Online first: what does it mean for the text?
Ever more companies are embracing digital options for corporate reporting. But the web poses new challenges for text design. How does online reporting differ from print? And how can you make digital content shine?
Cheers! Santé! Salute! Renowned wine specialist Casa del Vino turned to Supertext for help with its rebranding. Its flagship wine guide is now available in three languages, reaching private and hospitality-sector clients in Switzerland and beyond.
Eight years at Lionbridge, five years at Apostroph, a lectureship in translation management – Patricia Kamer brings a very impressive range of experience with her to Supertext. In this interview, she explains what she offers our clients in her new role of Technology Solution Manager, and how technology will transform the translation industry in future.
A truly localized user experience means more than just translating your navigation menu or support site into a new language. With the help of a few examples, we’ll show you what localization involves and the decisive role it can play in taking your business international.
Translating an app, website or software while it’s still being developed – it may sound like a surefire headache, but it can actually significantly reduce the project duration, expense and stress levels. We’ll explain how.
Voice search features are creating new challenges for search engine optimization. How are Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant changing the ways people search? And, more importantly: does your company have to adjust the keywords on its website?
Technology innovation service provider Zühlke transforms products and services around the world. And Supertext’s subtitles are making its video content just as international.
Calling all startups: are you ready to conquer the world… just as soon as you find the right name? Whether you’ve got your eye on long-term expansion or you’re planning to win over foreign markets right from the start, it’s worth thinking global about your name. And reading our tips.
This year’s Freelancer Convention took place online. Last Friday, super freelancers from 30 different countries dialed into the live keynotes and interactive sessions. In addition to the latest updates on Supertext, they also enjoyed discussions on two main topics: machines and motivation.
“Yeah, we quickly localized the website.” This may sound efficient, but remember the proverb – “more haste, less speed”. We’ve rounded up the most common pitfalls to avoid when adapting an app, website or piece of software for a new language.
Corporate storytelling is everywhere these days – including in annual reports. The facts and figures may be important, but so is the story that surrounds them. That’s why forward-thinking organizations like World Vision are now looking beyond the numbers and focusing on creative texts and translations that turn readers into fans.
This will be your best chance yet to meet the localization universe’s creative star: for the first time, Supertext will be featured as both an exhibitor and a presenter in two of the main conference program’s sessions at LocWorldWide.
Why is it important to test an application after it’s been translated, but before it goes live? The answer is user experience.
Arranging for the doctor to pay a house call has never been so easy thanks to the Medgate app. The initial assessment takes place using an AI-powered virtual chat service. And the multilingual interface? That’s where Doctor Supertext comes in.
An updated website and a new app available in four languages: Coop, one of the largest retailers in Europe, wanted to make its services as accessible as possible for customers. So it turned to Supertext to optimize the linguistic user experience in English, French and Italian.
From singular “they” to the title “Mx”, gender neutrality is slowly becoming standard for English speakers. But we’re translators, so we wanted to know how other languages tackle the gender conundrum. Read on to discover what “x”s, “@”s and “*”s have to do with gender – and how Obama sidesteps the question entirely.
Real estate companies around the world have turned the coronavirus crisis into an opportunity to make the jump to digital solutions. And one of the quickest off the mark was Homegate, the largest real estate marketplace in Switzerland. Its new feature for live online property viewings was implemented in record time – and Supertext was on hand to ensure multilingual communication.
Which companies communicate most effectively with their shareholders? This question has gained a new dimension in 2020. For the first time, the Swiss Annual Report Rating is including “text quality” as a criterion in its rankings. But what exactly makes for a well-written report?
Working from home has made video calls an unavoidable part of life, and there is now a dizzyingly wide range of video conference tools available – each with slightly different capabilities. Let’s look at what features the 10 most popular programs offer when it comes to multilingual business communications.
Do international companies need a different social media profile for each language region? When is a single global presence the better option? And what features do platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook offer to help? A brief guide to multilingual social media management.
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