How It Works

Getting Started

1. Create a FREE profile. If you upload a video, audio, or picture, you are considered a talent. If you don't, you are a fan...it's that simple.
   
   
2. Vote. Browse through the site and vote on media you find. Each "fame" vote will increase the score by 1, whereas a "shame" vote will decrease it by 1.
   
   
3. Promote. Help talent claim their fame by using our unique promotion tools. Be sure to donate Famebucks to talent you really admire.
   
   
4. Discover. Industry professionals and fans can use Taltopia to discover underground talent. Find new band members, models for a shoot, or that actor for your next film...all on Taltopia.com!
   

Wall of Fame

1. What is the Wall of Fame?
   The Wall of Fame is a section of our website dedicated to talent who want to gain more exposure by bidding on spots to promote their media. There are a total of 23 available spots on the Wall of Fame. The top spot is featured on our front page, giving further attention to the highest bidding talent.
   
   
2. How much do I have to bid to be on the Wall of Fame?
   The amount you pay to be on the Wall of Fame is up to you! The more you bid, the higher your ranking. Bids can be placed for any available $.25 increment. Its that simple.
   
   
3. How do I bid on the Wall of Fame?
   Anytime you click on a Bid Now button you will be redirected to your "MyMedia" page. Once there you can choose what media you’d like to appear on the Wall by clicking on the "Bid to Wall" link for that media.
   
   
4. What happens when I’m outbid?
   When you are outbid, your media drops down accordingly. If there are enough new talents seeking spots on the Wall, your media may drop off the list.
   
   
5. How long will my media stay on the Wall of Fame?
   Your media will remain on the Wall of Fame for 21 days, or until your bid falls below the lowest available spot.
   
   

Famebucks

1. What are Famebucks?
   Famebucks are the currency used on Taltopia.com.
   
   
2. How do I get Famebucks?
   There are three ways to get Famebucks:
   
   
   • You can purchase Famebucks by clicking on "Famebucks" in the personal links area, and funding your Famebucks account using a Credit Card or Paypal.
     
     
   • You automatically earn Famebucks just by using features on our site (when you vote or gain fans, you are earning Famebucks).
     
     
   • Have your fans donate Famebucks to you using the Donate button next to your profile pic.
     
     
3. What can I do with Famebucks?
   You can bid on the Wall of Fame. You can redeem them for Taltopia Merchandise. And you can donate them to talent you want to support. This is done by clicking on the “Donate Famebucks” button located next to a talent’s profile pic.

Talent

1. How do I become a Featured Talent?
   The Featured Talent section on the home page displays the Top 10 media with the highest votes on Taltopia. This is your chance to show yourself to the world. This is the first thing that every visitor to the Taltopia.com sees, so be ready to claim your fame!
   
   
2. Why am I not on the Featured Talent section anymore?
   Most likely, a new talent has claimed your Featured Talent spot by acquiring more Fame votes than you. You can also be bumped down from the Featured Talent spot if enough people Shame your media, since this lowers your vote count.
   
   
3. What can I do if I don’t see a category for my talent?
   Create one! When uploading a media, just click on the "Suggest new category" link next to the category dropdown menu, or just contact us with your suggestion. When your category gets popular enough we will add it to our main list.

Contests

1. How do contests work?
   Taltopia members can create their own talent-related contests in any one of our categories which include Music, Art, Acting, Dance, Comedy, Modeling, and Other. The contest creator sets the description of the contest, the end-date, and the requirements necessary to enter. If you choose to enter a contest, you will be required to pay a Famebucks entrance fee in the amount decided by the creator of the contest. You can start getting votes as soon as you enter a media into a contest. When a contest ends, the participant with the most votes wins the prize pool of Famebucks. The more people that join a contest, the higher the prize!
   
   
2. How can I create a contest?
   Creating a contest is a great way to get exposure (and earn lots of Famebucks!). You must be a registered member on Taltopia.com in order to create a contest (not a member yet? Join now!)The only thing we ask is that the contest be talent-related. Click here to create a contest now.
   
   
3. How can I enter a contest?
   Entering a contest is easy. First, find a contest that you would like to compete in by visiting our Contests page. Once you find a contest you like, click on the orange "enter contest" button in the upper right part of the page, select which media you would like to enter, and then start getting votes.
   
   
4. What are sponsored contests?
   Organizations can partner with Taltopia.com to promote their product or service. Sponsored contests are designed to provide our members with unique opportunities, gift certificates, and desirable prizes. Contact us if you are interested in sponsoring a contest.
   
   
5. Is it possible to change a contest's description and requirements?
   A contest creator can modify the description and/or requirements of a contest by logging in, visiting your contest page, and clicking on the Edit Contest button at the top of the page.
   
   

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why can't I use a certain features on Taltopia? (Voting, commenting, etc.)
   To use these features you have to be logged in. If you don’t have a Taltopia account Join Now
   
   
2. I've forgotten my password. What do I do now?
   Don't worry, just enter the email address you signed up with here and we will send you all of your login information.
   
   
3. I've forgotten my username. What should I do?
   Enter the email address you signed up with here and we will send you all of your login information.
   
   
4. I cant remember the email I signed up with.
   We're sorry, but we can't help you with this in order to protect the privacy of our members. Remember you can always sign up for another free account here!
   
   
5. I'd like change my password, what do I do?
   It's easy, just log in to your account, go to your profile page, click "account preferences", then "Change My Password" Here is a direct link: Change Password
   
   
6. I'd like to change the email address where I receive notifications about Taltopia.com
   It's easy, just log in to your account, go to your profile page, click "account preferences", then "Change My Email Address." Here is a direct link: Change Email Address
   
   
7. I'd like to change which events I am notified about via email.
   No problem, you have total control over what you receive from us. Just log in to your account, go to your profile page, click "account preferences" then select or deselect what you would or would not like to receive. Here is a direct link: Account Preferences