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The language of love: When content localization gets emotional

Chocolates. Teddy bears. Pink and red roses. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day – the time of year when our hearts are pulsing with love and emotions are riding high. Anyone who’s ever been in love knows emotions are complex. And … Continue reading

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Global e-commerce: Are these 5 items in your localization shopping cart?

$1.25 trillion. That’s how gargantuan the global e-commerce market is expected to become in the next year. As more customers gravitate toward online shopping with their mobile devices, the swelling bottom lines of international retail web stores are pointing to a … Continue reading

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How do certain file types affect language translation speed?

MP4, PSD, INDD, EXE, RTF, XLS, DOCX . . . No, this isn’t acronym alphabet soup. It’s a partial taste of the document and program file types we work with on any given day. During the language translation process, we … Continue reading

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Scary translation mistakes to howl about—and how you can avoid them

Spooky jack-o’-lanterns on neighbors’ doorsteps. Piles of orange and mustard-yellow leaves underneath barren trees. A haunting array of political ads and campaign signs in yards. All in all, well . . . it’s just kind of a creepy time of year. … Continue reading

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4 warning signs that your global translation services are outdated

Satisfied with your translation vendor? Most global companies are. Yet, are you sure their services are up-to-date? Cutting edge? The best fit for your global organization? The language services industry is rapidly changing, and by rapidly, we mean at an … Continue reading

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Outsmart your competition in website localization

In more ways than one, global marketers are continually seeking opportunities to outsmart and outpace their competition. As the internet becomes increasingly multilingual, the influence of your company’s website is no exception. In fact, less than 30 percent of Internet … Continue reading

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Does your translation vendor love you?

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air… or is it? If you’re working with a translation vendor and feel like you’re not getting the love and support you deserve, maybe it’s time to part ways. Stop playing the “they … Continue reading

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