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Why Podcast Transcripts are Important & How to Create One

5m · Podcasting Q&A · 06 Jun 20:00

In this episode, Joshua asks, "Exactly how important is transcribing?"
 
Thanks for the question, Joshua! You can check out Joshua's podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

What podcast transcripts do:

  • make your content more accessible to listeners who are hard of hearing.
  • boost SEO so search engines like Google can find your content.
  • can heighten listener engagement, and
  • make it easy for listeners to share quotes to social media.

Human-Transcription Services:

  • Rev ($1.25/min and 99% accuracy),
  • GoTranscript ($0.86/min and 99%+ accuracy), or
  • hiring a freelance transcriber from Upwork ($10-$100; accuracy varies).

Automated Transcription Services: 

  • Otter.ai
  • Temi
  • Rev
  • Sonix.ai
  • Descript
  • Scribie
  • Trint

Do-It-Yourself Transcription:
For examples of transcript formatting, check out Buzzcast & Podcasting Q&A transcripts. 

  • https://pqa.buzzsprout.com
  • https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com


Buzzsprout Blogs & Videos:

How to Transcribe Your Podcast [2021]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/transcribe-your-podcast
How to Add Transcripts to Your Podcast Episodes (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1fJ3K4vvq4

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