Why Podcast Transcripts are Important & How to Create One

Podcasting Q&A

06-06-2022 • 5 mins

In this episode, Joshua asks, "Exactly how important is transcribing?"

Thanks for the question, Joshua! You can check out Joshua's podcast, 4th and Flex Fantasy Football Podcast here: https://4thandflexpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

What podcast transcripts do:

  • make your content more accessible to listeners who are hard of hearing.
  • boost SEO so search engines like Google can find your content.
  • can heighten listener engagement, and
  • make it easy for listeners to share quotes to social media.

Human-Transcription Services:

  • Rev ($1.25/min and 99% accuracy),
  • GoTranscript ($0.86/min and 99%+ accuracy), or
  • hiring a freelance transcriber from Upwork ($10-$100; accuracy varies).

Automated Transcription Services:

Do-It-Yourself Transcription:
For examples of transcript formatting, check out Buzzcast & Podcasting Q&A transcripts.


Buzzsprout Blogs & Videos:

How to Transcribe Your Podcast [2021]: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/transcribe-your-podcast
How to Add Transcripts to Your Podcast Episodes (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1fJ3K4vvq4