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 Translation 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
12 Things to Know About Merriam-Webster Lexicographer Kory Stamper
7 mistakes real estate agencies targeting international clients make
Multiple revenue streams, “productizing,” and passive income
Why Standards Are Not the Norm in the Language Industry
7 translation business paradoxes that are surprisingly true
We Can’t Translate The Web Using Only Professionals
Put that legal translation down and move away slowly
Podcast: How to organize and have a paperless office
SDL Trados Studio 2015: New features for beginners
This is how not to localise your mobile applications
4 Major Problems With the Translation Industry
12 Most Embarrasing Mistranslations in History
There’s No Such Thing As “Just Translate This”
What’s the Best Way to Learn a New Language?
When do you really need a specialist translator?
Interview of the month – David Bellos
How to design for multiple languages
ToolBox for the Medical Translator
Where does language come from?
Airlines – Localizing Air Travel
Studio 2015, first things first!
Translation in Canada
Old Irish Curses
Freelancing
How to Set Effective Goals for Your Freelance Business
12 tips for first-time freelancers & entrepreneurs
Social media, Marketing, Business, Web Design
How to Get a High-Quality LinkedIn Recommendation [+ Email Template]
11 Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for More Exposure
9 Social Media Etiquette Rules You Need to Stop Breaking
7 Tactics to Increase Your Sales Without Cold Calling
15 Email Signature Mistakes You Might Be Making
LinkedIn Pointers – Part One: Photos and Headlines
The Do’s and Don’ts of Following Up [Infographic]
40 Ways to Build Your Email List Fast
Miscellaneous
Answers to Your Questions on the Pros and Cons of Using a Stand-Up Treadmill Desk
39 Things to Do Before Leaving on Vacation: A Handy Dandy Checklist
Top 10 Unusual Ways to Make Your To-Do List Actually Doable
How to Take a Vacation Without Stressing About Work
How to Unsend an Email in Gmail [Quick Tip]
Tips for Keeping That Post-Vacation Feeling
About the author
Catherine Christaki has been a full-time English-Greek translator since 2001 and co-owner of Lingua Greca Translations since 2012. She specializes in Information Technology, Medical, and Technical texts and loves writing for the Adventures in Technical Translation blog. She regularly shares her experience and insight on social media and blogging for translators, giving interviews and presenting at conferences. Connect with her on Twitter @LinguaGreca.
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