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Hire a stenographer to make your life easier!

A professional typist can reach upwards of
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How we can help boost your SEO through captioning

Give yourself a boost ahead of your
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Everything you need to know about the “Where Is The Interpreter” campaign

We explain everything you need to know
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4 advantages of using subtitles in your videos

If you make videos for your business,
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How the COVID-19 pandemic has boosted live captioning

With everyone working from home under COVID-19,
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Three people in business attire are having a conversation; a man shakes hands with another while a woman, acting as a BSL interpreter and holding a clipboard, stands beside them, smiling.

Tips and advice when working with a BSL interpreter

If you find yourself suddenly having to
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Two business professionals sit at a desk, using a Video Relay Service to participate in a video conference with four colleagues shown on a computer monitor.

Everything you need to know about Video Relay Service

If you’ve heard of Video Relay Service
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Why everyone should be wearing clear face masks

If masks are to become an everyday
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We have one of the best forensic lip readers in the world

121 Captions founder and Managing Director Tina
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What to look for in professional captioning companies

Professional captioning companies come in many different
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A notification says, “The host has assigned you to type Closed Caption,” above a highlighted “Closed Caption” button, indicating your role in live captioning during the video call.

New Year, New Lockdown – enhance your zoom calls with live captioning

If you’re running a business from home,
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The 3 most common questions a stenographer hears

We have made the three most common
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Two people sit on a couch facing each other, smiling and using sign language to communicate in a comfortable home setting, highlighting the importance of BSL interpreting for meaningful connections.

BSL interpreting from experienced professionals

British Sign Language, or BSL as it’s

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Why you need a Video Relay Service for your business

Customer service is the lifeblood of a

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Need an oral translator? We’ve got you covered

An oral translator is a specialist occupation,

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5 tips on making Christmas deaf friendly this year

It’s been a tough year for everyone,

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A disposable face mask with a world map printed on its surface, lying flat on a light background—an accessory that can help deaf people by making lip-reading easier while reflecting global connections.

3 tips for deaf people during the pandemic

This Covid-19 pandemic has hit everyone hard,

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Digital Accessibility: What is it and why is it important?

Digital Accessibility is an oft-overlooked aspect of

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A vintage-style microphone with a pair of black headphones rests on a wooden table against a blue-green gradient background—perfect for creators looking to transcribe your podcast in style.

5 reasons to transcribe your podcast

Ten years ago, hardly anyone knew what

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Why Closed Captions help with your SEO

Obviously, the main function of subtitles and

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How a stenographer can make your life easier

If you think a stenographer was just

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A person participates in a video conference on a laptop with fifteen others, all visible in a grid of small windows, while live captioning ensures everyone can follow the conversation.

How a business can get the most out of lockdown with live captioning

Well, unfortunately, it looks like there’s a

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A man sitting at a desk participates in a video conference call with multiple people displayed on a computer screen, using live captions to follow the conversation clearly.

3 reasons why your Zoom meeting should have live captions

The Covid-19 pandemic took the world by

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5 brilliant (and free) phone apps for hearing loss

No one would disagree that life is

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Why YouTube are making a mistake removing their community captions

We all know that YouTube is a

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A laptop on a table displays a person teaching at a whiteboard with live captioning. Two people sit nearby, taking notes and studying with open books and notebooks.

3 places live captioning should be used

Live captioning delivers an inclusive experience for

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A woman wears a blue transparent face mask with a clear section over the mouth, allowing her smile to be visible.

Why transparent face masks should be mandatory

We’re past the six-month point of this

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