Articles
These articles on issues in localization or translation are to help you make informed decisions about your own projects.
Below, the articles are shown in date order and you can also peruse the subject and alpha article index.
Specialization Required
Accurate and high-quality translation requires subject matter expertise. In most cases, you are better off avoiding a “generalist” translation vendor …
Read MoreLocalization Project Teams
Translation and localization projects are complex and can involve a wide range of team members. Some of the team members …
Read MoreAvoid Unnecessary Risk in the Translation Process
In translation, it is important to provide the translation team with final files—for software, documentation or other formats. Translation is …
Read MoreDecoding a Translation Memory Analysis
If you have never read a translation memory analysis report before (or even if you have), they can be confusing. …
Read MoreLocales and Language Codes
A locale can be defined as a targeted sales region; it can also be used to define a specific region …
Read MoreWebinar Tips from the Trenches
Whether you are charging for attendance or offering webinars for free, you want your attendees to have a positive reaction. …
Read MoreSuccess Abroad
I just read a very interesting article at the Thunderbird School of Management’s website about the success of various American …
Read MoreAdvice: International Business Expert – Accessing Overseas Markets
Becky DeStigter is an international business expert and Director of International Operations for a start-up software company. We asked her …
Read MoreThoughts on Localizing WordPress Content
WordPress (WP) is a very popular content management system (here we are referring to the the self-hosted version, not to …
Read MoreVirtual Conference for Client-Side Localization Professionals
ProZ.com is sponsoring a virtual conference for buyer-side L10N, L18N professionals and C-level executives. This conference is targeted at, and …
Read MoreLinks from Payment Methods Presentation
Below are the links (and slides!) from Eve Bodeux’s presentation at the American Translators Association 51st Annual Conference in Denver, …
Read MoreBook recommendations: cross-cultural communication for global bussiness
After our recent Twitter chat on Intercultural Communications in International Business that was part of the International Business Topics Chats …
Read MoreInternational Business Topics: Chat #1
Intercultural Communications in International Business On October 6, 2010, Eve Bodeux of Bodeux International (Twitter name: @ebodeux) and Becky DeStigter …
Read MoreKey Advantages of Professional Translation
I asked professional English to Swedish translator Tess Whitty to summarize a previous article she had written on the key …
Read MoreTips for Presenting at American Translators Association Conferences
Several first-time presenters have asked for some tips on presenting at the ATA conference so I thought I’d write a …
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