Resources · Buyer tools

Get the working document before you send the brief.

These are small tools for teams still preparing the job: scope sheets, checklists, and comparison worksheets. Use them internally first. When the work is real, send the completed version to the desk.

Template · Scope sheet

Multi-language program scope sheet

A one-page scope sheet for language programs with several pairs, one timeline, QA evidence, and compliance constraints.

Printable HTML + CSV Consideration / decision

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Template · Scope sheet DD resource

Multi-language program scope sheet

Program: Buyer entry
Languages: Buyer entry
Source files: Buyer entry
Deadline: Buyer entry
Compliance: Buyer entry
QA evidence: Buyer entry

The scope usually goes sideways when every vendor answers a slightly different question. This sheet keeps the job in one shape.

Checklist · Rare pairs

Rare-pair sourcing checklist

A buyer checklist for language pairs that are not on a standard vendor roster.

Printable checklist Awareness / consideration

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Checklist · Rare pairs DD resource

Rare-pair sourcing checklist

Pair status: Buyer entry
Dialect and script notes: Buyer entry
Reviewer profile: Buyer entry
Lead-time risk: Buyer entry

A rare pair is not rare in the abstract. It is rare when your deadline depends on a linguist nobody has confirmed yet.

Checklist · Localization QA

Website localization QA checklist

A launch checklist for localized pages, forms, metadata, files, analytics, and search visibility.

Printable checklist Awareness / consideration

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Checklist · Localization QA DD resource

Website localization QA checklist

Metadata and hreflang: Buyer entry
Forms and validation messages: Buyer entry
Downloads and alt text: Buyer entry
Analytics and search-console mapping: Buyer entry

The headline is rarely the problem. The untranslated error under the submit button is what makes the page feel unfinished.

Worksheet · AI data

Data annotation vendor comparison worksheet

A worksheet for comparing multilingual data annotation vendors on sample design, label rules, review path, output format, and rework terms.

Printable worksheet + CSV Consideration

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Worksheet · AI data DD resource

Data annotation vendor comparison worksheet

Sample design: Vendor A notes
Label rules: Vendor B notes
Language fit: Vendor A notes
Review sample: Vendor B notes
Output test: Vendor A notes
Rework rule: Vendor B notes

The cheap quote gets expensive when the first batch turns into a relabeling exercise.