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How to create the necessary consumer trust when translating your webshop into other languages When your company has taken the step and decided to translate its webshop, you would be wise to consider a few things first. This will help create the required consumer trust...

What does a good translation cost? The translation and localisation industry, like certain other industries, has been subject to significant price pressure in recent years. In step with an increase in the general demand for translation, new actors have emerged who...

30 years in the industry, five different offices and constant changes – except for a few key things Change preparedness is one of the most commonly heard buzzwords in modern management speak. It’s a relatively recent concept, but if you had to briefly summarise...

GUINNESS BOOK OF ‘LANGUAGE’ RECORDS – VERSION 2Did you know that the Guinness Book of World Records has several language-related world records? See some of them below along with other records related to languages and translation:   Which country has the most...

When does it make sense to integrate machine translation into your strategy? An increasing number of companies operate globally, and as a result, the demand for content to be translated grows. However, the budgets rarely cover that demand, and it is therefore...

Avoid unnecessary frustration and worry when you have your texts translated. Read these 8 tips which will undoubtedly make it easier and faster for you to manage your translation projects.Have you ever been in a situation where a text should ideally have been...

Know your ‘false friends’ and communicate successfully in other languages When you communicate with people from other countries in another language than your own, you need to consider both cultural and language differences if you want to engage in a good...

Travel dictionary – get closer to the locals during your vacation Are you travelling to a country in Europe this summer? Most are able to make conversation in English, but some countries may expect you as a tourist to try to speak to the locals in their...

What are the benefits of SEO-optimising your texts individually for each language on your website? 1.You can rest assured that you use the words and terms that your potential customers use as keywords when they are looking for the products and services you...

As a child, I loved it when my parents read stories to me, and even today, recalling my favourite childhood stories still makes me feel the same way I did back then.  Whenever I read H.C. Andersen’s fairy-tale “The Little Match Girl”, I almost get goosebumps, and my...

How to choose the right translation agency When it’s time for your company to expand and break into new markets in other countries, make sure you communicate with your customers and partners in a language they understand, and ideally their native language. And yes,...

AdHoc Translations is proud to support Translators without Borders in their mission to make knowledge and language accessible to all. Their humanitarian work with language and translation in areas of crisis is a great source of inspiration to us, both personally and...

Is a translation memory the same as a machine translation? And when does it make sense for your company to use machine translation? Using a translation memory for translation is not the same as using machine translation. But what exactly is the difference...

What is a CAT tool (translation tool)? And why is it a good idea to use it for your translations? A CAT tool (Computer Assisted Translation tool) is translation software, commonly also referred to as a translation tool, the purpose of which is to assist and optimise...

Although English is one of the most popular lingua franca in the world, it is still wise to translate all your communication into your customers’ native language.
Statistics has shown that addressing customers in their own language builds more trust, and in so doing, increases leads and sales.
Here are a few reasons why businesses ought to use translation – at least for the smart ones.

Guinness Book of ‘Language’ Records Did you know that the Guinness Book of World Records has several language-related world records?See some of them below: Most Official Languages: The country with the most languages is Zimbabwe, with 16 official...