Keepthescore Blog
Here you will find important announcements for Keepthescore as well as tips and tricks.
Death Counters in Video Gaming and Streaming
A beginner's guide to death counters in video games and streaming platforms
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A leaderboard tool for hackathons
How to create an online leaderboard with a simple online tool
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An Introduction to Lower Thirds Graphics in Broadcasting
Lower thirds graphics have become an indispensable element in broadcasting. If you're new to broadcasting and video editing, and the term 'lower thirds' is baffling to you, read on!
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April Update: baseball and volleyball scoreboards are here! 🍾
Try out our new baseball, softball and volleyball scoreboards for free
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Softball Scoring for Beginners: Demystifying the Game One Run at a Time
A primer on how points are scored in softball. Covers terms like innings, runs and the mercy rule. Also includes an explanation of what's shown on a scoreboard.
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A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Football Scoring and Scoreboards
A primer on how points are scored in American Football. Covers terms like touch-downs, field goals, quarters, down and distance.
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How to create your own Eurovision (ESC) scoreboard
Step-by-step instructions for creating your own scoreboard, including how to let others vote on the winner.
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Creating an Online Scoreboard for Your Scrabble Games: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to create an online scoreboard for your Scrabble games with our easy-to-follow guide. Track scores, engage with friends, and level up your gameplay!
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How to add a scoreboard overlay to the Streamlabs mobile app
Step-by-step instructions for adding a scoreboard overlay to your mobile Streamlabs live stream.
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Feature updates and news for March 2023
Our monthly newsletter. New themes, new features and what's coming next.
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How to add a live leaderboard to Microsoft SharePoint
Step-by-step instructions for adding a leaderboard to Microsoft SharePoint.
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How to create a fundraising thermometer and widget
Step-by-step guide to quickly creating a free fundraising thermometer using a simple online tool
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Update for February 2023
Our monthly newsletter. New themes, new features and what's coming next.
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How does soccer scoring work?
A primer on how points are scored in soccer, including penalties and offsides. Also explains what is shown on a scoreboard.
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How does baseball scoring work?
A primer on how points are scored in baseball. Covers terms like innings, runs and home runs. Also includes an explanation of what's shown on a scoreboard.
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How does volleyball scoring work?
A primer on how points are scored in volleyball. Covers terms like sets and rally scoring. Also includes an explanation of what's shown on a scoreboard.
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How to add a live scoreboard to Streamlabs Desktop 2023
Step-by-step instructions for adding a scoreboard overlay to your live stream. Ideal for StreamLabs software.
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How does tennis scoring work?
A primer on how points are scored in tennis, including sets, games and matches. Also explains what's shown on a tennis scoreboard.
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How does basketball scoring work?
A primer on how points are scored in basketball, including field goals and free throws. Also explains what is shown on a scoreboard.
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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Successful Virtual Competition
Everything you need to know about running an effective online competition or contest
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How to improve your live sports broadcast with a score bug
What is a score bug? How does it work? How do I create my own?
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How to display a scoreboard on a TV
Everything you need to know about showing a scoreboard on a TV, including the recommended hardware and software
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How to add a live scoreboard to your OBS stream 2023
Step-by-step instructions for adding a scoreboard overlay to your live stream. Ideal for the Open Broadcaster software.
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Update for December 2022
Our monthly newsletter
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Online tally counters: what are they good for?
A list of ways you can use an online tally counter
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Classroom gamification: a simple way to get started
A brief overview of what classroom gamification is and how you can implement it for your students
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Update for November 2022
Our monthly newsletter
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Gaming leaderboards and toxic behavior
Adding a leaderboard to your game is generally a great idea. However, it can also have negative consequences which need to be managed
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Create a live score widget for your website
How to add a live score widget to your website for a professional touch. It's much easier and quicker than you think!
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Leaderboards: the quickest way to implement gamification
How to improve engagement with leaderboards in gamification
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Update for October 2022 (including special offer)
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Changes to pricing and payment
Keepthescore.com is switching to a subscription model
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The best cornhole scoreboards
Read about the best scoreboards money can (and can't) buy. Includes the rules for how to score a game of cornhole.
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Feature update for September 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Everything you need to know about digital scoreboards
A short introduction to digital scoreboards. They can cost tens of thousands of dollars, so this is a good place to start getting informed.
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Harry Potter House Points for your classroom
The house points of Hogwarts explained! You can also find out how to create a digital version. Useful in classrooms.
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How to create a classroom leaderboard
Step-by-step instructions for creating a leaderboard that your pupils will love. Includes a free leaderboard template.
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How to create an online ranking system
A short introduction on how to create a ranked online leaderboard including a software tool recommendation
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How to create a math quiz for kids (including a leaderboard)
Step-by-step instructions for creating a math quiz including a leaderboard for use in the classroom.
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Feature update for August 2022: subscriptions are coming!
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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A leaderboard for timed events: races, gymnastics, time-trials and more
Time trials, speed running, and any other timed events are now all possible on KeepTheScore, a simple online leaderboard maker.
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Feature update for July 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Keeping score in a group or team
Keepthescore.com makes it easy to share scoreboards and leaderboards to allow others to add their own scores
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Feature update for June 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Turn your computer into a scoreboard in 3 simple steps
Everything you need to know about creating highly professional looking live scoreboards on your PC. It's actually much easier than you think!
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How to create a fundraising leaderboard
How to create a fundraising leaderboard for a team or organisation. It's much easier than you imagine and won't break the bank.
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How to create a classroom scoreboard
Creating an interactive scoreboard for a classroom needn't be complicated or a lot of effort. Find out more in this post.
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Newsletter for May 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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How to add a leaderboard widget to your website 2023
Step-by-step instructions to add a leaderboard widget to your website. Easy to follow, success guaranteed!
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Newsletter for April 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Radical transparency: all of our metrics are now publicly available
We are making our metrics public, so that everyone can see them and use them to make better decisions. This includes revenue and engagement metrics.
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Leaderboard software for trade shows
Here are some tips to help you add a digital leaderboard to your trade show or exhibition booth.
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Newsletter for March 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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How to run a prospecting day
Here are 10 tips for running a successful prospecting day. We've spoken to some experts to help you get started.
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How to create a leaderboard using Microsoft Excel
Step-by-step instructions for creating a leaderboard using Microsoft Excel. Includes screenshots and easy to follow instructions.
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Newsletter for February 2022
Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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How to run a sales contest (including 8 ideas)
Here we go through the dos and don't of creating a contest for your sales team. We also cover some of the best practices.
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How to create a simple leaderboard for your sales team
Creating a sales leaderboard needn't be complicated or a lot of effort. We run through the things that matter.
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How to create a leaderboard using Google Sheets
Step-by-step instructions for creating a leaderboard using Google Sheets, including screenshots. It's actually much easier than you think.
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Create your own Algicosathlon leaderboard
Everything you've ever want to know about Algicosathlons but have been afraid to ask. Including choosing a good scoreboard to display
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Create an online team leaderboard
If you want to create a scoreboard or leaderboard for your classroom then look no further! Team leaderboards make it easy.
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