It’s pretty simple – know your worth and stick to it. You can set your prices:
• Per word, both for translation and for proofreading
• Per hour
• Specifically per language pair and subject matter
Any competition on Zingword can be outshined with professionalism, so there’s no need to cut your rates. Also, working with direct clients requires skill - don’t be shy about charging them your standard rates for freelance translation work.