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Most websites need to be localized (adapted to a new local market) or
internationalized (adapted to the global market), tasks that go beyond
translation to encompass marketing and general business issues.
Websites are now a crucial part of most businesses. They generate
revenue, offer an avenue for promotion and are an easily accessible
means of providing information on a company. However, the global
economy now demands that companies look beyond national borders if they
wish to expand.
Website translation is currently big business as companies and site
owners begin to realize its benefits. Type ‘website translation’ into
the major search engines and you are instantly met with paid
advertisements and streams of links to ‘relevant’ sites. However, it is
important to carefully consider any website translation project
properly as there are many potential pitfalls. |