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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LSP May 29, 2020 Keep calm and make better lemonade: Five takeaways from Michael Klinger’s LocFromHome presentation We continue the series of our LocFromHome follow-up articles with this summary of the sobering but inspiring speech by Michael Klinger of Language Transactions, which closed the event.
LSP May 28, 2020 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 TMS out there.
LSP May 15, 2020 Five reasons NOT to manage translation projects in an “Excel TMS” 40% of small translation companies and up to 15% of midsize ones manage their translation projects in a spreadsheet. Let’s see why it isn’t a great idea.
LSP May 14, 2020 #NoLicense: What’s the buzz and why should you care? In this article, we explain why #NoLicense software is the future of the language industry.
LSP May 13, 2020 Small is the new big: Making crisis and opportunity meet Following the #LocFromHome conference, we asked the speakers to share their reflections to complement the highlights we wrote about the other day. Here’s what Katja Virtanen of Delingua makes of the current situation.
LSP May 2, 2020 10 questions to ask yourself when preparing a quotation for translation services One of the most common and drudging challenges a project manager faces in their daily work is getting a quotation — or many quotations — assessed, produced and delivered to their clients and prospects. Especially
Case Studies Apr 11, 2020 Technology, storytelling, and networking: Lichi Translations case study As a translation professional, you’re probably aware of the fact that the language services space is extremely crowded, which makes it difficult for many to set themselves apart from the competition. For
Case Studies Mar 27, 2020 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,
Case Studies Mar 26, 2020 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,
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
Case Studies Jan 23, 2020 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. Given that digital technology is making it possible for communities across the globe to connect
Events Jan 20, 2020 19 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2020 How much networking have you done so far this year? We’re well into 2020, but there are still plenty of language-industry events you can attend if you’re looking to make new
Translation Industry Dec 22, 2019 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
