{"id":1707,"date":"2022-08-01T00:18:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T00:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/?p=1707"},"modified":"2023-07-20T17:51:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T17:51:25","slug":"translating-your-youtube-videos-and-the-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/translating-your-youtube-videos-and-the-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Translating Your YouTube Videos (+ the Benefits!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a YouTube channel in this digital world can benefit you in more ways than one. If you weren\u2019t aware before, YouTube is a social media platform, and its popularity and value have grown tremendously, especially since the onset of the pandemic.<\/span> With this in mind, the <\/span>Day Interpreting<\/span><\/a> blog today explores the benefits of translating your YouTube videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we dive into the benefits and how you can go about doing your translations, it’s important to understand the need even taking to translate your videos in the first place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about accessibility and inclusivity. As long as you\u2019re active on YouTube, it means that you want to create a community, foster relationships, and reach a greater audience. The only way this can be done effectively is by speaking their language. And that\u2019s where translating your videos comes in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Pros of Translating Your YouTube Videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ever heard of the term \u201cInternational SEO\u201d? As long as you want to attract an international audience, you should seek to analyze your SEO opportunities in your main target locations to secure your digital presence there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To begin planning your digital globalization strategy, it’s important to prioritize translation. That way, your videos get viewers from several regions. Speaking different languages shouldn\u2019t be a barrier to accessing your content and all that you have to offer. More often than not, most of the watch time from your videos comes from viewers who live in different places other than your country or region. Aside from language translation, there might also be a need for format conversion. VEED provides support for various formats acting as a\u00a0video converter<\/a>\u00a0or an\u00a0AVI converter<\/a>, and even aids in audio conversion like\u00a0WAV to MP3<\/a>\u00a0for better audio compatibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also add subtitles to your videos to help your deaf or hearing-impaired viewers access your content. By doing this, you can attract more subscribers because your content is not only accessible but it’s also inclusive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having subtitles definitely expands your viewership. Think of those who watch content on the street or in noisy places. It can also be a more comfortable option for those who may want to view your YouTube video while in the office.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Should You Consider Translating Your YouTube Videos?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By now, you might be asking questions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I know that translation is best for my video content? And Who is my audience?<\/i>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

To answer these questions, we suggest using <\/span>YouTube Analytics<\/span><\/i>. Look for the “Build an Audience” tab; it allows you to determine where your audience comes from. This way, you won’t have to create your video strategy blindly. You’ll be able to estimate your potential in different target countries right away.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Process of Translating Your YouTube Videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before we jump into walking you through how you can translate your YouTube videos, it\u2019s always good to know about online video editors such as Veed which allows you to import your YouTube videos and get them translated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also opt to have your videos transcribed and then translated. Of course, Day Interpreting and <\/span>Day Translations<\/span><\/a> teams are here to help you with your transcription and translation needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into how you can translate your YouTube video!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1 –\u00a0 Translate All Your Titles and Descriptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Go to the video you want to translate and click “Edit.” Then, press the “Translation” button. When you do this, you\u2019re confirming the information about your video: its title, original language, and descriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use <\/span>Google Translate<\/span><\/a> to fill the fields (Title, Description) with the translated content you want to show. Once the “Translate into” section is complete, you can save your changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also translate all your tags. Simply go to the “Details” section of your video. You’ll probably need an editor or install an extension to access translation options. This way, you can translate the keywords and existing tags. Both the original and the translated tags will appear lumped together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind, however, that only a maximum of 500 characters are allowed for the tags section.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Translate Your Captions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Within the menu of your video, you’ll find a “Subtitles” tab. You can click on ‘CC’ or ‘Add new subtitles,’ and again, you’ll need to choose the language you wish to translate your captions, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some Chrome extensions that can help translate YouTube videos:<\/span><\/p>\n