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Article: A few marketing tips for online freelance translators from a customer view point
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Viktoria Gimbe
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Nothing new for me, but... Jul 31, 2008

This is advice that should be framed and hung on the wall behind each translator's computer screen to look at all day.

This is nothing new to me - it's actually common sense - but it seems that common sense is something we could use more of nowadays. I hope lots of translators - especially newbies and those who want to "get rich quick" - read this.

Thanks for a great article!
 
Mike (de Oliveira) Brady
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Good to know price is not everything! Dec 22, 2008

This is an interesting and useful insight.

It is reassuring to know that even given the constraints of considering 20+ quotes you say price is not everything, trust is more important.

In support of this, I have received a few responses accepting quotes I have given stating: "You were not the cheapest, but..."

It is always well worth stressing any directly relevant experience you have as a translator and for that you need to spend a little time looking at ... See more
This is an interesting and useful insight.

It is reassuring to know that even given the constraints of considering 20+ quotes you say price is not everything, trust is more important.

In support of this, I have received a few responses accepting quotes I have given stating: "You were not the cheapest, but..."

It is always well worth stressing any directly relevant experience you have as a translator and for that you need to spend a little time looking at the job on offer and formulating a considered response. ▲ Collapse
 


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