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Successful localization depends on collaboration with your language partner to deliver the best results for you and your customers. Integrating software internationalization into this process can streamline localization by ensuring your product's design is adaptable to various languages and cultural norms. By focusing on a seamles
Updated on July 25, 2024·Agnese Kalnina Global go to market strategy: how to build a scalable GTM plan
The music industry has a phrase to describe business-related growing pains: the “difficult third album”. Here’s what it means: First, you created a product your home market likes. (Your first album.) Then you went from local to national, playing to packed houses of your fellow citizens, with a second. Now, thanks to globalization, it’s time to expand into global markets—foreign audienc
Updated on September 9, 2024·Stefanos Bournias Marketing Localization: Strategy & What Is Localized Marketing
One-size-fits-all marketing won’t take you far in a world where buyers crave personalized experiences. Simply translating content into different languages is a job only half done. Instead of generic translations, you have to completely rethink your marketing campaigns to fit the cultural context of every region. The same goes for product localization, it’s not just about language, but adapting the
Updated on April 14, 2025·Stefanos Bournias Is Google Translate accurate? Google vs DeepL
How many times have you used Google Translate and then wondered how accurate the translation is? Unless you know both the source language and the target one, it’s really hard to tell. Neural machine translation engines like Google Translate have improved a lot over the years. They are not perfect, but they can help you translate content much faster. Let’s take a closer look at how accurate Google Translate is, and whether you can trust it without involv
Updated on April 4, 2025·Stefanos Bournias Globalization vs. Localization: What's the Difference?
Globalization vs. localization—two sides of the same coin, right? But when shaping a product or marketing strategy, you might ask yourself: Given the impact of globalization, should I go global, or should I tailor the approach to individual markets? The thing is, it’s not really an either/or situation. It’s about knowing when to think globally and when to adapt locally. An
Updated on October 16, 2024·Ross Weldon How localization accelerates growth at three industry-leading tech companies
The world’s top 10 SaaS companies localize their platforms into 17 different languages on average. Companies that invest in new languages grow. And companies that grow invest in new languages: Businesses that use localization services earn
Updated on July 9, 2024·Stefanos Bournias 3 steps to a bulletproof market expansion strategy
Market expansion opens up exciting opportunities, but it's also a challenge. Like with every transnational strategy, to succeed, you need a solid plan that cuts down on risks and drives business growth. A bulletproof strategy helps you enter new regions with confidence and efficiency. In the context of
Updated on October 16, 2024·Stefanos Bournias What is linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and how to create a process
Poor translations = bad user experience, brand erosion, costly/embarrassing mistakes, and potential legal issues. This is why linguistic quality assurance (LQA) is so important. It’s a system of processes that ensures your translated content is error-free. But what does an LQA process look like and how do you create one? What tools can you use to facilitate this process? Before we continue, let’s explain what LQA is and why it matters.<
Updated on October 31, 2024·Valentyna Kozlova