How to check the quality of localized content
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
Updated on October 22, 2024·Rachel Wolff Easily convert files into many formats with Lokalise
Converting and working with different file formats is a pretty typical task these days. For instance, you might need to convert your JSON file into a CSV or XLSX, or turn an XML into a JSON while preserving all the content and making sure the output is valid. Effective file conversion is essential for successful software internationalization, allowing teams to manage and localize c
Updated on September 23, 2024·Ilya Krukowski Lokalise APIv2 in practice
In one of my previous articles I was covering Lokalise APIv2 basics, explaining its key features, and how to get started with it. Today we are going to work a bit more with the API using Node, Ruby, and Python SDKs. We are going to cover some real-world scenarios and discuss different code samples. By the end of this article you’ll be able to put your knowledge to work in real projects.
Updated on September 20, 2024·Ilya Krukowski How to give AI translation tools more context
Why is it so hard to get translations that tick all these boxes? Sensitive to cultural normsIndustry-specificOn-brandAccurate If you’ve translated product copy, marketing content, or anything else in the past, you’ll know that it’s hard to get translations right—at least the first time around. This is where many begin asking: what is AI transl
Updated on December 5, 2023·Rachel Wolff New in November: break language barriers. Build efficiencies. Here’s how.
Sometimes even the smallest changes can make a big difference. They serve as a reminder that breaking down barriers and building efficiencies don't always require big transformations. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this month’s updates and learn how you can use these new tools and tricks to change your localization process in a big way. Product updates Translate 4x more content with AI
Updated on November 23, 2023·Rachel Wolff How to create a style guide for human and AI translators
When companies expand into new territories, style guides are one of the many tools that can make sure translated content is consistent, on-brand, and sensitive to local cultures and norms. It's used to define the tone, the formality, the grammar, and other stylistic preferences when targeting different audiences. Understanding what is AI translation can also play a key role in ensuring th
Updated on July 18, 2024·Rachel Wolff The 9 biggest localization issues/problems developers face and how to solve them
Implementing a proper localization workflow can be quite the complex task, especially when you have never done it before. There are numerous things for you to consider and keep in mind. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common localization issues/problems that we, as developers, face and how to solve them with the help of the Lokalise TMS (translation management system). The concepts presented in this articl
Updated on September 23, 2024·Ilya Krukowski Laravel localization: A step-by-step guide with examples
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to perform Laravel localization and present your application in multiple languages. We’ll cover working with translation files, performing pluralization, creating a language switcher, and more using Laravel localization, localized time, and multi-language examples.
Updated on February 12, 2024·Ilya Krukowski