Posts Tagged ‘transcription’
The Pros and Cons of Speech to Text vs Human Transcription Services
I was delighted to be approached by Take Note for a guest blog spot. The post below examines the pros and cons of speech to text tools, and why you may want to use a person for transcription. As of late, speech to text software, also known as automatic voice recognition (ASR), has expanded…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Podcast Transcripts
Why You’d use Podcast Transcripts Podcast transcripts are written versions of the monologue or conversation published in audio format. A transcript is intended as a faithful record of what was discussed, but in my opinion, it doesn’t need to be verbatim, and when it is, it’s harder for readers to follow. Some people prefer to…
Read MoreWhy You Should be Careful with Speech to Text Tools
People don’t like to write: they can’t find the time, the enthusiasm or they feel that what they produce is stilted, formal and doesn’t capture their authentic voice. It’s no wonder, then, that people are using speech to text tools to make blogging and content creation easier. There are definite advantages to dictating your thoughts…
Read MoreWhy Not to use Cheap Transcription Services
Podcasts, webinars and video shows are increasingly popular, and an excellent way to find new audiences. They can also be time-consuming, as there’s a lot of pre- and post-work to be done, and expensive if you pay someone to edit the show before it’s published. There’s also a lot of valuable information that can and…
Read MoreHow to Write a Blog… Without Writing
“Writing a blog without writing” probably sounds like a dream come true, or an impossibility. But there are a couple of ways you can create blogs with minimal writing. I know from conversations how many people hate the whole process of creating a blog – setting up a text document, creating headings, coming up with…
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