Product Updates
Every change we ship is designed to make pacing easier. Browse the highlights below to see how the Speaking WPM Test and its localized experience improve the rehearsal workflow.
New Tool
January 9, 2026
Launched the Speaking Time Calculator in English and Chinese with playback timing, inline highlights, and voice controls.
Added a playback-based speaking time calculator that measures total speaking time and derives WPM from real playback duration.
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User Experience Optimization
December 9, 2025
Speed Calculator and Presentation Duration Calculator Optimization
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User Experience Optimization
December 8, 2025
Interaction is more concise and clear
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New Tool
November 25, 2025
Launched the browser-based Speech Timer in English and Chinese with green-yellow-red stage cues, schema-rich FAQs, and Cloudflare-ready JSON-LD updates.
Delivered a green-yellow-red speech timer with presets, custom thresholds, count up/down modes, and optional beeps for Toastmasters, weddings, and classrooms.
Added WebPage plus FAQPage JSON-LD blocks with the mandated 2025-11-25 timestamps so organic search can pick up long-tail questions about speech timers.
Mirrored the entire experience at /zh/speech-timer with accurate translations, long-tail keywords, and the same functionality tied into the language switcher.
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New Tools
November 19, 2025
Launched four dedicated calculators—Video Time, Audiobook Time, Podcast Time, and Playback Time—in both English and Chinese, complete with localized schema, FAQs, and JSON-LD updates.
Added a tutorial/vlog/ad focused planner with pause modeling, CTA controls, and Shorts mode.
Released long-form audiobook scheduling, segment-aware podcast planning, and a playback speed savings tool with multilingual interfaces.
Mirrored every new page in Chinese with accurate translations, localized FAQs, and language toggles for seamless switching.
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New Content
November 15, 2025
Added a new blog post "Script Timing for YouTube Videos" in both English and Chinese.
Added a new article: "Script Timing for YouTube Videos: The Creator’s Guide to Perfect Pacing".
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New Content
November 14, 2025
Added a new blog post "The Ultimate WPM Chart" in both English and Chinese.
Added a new article: "The Ultimate WPM Chart: Reading and Speaking Speeds Explained (with Visual Data)".
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New Content
November 13, 2025
Added 5 new blog posts covering various aspects of speaking and reading time, voice-over rates, and presentation tips.
Added a new article: "How Long Does It Take to Read 1000 Words? — The Complete Reading Time Guide (with Charts)".
Expanded our content library with four insightful articles: "How WPM & Pauses Affect Duration", "Voice-Over Rates and Timing", "Speaking vs Reading Time", and "How to Cut 2 Minutes From a Talk".
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New
November 10, 2025
Introduced the Speaking WPM Test in both English and Chinese, complete with live timer controls, space-bar toggles, and an expanded release log.
Launched words per minute test tool so presenters, podcasters, and voice artists can paste scripts, hit start, and see true WPM plus context-aware coaching hints.
Published words per minute test with native-language copy, localized keywords, and culturally relevant pacing advice for Mandarin speakers.
Added keyboard support that lets readers start or stop the timer with the space bar, while the interface surfaces quick reminders and pacing insights.
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