Artificial intelligence has become one of the hottest topics being discussed in business circles recently. More people and companies are using A.I. as a translation tool. While A.I. can be useful as a starting point for basic translations, it falls short when it comes to…
If you go to 100 different web pages about localization, you’ll likely find 100 different definitions. Companies are naturally going to lean towards interpretations that are relevant to their business (and we’re no exception). We like the definition pictured above. It’s simple and,…
What is Localization in Translation? Localization is the process of adapting text, images, videos, marketing campaigns and more, to fit the linguistic, cultural and societal norms of your target audience. Consider this: Roughly 6 billion people speak a language other than English. What’s more,…
Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Nike, KFC, Marlboro…it probably doesn’t surprise you that people all around the world recognize these brand names just as easily as you do. They’re American companies that have become as well-known on the opposite side of the globe as they are at home.…
It’s common knowledge that creating and maintaining an online presence is an absolute necessity for all businesses and organizations. Online presence is a broad term and includes a website, a blog, social media channels, participation in forums, etc. Print advertisement and other traditional marketing…
The author of this blog post freely admits to a lack of objectivity: I’m completely hooked on Wordle. I play it daily and always post my results on social media. I play so consistently that, when I recently skipped a day during an especially…
How much is too much (or too little) text? There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re getting ready for a website localization project. One you may not have considered is Translated Text Length. What’s your word count? It’s about to change!…
Are you considering taking your business global? Whether you sell a product or a service, exporting to countries outside of the US has countless benefits. But wait… When was the last time you assessed your digital strategy? You’re going to need one to…