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  • Website translation
    Reaching Your Target Audience – Website Translations Reaching Your Target Audience – Website Translations

    Reaching Your Target Audience – Website Translations

Reaching Your Target Audience – Website Translations

Nowadays, having a powerful and professional multilingual website is essential for global businesses to reach new international markets and to achieve success. When a business organization decides to expand its economic activity by entering some new overseas markets, it absolutely needs to develop overall strategy regarding how to conquer these new, unprecedented, and unknown markets. Therefore, it will be very useful and efficient for business companies to utilize a multilingual website to reach these […]
  • Top 5 Misconceptions about Language Translation
    Top 5 Misconceptions about Language Translation Top 5 Misconceptions about Language Translation

    Top 5 Misconceptions about Language Translation

Top 5 Misconceptions about Language Translation

The translation industry is growing as in the United States alone. Over 50 million residents do not list English as their mother tongue. If you have at least a second language and are interested in making an income as a writer, working as a translator may be for you.  There are some common misconceptions about translation.    There is no difference between a translator and interpreter. In fact, there is a big difference between the two. […]
  • Different services
    Difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services, and LSP Difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services, and LSP

    Difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services, and LSP

Difference between Translation Agency, Localization Services, and LSP

This article intends to clarify the differences among the following terms: translation agency, Translation Company, localization agency and LSP. Although many readers may be familiar with these terms, those less familiar may not have a clear understanding of the terms, especially considering that some of the terms are used interchangeably. Examples of terms used interchangeably are localization and translation. The two terms have different meanings, but the more recently popularized term localization is […]
  • Time management
    Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

    Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

Great Time Management Tips for Freelance Translators

Time management can be a challenge for any freelance writer. A translator is no different. There are challenges in working from home. Freelance writers and translators have a strong sense of responsibility and discipline, which allows them to work from a home office setting. Translators who work on a freelance basis must ensure that they are comfortable setting realistic targets and boundaries with clients to ensure they can complete the work and meet […]
  • Computer assisted translation tools
    CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

    CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

CAT Tools Help Translators to Be More Efficient and Consistent

Currently there is no reason for language to be a barrier to communication between people. Translators provide services to all types of clients to translate documents, websites, medical records, literature, and other forms of written communications into other languages.  CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tools are designed to provide computer software for translators to use to produce what is sometimes referred to as “machine-aided” translation.  This tool can help translators be more efficient. A CAT […]
  • Translation job
    Is a Career in Translation For You? Is a Career in Translation For You?

    Is a Career in Translation For You?

Is a Career in Translation For You?

A career in translation can be rewarding and interesting. If you are a writer with a good attention to detail, and can compose more than one language, a full or part-time job may exist for you.   Training There are many opportunities to receive training, either formal or informal, in translation services. Many universities offer educational opportunities for this. Translation services are required these days by industries like police, hospital, lawyers, and government.  There is a large […]
  • Freelance translator
    Getting Started in Freelance Translation Getting Started in Freelance Translation

    Getting Started in Freelance Translation

Getting Started in Freelance Translation

Are you fluent in more than one language? You might be thinking of looking for work as a freelance translator rather than employment with an agency. You have come to the right place for advice. Just as with any other type of freelance work, you will need dedication and motivation to make it profitable for you. Here are a few tips and things to consider when going into the field of freelance translation. Research […]
  • Medical translation
    Career Opportunities for Medical Translators Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

    Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

Career Opportunities for Medical Translators

Medical translators are in demand now more than ever. In the past, the only career options for a person with a medical background or education was an actual hands-on job in the medical field – in a doctor’s office or hospital, for example. However, for persons with knowledge of medicine and fluency in two or more languages, work in medical translation is now available. Medical translators have a very important job where accuracy and knowledge […]
  • Translator vs Interpreter
    Interpreting vs. Translating-What Are the Differences? Interpreting vs. Translating-What Are the Differences?

    Interpreting vs. Translating-What Are the Differences?

Interpreting vs. Translating-What Are the Differences?

Those who think that translation and interpretation mean the same thing are making a great mistake. There is a very important difference between the two terms, and that is the communication channel. While translation refers to written communication, interpretation deals with spoken communication. The professionals who work in the field are known as interpreters and translators. Translators and interpreters have acquired a thoughtful linguistic as well as cultural knowledge of the languages they […]
  • Keep Translation Costs Down
    Working With Translation Agencies to Keep Translation Costs Down Working With Translation Agencies to Keep Translation Costs Down

    Working With Translation Agencies to Keep Translation Costs Down

Working With Translation Agencies to Keep Translation Costs Down

There are many benefits to hiring outside companies to translate documents for you. There is often a lot riding on these translations, and any mistake, however small, can bring a dire outcome, especially in the case of medical and financial documents. Translations must be done with the utmost care to exacting specifications. Outsourcing translation work to an agency can save you time and money, as well as headaches for the inside employees you […]
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