How Much to Discount MTPE from Human Translation Rates
No standard discount exists for MTPE - industry practice ranges from 10% to 80% off human rates. Here's the math, the models, and how to negotiate a rate you can actually live with.
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MTPE Pricing Models: Per-Word vs Hourly vs Effort-Based Compared
Head-to-head comparison of three MTPE pricing models - per-word, hourly, and effort-based - with real 2026 rates, pros and cons for both agencies and translators, and a decision framework.
How to Set MTPE Rates: Pricing Models Agencies Actually Use
Three MTPE pricing models agencies use in 2026 - per-word, hourly, effort-based - with real rates, margin formulas, and post-editor pay benchmarks.
MTPE vs Human Translation: When to Choose Each for an Agency
Agency decision guide: when MTPE cuts costs and speeds delivery vs when human translation is the only right call. Real rates, productivity benchmarks, and a content matrix.
Post-Editing Productivity: Realistic Words-Per-Hour Benchmarks
Realistic words-per-hour benchmarks for MTPE: light PE hits ~1,000 words/hr, full PE ~700 words/hr - but language pair and MT quality can cut that in half or double it.
When AI Machine Translation Is Good Enough to Skip Human Translation
A practical decision framework for when raw AI translation works, when MTPE is enough, and when human-only is the only safe call - with real content-type benchmarks and cost data.
Translating a Ukrainian EDR Extract for Business Registration: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to translating a Ukrainian EDR extract for business registration abroad - how to get a current extract, which translation types are accepted in Germany, Poland, and the UK, 2026 prices, and common mistakes.
Affiliate Program Localization: What to Translate and How to Do It Right
A practical guide to localizing affiliate programs - what materials to translate, legal compliance by market, regional nuances, common mistakes, and how to manage the workflow.
SEA and PPC Campaign Translation: How to Localize Keywords and Ad Copy
Why direct keyword translation kills PPC budgets - and how to properly localize SEA campaigns with native keyword research, transcreation, and the right campaign structure.
Shopify Multilingual Store: Setup, SEO, and Hreflang Done Right
How to make your Shopify store multilingual without breaking SEO: Shopify Markets, hreflang, URL structure, translation vs. localization, app comparison (Translate & Adapt, Weglot, Langify) and the mistakes that tank rankings.
Translating Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy for International E-Commerce
Why T&C and Privacy Policy need legal adaptation (not just translation) for each market, GDPR requirements, German BGB rules, costs, common mistakes, and a checklist for international e-commerce expansion.
Amazon Product Listing Translation for DE, FR, ES, IT: Practical Seller Guide
Full guide to translating Amazon product listings for Germany, France, Spain, and Italy - scope, pricing, market requirements, the BIL tool problem, and a proven 6-step workflow.