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Benefits of using closed captions in your videos

Closed captioning refers to the text version of the spoken words that come with videos or movies so that deaf and hard of hearing people can also enjoy watching movies and videos. Unlike open captions, closed captions can be turned on or off, meaning the text is created prior to the screening.

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Benefits of using closed captions in your videos

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  1. Benefits of using closed captions in your videos

  2. Closed captioning refers to the text version of the spoken words that come with videos or movies so that deaf and hard of hearing people can also enjoy watching movies and videos. Unlike open captions, closed captions can be turned on or off, meaning the text is created prior to the screening.Closed caption videos can also be used as a tool by those learning to read, learning to speak a non-native language, or in an environment where the audio is difficult to hear or is intentionally muted. These days, it’s a norm in the production of a lot of videos that they come with closed captions for the sake of inclusion policies in many states. Below are a few reasons why you should ensure that all your content is produced as closed caption videos:

  3. Inclusion and accessibility Producing closed caption videos ensures that all people, including those with hearing challenges access your content. When you make your content accessible, you allow your business products to reach as many people as possible.

  4. It’s good for SEO indexing If you want your videos to rank up on Google search results, back your video up with captions and a transcript of the audio.This is because search engines cannot detect words said on video, but they can always detect written text. It enhances user experience Closed caption videos allow your audience the ability to enjoy your content, regardless of the environment they are consuming it from.

  5. It helps people learning English as a second language If you want to reach a larger audience, you should use captions and subtitles to make it easier for non-native English speakers to comprehend your message. It improves average watch time Captions grab and hold your audience’s attention, people are more likely to watch your video to completion if they have the option to turn captions on. Get professionals to produce a closed caption video for your next corporate video.

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