JavaScript vs.
File-Based Translation

Two strategies you’ll need to kickstart your localization project and get you growing internationally: manual, file-based localization and Localize’s automated JavaScript method.

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Easy JavaScript Installation
Little-to-no developer requirements
Low maintenance

Overview

There are two main ways to start localizing your content. Using the “traditional”, file-based approach. Using an automated approach like the Localize JavaScript snippet.

JavaScript

• Faster method

• Takes minutes to get started

• Low overall project cost

Files

• Most common method 

• Requires weeks of development time 

• High overall project cost

Launching a Project

The Localize JavaScript snippet is an automated way to add, edit and publish translations without ever having to deal with files.

JavaScript

• < 4 weeks

Content is automatically pulled into the dashboard without additional developer time

Files

• 12+ weeks

Requires developers to manually upload content

Maintenance

With Localize’s JavaScript snippet, automatic content detection and translation delivery are always syncing with your website or web app.

JavaScript

• 10 minutes per week

• Anyone can manage translations

Automatically detects new content

Files

• Requires developers to maintain 

• 10+ hours per week

New content must be manually uploaded

Where It Works

JavaScript

• Websites

• Web Apps

• Help Docs

• Libraries

• Status Pages

And More

Files

• Websites

• Mobile Apps

• Cloud & Desktop Software

• Games

• Help Desks

Other Content

Automated Localization with JavaScript

Whether you’re working on an existing project or you’re completely new to localization, we recommend the JavaScript method.

With shorter timelines, automatic updates and a lower overall cost, the JavaScript method is effective, easy and allows you to go-to-market in half the time than a traditional files-based workflow would. 

As an added benefit, the JavaScript method can also be combined with files-based workflows, allowing you to utilize the Localize dashboard for both JavaScript and legacy projects without having to ever leave the platform.

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