Translation and Localization in a Recession

by Nabil Freij GlobalVision International I’ve answered many calls recently from localization managers complaining that their budgets are being cut, asking for advice. If you are suffering from the same symptom, here are a few pointers to consider. Don’t panic! In a recession, it is normal to cut budgets in an effort to reduce costs.…

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How to Format Your Technical Documents Consistently With a Template

© Ugur Akinci A template is the heart, soul and backbone of any technical or business document. Consistency of documentation is what creates that subliminal sense of trust and confidence in the end-users. Someone once quipped: “it ain’t technical documentation if it ain’t boring.” This of course is not true since I always found technical…

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Localization

How to Write and Publish for a Global Audience

Introduction It’s not always easy to write for a global audience. There are many steps to take in order to create a successful global audience. First, we need to consider our own language and how it’s often interpreted differently by other cultures. An article should be written in a way so that it reaches out…

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Information Design

Bad “Information Design” Leads to Medical Errors

Introduction Information design is the process of arranging information in a way that is efficient and easy to understand. It is the process of designing the visual representation of information. Such design creates a visual hierarchy that makes it easy for readers to understand the content. Why Information Design is Important The following are some…

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