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Internationalization vs. localization (i18n vs l10n)

10 effective international pricing strategies for your global expansion

Master the art and science of pricing international products with our detailed guide, leveraging strategic thinking and technology.

Updated on December 30, 2024·Ross Weldon
EmberJS internationalization (i18n)

The art of translation testing: A developer's guide

When you're deep in the trenches of coding, lost in a sea of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns, it can be easy to overlook the subtler elements of software development. However, as you strive to extend your digital reach, one aspect that shouldn't be brushed aside is translation testing. Understanding translation testing Before we delve into the nuances of this topic, let's get the basics straight. Translation testing isn't just about proofreading; it's a comprehe

Updated on August 28, 2024·Ross Weldon
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Understanding 10 Types of Translation: Which One Do You Need?

Not all translations are created equal. While Google Translate might come in handy when you want to read menus on vacation, translating a medical trial or legal contract requires a specialized skill set. Plus, the stakes vary for different types of translation. A blunder in your marketing campaign can damage your brand image forever, and a mistranslated word in a medical report can endanger lives. More importantly, if you’re planning to work with translators, you should know

Updated on September 18, 2024·Ross Weldon
Global marketing strategy for multilingual businesses

Globalization vs Internationalization: Key Differences Explained

When expanding globally, businesses face a strategic choice between: Globalization (maintaining a standardized brand across all markets)Internationalization (adapting your brand to local cultural preferences and customer behaviors) Which of these approaches is best-suited to drive your growth? In this guide, we break down the differences between globalizatio

Updated on April 24, 2025·Ross Weldon
Go To Market Strategy

Multidomestic strategy: Benefits, best practices, and examples

Expanding into global markets isn’t just about selling more. It’s about truly connecting with your customers. A multidomestic strategy helps you achieve just that by tailoring products, services, and marketing to fit local needs. It’s the difference between being just another foreign brand and becoming a local favorite. In this article, we’ll break down what makes a multidomestic strategy effective, explore its key benefits and chal

Updated on December 19, 2024·Ross Weldon
transnational strategy

Transnational strategy: definition, benefits, and examples

Globalization has changed the way businesses operate. Companies are no longer limited by borders, but with this opportunity comes a challenge: how do you stay globally efficient while meeting the unique needs of local markets? That’s where a transnational strategy comes in. Transnational strategy helps you find the sweet spot between standardization, which keeps your business operations smooth, and flexibility, which helps you conn

Updated on December 30, 2024·Ross Weldon
Google ads localization

Google Ads localization: 12 tips to nail it

Google Ads needs no introduction. It’s the first name on your GTM plan team sheet, every time, your go-to channel for generating leads, locally or internationally. All of us performance marketers have heard the famous phrase about reaching “the right people, in the right place, and at the right time”. However, how you approach these people is an important question to answer as well. Did you know that according to a report by Common Sense Advisory

Updated on May 19, 2023·Inga Keizare-Volfa
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How Lokalise gives RWS and Bird a smoother ride 

“Adding a new language in Lokalise requires very little effort on our end and ramping up a new language with RWS is also very efficient.” Björn Schefzyk, Senior Director of Product Management, Bird If you’re in the translation game, RWS will be familiar. It’s a giant in language and localization

Updated on May 15, 2023·Stefanos Bournias

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