Ever wondered how apps and websites can show up in different languages with just a few clicks? That’s the magic of internationalization, or “i18n” for short (because there are 18 letters between “i” and “n” in the word). It’s all about setting things up behind the scenes, so your product can easily switch languages, adapt to regional preferences, and feel local—no matter where your users are. In
Now, as well as coordinating translation workflows and overseeing freelancers, you also need to balance decreasing budgets. That means understanding translation rates and how to lower them — all without decreasing the quality. A tricky task, but one we’re here to help with. In this article, learn what you should be spending on translations and 10 ways you can start decreasing
96% of marketers reported positive ROI from localization, with 65% seeing returns of three times or higher. And it’s not just about revenue. 75% said localization led to a strong…
Breaking down language barriers is critical when entering new markets. When you do business with customers in their mother tongue, their perception of you changes. You become more credible. You reduce barriers to entry, improve customer experiences, and build brand trust. The outcome:
Decoupling a monolith is not a rare problem. It has cropped up in most of the companies I’ve worked at. This happens because, at the early stages of any startup, there is so-called decision debt being accumulated. As a result, the chosen architecture is optimal for rapid development and experimentation, but not for a mature product environment. Considering that this proble
Translating dynamic content is often challenging, especially when it comes to website localization. Websites frequently have constantly changing elements like user-generated content, real-time updates, or personalized messages that require seamless integration of translations. Effective website localization ensures that all these dynamic parts are accurately translated and displayed in the correct context, providing a smooth and
Can AI translation tools really replace human translators? The debate around AI vs human translation is ongoing. Not quite, but they can still save you tons of time and effort. At Lokalise, we tested the top ten AI translation tools to find out which ones are worth your attention. If you’re wondering what is AI translation, it refers to the use of
Poor localization leads to a bad user experience, brand erosion, costly and embarrassing mistakes, and potential legal issues. Deprioritizing localization quality = deprioritizing customer experience. This should be the message you get across to other stakeholders when talking about the importance of localization quality assurance (LQA). Before explaining the best practices and how to do LQA to improve the quality of localized content, let’s
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