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How to develop your software with localization in mind
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.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
5 min read
18 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2021
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.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
4 min read
TMS, client portal, business intelligence: Top Smartcat highlights in 2020
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.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
4 min read
5 biggest pitfalls of localization managers, and how you can overcome them
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.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
6 min read
Continuous localization of Google Docs: How we do it at Smartcat, and how you can do it too
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.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
4 min read
5 ways LSP businesses can increase productivity in 2021
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.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
4 min read
Localizing Articulate Rise courses with Smartcat
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.

  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
3 min read
7 ways translators are like writers and 7 ways they are not
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.

  • Natali Lekka
    Natali Lekka
6 min read
What is machine translation?
Localization Nov 17, 2020

What is machine translation?

Machine translation is gaining traction in the localization industry as companies seek to reduce costs and scale output. But what is it exactly and how does it work?

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
5 min read
LSP fundamentals: Grow your audience with content marketing
LSP Oct 29, 2020

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
5 min read
Ask Me Anything: Renato Beninatto answers your questions about the language industry
Events Oct 20, 2020

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
6 min read
LSP fundamentals: How to stand out with your Unique Value Proposition
LSP Oct 14, 2020

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
5 min read
LSP fundamentals: How to create your Ideal Customer Profile and use it to attract more customers
LSP Oct 8, 2020

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
7 min read
LocFromHome II — Conference attendees share their takeaways of the sessions
LocFromHome Sep 28, 2020

LocFromHome II — Conference attendees share their takeaways of the sessions

Find out the main takeaways from attendees of the 18 sessions of LocFromHome II — Smartcat’s biggest online language industry conference yet.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
15 min read
How we did #LocFromHome II — and how you can hold your own successful online conference
LocFromHome Sep 23, 2020

How we did #LocFromHome II — and how you can hold your own successful online conference

Organizing an online event? Learn how to find speakers, choose the right tools, and other tips from our experience running #LocFromHome conferences at Smartcat.

  • Kate Vostokova
    Kate Vostokova
4 min read
Financial technology localization for trading companies: Advantages and best practices of FinTech translations
Companies Sep 8, 2020

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

Internationalizing a trading business is one of the best things a company can do. All types of markets — CFDs, ETFs, forex, options, and especially cryptocurrencies — are drawing an ever-increasing number of retail traders around the world.

  • Alexander Murauski
    Alexander Murauski
6 min read
10 ways to boost your Smartcat profile to get more translation jobs
Freelancers Sep 7, 2020

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? Does your profile need a little makeover? Not even sure what needs adding or changing? Writing about yourself and your services to attract clients online is hard, so we wanted to make it a little easier for you!

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
6 min read
7 marketing tips for translators working with less-demanded languages
Freelancers Sep 7, 2020

7 marketing tips for translators working with less-demanded languages

If you are a native speaker of a “smaller” language, don’t let it discourage you from pursuing a career in translation. The following seven marketing tips will help you capitalize on your niche language skills.

  • Natali Lekka
    Natali Lekka
6 min read
Localization as a living organism: Seven aspects of life we’ll talk about at the second LocFromHome conference
LocFromHome Sep 1, 2020

Localization as a living organism: Seven aspects of life we’ll talk about at the second LocFromHome conference

Let’s get down to business and see how each presentation and panel brings home the idea of localization as a living organism.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
8 min read
10 tips to get the best English-to-Spanish translations
Companies Aug 26, 2020

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
7 min read
CSA Research recognizes Smartcat’s boosted TMS capabilities
Smartcat Aug 6, 2020

CSA Research recognizes Smartcat’s boosted TMS capabilities

CSA Research has recently published an article highlighting how Smartcat has spent the last few months working hard to enhance its all-in-one translation management tool.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
2 min read
What is localization and why is it so important in 2020?
Companies Jul 24, 2020

What is localization and why is it so important in 2020?

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.

  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
4 min read
10 tips for creating a knock-out  localization strategy in 2020
Companies Jul 8, 2020

10 tips for creating a knock-out localization strategy in 2020

Does your business have a localization strategy? Many companies make the mistake of launching into foreign markets without planning a concrete localization strategy beforehand. But succeeding overseas is not a fluke.

  • Tom Keyes
    Tom Keyes
  • Becky Pearse
    Becky Pearse
5 min read
Smartcat without the CAT: Just Smart?
Technology Jul 7, 2020

Smartcat without the CAT: Just Smart?

Smartcat is much more than just a CAT tool. In this article, we explain how to use it as a translation management system for other CAT tools — or with no tools at all.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
3 min read
Translation management systems: What are they — and do you really need one?
LSP Jul 2, 2020

Translation management systems: What are they — and do you really need one?

Translation management systems are the black horse of the translation industry. What are TMSs for? And do you really need one? Let’s find out.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
5 min read

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