Building a professional website
Your website should say what you translate, between which languages, for whom, and how to contact you. Show your SFTI membership and qualifications.
What to include
Your language pairs, specialisms, qualifications, SFTI membership, how you work, and a clear contact form. A photo helps clients trust you.
What to leave out
Long lists of every possible subject, unverifiable claims, and client documents.
Good to know
- Our business guides are reviewed every year by the Professional Practice team.
- Save copies of quotes, invoices and client emails for at least 6 years for HMRC.
- Review your rates and terms once a year, for example each January.
Downloads
- Late payment letters (Word, 37 KB)
- Starting out as a freelancer (PDF, 520 KB)
Need help? Contact the professional practice team on practice@sfti.example or 0113 496 0143.
Page last reviewed 1 June 2026