Why Subtitles and Captions Boost Video Results

Many people watch videos on silent in public places. Captions keep them watching.

Benefits

• Higher watch time in sound-off feeds
• Accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers
• Better understanding of accents and noisy audio
• Search indexing from transcripts

How to do it well

Keep lines short, use a readable font with good contrast and sync closely with speech.

Languages

Offer Hindi, Marathi and English where useful. Check translation for tone and accuracy.

Tools

Use auto-captions as a start and always proofread.

Frequently asked questions

Should captions be burned in?

For social reels yes. For YouTube, upload subtitle files too.

Do captions help SEO?

Transcripts and subtitles make content easier for search engines to understand.

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