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Tips & Advice

Public Health Translation Helps Keep the World Safe

Communication is the key to success in many areas, but there’s nothing quite as important as good communication for public health awareness. When it comes to matters of life and death, knowledge is power. The more knowledge people have, the more they can do to protect themselves from becoming ill or injured. The right words can help people take steps to prevent the spread of disease in the face of disaster. For example, in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Devex.com reported that “Women and

August 27, 2019 No Comments

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How Did the World Get So Many Languages?

Have you ever wondered how many languages are spoken around the world? According to Worldatlas, “There are about 7,099 languages spoken in the world” and on top of all those, the number is “constantly increasing because new world’s languages emerge every day.” But where did they all come from? Multiple Languages Are Found Everywhere You might believe that larger countries speak more languages, and smaller speak fewer, but “the tropical island of New Guinea is home to over 900 languages. Russia, 20 times larger, has 105 indigenous languages.” Diversity is

August 21, 2019 No Comments

International development

4 Industries That Can Benefit from Translation Services

The world has become increasingly interconnected. People from everywhere can be found just about anywhere. It’s this connection and cultural diversity that have changed the marketing game for many businesses and industries. What worked 20 years ago doesn’t work today. In order to keep up with people everywhere, translation services have become more important than ever. The Global Marketplace Is Open for Business The international marketplace is open to all. Materials produced solely in English restrict business growth and expansion. Translating these materials not only gives you access to a

August 9, 2019 No Comments

Audio and Video

4 Tips for Success Every Voiceover Artist Should Know

Voiceover opportunities are everywhere these days. Many years ago, typical voiceover work included kid’s cartoons and Kung-Fu movie dubbing. Modern technology, however, has opened up multiple voiceover opportunities such as: GPS navigation systems Corporate training videos E-learning software Video games Telephone message services Television and radio advertisements The list is endless, especially when localization services are included. Four Tips for Voice-Over Success There are still voice-over opportunities for cartoons and Kung-Fu movies, but with so much more voice-over work available, people with a creative interest in the arts should consider

August 7, 2019 No Comments

Tips & Advice

Keep Your Content and Expand Your Reach with Multilingual SEO

Securing your future in business means expanding your world. Foreign markets won’t know who you are if they can’t understand what you’re about. But what if you’ve done all of the hard work of setting up your website for a global audience, translated your content for readability, and still aren’t getting the traffic you think you should be getting? Find Relevant Keywords for Your Target Country Multilingual keyword research lets you see what’s hot in the language you’re working with. SEMrush stresses the “importance of doing language specific keyword research

July 30, 2019 No Comments

International development

How Globalization can Pose HR Challenges

Those in the HR industry face challenges each day. It’s no longer just about hiring the person with the best qualifications. It’s about qualifications, experience and what each individual can bring to the company. Many HR departments are looking for people whose values align with the company culture and vision, which must be determined before the application process can even begin. Common Qualities for Today Some of the most common qualities that many companies are seeking these days include: The ability to be proactive A passion for what you do

July 24, 2019 No Comments

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The Many Languages and Writing Systems of China

With a population of about 1.4 billion people and an area of land that covers about 9,600,000 square kilometres, it’s no surprise that China is the world’s most populous country. Many people are under the assumption that all of those people must speak a common language: Chinese. But language in China is a bit more complicated than that. The Many Languages of China Mandarin is the official language of China. It “is the most widely spoken native language in the world: nearly a billion within China alone and 1.2 billion

July 23, 2019 No Comments

Audio and Video

Meet Your Audience Where They Are With Video Localization

Video is one of the fastest growing mediums around the world. People consume video at their homes and on the go. According to Blue Corona, “Web-based content is viewed more frequently and at a higher volume than TV-based content. U.S. Internet users spend an average of 15 hours each week with digital video.” Word Stream offers some additional statistics to consider: 82% of Twitter users watch video content on Twitter YouTube has over a billion users, almost one-third of total Internet users. More than 500 million hours of videos are

July 16, 2019 No Comments