Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on Are you looking for an alternative to Polylang? Do you wonder if there is another translation plugin out there that is more suitable for your website? Polylang is one of the most popular WordPress plugins for building multilingual websites. Its users like its versatility and feature list. At the same time, just like everything else, […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on In this post, we want to talk about language bias, what it is, why it matters, and how to avoid it. Language is alive, it’s always developing and taking on new shapes. At the same time, it is a construct of the culture, time, and environment that it evolved and is being used in. When […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on What makes translation difficult? Why are some words more difficult to translate than others? Why does machine translation still struggle with accuracy? When trying to translate anything, including your website, you can often run into problems transferring words and meaning from one language to another. Even if you use the same words on paper, the […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on Knowing the most used languages on the Internet and most commonly spoken languages in the world is important information when deciding what to translate your website into. It can give you pointers about which languages it makes sense to adopt and which not. After all, there are many benefits to making your site multilingual. It […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on Machine translation software is a valid option for your translation needs, from documents to localizing your website. It’s cheap, fast, and constantly getting better. However, when you choose to use machine translation, especially to translate your website, it is important that you understand what you are getting into. To help you do so, in this […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on When attempting to make your website multilingual, you might stumble upon different terms for converting it from one language to another. Maybe you are wondering if you should use transcreation vs translation vs localization to do so but aren’t even sure what the difference between those terms is. Which one should you apply to your […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on Are you looking for an alternative to Lokalise to translate your WordPress website? Are you unsure if there is a better tool out there to meet your translation needs? Good news! You have come to the right place to find out. In the following, we will review Lokalise and its features as well as go […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on Knowing how to increase your multilingual site speed is becoming a crucial skill. Page loading speed is an often underestimated factor for the success of a website. However, it influences many key factors, like: traffic, bounce rate, conversions, user satisfaction, as well as SEO. Lack of Speed is a Killer Many people are unaware that […]
Author Nick SchäferhoffPosted on When you are running an eCommerce store based on WordPress, figuring out how to translate WooCommerce products can be a crucial factor. Offering your store in several languages is a great way to extend your reach and win over new customers. Thanks to the Internet, these days any online shop can compete globally. If you […]