How to Add Captions to Your Videos for Better Engagement
Adding captions to your YouTube videos improves engagement, accessibility, and SEO. Start by using YouTube’s automatic captions, then edit for accuracy. For more control, upload a custom SRT file with precise timing and formatting. Use tools like Rev, Kapwing, or VEED.io for professional captions. Captions help non-native speakers, hearing-impaired viewers, and mobile users who watch without sound. They also boost watch time and retention, as viewers stay engaged longer. Additionally, YouTube indexes captions, improving search rankings. Enable translated captions to reach a global audience. Well-optimized captions make content more inclusive, enhance viewer experience, and increase overall video performance, leading to better engagement and visibility.