Russian Translation Blog

Today I updated my Russian translation forum.
I have had probems with spam but hopefully now they are over. I used SMF engine and have not updated it in a year, now it is the latest stable version, 1.1.7.
I also installed several “packages” to prevent spam and improve SEO:
1. Pretty URLs - pages like http://free.russian-translation-matters.com/index.php?board=2.0 became http://free.russian-translation-matters.com/free-russian-translation-requests/
2. Sitemaps for free English Russian translation requests are created.
3. Powerful antispam.

Welcome to the forums when you have a moment.

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I took a small break from posting and spent some time on translating Wordpress plugins. You might have noticed Wordpress plugins in Russian link at the top of the page.
I have translated the following plugins:

• NextGEN Gallery - Russian localization | Русский перевод галереи NextGEN Gallery
• Absolute Comments - Russian Localization | Русский перевод плагина для Вордпресс Absolute Comments
• Related Posts Plugin- Russian Localization | Русский перевод плагина для Вордпресс “Related Posts”
• Search Everything Plugin- Russian Localization | Русский перевод плагина для поиска по сайту на Wordpress

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Proz.com

Seasoned translators know about Proz.com anyway but this review will be definitely useful for those who are making their first steps in translation business.

is “The translation workplace” for translators from all over the world and it really helps you to network, improve your work and expand your business. According to Alexa, website that gathers web information and statistics, ProZ.com belongs to top 5,000 most visited websites in the world. Translation jobs posted last year cost over $60 million and there are 160,000 registered translators, interpreters and linguists.

Here’s the most useful things about the website:

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Dear Client,

Welcome to my translation blog. I have been doing translations since I graduated from the University back in 2000 but I launched my first website in 2005. Many people have used my services and I have received lots of emails saying something like “thanks for the great service”. Now you have an opportunity to post your feedback here and help me boost my bisiness. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely yours,

Igor Shevkoplyas

+38066.779.6754

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Most people (and many clients) have some misconceptions about translators that lead to misunderstandings:

• As a translator you can translate all subjects
• If you speak a foreign language you can automatically translate into it
• If you can hold a conversation in a foreign language then you are bilingual
• Translators are mind-readers and can produce a perfect translation without having to consult the author of the original text, irrespective of whether it is ambiguous, vague or badly written

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Being a freelance translator sounds like a great thing and has some major benefits

• it’s more efficient to work from home than to transit to work every day
• you can take a leave when you deem it fit
• you don’t have to work on texts you don’t like
• you can move your working hours around other activities that matter to you
• you can have time to go back to school because you do not need to select courses that fit your job schedule

But there are some drawbacks too:

• freelancing requires lots of discipline

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A good keyboard is essential for a translator so let’s discuss the issue of choosing a good (preferrably the best) keyboard. An ergonomic keyboard looks like a wise choice, doesn’t it?

So here are probably the best ergonomic keyboards:

1. Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard

Price: $139.95

www.keyovation.com

2. Kinesis Keyboard

Price: Classic Keyboard for PC - $289; Qwerty/Dvorak Switchable - $315

www.kinesis-ergo.com

3. Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

Price $59.95

www.microsoft.com

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I am starting a series of articles about becoming a translator. Please feel free to comment them and express your own ideas.

So you know a foreign language and want to become a translator. Let’s check if you have or can easily get the needed skills.

1. Language Skills

• Understanding of the
  source language
• Good writing skills in your target language
• Proof-reading

2. IT skills

• Using hardware and software for producing translations
• Electronic file management

3. Communication skills

• Listening and asking questions
• Expressing yourself in a clear way

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I have been planning to start a blog of my own for quite some time and here it is. The blog will be about translation and promoting translation services online (mostly, anyway).

So welcome and do not forget to

add my RSS

to your RSS reader.

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