The three types of translation review all have the same purpose: to ensure your translation is of the quality you need. So, what are the differences between them and when should you insist on each one? This article answers those questions and explains exactly how to carry out each type of review. It’ll arm you with […]
How do you go about assessing the quality of a translation? Surprisingly, it’s hard to find the practical information you need for this. Like: – what specifically to look for, and – how you do that in practice. This article fills that gap. We outline our remarkably effective 3-step process and tell you exactly what […]
There are 4 main translation methods used in business today. And you need to know about them. That’s because they produce very different outcomes in terms of translation quality, turnaround time and cost. So choose the wrong one, and you may not get a translation that’s fit for purpose. This article describes each of the […]
There are a bewildering number of different types of translation. So we’ve identified the 51 types you’re most likely to come across, and explain exactly what each one means. This includes all the main translation methods, techniques, strategies, procedures and areas of specialisation. It’s our way of helping you make sense of the many different […]
This article identifies the 6 most common purposes for translations in business. And the surprising differences in translation quality they require. We then give you a simple 3-step method to always ensure you get the quality of translation your purpose requires. What is translation purpose? Your translation purpose is what you’ll use a translation for, […]
This article explains exactly what back translation is, how we carry it out, and why and when you should consider using it. Plus we have a series of tips on who you should use for each step, and how to manage a back translation project. In short, everything you need to know to achieve better […]
This highly practical guide covers: – the key information clients need to know about multilingual dtp, – what to do (and not do!) when managing multilingual projects, – design elements that cause problems in other languages, – key issues to watch when typesetting foreign language text. It’s indispensable reading for any client or designer wanting […]
The primary aim of your translation invoice is to get you paid for your services, on time. For that to happen, your invoice must have all the right content – and get through to the right person. That’s where this article comes in. It covers: the 9 essential elements every translation invoice should include proven […]
If you’re like most freelance translators, you won’t enjoy being asked to respond to negative translation feedback. But here’s the surprising thing: When that request comes from an agency and the criticism of your translation is unwarranted … … it’s actually a great opportunity. Respond to the feedback in the right way and you […]
What’s the test of a great freelance translator website? How about that it does a great job at converting visitors into clients. That means a site that so impresses your potential clients they’ll happily place their translation work with you. So how do you do that? Well you need to get everything right and do […]