You hear about how video is the next big thing all the time.
I believe that this is completely untrue.
Video is ALREADY the BIG thing that people have been citing for years now.
YouTube is the second biggest search engine on the face of the earth. Not Bing.
Let that fact sink in.
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Having decided to be a podcaster, you have taken a lot of effort to get your podcasts out there. So why not transcribe your podcasts.
You’ve done the research, set yourself up technically, recorded a brilliant episode and released it to the world.
Now, why not multiply the rewards of your effort even more by transcribing your podcast content? Continue reading “Podcast transcriptions ( 5 reasons why should totally you do it)”
If you’re reading this, you may be asking yourself why should I bother to add subtitles to my videos? They are just videos after all; a visual aid. It’s simple to just watch the video, get the information or content in that manner and go about your merry way. Well, it isn’t that simple. In this day and age, it’s vital to add subtitles to your videos. Let’s discuss a few reasons why. Continue reading “Adding Subtitles to Your Videos is No Longer Optional”
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Businesses today are always looking for new ways to stand out. You want to keep your current customers and you also want to draw in new ones. There are a variety of ways to do this and using videos is just one of those ways. However, if you’re not using the video to your advantage, you may be doing more harm than good.
With all of the possible marketing strategies out there, one that may be overlooked is audio transcription. You’re probably thinking: “Why do I need to have my video transcribed? People are just watching it after all aren’t they?” Well, yes and no. Here are a few reasons why transcribing your video is so important.
One key reason to have your video transcribed is accessibility. Think of those who might be in an atmosphere in which they can’t listen to the video, i.e. work; having the words right there along with the video makes it easier for them to still get all of the information included. There are also those who are hearing-impaired. Transcribed script allows for all potential customers to have the access to your content.
Another area is customer experience. This allows customers to follow along with the video and if later there’s a certain part of the video they want to go back to, instead of playing it over again, they can just find it in the transcript. It also allows them to easily share content with friends, family or co-workers.
Similarly, there are those out there who would rather not watch the videos. It could be more time consuming for them to sit through a video than if they have a transcript they can read faster. There’s also the possibility that some may just scan the transcript for information and take with them the things that are important to them. Even if you don’t want script scrolling close to your video, you have the option of putting your transcript on a separate page and posting a link with the video. You can highlight key areas to ensure that consumers are getting the best information possible.
One of the biggest reasons to have your video transcribed is due to Search Engine Optimization or SEO for short. If you just post a video online, and let’s say it’s without a title, how is Google supposed to help you? No title means there’s no way of knowing what is the content of your video. Even if you have a title, that’s only a few words for Google to utilize. The more content you have, the better chances your business has of being found and of being indexed higher on the list of searches by customers.
Of course, depending on the length of your video, transcribing it can be time-consuming. If you add in multiple speakers, it could take you or your co-workers a long time to get it done. That time could cost you potential customers and valuable online presence. That’s where a top transcription service like Scribie comes in. With a variety of options and turnaround times, you could have your video and corresponding transcript up and running in no time.
As the world is waking up to the immense possibilities of e-learning and online tutorials, transcription is witnessing a surge in popularity. This is largely due to the flexibility that transcription offers, which in turn facilitates the learning process. But why exactly are students banking on transcriptions while learning through online tutorials? Here are a few reasons:
Having a transcript right in front of the eye helps students understand better while listening to an audio. The process engages a multi-sensory tutorial method, which is efficient especially in explaining complex subjects.
Many students from across the world are turning to the Internet to get a grip on the English language. Transcription in such cases has proven to be an effective learning aid. It lets the students, who are obviously not too familiar with the language, understand the words more clearly. Transcripts also help students keep up with the various accents of teachers and professors, which is not too uncommon among people hailing from the different parts of the world.
Bite-sized information, including shorter videos enhanced with transcribed copies, is always more desirable when explaining concepts. Students find the highlighted texts in transcripts effective in holding their attention than the video alone would be able to.
Low Internet bandwidth is an issue that many students face. This is common with online learning as students hail from various corners of the world where Internet connectivity is not always available at the desired speed. It also allows the students the ability to read ahead even when the video is slow to load.
Apart from being used as subtitles to a video, transcriptions can be used in their own accord. In other words, depending upon their format, students can download and print transcribed documents and use them as study material.
There is little doubt that transcription is an important aspect of the e-learning process. But, it is not the students alone who benefit from it. Even the e-learning providers can help their online business by using the transcribed files to enhance their on-page SEO. This is applicable for all the material that they make available online. In case you are looking for assistance with your transcription, we can help. Start uploading files today and enjoy flawless transcription service delivered within budget and time.
Transcription has come a long way. Nowadays, you can have a variety of audio files transcribed into various formats to meet your needs. You also have your pick of companies to do the service for you depending on your needs. However, there’s another type of format that some may not even think about when it comes to transcription.
In this digital age, more and more of us are using videos, whether it’s to save on time or you find it easier than typing out what you have to say. The question then arises, what do you do if you need those words? How can you get your videos, in particular, your YouTube videos, put into word form? You’re in luck because today’s blog post will discuss some benefits of transcribing your YouTube videos and the best ways to accomplish this feat.
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One benefit of having your YouTube videos transcribed is accessibility. It doesn’t take much to realize that there are a lot of videos on YouTube. It is believed that more than 1 billion people use the services, with each minute seeing 300 hours of video being uploaded to the site. Google indexes their videos and by having them more accessible that means people with hearing disabilities or from varying countries around the globe can utilize the information. The other side of that is by having your video accessible to more viewers, the higher Google ranks the video.
On top of accessibility, some of you may want to draw more audiences to your videos. If you have a transcript for your YouTube video, it adds search engine optimization (SEO) strength to the video. Whether it is for accessibility reasons or audience draws, having accurate transcription allows for keyword optimization and it means search engines don’t have to rely on your title and description alone to know the content of your video.
Okay, you can see some of the benefits of having your YouTube videos transcribed and YouTube actually provides a free service to do just that for you. While some videos can be transcribed in YouTube, there are certain limitations, such as the number of speakers and audio quality. Also, if you aren’t computer savvy, saving the transcript into text form could be a little confusing as it gives it to you in an HTML format. Not to mention, the accuracy of this type of transcribing is limited to what it thinks it hears in the audio. The result is that the concept of your video could come off in the wrong light or image.
It is possible to take matters into your own hands. There are countless webinars and tutorials on YouTube and the web that could show you how to do this on your own, but let’s be honest, that could take a lot of time out of your already busy schedule. Not only do you have to transcribe your video, but you also have to research the best way to do it. You may not have the time to do this or even want to do this.
A good option for your YouTube transcription needs is Scribie. All you need to do is provide the link to your video when you select to upload a file and you will get a transcription file with a 98% or higher accuracy. Scribie offers a variety of rates and turnaround times with a variety of extras included in the price such as multiple speakers, speaker tracking, and word documents. Click here to see for yourself! Most other services will charge you extra for those things. Consider Scribie for your YouTube or any other transcription needs today.