1.) Test Your Typing Speed Your typing speed directly affects your earning potential. Before considering transcription work, test your typing speed using resources like Typing.com. Strong transcribers typically type 70–90 WPM with minimal errors. If you type slower, spend some time practicing—you’ll earn more per hour as your speed improves. 2.) Download Transcription Software Good … Read more
Updated August 20, 2025 Researching “the best transcription software” can be overwhelming. There are countless options, and many companies promote “free” software with very limited functionality. You might also come across speech-to-text programs like Dragon NaturallySpeaking, but that’s actually dictation software, not transcription software. As an experienced transcriber, I’ve put together a short list of … Read more
Why Should a Transcriber Use a Foot Pedal? Transcribing without a foot pedal can be frustrating and time-consuming. Without one, you constantly have to stop typing to pause, rewind, or fast-forward the audio. A transcription foot pedal solves this problem by allowing you to control playback with your feet, keeping your hands free to type … Read more
In the past being a work at home transcriber was difficult. The equipment was complicated to use and expensive to buy. More often than not you would be working with audio cassette tapes, which meant the tapes would be shipped to you and shipped back to your client, or you would pick them up in … Read more