About Our Event WOW Cyclothon is the largest event in number and the longest road race in Iceland. You might assume our event is exclusive to cycle enthusiasts, but a large number of groups actually participate because our...
Localize in France – 12 English Terms the French Want to Ban
The French are very proud of their language. Because of this, for many years they have been doing their best to fight off an invasion of Anglo-Saxon words caused by English being widely used as the international language of...
5 Things to Consider When Expanding Your US Business to Canada
With the ever-changing economic topography, if you want to grow your online business globally, there is no other better alternative than our friendly neighbor, Canada. Your business may be performing exceptionally well in...
How Websites Automatically Detect Your Preferred Language
Have you ever tried doing a web search for something in a different language and having the results automatically translated to your regular spoken language? Have you opened a French website only to have it get translated...
The Dangers of Not Proofreading Automatically Localized Websites
Presenting a website to a new target audience in their native language can prove invaluable to a company's success. And, translation from one language to another plays a significant role in the localization process....
The Evolution of Localization with New Tech
Technology has changed practically every industry in the world, and the translation industry is no exception. Localization with new tech means that service providers are increasingly becoming better equipped to provide...
Common Challenges of Localization in Russia
Russia is big, in terms of size and population. To be more precise, Russia is the largest country in the world, nearly double the size of the United States. The country comes in at number eight in terms of population size...
Why Localization Needs to Include Local History
Localization is not just about translating your content into the local language. It also needs to take into account the local customs, culture, beliefs, and traditions. Your content should mirror how your target audience...
The Most Difficult Languages to Translate To and From
The first step in localizing a website is usually the translation of its content. It’s essential that digital content be translated into the language of the target audience in a way that is linguistically and structurally...