Localizing pluricentric languages

We’re surrounded by pluricentric languages. According to the WGNDV organization, approximately fifty languages can be broadly classified as pluricentric, meeting at least the formal criteria for this designation. These languages encompass around 290 national varieties, each exhibiting differences in various aspects. So, what are they? A pluricentric language is a language that has two or […]

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The benefits of translation memory

When you’re looking to deliver content in multiple languages, you want to do it as quickly, accurately, and consistently as possible. There are plenty of tools that streamline the translation process, but one stands out from the rest as it offers so many advantages to localization teams. Learn about the benefits of translation memory (TM) […]

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Top video game localization languages

The global gaming market is massive, and if you’re looking to get your game out there, you may want to consider localization. To be successful, you need a strategy, and one of the first things you’re going to start with when creating that strategy is target market research. The key question to answer early on […]

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Planting the seeds of global reach: Pl@ntNet’s localization journey with POEditor

Pl@ntNet, a citizen science platform dedicated to plant biodiversity, takes the place of a botanist. People can use the Pl@ntNet app to identify and learn about different types of plants and all the pictures people upload to this app are gathered and examined by researchers worldwide to better understand and conserve plant biodiversity. The users’ […]

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Debunking machine translation myths

Machine translation (MT) is everywhere and it seems that everybody’s using it—from translating a restaurant menu in a foreign country to translating business content for localization. Despite its popularity and how much we now know about it, there are still a lot of myths floating around about how it works. Is it here to replace […]

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Multilingual customer support: How it benefits your business

So, you’ve localized your software, website, app, elearning platform… or even a video game. What’s next? If you’re also already doing marketing localization, the next obvious step would be customer support. This is a a nice-to-have (if not a necessity for larger companies) if you want to be successful in your global business strategy. In […]

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Tackling text expansion and contraction in localization

When working on a localization project, one of the most common problems you will encounter are those related to text expansion and contraction. What do you do when your translated text is longer or shorter than your source text, thus affecting UX? Below, we discuss effective strategies to mitigate potential risks. About text expansion and […]

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How to choose a language service provider (LSP)

So, you’re ready to start the localization process and have the hard task of finding a reliable partner to help you adapt your content to different cultures. It can be difficult to find the ideal fit that’s reliable, knowledgeable, and truly knows your industry. There are many providers out there, each promising expertise and accuracy. […]

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The role of a data steward in localization

Are you passionate about data and localization? Then the role of data steward might be something worth looking into. Some of your daily tasks will include navigating complex data landscapes, maintaining quality standards, and fostering collaboration across teams. Sounds good? Read on as we provide more details about this interesting job position in the localization […]

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Centralizing localization: How 24me and GroupCal optimized their translation workflow with POEditor

24me is a personal assistant app that helps users manage their time and tasks more efficiently. The idea behind this business was improve people’s quality of life and the people who put things into motion also came up with GroupCal, a shared calendar platform designed to simplify scheduling and collaboration for both individuals and businesses. […]