Introduction When it comes to measuring the success of your localisation efforts, it is essential to use metrics with caution. Vanity metrics are quantitative data that may appear impressive, but lack meaningful insights into business performance. These surface-level measurements, like … Read More
SEO-localisation should be a key part of your SEO strategy if you are targeting multiple markets. The process involves finding local search terms relevant to the market you are targeting and inserting them into your webpage content. Although this concept … Read More
Translation quality is a hot topic, but what exactly is a quality translation? Many could say that it is a translation which can be read, is free of errors, and relays the message accurately. But, depending on your needs, true … Read More
You may think that there aren’t many differences between British English and American English. They’re both English, right? What could be so different about them? In actual fact, British English differs significantly from American English in terms of terminology, spelling, … Read More
As companies grow internationally, it is now more important than ever to translate all website content and web-based assets in order to reach potential new customers and clients. By having a translated website that speaks the languages of your target … Read More
Introduction I have been working on translation projects for many years, and during this time, I have come across quite a few challenges! In this blog post, I would like to look at some common problems related to translation source … Read More
If you are new to the wonderful world of translation, then you may not be familiar with CAT tools and the many benefits you can gain from including them in your translation workflow. CAT tools (or computer-assisted translation tools, to … Read More
Translation is one of those things where, in terms of quality, you will get what you pay for. If you buy translation at rock-bottom prices, you will likely receive a rushed, poor-quality translation that has potentially been pushed through machine … Read More
If you are targeting multiple markets that speak different languages, then translation will be an important part of your international marketing efforts. By having your content in the language(s) of your target audience, you can ensure you are communicating with … Read More
If your brand has a presence in multiple markets, then you will most probably have a regular need to translate at least some of your content. Employing writers for each target market is not always an option, in which case … Read More
The Arabic-speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa are highly interesting and represent lucrative opportunities to global companies. However, creating persuasive, high-quality, optimised content in Arabic can be difficult due to the unique nature of the Arabic culture … Read More
The blog post was updated on 12 February 2024. Translation services can transform your assets for your local audiences, helping you to succeed in your international markets. One thing that is vitally important when it comes to translation is quality. … Read More
When it comes to language services, we have seen that clients can sometimes confuse translation, localisation, copywriting, and transcreation, as they are not sure of the differences between them and of which service would suit them best. This is due … Read More
If your manufacturing or engineering business operates in multiple countries, it is important that your technical materials are translated and localised for each target country. However, technical translation projects pose some unique challenges. This blog post will provide three tips … Read More
When you approach different translation companies and agencies asking for a quote, you will get a range of prices back – and you may be tempted to simply go with the cheapest. However, that would be a mistake, as price … Read More
