[thelist] website translation

[john at johnallsopp.co.uk]

> A new project has landed on my desk which entails translating our website
> into multiple languages. Any suggestions to starting this project?

Years ago I used to run international PR campaigns and we found using
specialist independent translators was more accurate and cheaper than any
other method. If I needed to translate into a language I didn't know a
translator for, I went to their professional body and asked for a
recommendation. I can't put my finger on the UK body just now, but I
presume there's a good chance you're in the US anyway.

Using bureaux never seemed to provide the quality we required, and the
price was too high.

Oh, and we always checked the translation with the overseas offices. So
there's your complete process.

HTH
J