Beyond just considering the price of translation when looking for a provider, you need to be aware of the benefits package your company will gain
The translation market is quite fragmented, so you may find widely varying prices offered when hiring translation and localization services. Before choosing a service provider, clients would be well-advised to distinguish providers who view translation as a simple and isolated activity from those who see it as a complex process. After all, the price of translation will be directly related to these variables.
For high-performance translation agencies, for example, delivering high-quality content entails more than just receiving the text in one language and delivering it in another. The work they offer involves a very structured process, capable of delivering a benefits package, such as prompt service, flexibility to process large volumes in shorter timeframes, the use of technologies that enable traceability, secure storage and backup, a complete, multilingual solution in one place, and continuous improvement. As a result, the translation price charged by such companies is higher than that of a provider offering translation as an isolated activity.
For this reason, it warrants emphasis that the price of translation isn’t the only element that sets one provider apart from another, but the service as a whole. An assertive choice can bring benefits that will be directly reflected in your company’s business, bolstered by communication that is able to overcome barriers and bring your company closer to its target audience.
How does a long-term relationship impact the price of translation?
Every time a professional translation agency starts a project for a new client, a Translation Memory (TM) can be created. This is a database in which all translated segments are stored and can looked up in future projects, offering benefits in terms of price, timeframe, and consistent translation of technical terms over time. This is because making use of already existing translations opens the door to a lower translation price for the client, considering that lower prices are charged for segments that can be wholly or partially reused.
In short, the cost/benefit ratio offered as a whole should be evaluated when hiring a partner. Apart from the price of translation, other variables also warrant careful attention, such as the contracted service scope, the provider’s process, infrastructure, technologies used, know-how, and delivery capability.
About Netwire
Created in 2000, Netwire is a multilingual solution enterprise that provides translation and localization into any language. With offices in Brazil and Argentina, the company uses robust technologies that ensure the necessary flexibility for processing large volumes in short timeframes. Catering to approximately 25 market segments, Netwire has a network of hundreds of native translators, specialized in different business fields. In the past five years alone, we have processed over 110 million words, delivering an average of 400 projects per month. This experience makes Netwire the ideal partner to handle any translation demand. Request an estimate via website or by telephone and guarantee the best solution for your business!
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