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Judith R.

Berlin, Germany

$18/hr
4.9
605 jobs

Let me help you with your translation! Do you need your website, product descriptions, ads, emails, blogs or other texts translated into German? ✅ Born and based in Berlin, Germany. I am a qualified translator with 11 years experience. I have been working as freelance translator full time for the last 9 years. Contact me to discuss your project in detail and I can answer any questions you have.

  • Proofreading
  • German
  • Copy Editing
  • Translation
  • Website Translation
  • English
  • Copywriting
  • English to German Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • Writing
Marc M.

Osnabruck, Germany

$30/hr
5.0
433 jobs

As a native German translator and localization specialist, I help E-Commerce, SaaS, and Tech companies successfully enter the German market with translations that don’t just read well – they sell. I specialize in adapting English content for the German-speaking audience, ensuring your brand voice remains consistent while building trust and increasing conversions. What I can help you with: ✅ Shopify/WooCommerce store localization ✅ Product descriptions with SEO optimization ✅ Landing pages and sales copy ✅ SaaS and Tech blog translation ✅ App and UI localization with context sensitivity ✅ Email newsletters and automated flows Why work with me? ✨ Native German speaker with 10+ years of experience ✨ Deep understanding of E-Commerce and Tech terminology ✨ Conversion-focused approach for your German customers ✨ Fast, reliable, and detail-oriented I don’t just translate words; I ensure your message resonates with your target audience, helping you grow your business in the German market. Ready to localize your content for Germany and boost your sales? Let’s connect and discuss your project today.

  • Proofreading
  • Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • English to German Translation
  • Translation & Localization Software
  • Technical Translation
  • Localization
  • Proofreading Feedback
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Content Localization
  • Software Localization
  • Website Localization
  • Marketing Localization
Angelika H.

Karlsruhe, Germany

$35/hr
5.0
66 jobs

Ghostwriting, Travelwriting, eBooks (and put them on amazon), creative writing, blogging, sustainable living, sports, alternative medicine, low impact, environment, psychology, human relations, spirituality I can also build a WP or WIX Website for you and/or maintain it. I am not available for anything audio, fake reviews, ethically difficult subjects (gaming, casino, pharmaceuticals ...) or marketing jobs.

  • Proofreading
  • German
  • Creative Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Blog Content
  • English
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Website Content
  • Article Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Writing
  • English to German Translation
  • Content Writing
Manfred M.

Vienna, Austria

$13/hr
4.8
550 jobs

I am a native German speaker with international and multilingual background. I have been to French, German and Austrian schools and universities, for studies of law, anthropology, economics and Japanese science in English and German. I am experienced in translating, among others simultaneous (english-french-german) and proofreading, also subtitles for videos or movies. I have worked for quite a few interesting, especially ecological, projects. I like to be super-precise, any style of writing can be agreed upon...

  • German
  • French
  • English
  • Copywriting
  • Legal Translation
  • French to English Translation
  • German to English Translation
  • English to French Translation
  • German to French Translation
  • English to German Translation
  • Microsoft Word
  • French to German Translation
  • Academic Proofreading
Olivia M.

Monster, Netherlands

$25/hr
5.0
7 jobs

Native German translator, proofreader, and medical editor with experience in medical translation, content localization, AI content editing, and website content. What I help with: - English to German translation - German proofreading - Dutch to German translation - Dutch proofreading - content localization - book editing & proofreading - medical translation - medical editing - medical proofreading - medical terminology - content rewriting - AI content editing - grammar & syntax review - error detecting My focus is on natural, readable, and audience-appropriate German content across medical, literary, website, and localization projects.

  • German
  • Quality Control
  • Localization
  • Multilingual Translation
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Medical Translation
  • Medical Editing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • English to German Translation
  • Dutch to German Translation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Copywriting
  • Content Editing
  • Content Rewriting
  • Grammar & Syntax Review
  • Voice & Tone Consistency
  • Content Localization
  • Content Writing
Michaela U.

Ehrenhausen, Austria

$30/hr
5.0
34 jobs

Hi, I'm Michaela – a native German speaker from Austria with 7+ years of professional translation experience and 150+ five-star-only reviews across various platforms. I don't just translate, I adapt content so it feels natural and converts in German. As a Senior Sales Operations Manager, I understand marketing psychology, conversion-focused copy, and brand voice. Additionally, I have a 5-year business & tourism training background and basic automation knowledge. What I translate: - E-commerce & Shopify stores (product descriptions, customer emails, navigation, UI/UX) - Marketing & sales content (email campaigns, ad copy, social media, landing pages) - Website & app localization (interface elements, user flows) + UI/UX testing feedback - Tourism & hospitality content (my professional background) - Technical documentation (manuals, software strings, app content) - Creative writing (books, novels, blogs, NSFW/adult content) Companies I've worked with: CurrentBody, Replika App (10M+ downloads), Deutsche Bank, EaseUS, Monster Group UK, Peanuts Worldwide, IDS, Breaseworld and many more in fields like tourism, online gaming/casinos, clothing, real estate, medical industries, software, construction and many more. Why you should work with me: - Native German with dual background: translator + sales/marketing professional - Fast, reliable turnaround with attention to tone, style, and cultural fit - Comfortable working in CMS platforms and localization tools - Perfect for ongoing projects and long-term collaboration How to start: - Send me your project details and timeline. I can usually start immediately. - Need a sample? Just ask – I'm happy to provide one free of charge. I look forward to working with you!

  • Proofreading
  • German
  • Translation
  • Localization
  • Sales & Marketing
  • English
  • German to English Translation
  • Website Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Literary Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Financial Translation
  • Editorial Translation
  • Website Localization

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