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Happy Scribe: Online Service to Create Transcripts for Your Audio and Video

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As I read my Twitter stream this morning, a tweet from Poynter captured my attention:

An online transcription service that quickly transcribes audio files, how did I miss this news last May?

From today’s article, I learned that when Poynter shared the news about the Happy Scribe transcription service in May 2017, journalists quickly tried out the online tool for their transcripts. Continue reading Happy Scribe: Online Service to Create Transcripts for Your Audio and Video

Part 2. Alternative Text for Images: What About Buffer and Hootsuite?

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Alternative text for images: what about Buffer and Hootsuite?

When I wrote about alternative text for images in Buffer and Hootsuite in November 2016, I shared good news about Buffer’s plans to move forward.

As well as not-so-good news about Hootsuite and their lack of any plan.

If you recall, the reason for my post was Twitter’s March 2016 announcement that they now supported alternative text for images.

Like many other Twitter users, I was thrilled. And shared my excitement with my post, 15 things I discovered about Twitter’s alternative text.

So what’s the latest news about Buffer and Hootsuite’s support for alternative text?

Read on for the latest updates, as of early July 2017.Continue reading Part 2. Alternative Text for Images: What About Buffer and Hootsuite?

Caption Your Videos: You Have No Excuse

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Captioned video

If you’ve read this blog for a while, you know I’m an advocate for captioning videos and adding transcripts to podcasts.

Whenever I hear about someone’s new video or podcast, I share how captions and transcripts can:

  • Improve search engine optimization
  • Expand your audience
  • Make videos/podcasts available to everyone

Some people thank me for the information, replying that captions/transcripts are too expensive. Others ignore me.

And others, like web developer Dave Foy, hear what I’m saying and take action. Continue reading Caption Your Videos: You Have No Excuse

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