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How To Avoid Cultural Mistakes in Localization

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that bad translation can cause big problems in business. We’ve all heard about companies learning this the hard way with infamous translation fails. So how do you avoid these pitfalls? The answer is good…

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European vs Latin America Spanish Translation

According to Ethnologue, Spanish is currently the 4th largest or most spoken language in the world. It’s hardly surprising, then, that we included it in our Top 10 Languages for Localization back in 2020. With Spanish being so widely spoken…

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The In Country Reviewer Role in Translation

When talking about the importance of localization, we often overlook the integral people who make it possible. An In-Country Reviewer, or ICR, offers an elegant solution when it comes to translation and localization. Generally speaking, an ICR will be a…

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The Relationship Between Communication and Technology

Miscommunication within and between businesses has costs, both obvious and hidden. Be it time wasted, opportunities missed, potential unrealized, or sales unmade. A report from Marlin Communications found that the annual monetary impact of miscommunication alone in large US enterprises…

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Localization Industry Trends for 2021

Designed by Macrovector / Freepik In late 2019, when we were writing the article for the top localization trends for 2020, we did not anticipate an unusual year. Come to think of it, none of us could have predicted just…

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Right-To-Left Languages in Localization

  As a native Hebrew speaker, I thought it would be fun to write an article about right-to-left languages. Before I jump straight into the topic, let me share with you a memory I have from living in California. I…

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Top 5 Places to Find Freelance Translators

  Accurate translation is the key to looking credible and professional in the international market. Finding the right freelance translator for your business needs can be daunting, but these platforms make it easy! We’ve made the process stress free by…

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The 10 Top Languages for Localization

  With roughly 7.8 billion inhabitants on Earth, the internet has drastically increased our ability to reach new audiences, even when we are not sharing a language. The world is a big place, but thanks to the efforts of translation,…

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Translation vs Localization vs Transcreation

  Characteristics of Translation, Localization, Transcreation Whether a brand is already established at an international level or is new to the push for globalization, in the bid to drive user engagement exorbitant sums of money are spent in the name…

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