Why Transcripts Are Necessary for Your Podcast
Podcast Transcripts are becoming more prevalent. And that helps your podcast in many ways. Let’s discuss how transcripts help.
Boosting Accessibility
Making your podcast accessible to everyone, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, is not just good practice—it's essential. The 2021 lawsuit against SiriusXM, Stitcher, and Pandora for not providing transcripts, highlights the legal necessity of accessibility (see details here). Ensuring your podcast complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can help you avoid similar issues.
Enhancing Discoverability
Transcripts can significantly improve your podcast's discoverability. Search engines can index the text, making it easier for potential listeners to find your episodes. Apple Podcasts' new Podcasting 2.0 transcripts feature makes searching and navigating through content even more efficient, helping you reach a broader audience.
Improving User Experience
Transcripts offer an enriched user experience by allowing listeners to follow along with the audio or review the content later. This added layer of interaction can keep your audience more engaged and invested in your podcast.
Meeting Legal Standards and Enhancing Listener Experience
As podcasting grows, it's crucial to consider the diverse needs of your audience. The SiriusXM lawsuit serves as a reminder of the legal implications of neglecting accessibility. Providing transcripts is not just about legal compliance; it's about making your content better for all listeners. It enhances the listening experience by proving search and readability.
Use Podhome.fm to Include Transcripts
When you host your podcast at www.podhome.fm, you have unlimited access to Podhome AI, which generates transcripts (and chapters, clips titles, and show-notes) for you. This works fast and accurate, and is available for most languages.
Podhome AI can automatically include transcripts in your podcast episodes, in the form of SRT, VTT and HTML files, which you can also easily change and download.
Conclusion
Integrating transcripts into your podcast isn't just beneficial—it's becoming necessary. It improves accessibility, enhances discoverability, and ensures a better user experience. By using platforms like Podhome.fm and using Podhome AI to generate transcripts, you can make your podcast more useful and reach a wider audience.
For more on integrating transcripts, visit Podhome's Transcripts Documentation.