The Question: How much will my translation cost? The Answer: It depends! Not all translation projects are created equal. Translation projects can range from simple documents to medical consent forms to localizing entire websites. In general, the following 5 factors play the largest roles in determining the overall price of a translation project: 1. Language […]
This posted in 2013 by a former employee Cori Grandle. The information is so good it bears repeating…. The Question: How much will my translation cost? The Answer: It depends! Not all translation projects are created equal. Translation projects can range from simple documents to medical consent forms to localizing entire websites. In general, the […]
Your content is always changing, growing, and evolving. What about in other languages? If you don’t keep everything aligned with the realities of today, you risk misinforming your customers, the consequences of which could be severe. Though updating the translations can be a chore, it doesn’t have to be. Follow these three simple steps with […]
The Question: How much will my translation cost? The Answer: It depends! Not all translation projects are created equal. Translation projects can range from simple documents to medical consent forms to localizing entire websites. In general, the following 5 factors play the largest roles in determining the overall price of a translation project: 1. Language […]
We’ve spent the past few months trying to put into words what it is we do every day. For some, we translate marketing materials into Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. For others, we help them call customers who don’t speak English. For many, we help ensure they get the medical care they need. And we’ve finally […]
One of the most important and time consuming facets of any business is ensuring your employee’s safety and continued good health. No matter what type of industry you’re in or service you provide, your employees need to be healthy to function well; not to mention the issues and costs associated with any on the job […]
Manufacturing and technical translations can be a huge undertaking, even for the most experienced and efficient translators. If a project is especially large, such as a user manual for a tool or machine, it is often necessary to employ a team of translators. Using a team can present the benefit of a much quicker turnaround […]
When you need something translated, it’s important to get it right the first time. Otherwise, you run the risk of embarrassing yourself at best, or insulting someone at worst. Hiring a certified translator seems to be the best way to avoid a faux pas, but how do you know that you’ve hired the right person […]
Why are legal translations more expensive? Before I get into the details of legal translation services cost, I want you to consider an example of legal text. The following comes from a summary judgement from Celotex Corp. v. Catrett – 477 U.S. 317 (1986). I selected a random paragraph so that we can see what […]
Here are six steps to follow to improve your translation rates and maintain value. 1. Translate only what you need. Is your manual 200 pages? See if you can cut it down. It will save you time and money on your translation project. Longer documents naturally translate to higher translation rates. 2. Use images where […]