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Should you use videos to demonstrate and explain your products and services? If you don’t already have videos in your mix of marketing efforts, you might be missing out in terms of ROI, engagement, and reach. Several business industries should start considering videos in their marketing efforts. So, whether you’re in SaaS, Law, Education, or […]

Get the hang of common literary techniques and literary elements. Previously, we discussed literary devices to help you get even more familiar with the English language. Needless to say, this helps you with everyday communication and transcription work. This time, we’re going to elaborate further as we dive deeper into literary devices. Literary devices? Literary […]

Learn how to add subtitles to your videos for free so that you can make your video content accessible to a larger audience. Whenever you’re creating video content, it takes time for you to conceptualize, write a script, and think of ways on how to make your video effective and potentially viral. Have you experienced […]

Let’s learn about literary devices. Getting familiar with them enables you to interpret what speakers mean more easily. Needless to say, it helps as you work on transcripts. As you know, one of the key transcription skills is comprehension. You ought to have a strong grasp of the English language. Each time you transcribe an […]

It’s a great time to revisit your podcasting strategy. Learn about 2021 trends to look out for in order to keep up with what’s working now. 2019 was a big year for podcasting as Spotify tried to remove the gauntlet from Apple through major investments and acquisitions. Unsurprisingly, 2020 was tough as it introduced unexpected […]

The grading criteria for proofreading files has been relaxed. The following was the old criteria: Grade Majors Low Medium High Rejected 6 or more 12 or more 24 or more Poor (D/1) 5 10 – 11 20 – 23 Bad (C/2) 4 8 – 9 15 – 19 Average (B/3) 3 5 – 7 10 […]

2020 was a challenging year for everyone. At any rate, we’re hopeful as we look ahead. Thank you for supporting Scribie in 2020. Over the past year, we strived to continue the business’ growth. Defining moments include the growth of both of our transcription services and getting more people to join our community. Here are […]

As a podcaster, you aim to create content that is informative, engaging, and entertaining for your listeners. You want to optimize them with the right length/runtime, post at an ideal frequency, and make your content accessible to people who may have hearing disabilities or those who simply prefer reading. Podcasts continue to gain traction. Up […]

Thinking twice about adding captions to your videos? As a video creator, your team has gone through scripting, filming, editing, and more. Now, you’re wondering if captioning is mandatory. Consider factors like who your audience is, where your work will be distributed, the video player they’ll use, jurisdictions, and more. Here, we’ll go through laws […]

As a video professional, you may already know that captions enable your content to appeal to more people. But you might be wondering how accessible your content is. You can enjoy your favorite TV shows like anime with captions that display any word or sound you may have missed. However, people with impairments require accurate […]

You’ve invested in producing great videos/films. To make sure that your efforts don’t go to waste, you should consider other ways to reach a larger audience and get your message across more powerfully. It’s likely that you’ve encountered “CC” as you use video streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix. When you see “CC”, it means […]

With the updated regulations of the IRS, we will no longer issue 1099-MISC forms. Read on as we discuss further the upcoming changes and how you can proceed in time for the start of 2021. The 1099-MISC form will no longer be issued Transcription professionals with Scribie are considered independent contractors. Therefore, Scribie does not […]