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Top Words of 2023: Which year-defining words made the list?

Top Words of 2023: Which year-defining words made the list?

Words that defined 2023 according to Oxford, Collins Dictionary, and Merriam-Webster. Bonus: Discover Smartcat's words of the year!

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Top Words of 2023: Which year-defining words made the list?

Words that defined 2023 according to Oxford, Collins Dictionary, and Merriam-Webster. Bonus: Discover Smartcat's words of the year!

Revealed: DevLearn 2023's top 7 sessions for L&D professionals + Watch Smartcat's recorded session on AI multilingual course content generation

Discover the seven top sessions from this year's DevLearn Conference for l&D professionals, held in Las Vegas, October 2023.

AI translation vs human translation: a close-up look at the differences

Discover all the advantages and disadvantages of AI vs human translation. Make informed choices for your future translation projects.

VTT File: All You Need to Know

Discover all you need to know about VTT file management and translation in this essential guide.

Smartcat AI creates any type of content in any language: 5 examples

Discover some of the great things you can do with Smartcat AI Assistant

Top 5 instructional design software tools

Discover top instructional design platforms to create engaging eLearning content. These instructional design software tools are great for training.

Key insights from experts on the rise of generative AI in content creation and localization

Smartcat recently hosted an online launch event to present our all-new product, Smartcat AI Content Generator. Over 500 professionals from translation, L&D, marketing, and other industries were in attendance. If you missed it, you can watch the launch event recording.

Multi-language XLIFF: A brief guide to elearning course translation & localization

Unlock the power of XLIFF files for elearning course translation and corporate localization

How to translate YouTube videos

Translating Youtube video subtitles can be frustrating. Let’s compare some of the most popular video subtitle translation tools.

The best AI translation tools

Explore the top AI translation tools and best AI translators for accurate and efficient language translation.

Smartcat, the essential Language AI platform for the global enterprise, launches multilingual generative AI content creator

Smartcat allows each company to use its own proprietary content as the basis for new content development in all languages.

10 key learning and development statistics

Discover ten key L&D statistics that underscore its role as a key business driver.

What is an XLIFF file: A comprehensive guide for course creators

Dive deep into the world of XLIFF files in this comprehensive guide!

How to Translate a SCORM Package

Discover how to translate your corporate learning courses and convert them to SCORM package format.

10 best learning and development conferences 2023

Discover the best Learning and development conferences 2023 for workplace training solutions, best practices, technologies, innovations, and more!

eBook for L&D professionals: Reimagining Multilingual LMS Courses with Gen AI

Valuable insights and strategies empower L&D professionals to successfully roll out global workplace learning programs.

10 Reasons Why You'd Be Crazy to Miss Out on a Localization Conference

In this article, we’ll explain why localization and globalization conferences matter when it comes to professional growth.

What is multimedia localization?

Discover multimedia localization examples, best practices, process, and tips!

L&D tools: 9 leading course authoring software platforms [Infographic]

Discover leading L&D tools for managers responsible for corporate elearning, such as course authoring software, like articulate Rise 360 and Storyline 360.

White Paper: The rise of AI, ChatGPT, and Automation in Localization as key business drivers

AI, ChatGPT, and automation are changing how translation and localization works. Learn about what's going on now and what to expect in the future.

Kids2 automated ecommerce translation with Smartcat-Salsify connector: better quality and 92% faster turnaround times

Learn how Kids2 improved overall quality and boosted turnaround time by 92% with the Smartcat AI Translation Platform.

Mobile app localization: Everything developers need to know

Learn the essentials of mobile app localization with our Smartcat guide, including iOS app localization and Android app localization

Case study: How Firebirds Wood Fired Grill translated 25 eLearning Courses in three months

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill translated corporate and employee learning into 20+ languages in just months: XLIFF files for Articulate fast.

Case Study: International money transfer firm cuts spending by 68% with 99% accurate AI translations

One of the largest organizations in global money transfer managed to cut costs and speed up translations thanks to 99% accurate AI translations.

Content localization: Strategies, challenges, solutions, and best practices

Succeed in content localization with an effective content localization strategy and multilingual content creation. Use these top tips to win.

Business translation: How companies boost their global presence and revenue

Drive your global expansion with effective business translation. Follow our guide to learn more about it.

How to hire translators: 7 best practices to source top linguists

Want to go global with your brand? You need translators for that! Read these best practices for hiring the best translators.

4 easy steps to translate Articulate Rise courses with Smartcat

Localizing Articulate Rise courses can be hard even with CAT tools. We'll tell how you can do it with Smartcat in a few easy steps.

10 B2B localization best practices in 2023

In this article we share a series of strategies to help organizations revamp and scale localization practices for B2B companies.

Case Study: How Wunderman Thompson increased translation output by 30% using Smartcat’s automated platform

Wunderman Thompson significantly increased eCommerce translation speeds with Smartcat, and generated more revenue-driving results.

Case study: How Stanley Black & Decker cut translation costs by 70% and improved efficiencies

Stanley Black & Decker worked with Smartcat to cut translation turnaround times to days instead of weeks and saved 70% of translation costs overall. Learn how they did it.

How Topcon scaled their content localization process: case study

Topcon scaled content translations to reach global audiences and employees. They saved hours of work and completed more projects than before by setting up sustainable processes enabled by the Smartcat platform.

How to run Linguistic Quality Assurance hassle-free and at scale

LQA is a process of reviewing the translation. In this article, we will take a look at how LQA works, and why it can be challenging.

How to use content marketing to reach out to your target audience

Content marketing is a key piece of any business strategy. But it takes effort to effectively capitalize on content. We'll show you the right approach.

How to translate text in Google Sheets: integration benefits and guide

Get translations right in Google Sheets by integrating with a translation platform. Here's how you can save loads of time by reducing manual work.

66% increase in bookings, translation turnaround time cut by 50%: Welcome Pickups case study

Learn how Welcome Pickups successfully scaled international SEO content faster and drove bookings using Smartcat-enabled automation.

Localization as a profit center: how to prove the ROI and secure budgets

how to prove the ROI and secure budgets

Localization trends coming in 2023: get your loc programs future-ready

Localization trends coming in 2023

5 localization horror stories that will keep you up at night

5 localization horror stories that will keep you up

Smartcat study reveals key gaps in linguistic supply chain efficiency

Smartcat's Translation Industry Report identifies some big linguist supply chain gaps.

The best solutions to get the perfect translation for your business

Agencies, freelancers, machine translation tools — not sure what type of translation service you need? We’ll help you figure it out.

Localization strategy: the ultimate guide

Presenting your product or service in a foreign country - that can be scary. So we strongly recommend creating a solid localization strategy.

How to translate an image: Solutions for all occasions

Have an image to translate? Are you looking to understand a text, or preparing marketing materials and designs? Anyway, we've got a solution for you.

A step-by-step guide to website localization

You’d like to localize your website, but don’t know where to start. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it, step-by-step.

How to use videos in influencer marketing

Videos are an excellent way to reach your target audience. In this article, we'll show you how to use videos in your influencer marketing campaigns.

Video game localization: Make your game shine globally

In this article, we’ll discuss what video game localization is, why it matters, and how to go about doing it. So let’s get started!

How to localize software: Getting your product ready for the global market

What exactly is software localization? And what does it take to get your product ready for the global market? In this article, we’ll answer these questions and more. Let's dive in!

50% higher productivity at half the cost: how Smartcat helped expondo streamline their localization process

Read this post to learn how expondo solved its challenges with the help of integrations, AI-driven translation, and an integrated marketplace.

5 tips to help you localize your WordPress website quickly and easily

Translating your WordPress website manually can be a complicated process. We’ll share tips to help you localize your WordPress website with ease.

14 language translators to make your website international

In this article we look at how you can apply the modern technology to the most common CMS platforms powering websites and their content globally.

What is a translation management system (TMS)?

Translation management systmes help manage the translation workflow and streamline the tasks exchange between all the participants of localization process.

5 steps to boost your international SEO

SEO can help you multiply your sales when expanding into other countries. Here are the five steps you should follow to improve your international SEO.

How to translate a file online: 3 approaches compared

There are plenty of freelancers, and automatic translation tools available to translate a file for you. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each approach.

How centralizing translation services can help build more inclusive communities: a City of Seattle case study

In this case study, we’ll take a look at how the City of Seattle utilized Smartcat to centralize its translation services .

Meeting the toughest deadlines: GryOnline case study

Head of Translations at GryOnline – long-term Smartcat client in the gaming industry – shares the challenges they faced and how Smartcat helped them overcome these.

What is machine translation and how does it work?

In this article, we’ll cover the must-knows of machine translation and examine how human professionals can benefit from it while improving its quality.

Localization, product, & engineering: the Zendesk approach

Why California businesses should make their websites multilingual

As global travel and immigration becomes easier, and world populations become more heterogeneous, the need for multilingual communication channels will rise.

Making the perfect glossary, or the hidden source of global consistency

Creating and maintaining glossaries is essential to the translation process. Here, we share some best practices of working with glossaries in Smartcat so you can make the most out of them.

Top 100 translation companies in 2022

Find out who the top translation providers are in 2022 and delve into the top 10 which include the usual suspects as well as some interesting fast risers.

Top translation software tools in 2022 — some even free!

Whether you’re a translator, a translation agency, or a business in need of localization, here are some tools to improve your translation workflow.

Smartcat support for people in Ukraine

We continue to work around the clock to ensure that our Ukrainian employees and their communities are supported, cared for, and safe.

7 easily applicable predictions for B2B digital marketing in 2022

Last year, I shared these 6 predictions on the marketing trends that would shape the year. This year, I present you 7 new ones.

5 tips to build and grow your localization team with Smartcat

Localization projects can vary in volumes of work and deadlines can be tough. Here are five quick tips that will help you put together an efficient team with Smartcat.

Beyond translation: how to make your website international

Making your website easy to use for an international audience requires more than just translation: it requires adaptation, SEO, and testing.

Translation project management that saves time and money (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.

Translation memory: everything you need to know about it

A translation memory (TM) is a database containing pairs: a sentence and its translation.

How to use social media to enter new markets

Marketing on social media is best for you if you're going to enter a new market and reach high ROI. In this article, you'll find the tips on how tips improve your performance.

How to speed up translations and improve quality

Succeed in content localization with an effective content localization strategy and multilingual content creation. Use these top tips to win.

How to tweak your Smartcat freelancer profile to earn more

Any potential customer posting a job on Smartcat or browsing the marketplace will see thousands of profiles to choose from. How can increase your chances of getting the job?

Words that are really smart – and help you save money

Smartwords are words translated using Smartcat machine translation and translation memories. The technology selects the best way to translate your texts.

Smartcat getting started guide

Smartcat is a versatile tool that offers vast functionality, from translating files in almost any language and format using tech and human input, to partial or full project management automation.

100+ British slang words and expressions to knock your socks off

The art of British slang. We guide you through 100 words and phrases from the English dictionary that may well have an entirely different meaning to what you first imagined.

7 things you should know about marketing localization

Are you in marketing? Are you in localization? Are you looking to grow globally? Whatever your answer, you’ll want to be sure you know what to focus on.

The evolution of localization department tools: BDO case study

The journey to efficiency in translation is a unique story for every company. Natalia Garbuz from BDO went through many tools, the final one being Smartcat.

15 key translation and localization conferences for language professionals in 2023

Here are the top translation and localization events to attend in 2022. Make connections and learn new skills to take your career or business to the next level.

Winning new markets with hyper-localization - Canva’s experience

In this article, Rachel Carruthers shares field-proven insights on what it means to provide a truly local experience based on customer data.

How software companies can make localization and Agile get along – Infobip’s story

Continuous localization is designed to solve the issues that software companies typically have when incorporating localization into their cycles.

Localizing your product into dozens of languages: Quadcode case study

Ruslan Ulukhanov, Localization Manager at Quadcode, a company developing software for trading, found the answer to his challenges in Smartcat.

Localization testing: a step-by-step guide and checklist

In this article, we’ll delve into the technical and linguistic aspects of localization testing and offer you a guide on the process.

All you need to know about XLIFF files and how to translate them

In this article, we’ll help you get your head around what an XLIFF file is and how it works, how to translate an XLIFF file and share some tips and tricks to streamline the translation process.

5 free tools to translate PDF files

Translating PDFs automatically is quick and easy. In this article, you'll find a list and comparison of popular free PDF translation tools.

Yandex Go: Smartcat — the Uber of the translation market

An interview with Yandex.Taxi’s localization manager on the localization process in place and Smartcat’s role in it.

What are 101% and 102% matches

When going through a translation memory, a CAT tool may identify some segments as having 101% or 102% matches.

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.

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.

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.

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 a language agency with 80% of business coming from on-site interpreting...

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

Learn how a small California-based translation agency focusing on the government sector managed to cut its pricing by 50% and still make a profit.

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

The terms “internationalization” and “localization” are often used interchangeably. We explain what internationalization is, and how to best approach it.

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

Smartcat helped Translation Assist increase productivity by up to 60% thanks to the platform’s robustness, transparency, and integrated marketplace.

How to start a translation business

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.

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.

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.

What is an XLIFF file: A comprehensive guide for course creators

What is localization and why is it so important in 2023?

In very basic terms, localization is the process of adapting something to a specific locale. But, you’ll need more than that to understand its role in the global economy, the language industry, and business today.

Top 15 websites to get freelance translation jobs

Okay, we know you want translation jobs, you know you want translation jobs, so let’s skip the banal lead-in and go straight to the meat of the matter.

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. Here’s how you can avoid them.

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.

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.

LSP fundamentals: Grow your audience with content marketing

Content marketing is the best way to grow your audience and attract new customers. Find out what content you can create and how to distribute it effectively.

Ask Me Anything: Renato Beninatto answers your questions about the language industry

Renato Beninatto, CEO of Nimdzi Insights, answered our community's questions about the past, present, and future of the language industry in our first AMA.

LSP fundamentals: How to stand out with your Unique Value Proposition

Does your LSP have a Unique Value Proposition? Find that distinctive quality that makes your translation business stand out from the competition.

LSP fundamentals: How to create your Ideal Customer Profile and use it to attract more customers

Whether you’re a seasoned LSP or just starting out, you need to have an Ideal Customer Profile. Learn how to create one and use it to attract more customers.

What it takes to become a translator

Whether you’re choosing what to study after high school, stepping into the job market for the first time, or looking for a career change, translating for a living could be just the thing for you.

What is Segment

A piece of text that a CAT tool handles separately from others. In common translation, a segment is most often identical to a sentence.

Financial technology localization for trading companies: Advantages and best practices of FinTech translations

Internationalizing a trading business is one of the best things you can do. All markets are drawing an increasing number of retail traders around the world.

10 ways to boost your Smartcat profile to get more translation jobs

Wondering what you can do to get more translation jobs in the Smartcat Marketplace? We’re making it a little easier for you!

7 marketing tips for translators working with less-demanded languages

Are you a speaker of a “smaller” language? Don’t let it discourage you — these tips will help you capitalize on your niche language skills.

10 tips to get the best English-to-Spanish translations

You want your copy and content translated into Spanish. But where do you begin? Here are 10 tips that will help you answer the questions you might have.

Coming to Smartcat from Memsource: 5 things you might enjoy

This article highlights the main differences between Smartcat and Memsource to help you choose the best translation management system out there.

Building a translation agency that makes a difference: The story behind Navitas Group

The translation industry is a unique space because there’s no single path that leads to success, and while there are plenty of ways for translators to learn essential skills in the classroom, it’s not a substitute for having a direct understanding of the areas an individual operates in.

10 questions to ask yourself when preparing a quotation for translation services

A quick checklist of questions you want to ask yourself as a translation project manager when preparing a quotation for translation services.

Five reasons NOT to use separate TMS and CAT tools

Historically, many LSPs have been using TMS tools to manage translation projects and CAT tools to do the actual translations. In this article, we provide some arguments against this approach

Technology, storytelling, and networking: Lichi Translations case study

The language services space is extremely crowded, which makes it difficult for many to set themselves apart from the competition. Mikhal Heffer, founder

CovidTM: Translating faster when speed is of the essence

Let’s face it: The coronavirus isn’t going anywhere any time soon. With more countries affected, more people on lockdown, and more businesses folding up each day, COVID-19 will likely be a plague we’re gonna have to adapt to, whether it’s for months or even years.

Localizing big & agile software: Kaspersky case study

Leading the localization efforts of a large software company is challenging in itself. What happens when this company switches to Agile practices?

Going against the flow: How Translating Stars thrives on Smartcat in an adverse economy

In today’s connected society, translators and linguists play an essential role in helping individuals and businesses connect with one another. Thanks to the Internet, experts across the globe can offer translation services, however, success in the space requires more than a mastery of languages.

5 reasons Smartcat is unlike any other translation tool

hances are you ran across Smartcat while searching for a solution to localize your content. Or maybe you are a translation company yourself, looking to automate processes and increase productivity.

3,400,000 words in 10 days: Localex post-editing case study

Just a few years ago, a story about a boutique LSP handling a multi-million-word project in a couple of weeks would sound insane. These days, it’s becoming a reality thanks to technology — and teamwork.

Making translation accessible to everyone: EthnoLink’s Costa Vasili on shifting away from manual translation processes

For decades, language services customers could have quick turnover, low costs, or quality deliverables, but not all three.

California language service companies and freelancers in limbo after AB5

With California cracking down on the widespread practice of using independent contractors to skirt labor laws, freelance linguists in the state are feeling the fallout, their livelihoods in limbo as the new year looms.

Free online tool to count your words and characters

In a world dominated by social media threads, in-app messages, meta descriptions, and targeted content marketing, it’s important to keep track of the exact quantity of words and characters — especially for copywriters, marketers, and anyone whose services deal with text.

Light as a feather: How Smartcat helped streamline localization of the Flo app

Where healthcare applications are concerned, the accurate translation of medical terms is paramount in ensuring that users feel as comfortable as possible when using the service.

Tech-savviness as an edge: iText case study

January 2019 marked a new milestone for iText, a translation agency operating out of Russia and Kazakhstan.

160+ translation terms you should know: The translation industry glossary

The language industry might seem confusing for a newcomer, with lots of unknown terms and scientifically sounding jargon attacking you from everywhere

Freelancer to LSP manager: cng.plus case study

For many freelance translators, starting a translation agency seems like a natural thing to do. Luckily, with modern tools such as Smartcat this transition no longer requires a huge investment.

Practical benefits of Connected Translation: Interview with Into23 and Faust Translations

The world is ever-changing and the language industry is no different. With more content than ever requiring translation, developing and implementing new ways of meeting such demand has never been so important.

LSP marketing: how to effectively engage prospects

Marketing is a key component of LSP success. Learn how to stand out, define your messaging, choose the right channels, and evaluate your success.

Transcreation: a fad or the future of marketing translations?

Transcreation is all the rage in global marketing circles. We delve into what it is, why it’s so popular, and how it differs from other forms of translation.

How much can I make as a translator?

For those looking to enter the world of professional translation, the first question is more often than not, “how much will I earn?” It’s a reasonable question, but not one that’s particularly easy to answer.

From the ground to the cloud: Joshua Velásquez on Smartcat, small LSPs, and cloud-based platforms

An experienced translator shares his experience using Smartcat as both a freelancer and a translation business owner. Find out what he loves about Smartcat’s all-in-one translation environment.

Smartcat vs generic CAT+TMS vs Unbabel-like

Continuous localization allows companies to deliver their content across the globe quickly through automation. In this article, we size up and compare the options you have to enable continuous localization.

Davids vs Goliaths, or rocking the digital age as a small LSP

In the content economy, it’s getting harder and harder for small translation agencies to compete with bigger players. Hear the story of one small LSP that manages to thrive — and enjoy the process.

Top 5 barriers to good vendor management in the translation business

In this whitepaper, we pin down the biggest barriers most LSPs face in vendor management and share some clues on where to look to overcome them.

Using Smartcat as a PayPal alternative for freelancers

Perhaps no other industry is as geographically diverse as the language industry. You can live in Turkey and have a customer in the US, while they have their translators all over the world — Argentina, Russia, India, Germany, anywhere!

Automated Translation Project Management

In this long read, we dissect the work of a translation project manager, and, piece by piece, think of how it could be automated.

Sobald du dir vertraust: Christian Faust on trust, disruption, and surfing

In the language industry and beyond, people often think that disruption is for the young and reckless, while the more mature and conservative of us should stick to the “good old” ways of doing things.

Translation and advertising: 7 tips to rock your global ad campaigns

Translation is becoming fundamental in advertising for brands going global. Whether you're a translator or a business owner, make sure you avoid the major pitfalls of translation in advertising.

How Industrial Revolution 4.0 is shaping the future of LSPs

In this article, we discuss how the new era of industrial revolution changes business interactions, relationships, and technologies in translation and localization — and consider a variety of new services that can be offered by LSPs as growth options.

Global Marketing Strategies: How to reap the rewards of international opportunity

In this article, we'll explore how you can understand the global marketing opportunities once prohibited and the strategic thinking required to manifest the vision.

What is an XLIFF file: A comprehensive guide for course creators

Are high transaction charges for payments to Turkey becoming a barrier for you in working with Turkish translators? Is taxation and compliance costing you and your freelancers a healthier workflow? Smartcat can help.

What is a CAT tool?

A Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tool is a software designed to help translators do their job faster and more efficiently. [Read how]

Tackling the world’s translation needs, one continent at a time: Interview with Tomedes’s Ofer Tirosh

We reached out to Tomedes’ CEO, Ofer Tirosh, to ask him about his company’s success over the past decade and about his plans for the future, as well as for his thoughts on the wider translation industry.

Becoming a future-ready LSP: Translasia case study

Discover how Translasia’s adoption of Smartcat transformed the way they do business and allowed them to attract an important strategic investment.

How delsurtranslations adds new value to their clients in less time and reduced cost

In 2002, Virginia Minhondo and Angélica Perez were working as interns for a translation company in the U.S. They both wanted to move back to their home country, Argentina while continuing to work with U.S. companies. So they decided to start an LSP together. A year later, they were living in Argentina and offering Spanish translation services as co-founders of delsurtranslations.

How to localize your Magento e-store in a professional way with Smartcat Translation Manager

Magento is an open-source e-commerce platform that provides online merchants with a flexible shopping cart system.

From back-office to direct clients: Idea Translations case study

Ahh… translations. A strong representation of the law of supply and demand. A way to connect nations and make history, and now a commodity accessible through common technology

5 components of lights-out project management for translation companies

Competition in the LSP market is fierce. There are thousands of established language service providers globally, and that’s excluding freelancers.

Connected Translation: The new paradigm for the language industry

According to the US Bureau of Statistics, the global translation industry is set to grow by a staggering 42% between 2010–2020

How to spend $1 or less on cross-border payments to your translation suppliers

With the digital world becoming more and more connected, translation companies hire more and more freelancers from countries other than their own. Making cross-border payments for translation work is not always easy and often expensive. Why are they, and how you can make them less so? Let’s see!

Why translators need target length lim[38]

“Target length limit” literally allowed any company specializing in game or software localization to limit the length of translation units to fit them into the UI or mobile app description field.

How to negotiate quality expectations with clients

Translation is an inherently subjective process which means the quality of translated content is subjective as well. This poses an issue for translation agencies attempting to guarantee a standard for quality services to their customers.

How LSPs can diversify their services

Many translation agencies are under the impression that the only way to grow their business is to do more of the same: find new clients in need of translation services or provide new language pairings to your existing clients.

LSP’s guide to building a niche

Antoine Rey, the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Venga Global, believes that LSPs need to specialize in order to thrive.

How to enter the US translation market

We spoke to Michael about the U.S. market, the challenge of hiring a salesperson, and what LSPs can do to grow.

How LSPs can build an effective sales process

Do you know how your ideal customers make buying decisions? Who in the organization is in charge of finding vendors? Who makes the final decision? What’s their average budget?

Growth strategy for LSPs: How to find and market to your ideal customers

Whether you’re brand new or looking to grow your existing business, the way to thrive in the language services industry is to have a solid answer to this question: Who is your ideal customer?

How to use KPIs to measure the success of your LSP

How do you measure the success of your business? Or make key business decisions around hiring and spending? There are systematic ways to track progress in all areas of business, KPIs.

Behind our $7M in Series A: How we make translations better for everyone

Today we announced our Series A: $7 million in funding led by Matrix Partners. Here’s the full announcement if you’d like more detail. In this article, I want to focus on a mandate for evolution in the translation industry.

Interview with Natalya Gorbachevska, Task Force Translation Agency

How Smartcat helps increase your translation productivity

We all know that quantity should never come at the expense of quality. At the same time, we also know that we live in the real world.

Support for Trados packages in Smartcat

Trados Packages are a half-cure for SDL users and a headache for the rest. However, you can create Smartcat projects from them.

How software companies can set up continuous localization with Smartcat & Serge: Xsolla case study

Continuous localization allows software developers to localize their content without impeding the development process. Here’s how Xsolla achieved it with the help of freely available tools.

5 tips for growing your blockchain project global

Whether you’re about to go ICO or have invented your own cryptocoin, localization is one of the first things you need to do. Blockchain is cosmopolitan by nature, and you’ll need the whole world’s support to succeed.

IMC Games case study: 5 ways Smartcat enables efficient localization for game developers

IMC Games, a Korean video game developer, started using Smartcat for localizing their games a year ago. We asked Inês Gonçalves, the company’s localization manager, to explain why they picked Smartcat and how they use it in their daily workflow.

The possibilities are immense in the world of languages: Interview with Biraj Rath

In December 2017, Smartcat began partnering with Braahmam, a language solutions company that provides end-to-end service to customers in 100+ languages.

Payments in the translation industry: 6 things you want to automate to boost margins and scale quicker

How translation businesses can cut the total cost of the payment process in half, resulting in an up to 50% EBITDA growth.

Case Study: Algom. Doctors trust Smartcat

While the concept of evidence-based medicine is still little known in Russia, in Europe and the USA more than 80% of medical practitioners apply its principles in preventative health care, and the diagnosis and treatment of their patients.

Smartcat+Globalese: Integration case study by Saylon

Saylon, one of Turkey’s leading translation companies, specializes in medical, pharmaceutical and life sciences translations as well as localization of marketing, website and e-learning content into Turkish.

Case study: Logrus IT. 400,000 words over the weekend

At the beginning of November, Logrus IT, a translation company headquartered in Philadelphia, USA with offices in China, South Korea, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, embarked on a project to translate 400 thousand words’ worth of subtitles for television show screenings in a two-day period.

What is an XLIFF file: A comprehensive guide for course creators

Following our recent partnership with Localex, an Istanbul-based language service provider, we asked Gökhan Fırat, the company’s co-founder and Operations and Business Development Manager, a few questions about Turkey and its translation market.

Top 7 pitfalls translators face in the most demanded language pairs

Have you ever exclaimed to yourself, “Damn, why is my language so hard to translate into?!” Well, you’re not alone. Whatever your target language, there are always some things that make translation especially hard.

Video interview with Christian Faust from Faust Translations

The connection between Smartcat and Faust Translations goes way back and it has always been a very special one. So the moment we scheduled the interview with Christian, the main guy at Faust Translations, we knew it would be super fun.

Bilingual files in Smartcat: Supported, not thwarted

Once upon a time I had to learn five different CAT tools in three months. No, it wasn’t a CAT bucket challenge. I had simply joined a translation agency.

We're lucky to work with the brightest talents: Interview with Kürşat Özel

We contacted Saylon's CEO Kürşat Özel asking him to share some of his personal experiences of working in the industry — from his early days as a freelance translator to running a success business.

The biggest tsunami coming is voice: Interview with Richard Delanty, Smartcat's new partner in Asia

Continuing with our series of interviews with language experts from around the world, this time we reached out to Richard Delanty. A true veteran of the translation industry, Richard has recently started a new business, Into23.

How to manage your payments as a freelance translator

These are the types of questions we know freelance translators have when they start working in Smartcat. Being a freelancer usually entails some paperwork and calculations, especially when working with direct clients.

Translation business Argentina-style: Interview with Cecilia Maldonado

In January, we heard the news that two well-known Latin American translation industry players, SpeakLatam and Two Ways Translation Services, both based in Córdoba, Argentina, had merged.

Supply Chain Management: A hidden source of efficiency for translation companies

Surprisingly, many of our users are unaware that Smartcat is actually much more than just a CAT platform, and how broad its capabilities in Supply Chain Management (SCM) are compared to any other platform in the translation automation space.

Weebly case study

How Smartcat helped localize a platform for building beautiful websites into 13 languages.

10 Steps to the Goal, or the Tao of a Translator

How do you stand out among other translators, get interesting jobs and find your way to the top of search results? We brainstormed a little and came up with a few simple tips that we hope will be of help to both aspiring and experienced translators.

Pre-translation: memoQ vs Smartcat

Pre-translation is an important part of the project creation process. If done properly, this process will save the translator time and, accordingly, will save the customer money on translation projects.

5 smart tips for localizing dynamic content

In this post, we’ll learn what dynamic content is, why it is important to translate it fast, and how to automate its localization.

Translation jobs in Smartcat: Find and be found

Summer is right around the corner. It may be a nice vacation time for some, but for translation agency managers it’s a dead season in terms of finding workers. Translators go to the countryside, embark on a canoe trip or spend time with their family.

Dinosaurs, Grandmas & Artificial Intelligence: Interview with Volodymyr Kukharenko on Smartcat & Protemos integration

The Smartcat ecosystem grows and develops. Thanks to new useful tools in it, the translation process becomes more technologically advanced, yet simple and convenient.

Augmented translation powers up language services

A guest post on augmented translation and the coming “disruptive transformation that will redefine how professional linguists work,” by Donald DePalma and Arle Lommel of Common Sense Advisory.

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I remember the first time I got involved in a software localization project. I was assigned to translate the user interface of some industrial computer system using a complicated software localization tool.

Why we don’t count seats: On Licenses, Monkeys, and Cognitive Biases

Smartcat CEO Ivan Smolnikov on why we don’t sell “seats” (per-user licenses), and why we believe this is profoundly positive for the industry.

9 ways to recognize translation scammers

In this post we discuss the typical translation scam, how to tell translation scammers from real translators, and the difficulties that scammers create for professional translators.

10 main challenges of video game localization

A few Thursdays back we gave a webinar on video game localization, and Igor Kozlov's comic (or should I say comic sans?) presentation was one of the things that made it so much fun. Now we're reposting it in a readable format.

Why SEO translation?

Many companies underestimate the need for SEO translation and miss out on a whole lot of opportunities. In this post, we share some basic but helpful SEO tips from David García Ruiz, an IT/EN>ES translator specializing in marketing and SEO translation.

"If you feel you have what it takes, just go for it": Interview with Magnette Coetzer

In our second Smartcatters interview, we talk to Magnette Coetzer, who came back to the translation profession after a long career in TV production.

10 ideas for breaking into the game localization industry

Working in the video game localization industry is a dream for many game and language lovers. However, breaking into a field that generates so much enthusiasm can be difficult.

“If I can do it, anybody can”: Interview with Maximiliano Diaz

In our first Smartcatters interview, we meet Maximiliano Diaz. Max is only starting his way in the translation profession, but has already made some points that will make you think.

5 Fun Ideas to Let Translators Gamify Their Work with Habitica

Translating is fun, but it doesn't mean it cannot be made funner. Today we'll see how you can bring more entertainment to your usual tasks and chores with Habitica, the gamified task management app.

7 Excerpts from "Tapping Into Translators' Creativity"

It's not every day that a translator publishes a book. And it's not every year that this is a book on translators.

10 Steps to Go from Zero Clients to Fully Booked in 6 Months

Whether you are an experienced in-house translator or just starting your path in this profession, once you go freelance, you'll face the same challenge: getting clients.

5 Amazing Translation Gadgets of the Future

In this guest post, translator and copywriter Isabella Massardo talks about some exciting trends in translation hardware. From talking megaphones to gloves that can translate American Sign Language, these gadgets will thrill the geek in you — or at least make your Friday.

The Future of Automation in Translation Industry

A vision of the future of the translation industry, based on Smartcat CEO Ivan Smolnikov’s award-winning speech at TAUS Innovation Contest 2016 in Portland, OR.

10 Myths About Computer-Aided Translation

Many translators are wary of CAT tools. They feel that computer-aided translation commodifies and takes the creativity out of the profession.

7 Simple Steps for Setting Your Translation Rate

Setting the translation rate can be tricky, especially for aspiring translators. On the one hand, you have to make sure your price is acceptable for the market. On the other hand, you want to secure a decent living and not undersell yourself.

Why Cloud-based CAT Tools are Great for Translation Agencies

We’ve already talked about why cloud-based tools are great for business. Now we’re going to return to translation and discuss the benefits of cloud-based CAT tools for translation agencies.

Auto-propagation and number auto-replacement added to Smartcat

Smartcat has two new features you should know about: number auto-replacement and auto-propagation of repeating segments. Both these capabilities have been hotly requested by users, we hope they will help you to translate more quickly and efficiently!

Living Life on Your Own Terms: Career Advice from a Digital Nomad

Do you dream of the freedom of the open road? As someone who has cut the cord on the 9-to-5 grind, Jacob Laukitis recently wrote an article on Medium about the new lifestyle opportunities available for digital nomads.

The World’s Most-Spoken Languages – In A Single Infographic

This fascinating infographic elegantly presents the world’s most widely spoken languages, showing their relative popularity and the countries in which they are spoken.

“Translation Is More Than Just Replacing One Word With Another”: The Story of Elena Renard

The star of our blog today is Elena Renard, a professional translator who won the Smartcat Work & Surf contest by translating 168,875 words in the course of 2 months.