Web-Translations

What Web-Translations does

Web-Translations is a privately held translation and localisation agency founded in 2003 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, operating as Web-Translations Limited. The company delivers professional translation across more than 140 languages for enterprise and mid-market clients in retail, finance, aviation, tourism, education, IT, life sciences, and manufacturing. Its service portfolio covers website localisation, document translation, international eMarketing and SEO, and multimedia/subtitling, with named engagements for Boots, Swissquote, Sony, Siemens, Citi, South African Airways, Feefo, Kumon, and others.

The underlying technology stack centres on industry-standard Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) tools — memoQ and Trados — used to build client-specific translation memories and termbases that deliver 60%+ discounts on repeated segments. The standout product is the AI-Assisted Multilingual Content Management Subscription, a recurring monthly service that keeps foreign-language websites synchronised with source content using AI-assisted translation under human quality control discretion. A Pay-As-You-Go credit system covering 90 languages extends accessibility to smaller buyers, and microsite development with hourly design charges completes the offering.

Web-Translations generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based project fees (per-word or fixed quote), recurring monthly subscriptions (AI-CMS), and usage-based credits (PAYG). Go-to-market is sales-led B2B, with dedicated account managers for key clients, self-serve quote requests via the website, and organic content marketing and SEO as demand-generation channels. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or institutional investors.

Name

Web-Translations

Legal name

Web-Translations Limited

Website

https://web-translations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Web-Translations is a Leeds-based, privately held translation and localisation agency founded in 2003, serving enterprise and mid-market clients across 140+ languages with website localisation, document translation, international SEO, and an AI-assisted multilingual CMS subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Translation and localisation services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Translation and Interpretation Services (54193)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Localization, Translation & Transcreation (BPAFAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Localization Technology & Automation (TMS, Subtitle Tools, MT/AI, Speech-to-Text) (MPAHAFAH), Multilingual Multimedia Localization (Subtitling, Dubbing, Voiceover) (MPAAANAH), Machine Translation & Multilingual NLP (HDAAADAD)

Keywords

• Professional translation services
• Website localisation
• Multilingual content management
• International SEO services
• Multimedia subtitling

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Website Translation Services: Core translation and localisation services for websites, including microsites, landing pages, and eCommerce platforms. Revenue generated per word or project-based pricing.
2. Document Translation: Professional translation of documents including brochures, user guides, legal documentation, and marketing content. Per-word pricing structure with volume discounts for repetitions.
3. International eMarketing: Digital marketing and SEO solutions focused on localised content, including international search engine optimisation, metadata translation, and keyword research.
4. Multimedia/Subtitling: Subtitling and voiceover services for website content, social media, eLearning, and other audiovisual materials.
5. AI-Assisted Multilingual CMS Subscription: Monthly subscription service for content management. Minimum 3-month subscription with monthly billing paid in advance. Includes AI-assisted translation with human quality control discretion.
6. Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Credit: Pre-purchased credit system for 90 languages. Debited at 1 unit per word for 63 languages, 1.25 units per word for 27 languages. Credit valid for 2 years from purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Web-Translations is a translation and localisation agency that translates and localises websites, documents, marketing content and multimedia for businesses operating internationally. Its core services include professional human translation across 140+ languages, website localisation, international eMarketing/SEO, multimedia subtitling, and an AI-Assisted Multilingual CMS Subscription that keeps foreign-language sites synchronised with source content for a recurring monthly fee.

Product overview

Web-Translations is a Yorkshire-based translation and localisation company operating since 2003, offering a portfolio of interconnected translation and digital services. The core offering includes Website Localisation, Translation Services, International eMarketing, and Multimedia/Subtitling Services. The standout product is the AI-Assisted Multilingual Content Management Subscription, a monthly subscription service that keeps multilingual websites in sync using AI assistance. Additional offerings include Pay-As-You-Go translation credit, microsites, international SEO services, and language asset management using CAT tools (memoQ and Trados). The company provides translations in over 140 languages, serving industries including education, finance, life sciences, engineering, media, retail, sport, and tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Website Localisation Translation and adaptation of websites, microsites, landing pages and eCommerce platforms for international markets, including typesetting where needed and dedicated account management for key accounts.
• Translation Services Professional human translation of documents and content (brochures, user guides, legal documentation, marketing material) into target languages by native, sector-specialised translators with proofreading by a second native translator.
• International eMarketing Digital marketing and SEO solutions focused on localised content, including international search engine optimisation, metadata translation and language-specific keyword research for global search engines.
• Multimedia / Subtitling Services Monolingual and interlingual subtitling plus voiceover services for website content, social media, eLearning and other audiovisual materials.
• AI-Assisted Multilingual CMS Subscription Recurring monthly service that uses AI-assisted translation (with human quality control at the agency's discretion) plus access to a CMS platform for linguists to keep foreign-language sites synchronised with the source site. Minimum 3-month subscription, billed monthly in advance.
• Microsites Standalone translated website pages that are not dynamically linked to the primary English site, provided as part of the website localisation offering. Includes initial 2-hour build plus 1 hour of amendments, with additional design time at GBP 60+VAT per hour.
• Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Translation Credit Pre-purchased translation credit valid for 2 years, covering 90 languages, debited at 1 unit per word for 63 languages and 1.25 units per word for 27 languages, used for ongoing translation updates.
• International SEO Services International SEO service including manual search engine submission, optimisation for language-specific search engines across European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets, and metadata translation.
• Language Asset Management Creation and maintenance of Translation Memory databases and client-specific termbases using CAT tools (memoQ and Trados) to enable re-use of translations, ensure consistent terminology and reduce long-term translation costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60%+ discount on repetitions and 100% matches through Translation Memory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• memoQcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred CAT (Computer-Aided Translation) tool partner. Web-Translations uses memoQ to create and maintain translation memories and termbases for clients.
• TradoscoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-standard CAT tool used alongside memoQ for translation memory and terminology management. Enables compatibility with client translation memories.
• Institute of Translation & Interpreting (ITI)minorOthersUK's only independent professional association for translators and interpreters. Web-Translations linguists can reference this association for professional credentials.
• Institute of Linguists (IOL)minorOthersRoyal Chartered institute serving language professionals globally. IoLET provides qualifications and acts as assessing body for language competency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Translated.net: Rome-based LSP combining professional translators with AI translation (ModernMT) and enterprise TMS. Closest mid-sized peer to Web-Translations in scale and product mix, with a direct AI-assisted translation proposition.
• Lionbridge: Global LSP providing translation, localisation, and AI training data services across 350+ languages to enterprise brands. Directly comparable core offering with similar verticals (retail, finance, aviation, tech).
• Wolfestone Group: UK-based translation and language services agency offering document translation, website localisation, and interpreting. Similar mid-market B2B positioning in the UK with overlapping verticals.
• RWS Group: UK-headquartered LSP and intellectual property services firm (formerly SDL) offering translation memory-driven translation, localisation, and content services. Closest publicly-listed UK peer with overlapping Trados/memoQ CAT-tool methodology.
• Welocalize: US-based LSP operating across 200+ languages with similar B2B sales-led model targeting enterprise multilingual content programmes. Comparable service portfolio spanning translation, localisation, and multimedia.
• Keywords Studios (Keywords Group): Global localisation services provider with strong entertainment, gaming, and eLearning focus plus adjacent services. Overlaps with Web-Translations on multimedia/subtitling and eLearning content localisation.
• TransPerfect: World's largest language services provider, offering website localisation, translation, multimedia, and TMS services to enterprise clients — directly comparable service mix and customer base to Web-Translations, but at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Unbabel: AI-first translation platform combining machine translation with human post-editing (the "LangOps" model). Competes with Web-Translations on enterprise translation buyers, but with a fundamentally different AI-at-the-core delivery model.
• Smartling: Cloud-based translation management system and AI-assisted localisation platform used by enterprise marketers. Overlaps with Web-Translations' AI-Assisted Multilingual CMS subscription product and website localisation focus.

Broad incumbents

• LanguageLine Solutions: Largest interpretation and translation provider, owned by Teleperformance, offering enterprise-grade language services across virtually every industry. Comparable enterprise customer profile but with a much broader service portfolio including interpretation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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