Site translation into 1 language (human)
We translate your site into one language by a live translator (not a machine): page texts, buttons, forms, meta tags — with attention to meaning, tone and terminology. So that the foreign version reads naturally, not like a machine word-for-word. Honestly upfront: human translation gives quality a machine cannot yet match, but its result depends on the clarity of your source text and the topic, the price is by volume, and translation alone does not guarantee sales and rankings in the new country — those are separate tasks.
Site translation into 1 language (human) — overview
Site translation into 1 language (human) is a full human translation of your site into the chosen language: page texts, headings, buttons and interface, forms, messages, meta tags (title/description) for SEO. The translator preserves meaning, brand tone and unified terminology (a glossary), which machine translation does not consistently provide. Honestly about quality, this matters: the result depends on the SOURCE text — if the original is unclear, contradictory or very niche/technical, that carries into the translation; for highly specialized topics (medicine, law, engineering) proofreading by a subject expert or native speaker is useful. We will honestly say where it is needed. Honestly about price: the cost is by VOLUME (number of words/pages) — the stated price is a base starting one, the final depends on the site size. Honestly about the boundary: translation is translation. It is NOT equal to market success: to be found and bought in the new country you also need technical SEO for languages (hreflang 779, sitemap 780), local content and promotion, cultural adaptation (778) — these are separate services. Translation does not replace them. Honestly about maintenance: when new pages/texts are added, they also need translating — it is not a one-off point but a process as the site grows. Honestly about the machine: if you need it cheaper and faster — there is the AI-translation + human edit option (777), but it is a quality compromise, honestly covered separately. Honestly about access: access to the texts/CMS or a string export is needed. An important boundary: this is human translation into 1 language; transcreation (creative market adaptation) is 778, technical SEO for languages is 779/780. Picture this: instead of 'the foreign version sounds like a machine word-for-word and scares people off' — the text reads naturally for a native speaker. The base price starts from 15,000 ₽ per language (depends on volume).
Problems we solve
- The foreign version is machine-made and sounds unnatural.
- Terms and brand tone 'drift' from page to page.
- Buttons/forms/meta tags are left untranslated.
- A native speaker immediately sees the text is not native — and loses trust.
What's included in the Site translation into 1 language (human) service
- Human translation of texts, interface, forms, messages
- Translation of meta tags (title/description) for SEO
- A unified glossary of terms and brand tone
- Marking places that need native/subject-expert proofreading
- Indicating boundaries (translation ≠ market success)
- Accounting for the SEO link (hreflang/sitemap — separate)
- Checking the translation's integrity on the site
- Handover and review with you
What you get
- The foreign version reads naturally for a native speaker
- Unified terminology and brand tone
- Not only texts but the interface and meta tags are translated
- A quality language version (market promotion — separate)
How the work goes: steps
- We collect texts/strings and context, agree the glossary; collect access
- We translate preserving meaning and tone, mark places for proofreading
- We check on the site, review boundaries and next steps with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
How is this better than machine translation?
A live translator conveys meaning, tone and nuances, keeps unified terminology and does not make machine absurdities that a native speaker immediately spots and loses trust over. A machine (even with editing) is a quality compromise for speed and budget (option 777). Honestly: for the face of the brand, human translation is noticeably more reliable.
After translation, will I be found and bought in the new country?
Not automatically, and that is honest. Translation makes the version clear and appealing, but to be found and bought you also need technical SEO for languages (hreflang/sitemap), local content, promotion and often cultural adaptation — separate tasks. Translation is a necessary basis, but not the whole market success.
Why is the price 'from' and depends on volume?
Because a translator's work is by text volume (words/pages): a 5-page site and a 50-page one are different work. The stated price is a base starting one; we will calculate the final by your volume honestly and in advance, without surprises at the end.
About the provider
The «Site translation into 1 language (human)» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.