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28/06/2021
Marketing internacional
Did you know that Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are blocked in China? But this is not really a problem for the Chinese inhabitants. In China, many social media platforms have emerged. Among them, WeChat . WeChat is the first app to reach 1 billion active users and the fourth most visited app per day, after WhatsApp, YouTube and Facebook. This free instant messaging application offers a variety...
25/06/2021
Translation
Translation dates back to prehistory. Translators have always been necessary. Translation agencies already had their equivalent in the Middle Ages.
22/06/2021
AbroadLink News
At AbroadLink, we have been translating instructions for use (IFUs) of the company CerTest Biotec since 2016. However, it was only last year during the lockdown that we became very aware of the importance that the translation of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical products can have. At the time, we were glad to have increased the requirements in selecting translators specialised in medical and...
21/06/2021
Language Technology
If you are involved in international SEO, you may occasionally want to do a Google search to find out how your keywords rank in a particular spot on the world . Below, you may find some ways to do this. First of all, you should know that since 2017 it’s not enough to only type in google.fr or google.it to search in a specific country. Google no longer takes into account the local version used,...
18/06/2021
Translation
Esperanto is an international language created in 1887. It continues to develop thanks to the internet and is taken into account in translation tools.
16/06/2021
Translation
You have probably seen English advertisement on TV, on packaging or on the street. The use of Anglicisms is increasing in French society, but especially in the marketing field . You may be wondering why everyone is so obsessed for Shakespeare's language on billboards, in the press, on the radio, on TV and, of course, on the Internet. [TOC] 1. The reason for the English success Many professionals...
14/06/2021
Translation
A patent filed in a single country protects the invention in that country only. In today's world, if you want to expand your business abroad and adequately protect your rights internationally, it is essential to translate your patents. [TOC] Here are 4 key factors to consider when choosing a translation agency to ensure that your patent translations are of high quality. 1. Hire a translation...
11/06/2021
Translation
Obviously, the efficient use of resources is one of the keys to the success and survival of any company. The translation of manuals and IFUs may represent a major expense for manufacturers of capital goods. However, it’s possible to reduce the costs of manual translations . Remember that not all strategies below will work for every case. As general rule we can say that the more translation...
09/06/2021
Business Abroad
Talking to a robot for help is no longer only possible in science fiction films, and users are well aware of this. According to a study conducted by Oracle, 80% of companies already use or plan to use a chatbot in the near future. Does your company sell its products or services abroad? Having a multilingual chatbot will be of great help. [TOC] 1. Why create a multilingual chatbot? If you wish to...
08/06/2021
Translation
Arabic, the sixth most spoken language in the world in 2020 , is an ancient Semitic language that includes a multitude of dialects, some of which are very different from each other. The lingua franca, Standard (or Literary) Arabic, is used in official documents and exchanges. Arabic is then distinguished by its script, pronunciation, and grammar. Regional expressions and idioms influenced by the...