What are ’source’ and ’target’ texts?
The ’source’ language is the language your original document is written in while the ’target’ language is the language it is translated into.
How do you deal with specialised terminology?
We select the right translator for each job, choosing professionals who will be familiar with it’s vocabulary and subject matter.
What do I need to give you when you do a translation for me?
If at all possible, please submit your document in electronic format, or at least in a format that can be overwritten, providing any reference material you have available.
How long will my translation project take?
To ensure the best possible quality we have to allow for research, any queries that may arise and proof-reading, as well as time needed for the necessary administration. Turnaround time also depends on the translators’ schedules. If you have an urgent project we are able to cater for tight deadlines.
How much will my translation cost?
CWC offers competitive prices for work of the highest quality, making our services excellent value for money. Please bear in mind that the rates charged for each job vary depending on the volume of work, subject matter, technical content, legibility of text, delivery of format and the timescale of the work. The prices for translation vary from language to language. We will be pleased to discuss your needs with you and provide a quotation on request.
How much to translate?
Translations can get expensive. For some products and services you can start with just translating the most important pages of your website to "hook" the interest of your visitor and then continue in English for the details. This is better than no translation at all and is a lot more affordable than a full-blown web site translation.
In the long term though, you may want to phase in a full web site translation. This could be achieved perhaps over a year’s time, progressively translating parts of your site and increasing efforts as you get return of investment if you don’t have many resources and prefer a variable cost. Our team will take a bespoke approach to all our client’s needs ensuring that we deliver what you want and when you want it.
Before commencing a website translation project you should ask yourself the following questions:
Why is this website being translated?
Is it to generate revenue or to provide information?
Who is the target audience?
Are they from a particular age group, generation or socio-economic class?
Are there any language variations?
Eg. if you are promoting a site in Arabic is it aimed at Gulf Arabs or North African Arabs?
What impact could culture have on the website translation?
Think of possible cross cultural differences in language use, colours, pictures and images.
Does or will your website change its content frequently?
If so, will you need an on-going service that provides small pieces of translation work?
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