Are cheap translation services Singapore shoddy & of poor quality?

Often this question comes into our minds, and we are unable to find any satisfactory answer. I was asked the same question and I replied, “Yes correct, but not always”

“How can you say that?”, “I can’t accept this as true, because once I got my document translated from a translation agency which offered me comparatively most lower rates and it was terrible experience.” It was Tony, my very close friend who was shocked with my statement.

Are you also the victim of any so-called cheap translation services Singapore, and that’s why you are really against cheap translations?

Then I am obliged to say that, you are right BUT it is not always the case. It isn’t any mathematical rule that all language service providers linguists who are offering low cost services are providing poor quality. And all professional certified translator Singapore charging exceptionally high prices will provide you brilliant quality.

It all depends upon translators. In some countries, where translators are very badly paid by local translation agencies, (for example 2 USD per thousand words) you will find them happily ready to work at 4 USD per 1000 words. Although it is still very low rate in international market but they will be more than happy to work at this rate. Because they are getting 100% more than what is offered by local agencies.

I am of the strong view that there are still many translators/agencies that are happy to provide their quality translations at very competitive prices such as cheap translation services Singapore. But it should be worth mentioning here; often cheap translators fail to provide quality translations.

Then what is the solution around?

Based upon my personal experience and web research, I want to recommend you the following strategies. Hope you will find them helpful in coping with poor + cheap and in finding quality + inexpensive translation providers.

1. Try to find out translators who are living in their home countries. Owing to competition and good rates as compare to local agencies they will be willing to work for you at low rates (high for them and low for you).

2. Take test for quality assurance, don’t trust blindly merely on educational degrees

3. See their Proz or translator’s cafe profiles, if available.

4. Ask translator to show you non-confidential past works.

Please note that if you are individual or company other than translation Singapore agency, you should consult any professional translation agency instead of freelance translator. Established language services provider gives sense of security, quality, quick turnarounds and mental satisfaction. Check out cheap translation services Singapore for your next project.

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