Adding captions to online videos is becoming more and more common, especially as government regulations in multiple countries are requiring Closed Captions to meet accessibility requirements. At Speechpad, we know there can be a lot of technical jargon associated with captioning. If this is your first time navigating captions, or even if you’re a seasoned content …
At Speechpad, we get hundreds of applicants each week. Some hopefuls present resumes full of previous transcription experience, while others are new but eager and ready to get started. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran, Speechpad’s At-Home Transcriber 101 series can help you advance into the freelance transcriber profession. Want to be a transcriber? …
Need to record a phone call, a conference call, or your own personal dictations and you’re not sure what kind of technical equipment you may need? Well, you may not need anything other than your phone and a high-quality internet connection! No complicated equipment, no complicated downloads That’s right. Speechpad offers awesome (and not to …
If you’re unfamiliar with think tanks, the term may evoke a few different images. No, it’s not the kind of tank for dunking, nor can it be likened to an isolation tank that you can go to just to…think. If instead, think tanks evoke images from Netflix’s House of Cards where staffers are literally forced to …
The revised requirements for the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) went into effect in 2011. If you’re a video content producer, you may need to be ADA compliant. In the age of the internet, who needs to be compliant and what does it even mean? What is the ADA? Passed in 1990, the Americans with …
Thank you! Merci! Gracias! Estamos para servirle. Speak your audience’s language. We’ve all seen these in airports, train stations, and brick and mortar stores. Signs stating the same phrase, translated into one or a medley of additional languages. Travelers may already appreciate how much these translations can be a life-saver, but as a content producer, …
We recently took a poll – who loves correcting a transcript after you’ve paid to have it done professionally? Included is a photo of the room of people that responded “Me!” However, the great news about having Speechpad transcribe your audio is that you won’t have to spend your valuable time correcting your content. But …
Video marketing is something most people in the business and marketing worlds are very well aware of. Whether you’re well versed in this medium, fine tuning your craft, or just beginning your journey, you have some idea as to how important video marketing and SEO is. If not, no worries, we have plenty of help …
Who loves sequels? It’s ok Star Wars fans, I didn’t say prequels. A few months ago we wrote a blog piece called What You Aren’t Transcribing (But Should Be). There you can find great information and tips about what content you should be transcribing to maximize your business reach. Hopefully, you followed our advice and are …
If you’re a business owner, it’s safe to assume that you use some form of marketing. Whether it’s cold calling, strictly word of mouth, billboards, or park benches (à la Phil Dunphy), you’re doing something to get the word out about your business. Content Marketing is everywhere lately – everyone has an opinion about it, …