The following are the best ways for organizing translation content using projects to optimize performance and organize content in your translation projects. Knowing a bit about how Localize works will help you in making decisions about how best to organize your content into Localize Projects. Sometimes having all content in one Project makes sense, other…
Localization and choosing the right Chinese dialect is the key to acing your marketing strategy for Chinese markets. Given the fact that China is the second biggest economy in the world, it is clear why the Chinese market is attractive for companies that aim to go global. As per 2018 figures from the Chinese government,…
There are several things to be considered when designing a website with the intention of going global. The website design needs to be suited for not just a translation of the language, but also to maintain its integrity when the target language has some very distinct differences from the original language. An excellent example of…
About Our Event WOW Cyclothon is the largest event in number and the longest road race in Iceland. You might assume our event is exclusive to cycle enthusiasts, but a large number of groups actually participate because our 1358 km event naturally integrates team building while being able to also give back to the community.…
The French are very proud of their language. Because of this, for many years they have been doing their best to fight off an invasion of Anglo-Saxon words caused by English being widely used as the international language of business. Just as the French Resistance fought off the Nazis during WWII, its modern-day equivalent is…
Because technology is enabling the world to become more interconnected, companies are finding the prospect of international expansion more appealing than ever. In fact, there is an emerging mindset that a company can be born global and reach out to international markets from day one. Although eager new businesses might be tempted to jump feet…
With the ever-changing economic topography, if you want to grow your online business globally, there is no other better alternative than our friendly neighbor, Canada. Your business may be performing exceptionally well in the US, but before expanding your US business to Canada, you need to ensure that your online services are equally appealing to…
The primary purpose of Title Tags and Meta Descriptions are to make a reader want to click on a link and read more. These short snippets of information are a key factor in helping a page to rank and to invite more visitors. To first understand why it is essential to start thinking about translating…
A Translation Management System (TMS) is software that automates the process of translation. It supports complex translation projects and eliminates the repetitive and laborious tasks involved in manual translation. Many translation tasks involve teams of people who may be located in more than one country. A TMS can gather in the different functions of these groups…
Have you ever tried doing a web search for something in a different language and having the results automatically translated to your regular spoken language? Have you opened a French website only to have it get translated to English? What is happening is that the website can automatically detect your preferred language. Now before you…
In today’s world, taking your business global and getting your product or service in front of new markets is easier than ever before -thanks to technology. Keeping up with the latest advancements and knowing what to look out for can make for a smooth and efficient process. You could say that thanking your business global…
What do we think of when we ponder the French language which sounds so different from English? French sounds romantic, even sexy (think of Edith Piaf’s singing). It’s a language that’s full of sensual sounds and flowery adjectives. Unfortunately for translators from English to French or vice versa, the two languages don’t share too many…
Presenting a website to a new target audience in their native language can prove invaluable to a company’s success. And, translation from one language to another plays a significant role in the localization process. However, with automated translation services, things can sometimes go wrong. Anyone who has used Google Translate to translate a page to…
Technology has changed practically every industry in the world, and the translation industry is no exception. Localization with new tech means that service providers are increasingly becoming better equipped to provide quality translation and localization services. Each new technological development enables localization to become more personalized, more targeted, more efficient, and more accurate. Translation Through…
Over 75% of consumers agree that they are more willing to purchase a product that has product information in their own language. So, the question for you is… Is your app localized and are you leaving money on the table? If your app isn’t localized, you are definitely leaving a lot of revenue on the…
Russia is big, in terms of size and population. To be more precise, Russia is the largest country in the world, nearly double the size of the United States. The country comes in at number eight in terms of population size and second when ranked economically among European countries. Although there are problems arising out…
Localization is not just about translating your content into the local language. It also needs to take into account the local customs, culture, beliefs, and traditions. Your content should mirror how your target audience talks, thinks, and acts. Effective localization involves reviewing many things – text, screenshots, graphics, images, symbols, colors, photographs, numbers, date formats,…
A localized website is one of the most cost-effective ways to ensure your business goes places. Given that 80% of people across the world do not speak English, website localization can help you gain competitive advantage in new markets while boosting page visits and conversion rates. Apart from these benefits, a localized website helps improve…
From eLearning providers to medical care experts, businesses of all sizes and types are increasingly looking at localization services to reach out to wider markets. In the ever expanding global economy, businesses need to enter new markets and grow faster than ever to retain a competitive advantage. Localization is the secret behind many global business…
The first step in localizing a website is usually the translation of its content. It’s essential that digital content be translated into the language of the target audience in a way that is linguistically and structurally correct. Grammar and syntax are important in translation and getting them right will make a big difference in whether…