Proofreading and translation services are becoming increasingly more important in today's world.  Some basic information about proofreading is provided here to help you. 

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What is the purpose of proofreading?
Why is proofreading less expensive than translation?
Why do both documents have to be provided?
What is localization?
What is the difference between translating and proofreading?
Is a proofreader more experienced than a translator?

ABOUT PROOFREADING

What is the purpose of proofreading?
Proofreaders are needed to insure that translations are consistent and done correctly. Translators work closely with proofreaders to improve the quality of translations. Combining the expertise of the translators and proofreaders insures that cultural and grammatical skills are considered at every stage of the project.

Why is proofreading less expensive than translation?
Proofreading generally does not take the same amount of time to accomplish. When a Proofreader receives a document, most expertise required (research, localization) has already been applied. This makes the proofreading job much easier to do than the translation.

Why do both documents have to be provided?
The only way a Proofreader can verify the consistency between an original document and a translated document is by comparing the original text to the translated text.

What is localization?
Localization is the act of adapting something for a specific region or culture, thereby making it culturally correct and allowing it to be understood by a specific group of people. The same experience should be had reading an original document as reading its translation. This is one of the most important aspects of translation. Words can be translated, but that does not mean that they will be understood. Everything translated needs to be put into terms that a person or a culture can understand. An everyday example of this could be the way you are introduced to a food you do not know. The food is described and compared to a food you know. The food description is localized to a level you understand.  

What is the difference between translating and proofreading?
Proofreading is similar to translating. The same skills are needed. The translator translates, localizes and ensures the quality of the translation. A proofreader reads and compares the original document to the translated document verifying the work done by the translator. The proofreader edits the document and ensures the consistency between the documents.  

Is a proofreader more experienced than a translator?
A proofreader is generally a translator who edits and corrects other translators' translations. A proofreader used correctly will enhance a translators work.