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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 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!

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.

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.

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.

Freelancers Dec 14, 2020

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. Table of Contents: 1.

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.

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.

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.

LocFromHome May 3, 2020

Changes, challenges, and opportunities: 10 takeaways from the #LocFromHome conference

Key #LocFromHome conference highlights and advice from top language industry experts.

LocFromHome Apr 11, 2020

Loc from Home: Three ways the language industry can save the day in trying times

In this article, we take a look at what the translation industry can do to mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19, both within and outside the industry, as it keeps spreading across the

Case Studies Apr 1, 2020

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? Well, the challenges get even more challenging, and you have to

Smartcat Apr 1, 2020

CovidTM: Translating faster when speed is of the essence

In this article, we introduce CovidTM, a publicly available translation memory for coronavirus-related content. We hope this move will allow language service providers to translate coronavirus-related content faster and more accurately.

Connected Translation Feb 13, 2020

5 reasons Smartcat is unlike any other translation platform or tool

Chances 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. In either case,

Case Studies Feb 6, 2020

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

Smartcat Dec 27, 2019

2019: A year of Connected Translation

Time for a yearly recap, isn’t it? Smartcat has been around for quite a while, doing something revolutionary all along. But what has that something been, exactly? Without a term for it,

Technology Nov 28, 2019

Google Translator Toolkit is shutting down — here’s how to rescue your work

Google Translator Toolkit was one of the pioneers of (free!) online computer-aided translation, and it was (mostly) good while it lasted. For better or worse, the tech giant is moving on to other

Case Studies Nov 21, 2019

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. This is especially true when the application

Freelancers Oct 24, 2019

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

The language industry might seem confusing to a newcomer, with lots of unknown terms and scientifically sounding jargon coming at you from all sides. I compiled this short (ha-ha) glossary to make things

LSP Aug 15, 2019

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. We talked to

Case Studies Jul 24, 2019

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

Technology Jul 23, 2019

Continuous localization: Smartcat vs generic CAT+TMS vs Unbabel-like

As content becomes the number one factor driving the global economy, time-to-market is shrinking more than ever. This means that, unless your company works exclusively with one market, you need to be able