I created the following infographics based on my localization best practices post. If the original article felt a little lengthy, this shorter and more visual version can serve as a quick reference. You can also use it as a translation/localization…
Free Marketing E-mail Generator For Translation Agencies!
[agencies] Want more? Just refresh this page! About the Translation Marketing E-mail Generator If you have ever been advertising your translation services online or, even worse, if you are working for a translation agency, the above e-mail will probably feel…
Game Localization Link Roundup – January 2016
January was another busy month in the game localization industry, and with the LocJAM and LocWorld coming in the next couple of months, the trend shouldn’t be fading anytime soon. On a personal level, I had the honor to join…
The Setup
Curious about what hardware and software translators use? Here is my work configuration, The Setup-style. Who are you, and what do you do? My name is Anthony Teixeira. I am a professional French translator and proofreader working from both English…
Software Translation, Localization, Internationalization, Globalization: What’s The Difference?
Have you ever wondered what is the difference between globalization and internationalization? Or translation and localization? I have to confess that when I started as an in-house translator, I was somehow convinced that Localization, Internationalization and Globalization were essentially pompous…
Game Localization Link Roundup – December 2015
A new column for a new year! Everybody seems to be sharing great information about game localization these days, and it can be tough to keep track of everything. With this new series of monthly link roundups, you now have…
Localization Issues: Why Do Game Translators Make Mistakes?
Life can be unfair for game translators. You may come up with a fantastic translation for a 100k+ words adventure game, but a single typo or mistranslation will get you trashed on game forums worldwide. One may however wonder why…
How To Localize Android Apps: Useful Resources
If you are new to Android app localization, you may not be sure where to get started. Here are a few useful resources that should get you on the right track. Besides these practical tutorials for Android systems, you should…
How To Localize iPhone/iPad Apps (iOS/Xcode): Useful Resources
If you are new to iPhone/iPad app localization, you may not be sure where to get started. Here are a few useful resources that should get you on the right track. Besides these practical tutorials for iOS platforms, you should…
Increase App/Game Sales and Downloads With Localization (App Store, Google Play, etc.)
Localization is one of the easiest ways to increase your app or game sales and downloads on the App Store or Google Play. Indeed, more and more surveys and case studies show that localizing your app in one or more…