How does a new translation client find the right translation agency that can fulfil your requirements?
It’s all very well having a document that you need to be translated, but knowing which service provider to use can be tricky. How does a new translation client find the right translation agency that can fulfil your requirements?
To try and assist our potential clients in understanding the service they’re actually asking for, we’ve compiled a list of points to help you prepare your documentation ready for translation.
What type of document do you need to be translated?
Is it financial, scientific, legal, personal? Once you start searching for a translator or translation agency, you’ll discover that some agencies only work with specific content, such as legal documents, and with legal documents they usually need to be translated by a Certified Translator, so this again narrows down your search considerably;
What language do you require your document to be translated into?
You’ll discover that there are many agencies that work with a limited number of languages, or a specific flavour of a language. Perhaps your document needs to be translated into English with your target market being in the United States: this means you’ll be looking for a translator or agency that specialises in that particular flavour of English;
Who is your target audience, and where will your document be used?
Think carefully about who your intended target audience is, because this will help your translator convey the right tone and proper writing style for your document. Let’s say your document is to be used in a legal situation: this will have a different style than (say) a document that’s to be used for marketing purposes on the Internet. So you can see that it’s very important that you communicate your requirements in order to facilitate the translation process, thus ensuring the highest quality of the final product;
Will your document require any special services such as certification or formatting?
Once you evaluate this aspect, your options will be greatly narrowed down because many translators and agencies don’t provide these particular services. The larger translation agencies are well-equipped to handle various types of formats and will have a team of desktop publishers on staff who are qualified to work with complex document formats. You’ll also discover that many of these agencies have the resources available to ensure that your document is certified.
The quickest and easiest way to narrow down your search for a translator or translation agency would be to do an Internet search, and you’ll soon discover the ideal one-stop solution for all your translation requirements.
Eging Translation is one such agency: we can handle all your translation requirements, regardless of how large or small your project may be. Why not contact us for an obligation free quotation, and let’s discuss your specific requirements!
