What is the difference between written translation and interpreting?

Translation deals with written content such as documents, websites, manuals, and reports. Interpreting is a separate service used for live spoken communication in meetings, conferences, calls, or face-to-face interactions. This page is specifically about written translation services.

Do different document types need different translation approaches?

Often yes. Certified, legal, medical, technical, financial, website localisation, software localisation and MTPE projects commonly have different priorities. Some need strict faithfulness and formatting care, while others also need audience adaptation, UX awareness or multilingual SEO planning. The appropriate workflow is confirmed after the material and intended use have been reviewed.

Why are translation services divided into different categories?

Different types of content require different translation priorities. Official documents, websites, legal files, technical manuals, marketing content and software interfaces are not used in the same way, so they should not be approached in the same way. Clear service categories help users find the most relevant solution for their exact needs.

Can website localisation include multilingual SEO considerations?

Website localisation projects commonly include planning for metadata, navigation and content structure in additional languages. Search visibility and conversion outcomes depend on many factors beyond translation and are not guaranteed by localisation alone.

What is Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)?

MTPE is the review and editing of machine-translated output against an agreed brief. Suitability depends on source quality, subject matter and intended use. In some cases, human translation from the source may be more appropriate.

What kinds of files are commonly translated?

Common examples include official records, contracts, annual reports, manuals, websites, brochures, product descriptions, policies, academic papers, healthcare content, app strings and customer-facing business assets.

When should a business choose localisation instead of direct translation?

Localisation is especially useful when the content needs to feel natural in another market, such as website copy, product messaging, software interfaces and user onboarding. Direct translation may be more appropriate for formal or regulated documents.

Which Polyver catalogue services cover written translation?

The current Polyver written-service catalogue includes medical, legal, technical and financial translation, website and e-commerce localisation, software and SaaS localisation, and MTPE. Related needs outside that catalogue can be discussed during quotation.

Can document translation and digital content be requested together?

They can be requested in the same quotation journey, but the workflow should reflect the type of content involved. A certificate, a technical manual, a product page and a software interface usually need different priorities. Matching the approach to the content is more important than treating every request the same way.

How do I know which translation service is right for my project?

Start with the type of content you need translated and how it will be used. Official records, marketing copy, technical documentation, websites, academic papers and product content all have different requirements. Choosing the closest service category is usually the best first step before requesting a quote.

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