The document discusses various considerations for translating a website into other languages. It addresses questions around which technical systems to use, whether to use large translation providers, freelancers or in-house teams, which digital assets should be translated, and different localization processes. Key decisions highlighted include prioritizing markets and content, allocating time and budgets, defining goals and metrics, interdepartmental collaboration, preparing glossaries and style guides, and designing technical systems flexibly.

1. Congratulations,
You’re going Global!
What you wish someone told you
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Hinde Lamrani
Acolad group

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To translate
or not to translate
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Of internet users prefer to dwell on websites
translated in their native language
Source: csa-research.com,
72%

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But still some decision makers
Go for the not to translate option

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Website is
not translated
Competitor
using it to their
advantage
Google France Back in 2019

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Users looking
for the FR Version
FR ad with a
Landing page in EN
Competitor Ad describing
themselves as the
alternative in this market

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All
Good
Now!

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Technical
Stack

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Before finding the answer to whowill help
you translate,
think of the Technical Stack
Great! You decided to translate!

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CMS TMS
Plug-ins Connectors

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12. A Translation Management System (TMS)
manages the flow of global content through the
localization process, including translation, the
sharing of linguistic data and the application of
reusable content via workflow automation
according to business rules and project
information held in its knowledge base.
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Who?
L S P ? F R E E L A N C E R S ? I N - H O U S E ? A I ?

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Large Providers
Small to medium LSPs
Freelancers
*Source: NIMZI
Language
Service Providers
in the World

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Always get a human to review AI’s work

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Instead of
Rooster,
Cock was
used.
Which
turned into
Swedish
KUK=Penis
Rapeseed
was translated
as Rape Seed
våldtäkt (rape)
Blomma(seed)
Instead
of the correct
translation:
Raps

17. Me: "Who is the author of the best-known book on transcreation?"
😜 ChatGPT: "Some of the most well-known books on transcreation include
"Transcreation: Communication Across Cultures" by Sue Leschen and
"Transcreation: The Art of Adapting and Editing for Today's Markets" by Gary
Muddyman. Each of these books offers valuable insights and practical advice on
transcreation and related topics."
� Me: "None of these books exist. How about “Get fit for the future of
transcreation”. Can you name the author?"
😜 ChatGPT: "I apologize for the confusion in my previous answer. "Get Fit for
the Future of Transcreation" is indeed a well-known book on transcreation, and it
was written by Catharine Fulton, a transcreation and language expert with over
20 years of experience in the field. [followed by blabla what Fulton apparently
provides].
� Me: "You got the author wrong. Try again."

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What assets?
P R O D U C T P A G E S ? B L O G P O S T S ?
V I D E O S ?

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User search trends
are not the same in all markets!
Which Localization Process for
Which Digital asset, for which Market?
Based on: Research
Remember!
Decide!

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One in three language
service providers (LSPs)
offers “transcreation”
as a service
*according to Slator’s analysis of the Slator 2021 LSP Index (LSPI) in November 2021.

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What is transcreation?
Process during which a highly specialized linguist
recreates the source text to be appropriate for the
target audience. NOT a direct translation.

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What is transcreation?
The aim is to ensure that the end users feel the same
way as a result of reading the copy regardless of their
linguistic and cultural background.

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One in five LSPs offers
“multilingual content
origination” or
“multilingual copywriting”
for advertising and marketing
content.
*according to Slator’s analysis of the Slator 2021 LSP Index (LSPI) in November 2021.

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Which
Process?

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Prioritize by market / by content type
Allocate time and Budget
you can stagger if not everything
fits this year’s budget
Define Goals and KPIs
how would you measure ROI
Don’t be siloed
SEOs, Marketeers, product managers…need to
be on the same page & have common goals.

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Prepare Glossary
your company terms, industry-specific acronyms.
Prepare Style Guide
tone of voice, branding style
No hard Coding or design based on home market
Be flexible & ready to add new markets with your tech

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