Release announcement

Announcing Connect improvements for July

26 July 2007

We are pleased to announce the release of some new improvements to Connect, developed in response to feedback and suggestions from users like you.

  • Average translation rates
  • Vendor management enhancements
  • "Close the loop" with interested candidates
  • Job costing features
  • New start page
  • Webinar trainings

Average translation rates

A new interface has been added to allow Connect users an overview of the average rates reported by ProZ.com's community of language professionals. Rates can be filtered by languages, fields of expertise, and currency.

Click here for the new average rates feature.

Vendor management enhancements

Connect vendor management features continue to be enhanced. It is now possible to use all of the Connect sourcing features with your own private vendors, whether or not they have a ProZ.com profile. It is also easier to import and export your private vendors into and out of Connect.

Click here to access your private vendor database.

"Close the loop" with interested candidates

It is now possible to quickly and easily follow up with all interested candidates when your search is over. When you "close" a job/search, you now have the option to send a message to all candidates you accepted for the project, and to send a different message to all those candidates who expressed interest but who you did not accept. These messages are optional and customizable. On your dashboard, you will be prompted to close projects older than one week (though you can dismiss this reminder if you are not yet ready to close it).

Click here to view your dashboard.

Job costing features

Basic job costing features have been added. When defining a project, it is now possible to specify the word count and repetition analysis of the source document. Then, when viewing eligible candidates, you can see an estimated job cost based on the rates specified for each of your vendors.

New start page

The new Connect start page has completed its beta testing period and has now been released. The Connect start page is designed to simplify posting a job or searching the directory, and to make the process of defining a need or project as quick and intuitive as possible. Thanks to all who have submitted their suggestions, feedback, and bug reports as we improved this new feature.

Click here to post a job or search the directory from the new start page.

Webinar trainings

Connect webinars are now available--live, web-based training sessions to help you learn to get the most out of ProZ.com Connect. Sessions are being run each Tuesday at 11:00 and 15:00 GMT. To register for a session, or to learn more, please contact us at [email protected].

Please tell us what you think

We rely on your feedback to help us ensure ProZ.com Connect continues to improve in ways that meet your needs. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for improvements, please let us know. You can contact us by submitting this feedback form, or by sending email to [email protected].


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