Proofreading Services: Finesse Your Translated Content

Utilising professional proofreading services is like the cherry on top of a delicious, freshly baked cake! There are many ingredients which go into making it an exceptional, signature good, but without the finishing touches that set it apart, it instantly becomes another standard dessert.

Without the use of proofreading services, you could compromise the quality of your translated content without knowing it. Consequently, your business model won’t be taken seriously, which naturally, has a negative impact on your reputation.

Why Are Professional Proofreading Services So Important?

For any business looking to make their mark, proofreading any branded text or important documents that have been translated is an essential step in the content creation process. When something has been translated, it’s imperative that the written word is checked over for grammar, sentence structure, intent and localisation to name a few.

Translated content is only ever effective if it is correct. Proofreading ensures complete precision, allowing the true meaning of your message to be conveyed. This will enable you to branch out and target new demographics to further grow your business and build new relationships with overseas counterparts. Accurate translation and proofreading services are a steadfast way to expand business.

The use of professional proofreading services also shows you offer a duty of care to your clientele, helping them to achieve successful results. This will set you apart and help you to stand out in the over-saturated business world. Sincere customer care promotes consistent customer satisfaction. Consequently, client retention will be higher and in business, that is what will ensure the highest return on investment. It’s a futureproof way to overtake your competitors. Check out this recent article from Grammarist, for even more proofreading benefits.

What is Proofreading?

Proofreading something means to give a comprehensive final quality check of written material before publication. ‘Proofing’ a document entails carefully checking it for errors and overall accuracy. This includes layout, consistency in style and presentation, omissions in typography, and accuracy of spelling, grammar and syntax.

Professional proofreading for translated text is a skill that can take years to master. Not only does translation proofreading involve all of the above, but the proofreader must also ensure that the content or document makes complete sense in the language into which it has been translated. To do this, they need to be a native speaker of the language in question, with awareness of the original context and nuances.

What Can Be Proofread?

Any kind of content can be proofread for both business or personal purposes. Most commonly, marketing material and legal documents are the most popular content to have checked.

When choosing professional proofreading services, it’s important that your proofreader truly understands the nature of the content at hand. At Absolute Translations, our proofreaders are not only native speakers of over 200 languages between them, but are experts within their specialist fields too.

Our team set us apart from other services. With a minimum of 5 years’ experience within translations and proofreading, alongside being working professionals within their niche business sector. From Marketing and PR, to the financial and legal fields, Absolute Translations will deliver proofread content that you can trust.

The Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

Reviewing translation via both editing and proofreading are important. Both tasks are very similar, ensuring that text is free from error. However, there is a slight difference between the two.

Editing always comes first. An editor will examine text with the intention of improving the flow and overall quality of the writing. It is a multi-layered process that concentrates on form, context and factual integrity. This looks to improve the overall readability of the document. Specific terminologies and idioms should be checked at this stage. An editor will then give their professional opinion back to the translator. They can then action these suggestions, before handing over to proofreading services.

Proofreading comes next. This is where a native speaker of the language will go through the content and fine tune it. Details such as accents and other variations of punctuation in the right place are carefully considered. Localised text is also factored in and checked here; for example, different spellings of words that mean the same thing, depending on their intended audience.

Identifying instances where words or punctuation marks are repeated, checking line spacing and indentations in a finished product, and assessing the overall appearance of printed text is the final step.

By utilising the professionals at Absolute Translations, we ensure that your text is edited and proofread within the same service because of our dual-skilled proofreaders, who are both translation and niche industry professionals. You can rely on us for a thorough, cost-effective service.

Proofreading Services Near Me

With their acute understanding, our team will ensure that your content is exactly accurate, utilising their native linguistic skills, combined with specific industry knowledge and terminology. Our teams work all across the globe in many different time zones; this way, we can meet any deadline, regardless of where our clients are based.

Whatever your targeted industry, we guarantee a high-quality service designed to maximise brand visibility and ensure your content reflects the true tone of the intended message. If you’d like to find out more about our proofreading services, why not enquire with our friendly team? Get in touch with us today or call 0333 577 0767. Alternatively, you can e-mail main@absolutetranslations.com. We look forward to hearing from you!