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Weekly favorites (Dec 19-25)

December 27, 2011
by Catherine Christaki (@LinguaGreca)

Every week we share many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, languages, freelancing, writing, social media, business and travel. If you missed any of the great content that was shared via Twitter last week, here is your chance to catch up. The content is listed in categories based on the topic, so just scroll down to find your favorite and enjoy reading!

Translation, Interpreting & Languages

Podcast: interview with Hassan Sawaf on Machine #xl8 and the future of human translators
Professionalism is key to maintaining translation clients (and colleagues!) : 4 tips for 2012
Developing Software for International Markets: Part 2 – Things you should consider
Time to update your marketing plan for your translation business in 2012
Professional Liaisons Part 1: Promoting a “Water Cooler” Culture
Is Honesty Still the Best Policy for Your Freelance Business?
Santa Claus…The Symbol of Christmas In Any Language
Top 5 Reasons Your Localization Costs Too Much
What is Networking – 8 business networking rules
This Week’s Language Blog Roundup
How a translator saved a whole company (or not)
Crowdsourcing: Who Truly Benefits?
Decoding the Document Translation Quote Process
Key Elements of SEO in Website Localisation
Top 10 intercultural blunders of 2011
The Value of Professional Linguistic Review
I don’t have a plan – and that’s okay too
50 end-of-year questions for freelance translators
Breaking into translation – common myths busted
85 Synonyms for “House”
Lost and Gained In Translation
Intralingo 2011 Roundup

Freelancing, Blogging, Writing, Web Design

Are You Nice-ing Yourself Out Of Freelance Writing Profits?
Advice on Charging for Writing Blog Posts
Dealing with Clients Who Want Discounts, Video
How to Write a How-To Post: 7 Simple Steps
The State of the Blogosphere 2011
5 Ways to Thrive During Tough Times
5 Tips to Kick the Perfectionist Habit
Uncharitable Charitable Design

Social media, Marketing, Business

3 Tools to Store and Search Your Social Media Activity
The Anatomy Of A Perfect Website [Infographic]
7 Tips for Content Marketing Webinar Success
What Do Your Clients Know You As

Travel & Miscellaneous

Top 50 Christmas Toys of the Past Century [Infographic]
16 Things Impossible To Say When You Are Drunk
The Sweet Tooth [infographic]
Infographic: What Makes Content Go Viral?
Memories of Christmas Past in Canada’s North
Christmas around the World – France
Oh Christmas Tree

Which blog post or article inspired you this week? Share in the comments section below so we can add your links to next week’s list!

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