Best Translation Services 2019
Are the best translation services for this year the largest companies in the language services industry? Or are the best translation services companies determined by a different set of criteria?
The best translation companies for a particular client might have little to do with the company’s size. Rather it’s how well the company’s strengths match up with the unique requirements of a customer, regardless of the translation vendor’s size.
When the strengths of a particular translation company line up well with client requirements there’s a potential match. Clients have found the best translation services company for them
Most translation companies have certain strengths, areas of language services they excel in. It might be in their featured languages, a focus in specialized subject matter, or some kind of technical engineering service (e.g., eLearning course integration), to mention just a few things.
Translation clients can also have unique actual requirements (in addition to preferences). When the strengths of a particular translation company line up well with client requirements there’s a potential match. Clients have found the best translation services company for them.
In addition to special skills that match up with client requirements, below are some operational items we find are important for translation clients.
1. Responsiveness: When you need information or have questions about translation services a fast and efficient response can be a big advantage.
2. Experienced Native-Speaking Linguists: Leading translation vendors will have an extensive roster of experienced, native-speaking linguists with a variety of specializations so the best suited translator resource can be assigned to each project.
3. Competitive Pricing: Leading translation services vendors will be price competitive although the lowest priced vendor might not necessarily be the best choice.
4. Professional Operations: Leading translation vendors will exhibit professionalism in all aspects of their business, from client communications to project quoting, and in each touch point with their clients.
5. Positive Working Interactions: Do interactions with the company bring you up or down? Intangibles in the quality of interactions with a translation vendor are important.
