7 Important Language Facts You Should Know
Doing business on an international stage involves understanding the importance of culture and language.
7 Ideas To Consider When Formatting a Source Document for Translation
An important part of most translation projects is the page production or desktop publishing phase. Providing your customers with properly formatted materials after translation is an important part of your international communication efforts. The translated version of your content should look just...
Why Medical Device Translation Is So Important
The world is made up of different races and ethnic backgrounds. We have unique upbringings and distinct cultural habits and practice different religions. But regardless of where we come from or who we pray to, we are affected by the same health issues.
Translation’s Critical Role in Manufacturing
It’s rare to find a manufacturer who has no ambitions to sell their products on a global scale. Global expansion is the natural next step once you’ve had success in the local market. It’s also a bold move for manufacturers who want to step outside their comfort zone and discover possibilities...
Translation Memory: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Because companies have unique brand voices, it’s common for there to be similarities in their messaging in the form of recurring statements or phrases.
8,395 Days of Translation Service – Part 2
This post is a continuation of my previous post about 24 years of service here at Argo Translation. In part 1, I referred to four factors that had a significant impact on me personally, on Argo, and on the industry. Below is a detailed description of those factors.
Why Hotels Should Hire a Translator
Hotels are considered havens for guests who are tired from their travels. All they want is to arrive at their hotel, and with little to no issues, go straight to their rooms and relax. But what if no one in the hotel speaks their language? Weary from travel, the last thing they need is the...
8,395 Days of Translation Service – Part 1
It is hard to believe, but March 1st marked the beginning of my 24th year of service at Argo Translation. Looking back, I suppose there was a fair amount of risk in launching Argo Translation back in 1995. I was 23 years old, recently graduated from college, and generally not qualified to start a...
SEO Translation vs. Localization: What’s the Difference?
SEO (search engine optimization) translation and localization are often confused as the same thing because both relate to translation. However, SEO translation and localization are two entirely different processes. While the two do complement each other, each requires a different approach since...
The Benefits of Having Your Website in Multiple Languages
We now live in a time when our first instinct is to turn to the web whenever we’re considering buying something. We perform an online search on the brand or go directly to the company’s website.
