HOW TRANSLATION WORKS
Whether you manage freelance translators or outsource everything to a translation or localization vendor, you need a solid understanding of the translation process. Fundamentally, the process is simple; it is the logistics that can grow complex, depending on the number of web pages and languages in your project. What follows are four steps that must take place, regardless of how many languages you’re translating and who manages the process:
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Set goals, budget, and schedule.
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Create a
translation/localization kit.
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Select translators or a translation agency; the following steps will be managed by an in-house project manager (web globalization manager) or a vendor project manager.
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Execute the project
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