By Ben Walker
The popularity of podcasts continues to grow. With a low barrier to entry, almost anyone can start a podcast on virtually any topic. While podcasts are nearly all audio-based, without any video, many podcasters convert or transcribe their audio files or video files into a written or text format. By having their podcasts transcribed, they … Continued
By Ben Walker
Wondering how long it would take to transcribe 30 minutes of audio? If you have a backlog of audio files waiting to be transcribed, it’s essential to have a realistic time frame for your project’s completion. This way, you can manage expectations. Producing an accurate verbatim transcript requires skill and experience, especially for longer and … Continued
By Ben Walker
Your Transcription bill can vary greatly based on what transcription company you choose. And there is a great variety among transcription companies in how they charge customers. So how do transcription companies calculate their pricing, and what should a business look for when comparing transcription prices? In this article, you’ll learn how: Different billing methods … Continued
By Ben Walker
Wondering how to transcribe interviews? Transcription is defined as a written record of something that has been spoken. Similar to how legal transcription eases lawyers’ workload, interview transcription allows you to preserve the dialogue and details of a conversation for future reference. This task can be daunting for beginners; however, with some fundamental guidance and … Continued
By Ben Walker
History can fade, and anyone working in a library can tell you as much. Efforts to preserve original documents with historical significance can only ever work for so long, and these precious pieces of history need to be handled to be studied, further exacerbating matters. Important audio recordings can also suffer from degradation of their … Continued
By Ben Walker
As a prospective transcription client, you’d want to know if the company you want to work with has the qualities of a professional transcription service provider. Several online resources discuss this topic. However, they mainly focus on the qualities of an individual transcriptionist, not the company as a whole. I’m here to rectify that. In … Continued
By Ben Walker
Conference calls are an essential part of any business. These types of audio or video calls enable participants from any part of the world to connect and communicate with each other to discuss various critical business tasks and details. They are also an effective way of keeping everybody in the loop. Today, companies use business … Continued
By Ben Walker
As the name suggests, work-life balance creates harmony between your work/career and your personal life, much like efficiently-built software that seamlessly blends features for different users. A healthy work-life balance is a deeply personal thing, and different people have different ideas of what that “balance” entails. Some may prefer a mobile app that allows them … Continued
By Ben Walker
Science is not all about numbers. Qualitative data analysis, which uses non-numeric data, is an important research process for social sciences and market research. Unlike quantitative data, qualitative data is much more complex to collect, analyze, and use. Transcription, the process of converting audio or video data into digital text, can significantly help the qualitative … Continued
By Ben Walker
Almost anyone can order and get court transcripts without a lawyer by following a few simple steps. There are many reasons why obtaining a certified court transcript is beneficial. Sometimes, a party to a legal case will appeal, and interested parties need to review what transpired in a previous court proceeding. Plus, it’s always good … Continued
