If you’ve decided to use an automatic translation tool to translate your e-commerce content, you need to be aware of its limitations. While these technologies have indeed come a long way in recent years, they are still not error-free. Far from it. Localisation, for instance, remains one of their key weaknesses. This is because translation is not just about swapping words from one language to another, but about conveying the message in a way that suits each market. This is where post-editing comes into play: the expert eye of a professional proofreader.
Read more “Why you should have your e-commerce’s automatic translations proofread”Need to translate tender documents? Here’s what you should know
An upcoming international tender could prove highly beneficial for your company, but there’s one detail that caught you off guard: one of the requirements is to translate the tender documentation and you don’t know where to start. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, your situation is more common than you think.
To help ensure that your company can submit its proposal by the required deadline, BigTranslation has prepared a comprehensive article explaining what a public tender is, when you need to translate your documents and which types of paperwork should be translated by a human translator.
Read more “Need to translate tender documents? Here’s what you should know”Sworn translation: Everything you need to know
Have you heard of sworn translation but aren’t sure it’s what you need? Don’t worry! We’re going to look at what is a sworn translation, when you will need one and how they differ from other types of translation.
What is a sworn translation?
A sworn translation is an official translation that can only be translated, signed and stamped by a sworn translator who is accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation. In other words, it’s a legally valid translation that the sworn translator takes responsibility for.
Many of the texts that are translated within the scope of sworn translations are legal, but be careful! Don’t confuse sworn translation with legal translation – it’s NOT the same thing. How do they differ?
Read more “Sworn translation: Everything you need to know”Translate your website and get ready to propel yourself towards the international market
Why is translating your website so important and highly recommended?
Translating your website is a good investment. Years ago, companies opted for websites as a cover letter to show the world. Nowadays, having a professional website, among other tools, continues to be essential for small and medium-sized companies that want to expand and see their businesses grow.
Whether you are a company that already works with some markets or you want to open up to this new possibility, or you wish to achieve a good positioning and a wider and more varied audience, translating your website professionally and effectively is crucial to reach these goals. Who knows, you might connect with a company, institution or customer that takes your business to the next level…
Read more “Translate your website and get ready to propel yourself towards the international market”Sworn translation: The definitive guide
Do you know the ROI for translating your brand?
Translating your brand and localising it for a specific market is an essential process nowadays. What’s more, we know from experience that it generates an extremely positive ROI (return on investment), and it’s this information that will help you to establish whether your online marketing campaigns are having the expected impact in the target market.
Tips for a successful Online Christmas Campaign
Are you finalising the details of your Advertising Campaign for Christmas 2023?
Here are some tips with a 360 perspective that may help your online strategies.
Read more “Tips for a successful Online Christmas Campaign”AI translation: the answer to all your problems?
Only if it’s done right!
In recent months, we’ve all become obsessed with AI. We love it and we’re sick of it all at once. Everyone is discussing the possibilities, the ramifications, the ethical implications, but above all, for many businesses, what’s at the top of the list is the possible SAVINGS!
Read more “AI translation: the answer to all your problems?”Barbieheimer: the dangers of not considering the culture of the target market
The Barbieheimer phenomenon has taken over social media since the announcement of the release of both films on the same day. Users on social media took this opportunity to post messages and memes that ensured visibility to both feature films. However, this phenomenon has not been well received in all markets.
ChatGPT and artificial content creation
What is ChatGPT and what is artificial content creation?
Recently there’s been a lot of talk about the major revolution that artificial intelligence which can generate texts, transcriptions, or even write programming codes can be.