Localization

Japan – the world's third largest economy – is often considered to be the toughest global localization market. However, Japan offers countless opportunities for companies and LSPs that understand how Japanese localization differs from standard practices in Europe, the Americas, and other Asian countries. Join us for a guided tour of the Japanese localization market […]

Companies that deal exclusively in the English language should still invest in localization. Languages are dynamic – they must be flexible enough to change as our societies change. Here are just a few reasons why more and more companies invest in localization even if their products and services are offered exclusively in English      […]

Payment gateways that not only allow for a variety of payment options but that allow customers to pay in familiar currencies are very popular among the nearly 2 billion online shoppers worldwide. But shoppers want more. Does your ecommerce site make the grade? Let's look at the top 5 customer concerns when shopping online    […]

It is a common misconception to think that simply hiring a native speaker will solve all of your translation and localization challenges. Successful translators require the ability to apply highly-complex linguistic structures to effectively communicate with a larger audience, not just with native speakers. Not so easy when we put it that way, is it? […]

Translation and localization services are a labor of love but we also need to get paid – and paid well. One translator has mastered the art of getting paid quickly while avoiding wasteful transaction costs. Eve Lindemuth Bodeux is a localization consultant who provides localization, translation, transcreation, and project management services for product adaptations around […]

AI – at least in theory – has been around for centuries. AI is currently being explored and tested for its efficacy in several professional fields, including the music industry, health and wellness, social media platforms, and more. The looming question of course is quite obvious – is this technology something to fear or embrace?  […]

With global online users now making up almost half of the world's population, and only roughly 18 percent of the world's population speaking English, it stands to reason that more and more online content is now catering to languages other than English – but are these non-English websites just not translating into English at all?  […]

In this report, we look at customer payment method preferences including the top 5 global payment gateways, global ecommerce trends, online shopping cart abandonment, and merchant and customer concerns. Does your ecommerce store provide the user experience your customers expect, or will they abandon their shopping cart at the checkout window?          […]

What is glocalism? Open-access markets means a greater merchant responsibility to offer products and services that are relevant in other locales. Each corner of the globe has a unique history and culture, and from those unique experiences spring unique values and perceptions. This impacts on customer online preferences and purchasing habits. Have you gone glocal?      […]

In this Insight Report, we look at the benefits to choosing the right payment gateway for your business. We compare the different payment gateway options and examine some of the most widely-used global payment gateways. Learn more about the global growth market and the advantages and disadvantages when it comes to payment gateways      […]