Primer on literal translations + 4 ways to spot them!

Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by Ashleigh in Blog

What is a literal translation? Literal translations, or word for word translations, are translations in which the content of a document is communicated by replacing one word with another, regardless of whether the resulting translation is accurate or reads well in the target language. How do literal translations happen? There are two main types of [...]

15 Things I Wish I’d Understood Before I Used an Online Translator to “Translate” My Business Report

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by Admin in Blog

Here are fifteen things I wish I had understood before I tried using free machine translation software to translate my company’s business communications. Please don’t make the same mistake I did. Invest in professional translation services and get the work done right the first time.

3 Ways to Maximize Your Translation Budget

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Admin in Blog

1. Be clear about the scope and size of your translation project.
2. Do your homework.
3. Shop early.
For the details, read on!