--- title: Blog — Kotoba Translation | freelance description: freelance | A blog to learn about the translation industry and how to leverage languages to expand internationally. Business. Finance. Tech. --- [![Kotoba Translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/Kotoba-Translation.png?width=400&height=40&name=Kotoba-Translation.png "Kotoba Translation")](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/) [![Free Consultation](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/7041945/2c6e841b-aa54-47be-a197-467b479e0f3d.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/7041945/2c6e841b-aa54-47be-a197-467b479e0f3d) Blog [January 29, 2020](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/what-are-we-looking-for-in-our-translators) ## [What are we looking for in our translators?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/what-are-we-looking-for-in-our-translators) [project management](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/project-management), [freelance translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance-translator), [Careers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/careers), [quality](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/quality), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [Information](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/information), [Communication](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/communication), [feedback](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/feedback) A good CV, lots of specialization courses and a huge list of past projects help, but that is not all that we are looking for. . Experienced translators were new at some point in their careers and back then they did not have all those projects under their belt. Everybody starts without much experience, **so there must be something more than just experience,** right? [January 14, 2020](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-much-should-i-charge-for-my-translation-services-a-guide-for-translators) ## [How much should I charge for my translation services? A guide for translators.](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-much-should-i-charge-for-my-translation-services-a-guide-for-translators) [translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/translation), [freelance translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance-translator), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [productivity](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/productivity), [pricing](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/pricing), [Information](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/information), [earning](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/earning) If we scroll down different translator forums or professional associations websites, one of the most common questions among translators is how to price their services. Setting rates can be a daunting task not only for recent graduates or new freelancers but also for the experienced ones. **Therefore, we had several reasons why we wanted to write this post: lots of people do not know how to adequately price their services and many of those are also too afraid to ask!** [December 2, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/translation-freelancing-or-in-house) ## [Translation: freelancing or in-house?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/translation-freelancing-or-in-house) [translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/translation), [freelance translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance-translator), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [flexible work](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/flexible-work), [in-house translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/in-house-translation), [nomad translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/nomad-translator) ![asset](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/freelancing.jpg) [September 16, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/office-set-up-for-freelancers-and-remote-workers) ## [Office Set-up for Freelancers and Remote Workers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/office-set-up-for-freelancers-and-remote-workers) [tools for freelancers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/tools-for-freelancers), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [productivity](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/productivity), [workspace](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/workspace), [organization](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/organization) ![asset](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/office.jpg) [September 9, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/time-management-for-freelancers) ## [Time Management for Freelancers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/time-management-for-freelancers) [resources](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/resources), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [productivity](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/productivity), [planning](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/planning), [time magement](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/time-magement) ![asset](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/time-management.jpg)   [August 7, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tips-for-nomad-translators) ## [Tips for Nomad Translators](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tips-for-nomad-translators) [freelance translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance-translator), [travel](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/travel), [tools for freelancers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/tools-for-freelancers), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [digital nomad](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/digital-nomad), [flexible work](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/flexible-work), [Information](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/information), [co-working](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/co-working), [nomad translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/nomad-translator) ![nomad working](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/nomad-working.jpg) [August 5, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/super-translator-checklist) ## [Super Translator Checklist](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/super-translator-checklist) [translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/translation), [quality](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/quality), [howto](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/howto), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [Information](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/information), [checklist](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/checklist) ![checklist](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/checklist.jpeg) In our previous article, we shared a few tips to set aspiring translators on the path of success. [August 2, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelance-translator) ## [How to Get Started as a Freelance Translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelance-translator) [translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/translation), [Careers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/careers), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance), [Information](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/information) ![translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/translation.jpg) Translation is a popular choice for global citizens who master one or more languages, and who want to start working independently. What does it take to become a full time translator? How can you kickstart your career once you've made up your mind? [February 1, 2019](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-apply-as-a-translator) ## [How to Apply as a Translator?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-apply-as-a-translator) [translation](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/translation), [Careers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/careers), [freelance](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance) ![translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/hubfs/KotobaTranslation%20-%20February%202020%20Folder/Images/translator_02.jpeg) How to apply as a translator? ### Get updates on using language translation to globally scale blockchain initiatives: ## Archive ### September 2022 ## [Which Languages Do NFT Users and Adopters Speak?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/which-languages-nft-users-and-adopters-speak) Sep 21, 2022 ### August 2021 ## [Content Management Systems (CMS)  —  Suitable for Localization?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/content-management-systems-cms-suitable-for-localization) Aug 13, 2021 ### July 2021 ## ['Play-To-Earn' Games are Changing the Gaming Business - Why Localization Can Help](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-play-to-earn-games-are-changing-the-gaming-business-and-why-localization-can-help) Jul 23, 2021 ### August 2020 ## [How to Choose the Right Translation Service Provider](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-translation-service-provider) Aug 4, 2020 ### May 2020 ## [Rage Against the Machine: Human Translators vs. The Robots](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/rage-against-the-machine-human-translators-vs.-the-robots) May 14, 2020 ### March 2020 ## [Timeline for translation projects](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/timeline-for-translation-projects) Mar 10, 2020 ## [Which languages are the most relevant?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/which-languages-are-the-most-relevant) Mar 10, 2020 ## [How to choose between a freelancer and an agency?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-choose-between-a-freelancer-and-an-agency) Mar 10, 2020 ### February 2020 ## [The Ultimate Guide to Website Localization III](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-website-localization-iii) Feb 21, 2020 ## [The Ultimate Guide to Website Localization II](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-website-localization-ii) Feb 21, 2020 ## [The Ultimate Guide to Website Localization](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-website-localization) Feb 21, 2020 ### January 2020 ## [What are we looking for in our translators?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/what-are-we-looking-for-in-our-translators) Jan 29, 2020 ## [How much should I charge for my translation services? A guide for translators.](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-much-should-i-charge-for-my-translation-services-a-guide-for-translators) Jan 14, 2020 ### December 2019 ## [Translation: freelancing or in-house?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/translation-freelancing-or-in-house) Dec 2, 2019 ### September 2019 ## [Office Set-up for Freelancers and Remote Workers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/office-set-up-for-freelancers-and-remote-workers) Sep 16, 2019 ## [Time Management for Freelancers](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/time-management-for-freelancers) Sep 9, 2019 ### August 2019 ## [Learning Resources for Continuing Education](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/learning-resources-for-continuing-education) Aug 13, 2019 ## [Tips for Nomad Translators](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tips-for-nomad-translators) Aug 7, 2019 ## [Super Translator Checklist](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/super-translator-checklist) Aug 5, 2019 ## [How to Get Started as a Freelance Translator](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-get-started-as-a-freelance-translator) Aug 2, 2019 ### April 2019 ## [Project Management at Kotoba](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/project-management-at-kotoba) Apr 1, 2019 ### March 2019 ## [Blockchain Learning Resources and Glossaries](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/blockchain-learning-resources-and-glossaries) Mar 1, 2019 ### February 2019 ## [How to Apply as a Translator?](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/how-to-apply-as-a-translator) Feb 1, 2019 # Get updates on using language translation to scale your business globally: [Back to Top](https://www.kotoba-translation.com/blog/tag/freelance#top) ## ABOUT US Kotoba Translation is a translation agency focused on helping innovating companies reach global audiences. 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