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A student making use of the Gestalt principles for work.

By November 21, 2024

In the digital age, the way we interact with websites and applications is critical to our overall experience. Gestalt principles, rooted in...

SEO Localization

By October 10, 2024

Localization plays a crucial role, especially when it comes to SEO. Localization is not just about translating content, but about adapting websites...

By October 3, 2024

As the need for translation grows stronger, it becomes clear that the act of translating is more than just the simple conversion of words from one...

Mobile phone with users and colourful layouts showing the importance of a mobile first approach while building a website

By September 26, 2024

Today, more websites are being developed with a mobile-first approach, but what exactly is it, and why is it so important? Let’s explore how the...

Earth, mobile and user representing SEO localization with cultural sensitivity

By September 19, 2024

In today’s global digital landscape, businesses are focusing on SEO localization with cultural sensitivity to expand their online reach and target...

Video-Games-UX-Design

By September 13, 2024

Dive into a realm where reality blurs and full immersion takes center stage. Video games not only immerse us in imaginative worlds but also engage...

By September 5, 2024

As AI becomes increasingly accessible, ethical concerns have grown, especially in the areas of AI ethics related to localization and technical...

By August 29, 2024

In an era defined by rapid technological change, technical communication in digital transformation reshapes industries and business practices across...

Computer displaying CAT Tools on a blue background for professional translators and localizers.

By August 22, 2024

In today's globalized world, translation and localization play a crucial role for companies wishing to reach an international audience....

Localization: A Way of Translating Focused on UX?

By August 15, 2024

In the realm of digital content, the marriage of localization and user experience (UX) holds immense significance. As we navigate through a...

Automating localization processes: tools and technologies for efficiency

By June 27, 2024

In today's rapidly changing world of localization, keeping up with the latest technology innovations requires more than just knowing the basics....

eco-responsible web

By June 21, 2024

In today's digital age, it's vital to consider our environmental impact, even online. This article delves into the ecological footprint of our web...

LinkedIn social networking tips

By June 13, 2024

In today's digital age, social media marketing has become an essential tool for businesses looking to increase their visibility, build relationships...

Ux design integrating technology and cognitive science for intuitive digital interactions

By June 6, 2024

User experience design is the interplay between technology and cognitive science, forming a nexus that shapes digital interactions. To understand...

The similarities between learning a new language and coding

By May 30, 2024

Broadly speaking, both human languages and programming languages use vocabulary, syntax, and semantics to enable communication. However, their...

Chinese Localization

By May 23, 2024

Chinese Localization is growing and particularly important. Here are some basics to consider: languages spoken in China, characters, and cultural...

game jargon for game localization

By May 16, 2024

Video game localization is gaining popularity as the video game industry continues to grow. In the not-too-distant past, the development and...

Person interested in emerging markets and localization

By May 9, 2024

In a globalized world of emerging markets, where the need for communication is a key aspect between markets, cultures and economies, localization...

Introduction to Localization

By May 2, 2024

Localization is what truly makes the internet interconnect. As the “worldwide web” exponentially expands its scope and reach across populations,...

Woman Exploring the Benefits of DITA XML for Technical Documentation

By April 26, 2024

A methodology developed by technical writers for technical writers: DITA XML documentation is the markup language of choice for almost 800 companies...

Illustration of the article Ethical Decision Making for SEO Best Practices

By April 18, 2024

Ethical decision making in SEO, broadly aligns with considerations in digital marketing ethics. When implementing Ethical Decision Making for SEO...

A girl reading the best practices in localization project management

By April 11, 2024

The localization industry is critical to the success of multilingual businesses, especially in this global economy. However, there is still a lack...

Localization Best Practices: 5 Tips for Designers

By April 4, 2024

Localization, or l10n for friends, is often thought of as a step up from translation. The reality is that localization involves more teams than just...

Someone who uses Linkedin to find a new job

By March 14, 2024

I am pretty sure you have already heard of LinkedIn, and there is a 99+% chance that you do have your own profile already too! But do you sincerely...

Artifical Intelligence and ChatGPT

By March 7, 2024

While the AI act is still being discussed, EU countries are reckoning with the pace of AI progression and coming up with their own rules. Italy, for...

Individuals seated around a table, discussing localisation strategies for Technical Communicators to thrive in the Greater China Market

By February 29, 2024

In an increasingly globalised world, multinational companies need to localise technical communication into different languages for different target...

By February 23, 2024

Mobile SEO is key to optimizing your website for Google and other search engine queries.  Follow the mobile SEO checklist below to implement an...

Game localization

By February 15, 2024

The essence of localization is the recreation of game content. This mainly involves adapting the game to the linguistic and cultural requirements...

By February 8, 2024

If you were to ask people about what a technical writer is and does, most likely you will be met with a shrug or a blank stare. Among your...

Pros and Cons of Machine Translation illustration picture

By January 25, 2024

The use of machine translation is rapidly expanding, but can it replace human translators? In this article, we’ll learn about the benefits and...

Unlocking Global Opportunities through International Networking Blog Article Illustration

By January 19, 2024

Technical communication and localization gather a wide range of activities, from translating software  and content for global markets to...

The challenges of localizing historical video games

By January 11, 2024

Historical video games offer players the opportunity to delve into the past, relive  key moments in history and explore different eras....

By December 21, 2023

TCLoc mentor Kaori Myatt is the Managing Director of Word Connection SARL, a business that specializes in Japanese translation and localization. She...

The future of the web is cookieless

By December 14, 2023

Before we delve into the future of web cookies, we need to understand the core concepts that have significantly shaped the digital landscape....

By December 7, 2023

Did you know that our stomach is our second brain? What we eat can directly affect our mood, sleep, memory, and more, which in turn can deeply...

Illustration of Mobile-First and responsive web design

By November 30, 2023

The proportion of web traffic on mobile phones has now overtaken that on desktops.  In 2022, there were 5.3 billion Internet users worldwide, and...

Illustration of AI Translation

By November 23, 2023

We cannot ignore the undeniable fact that artificial intelligence is now part of our lives. It is employed in a variety of ways such as virtual...

Illustration of international organizations jobs

By November 16, 2023

International organizations are entities created by treaty, involving two or more countries, to work on issues of common interest. This includes...

By November 9, 2023

A multilingual website is a must-have for any business serious about selling its products and services abroad. However, even with the assistance of...

Using chatgpt for your seo

By November 2, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT for your SEO strategy and content creation. What exactly is...

Creating Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators

By October 26, 2023

Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators Technical communicators, among other professionals, are now required to know how to communicate...

localizing video subtitles

By October 19, 2023

With the constant increase of globalization, subtitles have become an ideal solution for making visual content accessible internationally. Subtitles...

Internationalization of Information for Use

By October 12, 2023

User guides for global markets Companies who want to conquer global markets should consider internationalization: making the product easily...

APis

By October 5, 2023

In the world of web development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as essential instruments for driving innovation and...

Will MT Replace Human Translators

By September 28, 2023

In recent years, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, machine translation (MT) has become a fast-growing field in...

Podcast

By September 21, 2023

A podcast is a series of audio episodes that users can stream or download for future listening. The word podcast, a contraction of "iPod" and...

TCLoc student: Tun Tun's interview

By September 18, 2023

Today, we are pleased to interview Tun Tun Aung (pronouns: he/him), a TCLoc student from Myanmar living in France and working as a freelance English...

localization in the language of music

By September 14, 2023

Did you know that music has a language? Did you know that it is both written AND spoken?! Did you know that we need “localization” for...

TCLoc student: Denise's interview

By September 11, 2023

We are here with Denise, a TCLoc alumni. Denise, could you please introduce yourself? "Hi. Sure. My name is Denise; I come from Argentina. I’ve...

Web eco-design

By September 7, 2023

In a world increasingly aware of environmental issues, web eco-design has become a priority for many website designers. It is an issue of corporate...

How to Build a Termbase From Scratch

By August 31, 2023

Your company has recognized the importance of terminology management and is aware of the added value that well-kept terminology has for your...

Translation Management System

By August 24, 2023

You suddenly need to translate a big project, such as a video game or a website, but you need to learn how to manage it? Good news! We have the...

Quality Assurance Process for Project Managers

By August 17, 2023

A Translation Project Manager (PM) is the juggler of any localization company. Current role responsibilities are expanding considerably;...

How Mobile Optimization Impacts SEO in 2023

By August 10, 2023

In the context of contemporary search engine optimization (SEO), optimizing websites for mobile has gained considerable significance. Google's...

Readable fonts for dyslexic users

By August 3, 2023

Did you know that 16% of the world's population experience some form of disability in 2023? It is crucial to consider web accessibility when...

Localizing your Storytelling Matters

By July 27, 2023

Storytelling has always been a powerful tool for engaging audiences and communicating messages effectively. As the world becomes increasingly...

Study in France with the IIEF program

By July 20, 2023

Alongside being one of the most affordable and effective programs out there, one of the main selling points of the TCLoc program is its online...

AI Writing Tools for Technical Writers

By July 13, 2023

Like in the famous theme, Video Killed the Radio Star; we face an era of technological change: the burst of AI tools. They can automatically...

Multilingual Terminology Management

By October 28, 2021

Most language professionals might be working as translators, interpreters, or technical writers. But there is another relatively unknown profession:...

customer journey map

By October 21, 2021

In today’s information-democratized market landscape, localizing your company website isn’t enough.  Customers engage with brands via...

Technical writer job interview

By October 14, 2021

This article gives you some tips and suggestions on how to handle the interviewing process for a technical writer job, based on my own experiences...

localization process

By October 7, 2021

SEO becomes more and more important in a localization process. On the border between digital marketing and localization, SEO is a set of techniques...

Neural machine translation is making inroads into game localization

By September 30, 2021

Machine Translation is getting more and more advanced but will it be able to replace human beings in the future? Let's find out in the article...

Neutral Language Localization

By September 23, 2021

Languages, Locales and Challenges When it’s time to localize your product, choosing your target markets is a crucial step. Once you have...

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A student making use of the Gestalt principles for work.

By

In the digital age, the way we interact with websites and applications is critical to our overall experience. Gestalt principles, rooted in early 20th-century psychology, play a pivotal role in shaping these digital interactions. These...

SEO Localization

By

Localization plays a crucial role, especially when it comes to SEO. Localization is not just about translating content, but about adapting websites culturally, linguistically, and technically to meet the expectations of users in different...

By

As the need for translation grows stronger, it becomes clear that the act of translating is more than just the simple conversion of words from one language to another from a purely linguistic standpoint....

Mobile phone with users and colourful layouts showing the importance of a mobile first approach while building a website

By

Today, more websites are being developed with a mobile-first approach, but what exactly is it, and why is it so important? Let’s explore how the mobile-first strategy works and why it matters! Reason 1:...

Earth, mobile and user representing SEO localization with cultural sensitivity

By

In today’s global digital landscape, businesses are focusing on SEO localization with cultural sensitivity to expand their online reach and target diverse audiences effectively. This practice tailors digital content to specific cultural contexts, boosting...

Video-Games-UX-Design

By

Dive into a realm where reality blurs and full immersion takes center stage. Video games not only immerse us in imaginative worlds but also engage our senses and emotions in ways that are truly...

By

As AI becomes increasingly accessible, ethical concerns have grown, especially in the areas of AI ethics related to localization and technical communication. Even before the advent of tools like ChatGPT, the implications of AI...

By

In an era defined by rapid technological change, technical communication in digital transformation reshapes industries and business practices across the globe. As these advanced technologies become integral to our daily operations, the need for...

Computer displaying CAT Tools on a blue background for professional translators and localizers.

By

In today’s globalized world, translation and localization play a crucial role for companies wishing to reach an international audience. Computer-aided translation tools (CAT tools) have become almost essential for translation and localization professionals. Here...

Localization: A Way of Translating Focused on UX?

By

In the realm of digital content, the marriage of localization and user experience (UX) holds immense significance. As we navigate through a globalized digital landscape, ensuring that content resonates with diverse audiences is paramount....

Automating localization processes: tools and technologies for efficiency

By

In today’s rapidly changing world of localization, keeping up with the latest technology innovations requires more than just knowing the basics. Automating localization processes is essential for staying competitive, as technology is constantly advancing,...

eco-responsible web

By

In today’s digital age, it’s vital to consider our environmental impact, even online. This article delves into the ecological footprint of our web activities, revealing how our virtual actions contribute to carbon emissions and...

LinkedIn social networking tips

By

In today’s digital age, social media marketing has become an essential tool for businesses looking to increase their visibility, build relationships with their target audience, and grow their business in a meaningful way. Among...

Ux design integrating technology and cognitive science for intuitive digital interactions

By

User experience design is the interplay between technology and cognitive science, forming a nexus that shapes digital interactions. To understand this symbiosis, it is imperative to explore the complexities of both fields and uncover...

The similarities between learning a new language and coding

By

Broadly speaking, both human languages and programming languages use vocabulary, syntax, and semantics to enable communication. However, their functions and purposes are vastly different: while JavaScript powers websites and commands computers to perform specific...

Chinese Localization

By

Chinese Localization is growing and particularly important. Here are some basics to consider: languages spoken in China, characters, and cultural norms.  Languages spoken in China Chinese is the family of languages with the most...

game jargon for game localization

By

Video game localization is gaining popularity as the video game industry continues to grow. In the not-too-distant past, the development and distribution of video games were much more difficult than they are now. With...

Person interested in emerging markets and localization

By

In a globalized world of emerging markets, where the need for communication is a key aspect between markets, cultures and economies, localization plays a crucial role in order to have the desired result of...

Introduction to Localization

By

Localization is what truly makes the internet interconnect. As the “worldwide web” exponentially expands its scope and reach across populations, countries, and languages, it must simultaneously shrink on local levels to cater to a...

Woman Exploring the Benefits of DITA XML for Technical Documentation

By

A methodology developed by technical writers for technical writers: DITA XML documentation is the markup language of choice for almost 800 companies worldwide, covering a range of industries from software and telecommunications to medical...

Illustration of the article Ethical Decision Making for SEO Best Practices

By

Ethical decision making in SEO, broadly aligns with considerations in digital marketing ethics. When implementing Ethical Decision Making for SEO Best Practices, delivering on what is advertised, avoiding upselling, and prioritizing quality content to...

A girl reading the best practices in localization project management

By

The localization industry is critical to the success of multilingual businesses, especially in this global economy. However, there is still a lack of awareness of the importance of localizing content for all audiences. Localization...

Localization Best Practices: 5 Tips for Designers

By

Localization, or l10n for friends, is often thought of as a step up from translation. The reality is that localization involves more teams than just translators and copywriters. One of the first teams you’ll...

Someone who uses Linkedin to find a new job

By

I am pretty sure you have already heard of LinkedIn, and there is a 99+% chance that you do have your own profile already too! But do you sincerely know how to make the...

Artifical Intelligence and ChatGPT

By

While the AI act is still being discussed, EU countries are reckoning with the pace of AI progression and coming up with their own rules. Italy, for example, has banned ChatGPT. AI Act –...

Individuals seated around a table, discussing localisation strategies for Technical Communicators to thrive in the Greater China Market

By

In an increasingly globalised world, multinational companies need to localise technical communication into different languages for different target markets. In East Asia, multinationals often regroup China Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau under the...

By

Mobile SEO is key to optimizing your website for Google and other search engine queries.  Follow the mobile SEO checklist below to implement an SEO strategy that will optimize your website for mobile users...

Game localization

By

The essence of localization is the recreation of game content. This mainly involves adapting the game to the linguistic and cultural requirements and appeal of a particular region and its target audience. In this...

By

If you were to ask people about what a technical writer is and does, most likely you will be met with a shrug or a blank stare. Among your bewildered interlocutors, there will surely...

Pros and Cons of Machine Translation illustration picture

By

The use of machine translation is rapidly expanding, but can it replace human translators? In this article, we’ll learn about the benefits and limitations of using machine translation and when you might want to...

Unlocking Global Opportunities through International Networking Blog Article Illustration

By

Technical communication and localization gather a wide range of activities, from translating software  and content for global markets to simplifying complex technical information. These activities now  span the globe, creating a demand for professionals...

The challenges of localizing historical video games

By

Historical video games offer players the opportunity to delve into the past, relive  key moments in history and explore different eras. However, localizing historical video games, which involves adapting them for international audiences, poses...

By

TCLoc mentor Kaori Myatt is the Managing Director of Word Connection SARL, a business that specializes in Japanese translation and localization. She also acts as a consultant for many social media businesses and large...

The future of the web is cookieless

By

Before we delve into the future of web cookies, we need to understand the core concepts that have significantly shaped the digital landscape. Imagine web cookies as the backstage crew of the internet, working...

By

Did you know that our stomach is our second brain? What we eat can directly affect our mood, sleep, memory, and more, which in turn can deeply affect our studies. Nutrition is an important...

Illustration of Mobile-First and responsive web design

By

The proportion of web traffic on mobile phones has now overtaken that on desktops.  In 2022, there were 5.3 billion Internet users worldwide, and the number is still growing. In addition, mobile now accounts...

Illustration of AI Translation

By

We cannot ignore the undeniable fact that artificial intelligence is now part of our lives. It is employed in a variety of ways such as virtual assistants, self-driving cars, social media recommendations, personalized financial...

Illustration of international organizations jobs

By

International organizations are entities created by treaty, involving two or more countries, to work on issues of common interest. This includes areas such as peace and security, as well as economic and social questions....

By

A multilingual website is a must-have for any business serious about selling its products and services abroad. However, even with the assistance of a professional language service provider (LSP), website localization errors can still...

Using chatgpt for your seo

By

In this article, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT for your SEO strategy and content creation. What exactly is ChatGPT? “ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI, based...

Creating Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators

By

Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators Technical communicators, among other professionals, are now required to know how to communicate not only through written text but also through video. So, it’s essential for us to know...

localizing video subtitles

By

With the constant increase of globalization, subtitles have become an ideal solution for making visual content accessible internationally. Subtitles are a great way to get video content out to a wider audience without necessarily...

Internationalization of Information for Use

By

User guides for global markets Companies who want to conquer global markets should consider internationalization: making the product easily adaptable to customers’ needs in different countries already in the design phase. Information for use...

APis

By

In the world of web development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as essential instruments for driving innovation and simplifying procedures. This article analyses the significance of application programming interfaces (APIs) in web development,...

Will MT Replace Human Translators

By

In recent years, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, machine translation (MT) has become a fast-growing field in the localization and translation industry. The popularity of machine translation stems from its...

Podcast

By

A podcast is a series of audio episodes that users can stream or download for future listening. The word podcast, a contraction of “iPod” and “broadcast,” was coined by British journalist Ben Hammersley in...

TCLoc student: Tun Tun's interview

By

Today, we are pleased to interview Tun Tun Aung (pronouns: he/him), a TCLoc student from Myanmar living in France and working as a freelance English to Burmese Localization Consultant. He’s also been involved in...

localization in the language of music

By

Let’s start from the beginning… Musical “notes” must be written according to a set of rules, just like the English language has its own rules. In the same way that people learn English grammar...

TCLoc student: Denise's interview

By

We are here with Denise, a TCLoc alumni. Denise, could you please introduce yourself? “Hi. Sure. My name is Denise; I come from Argentina. I’ve been working in localization for about nine years now,...

Web eco-design

By

In a world increasingly aware of environmental issues, web eco-design has become a priority for many website designers. It is an issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sometimes even of ethics in public...

How to Build a Termbase From Scratch

By

Your company has recognized the importance of terminology management and is aware of the added value that well-kept terminology has for your business. You might be the terminologist or terminology manager in charge and want to...

Translation Management System

By

You suddenly need to translate a big project, such as a video game or a website, but you need to learn how to manage it? Good news! We have the solution for you: Do...

Quality Assurance Process for Project Managers

By

A Translation Project Manager (PM) is the juggler of any localization company. Current role responsibilities are expanding considerably; among these, quality management is always in the middle of the list. Most PMs do not receive formal...

How Mobile Optimization Impacts SEO in 2023

By

In the context of contemporary search engine optimization (SEO), optimizing websites for mobile has gained considerable significance. Google’s ranking algorithm has identified mobile optimization as a pivotal factor, implying that sites that prioritize mobile...

Readable fonts for dyslexic users

By

Did you know that 16% of the world’s population experience some form of disability in 2023? It is crucial to consider web accessibility when creating content today. In fact, many countries have legal requirements...

Localizing your Storytelling Matters

By

Storytelling has always been a powerful tool for engaging audiences and communicating messages effectively. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, it’s important to recognize the need for localization in storytelling.  The importance of storytelling...

Study in France with the IIEF program

By

Alongside being one of the most affordable and effective programs out there, one of the main selling points of the TCLoc program is its online curriculum. Our distanced-learning style allows TCLoc to be accessible...

AI Writing Tools for Technical Writers

By

Like in the famous theme, Video Killed the Radio Star; we face an era of technological change: the burst of AI tools. They can automatically generate digital assets, including images, videos, social media content,...

Choosing translation services

By

Managing multilingual translation projects in an international organization brings with it exciting but also challenging tasks for translation managers. For example, when the translation volumes required go beyond internal capacities and possibilities, you will have to consider external translation services. Even if  there are countless options for translation services out there, which one should you choose? 

Multilingual Terminology Management

By

Most language professionals might be working as translators, interpreters, or technical writers. But there is another relatively unknown profession: terminologist – the person who works with terminology. Terminology management comprises a variety of processes and tasks. It is the systematic collecting, storing, managing, importing, exporting, publishing, and maintaining of terminology in dedicated software, a so-called terminology management system.

customer journey map

By

In today’s information-democratized market landscape, localizing your company website isn’t enough. 

Technical writer job interview

By

This article gives you some tips and suggestions on how to handle the interviewing process for a technical writer job, based on my own experiences as both an interviewee and as interviewer.

A student making use of the Gestalt principles for work.

By

In the digital age, the way we interact with websites and applications is critical to our overall experience. Gestalt principles, rooted in early 20th-century psychology, play a pivotal role in shaping these digital interactions. These...

SEO Localization

By

Localization plays a crucial role, especially when it comes to SEO. Localization is not just about translating content, but about adapting websites culturally, linguistically, and technically to meet the expectations of users in different...

By

As the need for translation grows stronger, it becomes clear that the act of translating is more than just the simple conversion of words from one language to another from a purely linguistic standpoint....

Mobile phone with users and colourful layouts showing the importance of a mobile first approach while building a website

By

Today, more websites are being developed with a mobile-first approach, but what exactly is it, and why is it so important? Let’s explore how the mobile-first strategy works and why it matters! Reason 1:...

Earth, mobile and user representing SEO localization with cultural sensitivity

By

In today’s global digital landscape, businesses are focusing on SEO localization with cultural sensitivity to expand their online reach and target diverse audiences effectively. This practice tailors digital content to specific cultural contexts, boosting...

Video-Games-UX-Design

By

Dive into a realm where reality blurs and full immersion takes center stage. Video games not only immerse us in imaginative worlds but also engage our senses and emotions in ways that are truly...

By

As AI becomes increasingly accessible, ethical concerns have grown, especially in the areas of AI ethics related to localization and technical communication. Even before the advent of tools like ChatGPT, the implications of AI...

By

In an era defined by rapid technological change, technical communication in digital transformation reshapes industries and business practices across the globe. As these advanced technologies become integral to our daily operations, the need for...

Computer displaying CAT Tools on a blue background for professional translators and localizers.

By

In today’s globalized world, translation and localization play a crucial role for companies wishing to reach an international audience. Computer-aided translation tools (CAT tools) have become almost essential for translation and localization professionals. Here...

Localization: A Way of Translating Focused on UX?

By

In the realm of digital content, the marriage of localization and user experience (UX) holds immense significance. As we navigate through a globalized digital landscape, ensuring that content resonates with diverse audiences is paramount....

Automating localization processes: tools and technologies for efficiency

By

In today’s rapidly changing world of localization, keeping up with the latest technology innovations requires more than just knowing the basics. Automating localization processes is essential for staying competitive, as technology is constantly advancing,...

eco-responsible web

By

In today’s digital age, it’s vital to consider our environmental impact, even online. This article delves into the ecological footprint of our web activities, revealing how our virtual actions contribute to carbon emissions and...

LinkedIn social networking tips

By

In today’s digital age, social media marketing has become an essential tool for businesses looking to increase their visibility, build relationships with their target audience, and grow their business in a meaningful way. Among...

Ux design integrating technology and cognitive science for intuitive digital interactions

By

User experience design is the interplay between technology and cognitive science, forming a nexus that shapes digital interactions. To understand this symbiosis, it is imperative to explore the complexities of both fields and uncover...

The similarities between learning a new language and coding

By

Broadly speaking, both human languages and programming languages use vocabulary, syntax, and semantics to enable communication. However, their functions and purposes are vastly different: while JavaScript powers websites and commands computers to perform specific...

Chinese Localization

By

Chinese Localization is growing and particularly important. Here are some basics to consider: languages spoken in China, characters, and cultural norms.  Languages spoken in China Chinese is the family of languages with the most...

game jargon for game localization

By

Video game localization is gaining popularity as the video game industry continues to grow. In the not-too-distant past, the development and distribution of video games were much more difficult than they are now. With...

Person interested in emerging markets and localization

By

In a globalized world of emerging markets, where the need for communication is a key aspect between markets, cultures and economies, localization plays a crucial role in order to have the desired result of...

Introduction to Localization

By

Localization is what truly makes the internet interconnect. As the “worldwide web” exponentially expands its scope and reach across populations, countries, and languages, it must simultaneously shrink on local levels to cater to a...

Woman Exploring the Benefits of DITA XML for Technical Documentation

By

A methodology developed by technical writers for technical writers: DITA XML documentation is the markup language of choice for almost 800 companies worldwide, covering a range of industries from software and telecommunications to medical...

Illustration of the article Ethical Decision Making for SEO Best Practices

By

Ethical decision making in SEO, broadly aligns with considerations in digital marketing ethics. When implementing Ethical Decision Making for SEO Best Practices, delivering on what is advertised, avoiding upselling, and prioritizing quality content to...

A girl reading the best practices in localization project management

By

The localization industry is critical to the success of multilingual businesses, especially in this global economy. However, there is still a lack of awareness of the importance of localizing content for all audiences. Localization...

Localization Best Practices: 5 Tips for Designers

By

Localization, or l10n for friends, is often thought of as a step up from translation. The reality is that localization involves more teams than just translators and copywriters. One of the first teams you’ll...

Someone who uses Linkedin to find a new job

By

I am pretty sure you have already heard of LinkedIn, and there is a 99+% chance that you do have your own profile already too! But do you sincerely know how to make the...

Artifical Intelligence and ChatGPT

By

While the AI act is still being discussed, EU countries are reckoning with the pace of AI progression and coming up with their own rules. Italy, for example, has banned ChatGPT. AI Act –...

Individuals seated around a table, discussing localisation strategies for Technical Communicators to thrive in the Greater China Market

By

In an increasingly globalised world, multinational companies need to localise technical communication into different languages for different target markets. In East Asia, multinationals often regroup China Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau under the...

By

Mobile SEO is key to optimizing your website for Google and other search engine queries.  Follow the mobile SEO checklist below to implement an SEO strategy that will optimize your website for mobile users...

Game localization

By

The essence of localization is the recreation of game content. This mainly involves adapting the game to the linguistic and cultural requirements and appeal of a particular region and its target audience. In this...

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If you were to ask people about what a technical writer is and does, most likely you will be met with a shrug or a blank stare. Among your bewildered interlocutors, there will surely...

Pros and Cons of Machine Translation illustration picture

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The use of machine translation is rapidly expanding, but can it replace human translators? In this article, we’ll learn about the benefits and limitations of using machine translation and when you might want to...

Unlocking Global Opportunities through International Networking Blog Article Illustration

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Technical communication and localization gather a wide range of activities, from translating software  and content for global markets to simplifying complex technical information. These activities now  span the globe, creating a demand for professionals...

The challenges of localizing historical video games

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Historical video games offer players the opportunity to delve into the past, relive  key moments in history and explore different eras. However, localizing historical video games, which involves adapting them for international audiences, poses...

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TCLoc mentor Kaori Myatt is the Managing Director of Word Connection SARL, a business that specializes in Japanese translation and localization. She also acts as a consultant for many social media businesses and large...

The future of the web is cookieless

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Before we delve into the future of web cookies, we need to understand the core concepts that have significantly shaped the digital landscape. Imagine web cookies as the backstage crew of the internet, working...

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Did you know that our stomach is our second brain? What we eat can directly affect our mood, sleep, memory, and more, which in turn can deeply affect our studies. Nutrition is an important...

Illustration of Mobile-First and responsive web design

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The proportion of web traffic on mobile phones has now overtaken that on desktops.  In 2022, there were 5.3 billion Internet users worldwide, and the number is still growing. In addition, mobile now accounts...

Illustration of AI Translation

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We cannot ignore the undeniable fact that artificial intelligence is now part of our lives. It is employed in a variety of ways such as virtual assistants, self-driving cars, social media recommendations, personalized financial...

Illustration of international organizations jobs

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International organizations are entities created by treaty, involving two or more countries, to work on issues of common interest. This includes areas such as peace and security, as well as economic and social questions....

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A multilingual website is a must-have for any business serious about selling its products and services abroad. However, even with the assistance of a professional language service provider (LSP), website localization errors can still...

Using chatgpt for your seo

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In this article, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using ChatGPT for your SEO strategy and content creation. What exactly is ChatGPT? “ChatGPT is a large language model developed by OpenAI, based...

Creating Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators

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Instructional Videos for Technical Communicators Technical communicators, among other professionals, are now required to know how to communicate not only through written text but also through video. So, it’s essential for us to know...

localizing video subtitles

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With the constant increase of globalization, subtitles have become an ideal solution for making visual content accessible internationally. Subtitles are a great way to get video content out to a wider audience without necessarily...

Internationalization of Information for Use

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User guides for global markets Companies who want to conquer global markets should consider internationalization: making the product easily adaptable to customers’ needs in different countries already in the design phase. Information for use...

APis

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In the world of web development, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have emerged as essential instruments for driving innovation and simplifying procedures. This article analyses the significance of application programming interfaces (APIs) in web development,...

Will MT Replace Human Translators

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In recent years, with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, machine translation (MT) has become a fast-growing field in the localization and translation industry. The popularity of machine translation stems from its...

Podcast

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A podcast is a series of audio episodes that users can stream or download for future listening. The word podcast, a contraction of “iPod” and “broadcast,” was coined by British journalist Ben Hammersley in...

TCLoc student: Tun Tun's interview

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Today, we are pleased to interview Tun Tun Aung (pronouns: he/him), a TCLoc student from Myanmar living in France and working as a freelance English to Burmese Localization Consultant. He’s also been involved in...

localization in the language of music

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Let’s start from the beginning… Musical “notes” must be written according to a set of rules, just like the English language has its own rules. In the same way that people learn English grammar...

TCLoc student: Denise's interview

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We are here with Denise, a TCLoc alumni. Denise, could you please introduce yourself? “Hi. Sure. My name is Denise; I come from Argentina. I’ve been working in localization for about nine years now,...

Web eco-design

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In a world increasingly aware of environmental issues, web eco-design has become a priority for many website designers. It is an issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sometimes even of ethics in public...

How to Build a Termbase From Scratch

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Your company has recognized the importance of terminology management and is aware of the added value that well-kept terminology has for your business. You might be the terminologist or terminology manager in charge and want to...

Translation Management System

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You suddenly need to translate a big project, such as a video game or a website, but you need to learn how to manage it? Good news! We have the solution for you: Do...

Quality Assurance Process for Project Managers

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A Translation Project Manager (PM) is the juggler of any localization company. Current role responsibilities are expanding considerably; among these, quality management is always in the middle of the list. Most PMs do not receive formal...

How Mobile Optimization Impacts SEO in 2023

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In the context of contemporary search engine optimization (SEO), optimizing websites for mobile has gained considerable significance. Google’s ranking algorithm has identified mobile optimization as a pivotal factor, implying that sites that prioritize mobile...

Readable fonts for dyslexic users

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Did you know that 16% of the world’s population experience some form of disability in 2023? It is crucial to consider web accessibility when creating content today. In fact, many countries have legal requirements...

Localizing your Storytelling Matters

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Storytelling has always been a powerful tool for engaging audiences and communicating messages effectively. As the world becomes increasingly globalized, it’s important to recognize the need for localization in storytelling.  The importance of storytelling...

Study in France with the IIEF program

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Alongside being one of the most affordable and effective programs out there, one of the main selling points of the TCLoc program is its online curriculum. Our distanced-learning style allows TCLoc to be accessible...

AI Writing Tools for Technical Writers

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Like in the famous theme, Video Killed the Radio Star; we face an era of technological change: the burst of AI tools. They can automatically generate digital assets, including images, videos, social media content,...

localization process

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SEO becomes more and more important in a localization process. On the border between digital marketing and localization, SEO is a set of techniques needed to reach your audience and appear in the top search engine results.

Neural machine translation is making inroads into game localization

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Machine Translation is getting more and more advanced but will it be able to replace human beings in the future? Let's find out in the article below.