How to localize a website automatically
Nowadays, website localization doesn’t have to be a manual process. Granted, automatic doesn’t always mean “hands-off.” There are different solutions that offer different levels of automation, flexibility, and quality control. Below, you’ll learn how to localize a website automatically. We’ll explain how each option works so you can choose the best fit for your needs. […]
Localization debt: What it is, why it happens, and how to prevent it
What happens when you choose shortcuts which later turn into serious obstacles? You get yourself into debt… localization debt. It doesn’t appear overnight, it grows gradually until you can’t avoid it anymore. Not when it begins affecting release velocity, translation costs, customer satisfaction, or expansion into new markets. Here’s how you can prevent this from […]
AI adaptation in localization
Artificial intelligence began as an improvement to machine translation and has changed how multilingual content is created, managed, and delivered. Today, AI are helping organizations reach new audiences faster than ever before. AI adaptation in localization requires organizations to rethink their workflows and redefine team responsibilities. In this article, you’ll learn what it really means […]
AI-driven localization: What does it look like?
AI-driven localization is getting quite the attention. And it’s easy to see why, since it gives companies a way to move faster and handle more content. Plus, it’s way easier to keep up with frequent updates. In this article, we’ll be discussing what AI localization brings to the table, the tech behind it, how it […]
Quality control in AI-assisted translation
AI hasn’t gotten so good it can translate anything instantly and flawlessly just yet, although recent reports found that these systems have indeed achieved average accuracy scores upward of 94%. So how can you detect, refine, and correct the machine’s output to make sure it is safe, accurate, and culturally sound? The answer lies in […]
The importance of subject matter experts in localization
Is having good translators enough for localization? Often not. Undoubtedly, translation is key in this process, but it takes more than just converting text from one language to another to be successful. One needs deep understanding of industry-specific terminology, cultural nuances, regulatory requirements, and user expectations. These professionals are known as subject matter experts (SMEs), […]
About the transcreator role in localization
Marketing material depends on emotion and cultural references. These don’t work the same way in every language, and this is precisely why we need transcreation. In this guide, you’ll learn about the job of a transcreator, and see why it’s such an interesting career choice. What a transcreator is A transcreator is a language professional […]
International expansion and the role of localization
International expansion is easy to define: to enter and operate in markets outside a company’s home country. Businesses have to adapt to serve customers who may have different languages, cultural backgrounds, expectations, and purchasing behaviors. Tech has made the logistics of this quite simple. Nonetheless, the execution can be anything but simple. Every market has […]
The impact of localization on sales
Research shows that language affects purchasing decisions, trust, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty. If your customers understand it, they’re more likely to buy. It’s that simple. Let’s see exactly what’s the impact of localization on sales, looking at the data and real-world examples. Let’s look at the data A CSA Research survey of over 8,000 […]
What is automatic post-editing of machine translation?
When you run a source text through your engine of choice, you often get back a machine translation output that’s almost perfect. It needs editing to make it perfect. You can pass it along to your trusted human translators for post-editing (PEMT), or use automatic post-editing (APE). Here’s what you need to understand before you […]