How much does translation cost?
The translation industry is notoriously opaque when it comes to pricing. Until recently, there were only two options if you needed a translation: somehow do it yourself, or ask a specialist. Traditional translation agencies have made the most of their captive market, adding hidden costs and creat...
Faces of Gengo: Regina
An English to Bulgarian Language Specialist, Regina started her career as an IT Specialist before becoming a freelance translator. Specializing in IT and technical translations, she believes good translators need to have good writing skills in their native language. Nationality: Bulgarian Locatio...
What is a translation management system?
A translation management system (TMS), also known as globalization management system (GMS), is a tool that automates the human translation process as much as possible. Translation management systems aim to allow human translators to work efficiently by automating administrative and non-essential ...
Basic and magnetic marketing tools for freelance translators
This guest blog post by Tess Whitty was originally posted on Marketing Tips for Translators. One of the biggest challenges that any business faces is how to find and attract clients. You cannot help people or attract clients if they do not know your business exists. Sounds simple, but you would b...
Faces of Gengo: Adell
A Valencia native, Adell is one of our English to Spanish Language Specialists as well as a musician at heart. A Master’s Degree holder in Audiovisual Translation, he believes translation is about mastering your native language. He shares his insights in this interview. Nationality: Spanish Locat...
Which languages should I localize my website into?
If you localize your website into a foreign language, you could seize the opportunity to attract a new customer base that speaks that language. This would allow you to also provide a better experience for your existing customers. 1.5 billion people in the world speak English, but only 360 million...