Off-the-Shelf vs. Custom Software: The Build vs. Buy Debate

Audio Book Website

  • In-Browser/App Player

    A robust media player with features like playback speed control (0.5x to 2.0x) and a sleep timer.

  • Offline Listening Mode

    Allows users to download audio files to their device to listen without an internet connection.

  • Bookmark & Notes

    Enables listeners to “tag” specific timestamps and add text notes for future reference.

  • Cross-Device Syncing

    Automatically saves the user’s position in a book so they can switch from a phone to a tablet without losing their place.

  • Sample Snippets

    A “Listen to Preview” button that plays the first few minutes of a book to help users decide before buying or using a credit.

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