Translation and Localisation: A Guide within the Context of Globalisation and Internationalisation

Do you know what G.I.L.T stands for? Globalisation, Internationalisation, Localisation and Translation. Within business, the strategy and services associated with taking brands and businesses global are becoming increasingly important, especially online.

Working in the field, we all come across confusion and misunderstanding over definitions, applications and uses of these terms.

In response, we decided to put one of our localisation specialists to the test by getting her to compile a beginner’s guide to G.I.L.T.

The result is a fantastic guide and overview of localisation and translation within the business context of internationalisation and globalisation.

What’s inside the #g11n, #i18n, #l10n and #t9n guide?

As well as teaching you the hashtags, a lot more is covered in the guide. The PDF is made up of chapters covering the following key areas:

• Definitions and meanings
• The localisation process
• Types of localisation
• Market research
• The localisation market
• Localisation tools

Starting with an overview of terms, meanings, definitions and context, the guide gives a comprehensive overview of the types of localisation.

…moving into a look at the process to ensure quality, cultural fluency and format….
…along with some case studies from businesses and websites illustrating how localisation is carried out for real. At the end of the guide, we also look at the localisation industry in terms of tools, localisation vendors and the market size.

To get your hands on a copy of this free guide, click > Guide to G.I.L.T

..and don’t forget to share it with everyone else :).