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Using Facebook as Part of your Global Translation Strategy
As we’re all aware, social media has become the number one viable method for businesses to grow and connect with their audiences. So much so, in fact, that in 2014 marketers admitted that 97% of their marketing strategy relied on social media, up from 86% the previous year (Source: Social Media Examiner, 2014). There’s no…
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How to Translate your Files using Translation Cloud API
Translation Cloud LLC, the award-winning translation company and creator of Ackuna.com, has launched their Translation Cloud API for developers. Translation Cloud API was developed as a way for users to take control of the translation process from start to finish through the incorporation and utilization of its dynamic functions within almost any application. With a…
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Translation Industry 2014 Year-End Review
Translation Industry 2014 Year-End Review As 2014 comes to a close, I thought I would take a look back at how the year has affected the translation industry; what has changed, what has stayed the same, and where the industry might be headed in 2015. If there’s any sort of litmus test for the direction…
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What is Crowdsourced Translation?
(And What are its Pros/Cons?) The concept for crowdsourcing is to allow the internet public to contribute information to solve the desired task. Due to the influx in online users (estimated to be about 3 billion by 2016), the internet has opened the doors to an entirely new workforce with varying expertise and skill…
How to do a Word Count for Various File Types
In the translation industry, the majority of translation companies and freelance translators usually charge on a per-word basis. While Microsoft Word and some other programs may be able to provide you with a word count automatically, a lot of other programs and/or file types do not, or at least, may be hard . As…
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How to translate in Google’s Translation Manager
WHAT IS Google’s Translation Manager system (GTM)? Google Translation Manager (GTM) is a translation management hub, optimized for app translations. It works within Google Play to provide high quality Android app translations for developers. GETTING STARTED First, you need to make sure you have a Gmail account. If you do not currently have…
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How Do I Get an Audio/Visual File Translated?
If you are in need of translation services for any audio or visual file, for instance a video, tape recording, dictated message, movie/commercial, etc., then it is best to contact a professional translation company that has experience in translating this medium. What is involved in the translation procedure? Once the translation service provider receives…
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How to Translate a Legal Document
If you are in need of translation services for any type of official document, chances are you will need to use a professional translation company who provides certified translation services. Whether it is a birth certificate, marriage certificate, student transcripts, immigration documents, driver’s license, or any documents used for government purposes, these types of…
What is Translation Memory?
(And How Does Translation Memory Work?) In short, Translation Memory is a linguistic database which saves translated text segments for future use. For many companies, a lot of text is recurring, with up to 40% or more, which makes up a significant amount of a company’s communications. How does it work? There are a…
How to Apply as a Freelance Translator
Many translators are freelance, which means their income is squarely based on marketing themselves to new clients. This can be a tough job, as there are thousands of translators out there that you are competing with. This tutorial serves as a guideline for the best practices to adopt in order to attract new clients…
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