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Jun 27, 2022

Understanding translation agencies

Understanding translation agencies Find people, manage translations, sell services — Nimdzi’s “General Theory of The Translation Company” sums up the current model most translation agencies operate on. Some agencies excel at one of these three core functions — finding good “translation resources” (my favorite epithet so far), selling language services…

How To Find

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How To Find

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Jul 8, 2021

CHALLENGES OF LOCALIZING FOR E-COMMERCE

E-commerce retailers who want to localize their shop content often face special challenges when looking for localization providers. Here are some of the issues I’ve noticed that you might want to anticipate and discuss with your localization provider. The first thing language service buyers (LSBs) need to know that not…

Localization

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CHALLENGES OF LOCALIZING FOR E-COMMERCE
CHALLENGES OF LOCALIZING FOR E-COMMERCE
Localization

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Dec 4, 2020

Idiotmatic translation - human or not?

Idiotmatic translation - human or not? Idiomaticness is often cited as the core element of a good translation. However there are many examples of writing that is idiomatic but still bad. …

Translation

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Translation

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Dec 4, 2020

What a pair of sneakers taught me about sustainability

What a pair of sneakers taught me about sustainability I swallowed the bait and bought a pair of sneakers made from sustainable materials for way too much money. At the shop they told me I shouldn’t use them too heavily, since they’re more of a fashion statement. …

Sustainability

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What a pair of sneakers taught me about sustainability
What a pair of sneakers taught me about sustainability
Sustainability

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Jun 21, 2020

IS TRANSLATION REALLY NECESSARY?

Imagine you went to the dentist’s with a toothache, expecting immediate relief, and they asked you: “Are you sure it’s really that bad? All I can offer you is more pain and a hefty bill.” Clients often have certain expectations of what they need and why they need it. As…

Translation Budget

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IS TRANSLATION REALLY NECESSARY?
IS TRANSLATION REALLY NECESSARY?
Translation Budget

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Jan 28, 2020

5 ways to judge a translation without knowing the source language

Pretty much every translator promises accuracy, natural flow, cultural sensitivity, idiomatic language, etc. While readers may feel that a translation is off, they often don’t know why. It’s really just like clothing — you have to pull at the seams to see if a piece is well put together. …

Quality

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Quality

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