Translation Confidential

Peter and Patrick discuss what actually constitutes a "source file" and why translation service providers absolutely need them to complete a project successfully. They also go over what can be done with PDF files, what website crawlers do (or don't do) for the translation process, sending text in an email, older/less effective publishing programs, why you can get different quotes when you don't provide a source file and trying to hit a translation "home run" with the wrong equipment.

Peter and Patrick discuss the three main factors that make up every translation project (price, turnaround time, and quality) and how changing one inevitably alters the other two while ideal balances for different types of projects are provided.

Peter and Patrick discuss the finer points of what goes into Requests for Proposals for translation projects, what elements should be included, and common mistakes companies should avoid when looking for the right language services provider. 

Peter and guest Patrick Daley discuss Google Translate for websites going away for good, the limitations of machine translation currently, and solutions you can potentially use in place of pure machine translation.

Peter and Patrick go over Patrick's recent trip across Europe and discuss language norms outside of the U.S.

Peter and Patrick discuss why potential customers choose larger language service provider firms and whether or not that corresponds to a difference in product quality.

Peter and Patrick go over the history of translating for the web, effective ways to get your web content translated, and ways to make the translation process easier.

Peter and Patrick discuss translation services used by educational institutions, legal requirements, and ways to help bridge the gap between school districts and limited English proficiency families.

Peter and Patrick discuss translation in the manufacturing industry.

Peter and Patrick discuss the common practice of clients reviewing translations internally and how it alters the translation process for the LSP (for better or worse).