One of my clients, who I have been working with for quite a while, recently decided to stop translating into Spanish for Spain and start translating into International Spanish. Aside from the challenges that this poses for me as a translator, the decision made me think. What is even International Spanish? Does it exist or Read More …
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 …
Localisation: The best way to increase your revenue
Localisation should be one of the top priorities in the marketing strategy of any company who wishes to have international presence. Research has clearly shown that consumers overwhelmingly prefer localised products. Common Sense Advisory, as part of their “Can’t Read, Won’t Buy” study, polled 3,002 consumers in 10 countries in their languages and found a Read More …
5 tips for creating multilingual content marketing
We all know how important content marketing is. It helps you maintain a relationship with your clients, creates new leads, can help position your brand as knowledgeable and a trusted source for information, and works wonders for SEO, driving more traffic to your website. Just imagine how powerful that would be if implemented across all Read More …