The language industry is dominated by women according to Common Sense Advisory. Yet, men still earn 19% more than women. But the real stories aren’t the ones that have been dissected by analysts and research reports. Rather, it’s the stories that women are afraid to share with anyone but a trusted few for fear of being […]
Having a website well-optimized for SEO is the first step towards industry dominance. If your website ranks high for the most popular keywords within your client base in your home country, your revenue generation must be on a constant upward trajectory. And because you have conquered the local market, now could be the best time […]
The fact that localization professionals in India were missing a common platform to connect on was evident by the enthusiasm with which the first event of the Women in Localization India Chapter was received. Exceeding all expectations, the event became the biggest first event for any chapter in the history of Women in Localization, in […]
During my last trip to the Nordics I had the opportunity to interview the Finnish LocLunch ambassador, Tarja Karjalainen. Tarja’s work in localization User Experience (UX) and Customer Experience (CX) is shaping the way Nordic tech companies such as HappyOrNot are welcoming and immersing new users in the global marketplace. Helsinki, the capital of Finland […]
With the increase in communication through the internet, scammers have found ways to practice among the people. The translation industry is no exception and is vulnerable to a wide variety of scams. At times the scam happens innocently without you knowing, only to find out after the damage is done. Unless you understand the red […]
Starting out in a career can come with many challenges. The localization industry is no different. As you get through your first three months, then six months, then one year, things start to get easier and you learn that you can face the challenges that are thrown at you. For those of you that have […]
Petra Wullings is responsible for bringing several top tier tech companies from the Nordics to the European market. Originally from Finland, and now located in the Amsterdam area, Petra is the CEO and founder of TradeMill, a Go-to-Market consulting firm that uses unique techniques to scale up businesses. Over the past two years she has […]
As the school year draws to a close, we head into summer internship season. While more and more companies are offering localization internships, for some busy teams, it can be a challenge to invest in training someone who will only be around temporarily. With the right balance, internships can truly be win-win, so we asked […]
Being a professional subtitler for three yearsI have learned a lot from my mistakes and mentors. Here are a few tricks of the trade that help improve the quality of subtitles. Although these examples are in Hindi, the tips are helpful for subtitling in general. Do Not Translate A big no in the subtitling world […]
Are you attending the tech event of the year – Women of Silicon Roundabout – in London this June? If not, and you’re looking to progress your career, keep up to date with what’s happening in the industry, or simply want to hear some inspiring leaders share their thoughts and wisdom, you need to book […]