1. Tell them you appreciate them

You definitely know other translators that you admire for this or that reason, but you never tell them that. Well, today is a good occasion to write to them. You can use the International Translation Day as an excuse.

2. Comment on their blog

If you were only reading their blog up till now, change your habits! Give something back, even if you comment is a simple thank you note. It still matters!

3. Recommend them

Jot down just a few words about them for others to see. If you can’t recommend them for their translation services, find another thing: brilliant customer service, quality proofreading, good time management.

4. Follow them on their social media profiles

Connect with them everywhere: on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn… Show attention, tell them that there’s someone out there who takes care!

5. Share your resources

If you have a nice collection of glossaries or reference materials, share it with others! They will love you, but also the profession will gain in general.

6. Talk to them

Find someone to talk to, or chat on Twitter. Exchange thoughts and points of view, even with someone you don’t know and just met on Proz conference.

7. Answer their question

Take some time and write down a comprehensive answer. If you share something you know, it’s two people making use of it!

See: Want Words