5 tips for successful app localisation

I recently read this blog entry by app developer Laura Tallardy http://lauratallardy.com/app-localization-made-easy/ and I was pleased to see, from a developers’ perspective, how important localisation is for the success of the product and in increasing market share. She provides some excellent technical tips that will come in handy for anyone seeking to localise their app. This inspired Read More …

Christmas around the World

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. However, celebrations can vary widely across countries and cultures. In the UK, celebrations start very early, and many towns switch on their Christmas lights as early as mid-November. Nativity plays and carols are quite popular close to Christmas time, and a lot of houses Read More …

Guidelines for globalization and localization. Is there a need for language restriction?

Some time ago, we shared Microsoft’s Guidelines for globalization and localization in our Twitter feed, which you can find here: https://twitter.com/MediaL0C/status/530688809697296384. Whilst we agree with most of the guidelines and recommendations, we have our reservations about others. For instance, some of the recommendations are quite obvious and every developer should take them into account, such as Read More …