Specifying your expectations regarding your translation project will make it easier for us to meet them. That’s why we’ve come up with this translation project checklist:

Languages:

Into which language(s) would you like us to translate?

Volume:

How long is the text you would like us to translate? If you send us the document(s) in question, we will be happy to take a look for you.

Delivery date:

When would you like us to send the finished translation back to you (at the latest)?

File format:

What format is your text in and in which format would you like the translation to be delivered?

Target Group:

Where do the readers/users of the translation live? Are they experts or should the text be prepared for a broader audience?

Purpose:

Where will the translation appear? Will it be published as delivered or will it be used as a draft?

Style:

Are you looking for a literal translation or would you like us to get creative, for example for marketing texts?

Reference material:

Do you already have translated material which the translators may use as a guideline? Do you have a company glossary? Is there a corporate style guide the translators should observe?

Contact person:

Can you name someone in your company who could answer questions the translators may have about the text?

Graphic elements:

Do any enclosed charts or graphs include text which should also be translated?

Final proofreading:

Would you like us to perform a final check of the translated text before printing? Should your finished multilingual website undergo a final read-through?

Layout:

Should we adapt the layout of the translation, for example when working in PowerPoint or InDesign?

Background information:

Do you have any materials that could help our translators and revisors to better understand the subject matter?

Certification:

Do you need your translation to be certified?