Translation Favorites (Feb 19-25)
Every week we share on Twitter many interesting blog posts and online articles on translation, interpreting, language, as well as freelancing, blogging, business and social media. If you missed any of the great content we shared 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! You can read the Weekly Favorites from previous weeks here.
If you read any fabulous posts that we missed, let us know in the Comments section or email us at info@linguagreca.com so we can add your links to next week’s list.
Translation, Interpreting & Languages
Terminological equivalence: Probability and consistency in technical translation
A Comparative Study of Terminological Variation in Specialised Translation
20 Common Grammar Mistakes That (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong
Social Media Marketing for translators: back to the basics (Part 1)
Marketing Strategies for Acquiring Translation Clients Directly
The Content Tsunami Hits the Shores of the Iberian Peninsula
Calling All Bibliophiles! Introducing the Index Translationum
Writing English for a global audience – recommendations
How Translators Can Get More Work and Clients
Abbreviations & acronyms – the bane of my life
«Πρακτική άσκηση» σε μεταφραστικά γραφεία
Literally – the much misused word of the moment
Chicago Manual of Style proofreading question
Machine Translation in the European Union
Translation & the law: From words to deeds
The Unprofessionals: a time-wasting agency
Εσείς πότε βάζετε “από” μετά το “μετά”;
How do words get into the dictionary?
Tips for getting into medical translation
Web globalization in a post-PC world
CAT tools – are they really helpful???
Put on de Red Pee fo da agency
Court Interpreting: Is it worth it?
κτλ. (και τα λοιπά), κλ.π, κ.λπ
Bilingualism in today’s world
10 Types of Wordplay
A “Sorry” State
Pipe dreams
Freelancing, Blogging, Writing
Six Easily-Preventable Mistakes That Bloggers Make with List Posts
Freelancing and Outsourcing Tips, Commentary, Analysis, and News
How to Overcome the 7 Most Crippling Blogging Challenges
10 Amazing Blogging Insights Your Analytics Can Tell You
18 Key Observations about the State of Blogging in 2011
10 Ways To Get More Email Subscribers For Your Blog
8 Real Life Reasons Why You Do Not Get Any Referrals
10 Reasons Your Small Business Shouldn’t Start a Blog
Plan a Marketing Strategy for your Freelance Career
7 Fatal Business Blogging Mistakes (And Easy Fixes!)
Manage Your Money to Avoid Freelancing Failures
Develop a Reputation for your Blog
The Value Of Blog Comments
When Losing is a Good Thing
When It’s Over
Social media
The 14 Best WordPress Plugins for Social Media and SEO for 2012
10 Taboo Topics to Take Off Your Social Media Account
Be Better at Twitter: The Definitive, Data-Driven Guide
15 Ways To Facilitate A Linkedin Discussion
100 Ways to Become a Twitter Power User
Build Your Platform – Start
Marketing, Business, Networking, Web Design
Tried These “Under-the-Radar” Marketing Tactics for Your Writing Business?
Inbound Marketing and Your LinkedIn Profile: 10 Ways to Maximize
How to Overcome the Worst Moments in Your Career
7 Silly Mistakes to Stop Making in Your PR Pitches
Brochures versus one sheets for selling your services
How to Craft a Privacy Policy for Your Website
Public speaking for normal people
The Client Loyalty Continuum
Travel & Miscellaneous
How to Know When You’re Wrong (and What You Can Do About It)
Why you think workaholics are sexy (and why you’re denying it)
On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct
Top 10 Ways to Travel Smarter, Safer, and Cheaper
Workaholics: Your All-Nighter Survival Guide…
Get More from Wikipedia: 10 Tips and Tricks
Your Morning Routine Is Making You Dull
The Psychology Of Color [Infographic]
The Benefits of Taking Breaks
About the author
Christos Floros is a co-owner of Lingua Greca Translations and co-writer of the Adventures in Technical Translation blog. He holds a Master’s on Strategic Studies and has been working as a technical translator since 2004, working mainly with Gambling and IT texts. In his free time, he likes reading Cold War spy stories, follows NHL and watches documentaries on History Channel. He also believes that Iron Maiden is the best band ever. All in all, a strange guy. Connect with him on Twitter @ChrisFloros.
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