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Can I Do It Myself?

Translating website copy into another language

You can do it yourselfDone with ready-made tools, no technical knowledge needed.

Move marketing and product copy into a language such as English with machine translation, then review it.

Estimated time: About 1 hour per page (including review) (for a first-timer, an estimate)

Steps

  1. 1

    Split the copy

    Translate headings, descriptions and button labels separately so context isn't lost.

  2. 2

    Translate

    Translate with DeepL or LibreTranslate; make sure brand and product names weren't translated.

  3. 3

    Have a speaker review it

    Tone and cultural fit in sales copy are where machine translation is weakest.

  4. 4

    Handle legal texts separately

    Don't publish contracts and privacy notices without an expert review.

Risks and things to watch

In DeepL's free version, submitted text may be stored for a limited time and used for training; for confidential text, use the Pro plan or LibreTranslate on your own server. Don't publish legal texts such as privacy notices and sales contracts without review.

Tools you need

Picking one is enough; the cards show how they differ.

DeepL

AppFree + paid

Translates text and documents; polishes your writing.

What sets it apart: Natural translation; translates Word and PDF files without breaking the formatting.

For: People writing to foreign customers, exporters, students.

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LibreTranslate

Open sourceFree · open source

A free translation tool that runs on your own server.

What sets it apart: Not tied to Google or Microsoft; the text stays on your server.

For: Technical teams who don't want to send text out for translation.

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If you'd rather not do it yourself

You can do this yourself. If you don't have the time, or want a system tied into your business, we can set it up together.

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