How to set up a translator profile on Websta in Romania

What your profile page should contain

Your Websta profile serves as your professional website. You control all the content: your name, contact details, photo, description of your work, and the services and rates you offer. Unlike a general directory, it shows you as a real person with a specific location in Romania, and clients can contact you directly or request a quote through the platform.

Start with a clear profile photo - a professional headshot or a simple photo of you at work. Add a short biography explaining your background in translation, the language pairs you work with, and any specialisations (such as technical, legal, medical or commercial translation). Keep the tone straightforward and factual.

List your services as separate items. For a translator, this might be 'English to Romanian translation', 'Romanian to English translation', 'Proofreading and editing', 'Document certification assistance', or other services you provide. For each service, write a brief description and set your own rate per word, hour, or project - Websta does not impose prices on you.

Add photos that show your workspace, your professional setup, or examples of your work (with client permission, of course). Photos make your profile more concrete to people searching for a translator.

Which languages and regions to cover

Romania is a single market for translation services, but clients often search by city or region. Your profile appears on Websta when someone searches for translators in your town or nearby areas. You set one location - your main base or the town where you meet clients.

Publish your profile in Romanian and English as a minimum. If you work with other languages, you can describe them in your profile text. The platform itself (buttons, forms, terms) appears in the language the user chooses, but your content is in the languages you write it.

If you work remotely and take on clients from anywhere in Romania, mention this clearly in your profile. Websta shows your registered location, but your description can say you work online or travel to meet clients.

Booking and quote requests on Websta

Websta offers two ways for clients to reach you: a booking form (for fixed, short services) and a quote request form (for custom work). For most translation work, quote requests make more sense - clients describe the text, language pair, deadline and any special requirements, and you respond with your rate and timeline.

You can also use Websta's marketplace: customers post translation tasks there, and providers (including you) can submit offers. This is useful if you want to be found by people who don't yet know where to look for a translator.

How people in Romania find translators

On Websta, people search by service (translation) and location (their town or region). The platform shows providers nearby. Search volume for translators in Romania is small - the marketplace shows this is a niche service - so you should not rely on Websta alone to fill your workload.

To be found, make sure your profile is complete: a photo, a clear description, at least one service listed with a rate, and your town or area of work. Fill in all optional fields to improve your visibility.

Build presence elsewhere too: a personal website, LinkedIn, Google My Business, or word-of-mouth referrals from clients and agencies. Websta is one tool, not the only one.

What to arrange as an independent translator in Romania

Before you start taking on clients, check what legal form you need in Romania. Most translators work as self-employed (freelancer or microentrepreneur) or register as a sole trader. You will need to register with the tax authority and, in most cases, join the national health and pension system for the self-employed. The specific requirements depend on your income and status - contact the local tax office (Fisc) or a business adviser in your town for exact steps.

You will need a bank account in your name to receive payments from Websta. Websta uses Stripe to process card payments and pays out to your bank account - you do not receive cash through the platform. Check that your bank account is set up and that you understand the payout timeline and any fees your bank charges.

Keep records of all work and income for tax purposes. Many translators use invoices even for small jobs; check with your accountant or tax adviser about what documents you need to keep.

If you work with confidential or sensitive texts (legal documents, personal data), make sure you understand data protection rules and can sign non-disclosure agreements with clients.

What to write in your first hour

Start with the essentials. Upload a clear photo of yourself. Write your name, phone number and email address. Choose your location (the town where you are based or where you meet clients).

Write a one-paragraph description: your background (years of experience, any qualifications), the languages you work with, and the types of translation you do. Example: 'I translate from English, French and German into Romanian. I have ten years of experience in technical and commercial translation. I work with private clients and small businesses.' Keep it simple and honest.

Add three to five services. For each, write a short line (what the service is) and set a rate. Start with your main languages and work types. You can add more services later.

Write one or two sentences in each service description explaining what it covers and what clients should expect. Example for 'English to Romanian translation': 'General and technical texts. I deliver a proofread translation within five working days. Minimum project fee applies.'

Make sure your email address is correct and that you check it often - that is how clients will contact you. Do not spend hours perfecting the wording; start with the bare facts and improve it once you see how clients respond.

Payment and using Websta as a provider

When a client pays you through Websta using a card, the payment goes through Stripe and is paid out to your bank account. Websta handles the payment processing; you do not collect cash or cheques through the platform.

You set your own rates. Websta takes a commission on payments made through the platform - check the current terms when you sign up. Payments from clients who contact you outside Websta (by email or phone) are not processed through the platform.

Keep track of your income from Websta and other sources for your tax records. Tell your accountant about platform payments so they can include them in your annual tax return.