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Welcome to LingoStar’s blog! On this page, you can find a lot of interesting and useful information about the translation industry. Explore topics on website translation and localization and how successful localization can influence your business to help your company grow and go global.
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On this blog, you can also learn about professional translators and interpreters, multilingual search engine optimization (SEO), the importance of socializing and networking and translators’ professional ethics. Quite often we write posts about the languages of the world, other cultures, and their traditions. Not only do translators convert texts from a source language to a target language, but they also help people communicate with each other, help establish international contacts, and are often prominent figures in the social, economic, and political life. Lastly, of course, we want you to have fun, so on our blog, you can find many posts that will entertain you and, hopefully, make you smile!
We hope you enjoy our blog and discover a lot of interesting things!
The document that requires translation is highly confidential. What kind of assurances can you provide that it will remain confidential once we submit it to you?
We are happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to project confirmation. Our translators also sign a Terms & Conditions agreement that specifies that all documents that they receive from LingoStar are to be held in the strictest confidence. My document requires localization for a specific target audience or market. Can you provide a translation that meets these requirements? Yes. Please specify your target audience in your request and we will do our best to match your requirements with the appropriate qualified... read moreHow do I know that you have provided a high-quality translation?
Every document we receive is translated by a professional translator, and then revised by another qualified translator, both of whom are native speakers of the target language. The revised text is finalized by the first translator and submitted to us as a final copy. This copy is then spot-checked thoroughly by LingoStar for typos, inconsistencies, and formatting... read moreIn what format can I expect my translation to be delivered?
Unless otherwise specified, we deliver all translations in MS Word. If you would like your translation delivered in an alternate format, please advise prior to project confirmation. read moreCan you provide the translation with the same formatting as the original?
We try our best to stick with the original formatting as much as possible. Where there may be problems with this, we will consult you on how to proceed. For example, if there are many images with text in them, or tables that require extensive formatting. read moreI don’t have a document available. Can I still get a quote?
We can issue you a quote if you provide enough information about the document(s) (ie. word count, languages, format, etc.) but it may need to be revised upon receipt of your source documents and final requirements. read moreHow do you select your translators? Do you work with specialized translators?
Our translators are selected based on their experience, education and professionalism. They also undergo translation tests in their area of expertise. Our database includes translators in all fields of expertise, including but not limited to the following: Advertising/Marketing, Art/Literature, Automotive, Business/Commerce, Computer – Software/Hardware, Computer –Systems/Networks, Engineering – Industrial Engineering – Mechanical, Environment/Ecology, Farming/Fisheries, Film/Cinema, Finance/Accounting, Food Production/Packaging, Forestry, Government Publications, Information Technology (IT), Insurance, Legal/Law/Contracts, Manufacturing, Media/Multimedia, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Mining/Geology, Research/Education, Technical/Manuals, Travel/Tourism We will match your specific technical requirements with the best qualified... read moreWill you accept payment by bank/wire transfer?
Yes, we accept bank/wire transfers. Please contact us for details. read moreHow do I make a payment for translation services?
Payment can be made online with a credit card or PayPal account, by corporate cheque or by bank transfer (contact us for bank details). For ONLINE PAYMENT: 1) Go to dev.lingo-star.com and click on the ‘Paypal’ button on the left-hand side of the home page. 2) Under ‘Your Order Summary’, enter amount to pay in ‘Item Price’ and click ‘Update’. ***Please note that an online fee of 3.3% may apply. ***Please check your quote for the total amount due 3) You will be given the option to log in to your Paypal Account, or if you don’t have one, you can choose ‘Pay with a debit or credit card’. 4) Enter your credit card information in the appropriate fields and click‘Review Order and Continue’. 5) Kindly advise us via email once payment is made to ensure that your payment is received. For CHEQUE PAYMENT: Please make cheque payable to LingoStar Language Services Inc. and mail to: LingoStar Language Services Inc. 6491 12th Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 2J4 Canada Please note that we cannot initiate your translation project until the signed quote or payment is received. For this reason, many choose to pay online so that their payment can be processed... read moreWhen is payment due?
Payment is due upon project confirmation. We understand that payment processing may take longer than the time allowed to meet your deadline and/or an invoice may be required to begin the process. Please contact us to discuss payment terms and deadlines if this is an... read moreI have received a LingoStar quote and would like to proceed with the document translation project. What do I do?
To proceed with our document translation services please email or fax us the quote, signed and dated for project confirmation. Please include a billing address and advise how you would like to proceed with payment. Payment is also due upon project confirmation. Please contact us for... read moreDo you provide discounts for regular clients?
Yes, you are welcome to contact us to discuss pricing. read moreDo you provide discounts for regular clients?
Yes, you are welcome to contact us to discuss pricing. read moreWe received a more competitive quote from another language services provider. Will you match their rate?
If this is the case, please contact us. We may be able to negotiate the rate to meet your requirements. read moreWe have a very tight budget for this project. Are your rates negotiable?
Sometimes there may be room for negotiation. Contact us with your specific requirements and we’ll see what we can do. read moreHow much does it cost to get my document(s) translated? Can you give me a ballpark figure for translation services?
The total price is calculated according to the word count, number of documents, language pair, technical difficulty and turnaround time required. Discounts are often offered for large volume word counts, regular clients and for your first project with LingoStar. read moreTranslation Blog and News
LingoStar has been a language services provider in Canada, the USA, and Europe for more than a decade. We are proud to say that we cooperate with professional translators, interpreters, and other language specialists worldwide and work with over 100 language pairs. If you are looking for a reliable translation company, contact LingoStar! We are always ready to help you with your projects and documentation. Get a free quote online.