thanks for all the advice

Storm is asleep in his crate with the door shut

It took about half an hour for him to settle and he was v vocal!!! but it was time for his nap so I knew he was tired, I kept saying "go to sleep" and "lie down" in a soothing voice and sat where he could see me. Dont know if he will be the same next time but at least he has settled down in the crate for a sleep now.
Did I do this correctly? I feel mean for letting him cry for half an hour but I know if I let him out when he cried he would realise crying meant he got his own way.