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European and Canadian French: localize for the right market
Why translate into French? French is an international language, spoken by over 275 million people around the world. It is the only language other than English to be spoken on all five continents. In fact, among its 275 million speakers, more than 96 million live in Africa, yet it also represents the 2nd most widely […]
Localize your website for the right Spanish market
We probably all agree that localization is one of the most (if not the best) ways to increase the traffic of your site and make your product known worldwide. That’s not hard to believe or needs further explanations. It’s a fact. Localization is the process of adapting your text to a specific language or culture. […]
Popular multilingual themes to work with WPML and translation services
WordPress themes control how your website is displayed. In simple words, a theme dictates the design and functionality of your website. These templates determine what your visitors see and how they navigate pages when browsing your site. Choosing a theme shouldn’t be an issue when working with monolingual sites. However, when it comes to become […]
English, Chinese, and Japanese lead the top languages to localize your iOS app
Back in 2015, we wrote about the Top 10 languages to localize your iPhone app and added some predictions based on the 2015 Retrospective Report by App Annie. It has been almost 3 years and we are eager to know if any of these predictions have actually come true or if the numbers have somehow […]
What is a standard translation rate?
The translation rate is calculated based on the principle of supply and demand. The more translators work in a language pair, the cheaper the rate and vice versa. For uncommon language pairs, such as Japanese and Korean, the rate can go up to $0.25/word, depending on the complexity of the text and the estimated deadline. […]
WPML contractors’ system features specialized developers to translate your website with professional services
WordPress is an easy-to-use content management system (CMS) that allows you to set up websites in a few clicks. After that, the possibilities are endless. You can create blogs, news magazines, brochure websites, and e-commerce platforms, to name a few. WordPress can help set up the website and offers countless themes and plugins to customize […]
Freelance translator rates — how much should you charge?
Being a freelance translator is not easy, especially when it comes to setting and charging your own rates. While you need to set your rates at a level with which you are happy, you also have to set them at a price point at which the market is comfortable paying. On the one hand, you […]
Five Reasons to Translate your Blog using a Professional Translation Service
The word “blog” comes from “web log,” meaning “an online magazine with regularly added content.” Blogs serve as a powerful source of information that is distributed worldwide. Like any magazine, a blog requires regular and appealing content that can be “on everyone’s lips” or “at their fingertips.” Many businesses rely on blogs to be showcased […]
Why machine translation penalizes your website
You’ve finally finished creating your website and now have all the right content to reach your desired audience. Next, you’re thinking about translating the website to expand your business. If translation seems expensive and time consuming, you might find yourself wondering whether machine translation would be good enough. But can you really trust machine translation […]
Translate your app and reach as many users as there are stars on the sky
Are you in love with the mystery of the night sky? Do you catch yourself staring at the starry heavens, trying to find familiar constellations or planets? If yes, the Star Walk 2—Night Sky Map by Vito Technology Inc. is just for you. With this app you will be able to impress your family and […]