LocFromHome Jun 24, 2021

#LocFromHome IV takeaways, as seen by an industry initiate

At more than 4000 words, this article is filled with insights into the localization industry, inspiring quotes, and actionable advice for both newcomers and industry veterans.

LSP Jun 22, 2021

Stop losing time and customers: Why small and midsize LSPs need a customer portal

How can small and midsize LSPs compete with large providers in an increasingly time-sensitive market? In this article we look at one way to do it: a customer portal that allows you to offer customers a full-service experience, no matter how small your operation.

Companies May 27, 2021

Localization project managers: Who are they, and where do you get a good one?

A good localization project manager can increase your global audience by up to 30 percent. But how do you find a good one? Let’s find out.

Case Studies May 27, 2021

Continuous localization in marketing: Dataduck case study

Continuous localization is often associated with software companies. Anastasia Taimanova of the Dataduck publishing studio shares how it can be useful even to a marketing agency.

Companies Apr 29, 2021

Translating subtitles: What tools to choose, and why Smartcat

Translating subtitles can be frustrating because it requires constantly switching focus. Let’s compare some of the most popular subtitle translation tools.

Case Studies Apr 23, 2021

Simple: On mobile app localization, the I’s in team, and the fire of Prometheus

Read how the creators of Simple: Intermittent Fasting App localized it to six languages and why they think a well-built team is a key to success.

Case Studies Apr 22, 2021

Becoming a better-rounded company: How pivoting to translation helped one interpreting agency make it through the pandemic

When the pandemic hit, Selin Cacao had to make a hard decision. As the CEO of Focus Interpreting, a language agency with 80% of business coming from on-site interpreting, Selin had to change his business model to suit the situation.

CAT tool Apr 14, 2021

Introducing in-context preview for Microsoft Word documents: See source text in its original layout

In-context preview gives translators a visual guide so they can see the source text in its original layout. Read how it works.

Case Studies Apr 8, 2021

The Law of the Jungle: How one small translation agency tackles government contracts

In this case study, we take a look at how Jungle Communications, a small California-based translation agency focusing on the government sector, managed to cut their pricing by 50% and still make a profit — while enjoying a quick and effortless process of finding new vendors at the same time.

Technology Apr 2, 2021

Internationalization: What it is, why it matters, and where to start

The terms “internationalization” and “localization” are often used interchangeably, which leads to some confusion, especially among software developers. This article explains what internationalization really is, and how to best approach it in your

Case Studies Mar 18, 2021

Up to 60% increase in productivity: Translation Assist case study

Translation Assist was using manual workflows that didn’t scale as their business grew. Switching to Smartcat helped increase their productivity by up to 60% thanks to the platform’s robustness, transparency, and integrated marketplace.

Events Feb 26, 2021

Stronger by sharing: Key quotes from the 3rd #LocFromHome

We picked the best quotes from among the 100,000+ words said at the latest #LocFromHome conference and share them with you to make you stronger!

Technology Feb 11, 2021

Top translation software tools in 2021 — some even free!

Whether you’re a translator, a translation agency, or a business in need of translation, you’re likely to be using some form of translation software to improve your translation workflow. If you’

LSP Feb 11, 2021

How to start a translation agency

Starting out as localization agency is easier than ever before — but it still requires careful planning. In this article, we cover some best practices and details to consider as you get started.

Companies Jan 28, 2021

#LocFromHome III: What’s in, and why join

Learn how #LocFromHome can help you become a better localization professional and forge new connections with people from across the world.

LSP Jan 26, 2021

Project management that saves time and keeps clients happy (or how to be a frog)

How efficient is your translation project management? Are you spending valuable time on tasks that could be eliminated or made easier? Read on to find out.

Case Studies Jan 22, 2021

Mugen Creations: Video game localization done right

Localization company Mugen Creations needed a tech solution to keep up with demand without sacrificing quality. Find out how they pulled off this tricky balancing act.

Localization Jan 20, 2021

How to develop your software with localization in mind

In this guide, we’ll discuss why it makes sense to develop your product with localization in mind, what approaches exist, some dos and don’ts, and a few tips to get you started.

Events Jan 18, 2021

18 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2021

Here are the top translation and localization events to attend in 2021. Make connections and learn new skills to take your career or business to the next level.

LSP Dec 17, 2020

TMS, client portal, business intelligence: Top Smartcat highlights in 2020

In 2020, we did our best to make our offering more all-inclusive for all the companies and teams in the localization industry. Here are the main highlights.

LSP Dec 10, 2020

5 biggest pitfalls of localization managers, and how you can overcome them

Localization managers often fall into the same traps, from too much manual work to faulty planning and communication. In this article, we explore how you can avoid them with a proper approach & tools.

Localization Dec 9, 2020

Continuous localization of Google Docs: How we do it at Smartcat, and how you can do it too

Google Docs is the go-to tool for a massive number of businesses. But when it comes to translating your Google docs, the process can become frustrating. Let’s see how you can make it smoother with continuous localization.

LSP Dec 2, 2020

5 ways LSP businesses can increase productivity in 2021

“How can my business be more productive?” If you want your LSP to grow, you’ll have to ensure your productivity levels are in check. Let’s find out how.

Technology Dec 1, 2020

Localizing Articulate Rise courses with Smartcat

Localizing Articulate Rise courses can be hard with most CAT tools. Now XLIFF files are easy to parse with Smartcat — fewer tags, less clutter, better translations.

Freelancers Nov 20, 2020

7 ways translators are like writers and 7 ways they are not

Translators and writers both specialize in a few subjects and do a lot of research. But translators usually have tighter deadlines and don't get bylines. Compare and contrast.