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Hi ProZ.com members. I'm Kevin Dias, founder of TM-Town and now a full-time developer at ProZ.com.

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Improve your ProZ.com profile from your mobile phone

ProZ.com Mobile, the application developed by ProZ.com for use on mobile devices, now offers the possibility of updating basic profile information even when your are away from your computer.

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Project Managers wanted for pool at ProZ.com

A project manager pool has been launched at ProZ.com. ProZ.com Pools™ make it easier to discover freelance professionals working in certain select fields. All project managers are invited to join the pool.

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Laugh your way through the rise of the machines with Mox the translator

If you've been working in translation a while, chances are you have run into Mox somewhere, if you don't already regularly follow his adventures in translation.

"Best method to increase your productivity", from mox.ingenierotraductor.com

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ProZ.com Mobile integrates Google, Facebook and LinkedIn login

It is now possible to login to your ProZ.com accounts in the ProZ.com Mobile app using Google, Facebook or LinkedIn credentials.

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Translation news for February, 2018

 
 
 
 
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ProZ.com news for February, 2018
 
Here is what happened in February, both on and off ProZ.com.
 
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ProZ.com and Elia broadcast Together 2018 live
ProZ.com and the European Language Industry Association (Elia), partnered to broadcast Together 2018, an event for translators and translation companies. On February 22nd and 23rd, sessions from the Specialisation track of the event were broadcast live via ProZ/TV. ProZ.com Plus subscribers received free access to the broadcast and will be able to view recordings of the sessions in the Plus subscriber video library. Thank you to everyone who attended the event, both online and in person!
 
 
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Add a presentation video to your profile

A new feature allows you to add a short video to your ProZ.com profile. Use the video to present yourself and your services to potential clients and collaborators. To get started, just go to your profile settings here: https://www.proz.com/settings/freelancer/marketing_promotion/profile-greetings

If you are part of one of the Pools of specialists, you can add an introductory video there too: https://www.proz.com/pools

 
 
Declare variants, proficiency levels for your languages

You can now list all languages you know and set variants and levels of proficiency for each in your ProZ.com profile.

Initially, your list of languages has bee

n pre-populated based on your previously entered language information. Please take a moment to review your list of languages, and indicate your proficiency levels. Read more at https://www.proz.com/topic/323089

 
 
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World map of Business member translation companies

You can peruse 500+ translation companies and agencies who are Business members at ProZ.com on the new Business member map. The map shows information about each company, including location, contact info, and average feedback rating from service providers: https://www.proz.com/business-members-list

If you represent a translation company, learn how to put your company on the map here.

 
 
APTRAD's 2nd international conference (May 17 - 19)

Check out a new guest post written by Paula Ribeiro - president and co-founder of the Portuguese Association of Translators and Interpreters (APTRAD). Paula is a long-time ProZ.com member and part of the Certified PRO Network. APTRAD will be holding its second international conference on May 17th, 18th and 19th in Porto, Portugal. Read what Paula has to say about the event and starting APTRAD at https://go.proz.com/blog/guest-post-paula-ribeiro-on-aptrads-2nd-international-conference-may-17-19

 
 
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Add a CAT tool to your arsenal

If you are on the market for a CAT tool, you can get one for free with your ProZ.com Plus subscription. Find out more at https://go.proz.com/blog/translators-plus-part-1-cats-drinking-coffee

 
Smart translators and interpreters
are wearing sunglasses

The future looks bright for a certain type of translator, interpreter, or anyone providing language services.

These are the language professionals who are able to adapt to the changes that affect us all in general, and the changes that affect how things work in the industry. Some of these changes are related to globalization, some are tech-based, others have to do with how we have come to expect a service to be delivered, in terms of time, cost, and quality, and very often without even having met the person or persons providing the service. Read more:

https://go.proz.com/blog/translators-plus-part-2-good-translators-and-interpreters-are-wearing-sunglasses

 
 
Upcoming powwows in March
3: Leipzig, Germany (7) http://proz.com/powwow/6544
3: Birmingham, UK (3) http://proz.com/powwow/6565
10: Cardiff, UK (6) http://proz.com/powwow/6577
17: Kharkiv, Ukraine (10) http://proz.com/powwow/6562
22: Edinburgh, UK (9) http://proz.com/powwow/6574
 
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How to provide translator feedback at ProZ.com

A new service provider feedback card was recently released at ProZ.com. Ratings have been provided for services provided to outsourcers in translation, interpreting, subtitling, post-editing, game and website localization, transcription, voice over and more.

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Translators Plus part 1: Cats drinking coffee?

 

ProZ.com Plus membership comes with all the benefits members have come to know over the past nineteen years, plus a lot of new tools and opportunities designed with the serious freelance language professional in mind. This series takes a look at these additional benefits, one at a time.

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Today we're going to talk about... cats drinking coffee!

 

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Google login recently added to ProZ.com

Google login has recently been added to the ProZ.com platform. Registered users will be allowed to log in and new users may sign up using their Google account. 

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ProZ.com Profile Video Greetings

A new way to add localized video greetings to your main profile, as well as any Pools you're a member of, has been released today on ProZ.com. This feature is currently in alpha testing.

Try it here:Profile settings> Marketing and promotion > Video greetings

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Guest post: Reflections on 2017, my first $US 100,000+ year from translation

DJHartmann is a NAATI Certified Thai-English Translator specializing in the translation of issues relating to applied anthropology, international development, NGO's, refugees and migration, human trafficking, indigenous peoples' rights, the effects of mining and resource extraction on local communities, social impact assessments, land tenure and environmental management.

He is a ProZ.com member and member of the ProZ.com Certified PRO Network.

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Find pharmaceutical translation professionals 

A   pharmaceutical translator pool  has been made available at ProZ.com.  ProZ.com Pools™ make it easier to find and hire freelance professionals working in certain select language industry fields.

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Facebook login added to ProZ.com

Facebook login has been added to the ProZ.com platform. New sign ups and registered users will be allowed to log in using their Facebook account.

What are some advantages?
  • One-click login
  • Another way to sign up
  • Quickly access your account in case of forgotten password

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Add a new member at a Powwow and dinner is on ProZ.com

ProZ.com founder Henry Dotterer’s cousin Mike Dotterer has been heckling us in the Syracuse, NY headquarters about the sharing economy. He is sure that ProZ.com members will help bring more members in 2018. He challenged us to think of a way in which members could be rewarded for sharing.

The first idea that came to mind for us has to do with ProZ.com powwows.

 

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Introducing a more powerful “About me” editor for your profile

Your “About me” is one of the most prominent parts of your profile and a great tool for describing yourself to potential clients. 

While you have always been able to customize this section using text, images, and various styles, this process has recently been made easier and more visual. Adding images or formatting text in your “About me” no longer requires learning HTML code. Instead, these tasks can now be accomplished through the use of the new visual editor (similar to a word processing program such as Word or Pages).

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