How to put an audio player on any website with one embed snippet: narration of the page, or a file you upload. No plugin or developer needed.
August 12, 2026
On-brand audio players: a guide for creative professionals
A generic play button quietly says 'this wasn't really mine.' Here's why a customizable audio player matters — and what to actually customize.
August 12, 2026
How to add an audio player to a Wix blog
Wix has no built-in text to speech, but you can add a narrated audio player to your posts with one Embed HTML element.
August 12, 2026
How to add a music player to your website
Put your track, mix, or episode on your site with a styled music player — upload your audio, paste one snippet, done.
August 12, 2026
Audio widgets: the simplest way to add sound to a site
An audio widget is a drop-in player you embed with one snippet. Here's what it is, when to use one, and how to add it anywhere.
August 12, 2026
The free online text-to-speech converter for blogs
Convert any article into natural-sounding audio for free — no software, no API keys. Paste your text and embed the result.
August 12, 2026
How to start an audio blog: a step-by-step guide
Turning your writing into a listenable blog is easier than recording a single podcast episode. Here's the whole process, start to finish.
August 12, 2026
Music beat visualizer: make your audio react
Add a beat-reactive visual to your tracks: a 3D shape that moves with the music, embedded on your own site.
August 12, 2026
Natural vs. expressive: choosing the right voice for your post
Chirp 3 HD reads like a calm narrator. Gemini Flash can perform. Here's when to reach for each.
August 12, 2026
Online audio visualizers, explained
What an audio visualizer is, the main styles (bars, spectrum, 3D blobs), and how to add one to your site without any code.
August 12, 2026
Audio blogging and SEO: what audio does (and doesn't) do
Audio is not a ranking factor on its own. Here is what an audio version can do for readers, what to measure, and where to put the player.
August 12, 2026
Text to speech (TTS): the complete guide for creators
What text to speech is, how modern TTS voices got so good, and how to turn your writing into audio people actually want to hear.
August 12, 2026
Voice visualizers: make narration visual
A voice visualizer turns speech into motion — perfect for audio articles, AI narration, and podcasts. Here's how to use one.
August 12, 2026
What is a blog reader? Giving your posts a listen button
A blog reader turns your written posts into audio your audience can play. Here's what it is, why it helps, and how to add one.
August 12, 2026
Why every blog needs an audio version in 2026
Readers are busy, commuting, and multitasking. Audio meets them where they are — and it's no longer expensive to make.
August 12, 2026
Engaging Diverse Audiences With Audio Blogs
How audio blogging reaches readers that text alone misses — commuters, multitaskers, people with dyslexia or low vision, and non-native speakers.
October 22, 2025
How to turn blog posts into audio
Turn a written post into narrated audio with an AI voice, then embed the player on your site with one script tag.
October 22, 2025