Keepthescore Blog

Here you will find important announcements for Keepthescore as well as tips and tricks.

Death Counters in Video Gaming and Streaming

22 May, 2023

A beginner's guide to death counters in video games and streaming platforms
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A leaderboard tool for hackathons

17 May, 2023

How to create an online leaderboard with a simple online tool
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An Introduction to Lower Thirds Graphics in Broadcasting

10 May, 2023

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! 🍾

08 May, 2023

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

01 May, 2023

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

27 April, 2023

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

16 April, 2023

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

15 April, 2023

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

06 April, 2023

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

31 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

30 March, 2023

Step-by-step instructions for adding a leaderboard to Microsoft SharePoint.
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How to create a fundraising thermometer and widget

27 March, 2023

Step-by-step guide to quickly creating a free fundraising thermometer using a simple online tool
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Update for February 2023

10 March, 2023

Our monthly newsletter. New themes, new features and what's coming next.
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How does soccer scoring work?

09 March, 2023

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?

08 March, 2023

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?

06 March, 2023

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

17 February, 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?

10 February, 2023

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?

02 February, 2023

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

27 January, 2023

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

19 January, 2023

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

11 January, 2023

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

06 January, 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

06 January, 2023

Our monthly newsletter
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Online tally counters: what are they good for?

30 December, 2022

A list of ways you can use an online tally counter
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Classroom gamification: a simple way to get started

12 December, 2022

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

09 December, 2022

Our monthly newsletter
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Gaming leaderboards and toxic behavior

07 December, 2022

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

28 November, 2022

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

18 November, 2022

How to improve engagement with leaderboards in gamification
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Update for October 2022 (including special offer)

11 November, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Changes to pricing and payment

23 October, 2022

Keepthescore.com is switching to a subscription model
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The best cornhole scoreboards

18 October, 2022

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

07 October, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Everything you need to know about digital scoreboards

06 October, 2022

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

05 October, 2022

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

15 September, 2022

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

08 September, 2022

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)

01 September, 2022

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!

30 August, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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A leaderboard for timed events: races, gymnastics, time-trials and more

29 August, 2022

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

29 July, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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Keeping score in a group or team

11 July, 2022

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

30 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

17 June, 2022

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

13 June, 2022

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

03 June, 2022

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

31 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

10 May, 2022

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

28 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

26 April, 2022

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

08 April, 2022

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

01 April, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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How to run a prospecting day

24 March, 2022

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

17 March, 2022

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

28 February, 2022

Welcome to the monthly round-up for Keepthescore.com
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How to run a sales contest (including 8 ideas)

24 February, 2022

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

27 January, 2022

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

13 December, 2021

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

07 December, 2021

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

07 July, 2021

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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