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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

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’

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Technology Apr 21, 2020

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. When you start

Localization Apr 8, 2020

Should you use XLIFF for software localization?

In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of one of the most popular formats for storing and handling localized strings to help you decide if it’s a

Smartcat Feb 26, 2020

4 new ways to handle localization in Smartcat + backups

Setting up effective localization workflows can be a challenge. That’s why we’re working hard to give you the expertise and technologies you need to crush localization projects with less effort and

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

Localization Dec 21, 2019

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,

Technology Dec 9, 2019

How to translate a document online: Google translated vs professional, file formats, target languages

Table of Contents: Machine translation: The rise of the machines OK, I’m keen, what machine translation options are available to me? Add a human touch — professional machine translation services This could be

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

Technology Sep 17, 2019

How to translate your website content to reach the global marketplace

In this article we look at what localization is and how you can leverage localization and translation technologies for the most common CMS systems powering websites and their content globally.

Technology Aug 13, 2019

Smartcat launches WPML integration for localizing WordPress websites

Great news for all WordPress users: Smartcat now offers its clients seamless WordPress integration via the WPML plugin. With just a click of a button, you can send whole pages, or snippets 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

CAT tool Jun 30, 2019

CAT tools in the content economy: A necessity, not a luxury

Although 85% of translators use CAT tools on a regular basis, some language-industry players are still reluctant to incorporate them into their workflows. Reasons include a fear of a steep learning curve before

LSP Jun 4, 2019

How Industrial Revolution 4.0 is shaping the future of LSPs

We’re entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which emphasizes work automation, interconnectivity, machine learning, and real-time data, while fundamentally altering the way we live, work, and do business. The scale, the scope, and

LSP May 24, 2019

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

Smartcat’s tools are used by businesses all around the world. One such company is Tomedes, which delivers translations in more than 90 languages and has just been flagged up as one of

Payment Automation May 20, 2019

Payments in the translation industry: 7 ways automation can help you boost margins and scale quicker

Why payment automation mattersThe key factors fueling the growth of a translation business are its sales & marketing efforts and its production scalability, where payment automation plays an important role. While the efficiency

Technology May 13, 2019

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. It is also an ecosystem of hundreds of technological partners and extensions that allow users to build

LSP May 1, 2019

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. Not only does any LSP face several competitors, but the pace of

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