Context is everything when it comes to translation
If you ask a translator: “How do you say x in y language?”, their answer will likely be: “It depends on the context”. Context is everything when it comes to...
IF TRANSLATORS WERE CAR MECHANICS…, or 4 common questions to ask before buying a translation service.
“Can you repair my car? I need it for tomorrow.” “Can I see it?” “No. Not until you tell me if you can fix it.” “Um…What kind of car is it?” “A blue one.” “I mean the manufacturer and...
7 tips for translating a website
Are you thinking about translating your website, especially after the Covid-19 crisis has left our in-person life and business so constrained? Whether you want to respond to this new...
Web Application Localization Best Practices
This video is a summary of 27 best practices shared by Nataly Kelly, VP Localization at HubSpot in her blog post on www.borntobeglobal.com. Following these guidelines will help make your...
Old translator – young entrepreneur, or how I launched my independent translation business
Happy first birthday to edIT Translations! A year ago, I took the plunge, took French leave 😉, jumped ship and became an independent business owner in translation, proofreading, editing...
Does Your Translator Ask Questions?
Why should a good translator ask you questions? From very generic ones before the project starts, such as asking you about the purpose and audience of your content, to more technical ones, such...
