What is localization? It’s the process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or content. Why does it matter? People feel more comfortable using things in language and context familiar to them. For example, in China Baidu, the Chinese-based search engine, beats out Google, a search giant everywhere else, because it looks and feels fully native.
56.2 percent of consumers say that the ability to obtain information in their own language is more important than price. 1 Lucky for you, Lectora® e-Learning authoring tools make it easy to translate your content! Take a look at this blog to learn how to use the translate tools: Translating Content in Lectora: Tools and Publishing Features.
Translation is a huge factor in localizing content, but it’s not the only thing you need to do. Don’t forget to:
A critical success factor for cross-border merger and acquisition deals is the ability to communicate information clearly and accurately in multiple languages. 2 Taking the time to localize your content ensures your e-Learning is effective and that it doesn’t pop up on those Reddit threads for “funniest foreign mistranslations!” This article contains more helpful localization resources: Thursday’s Trending e-Learning Topic: Localization.
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1Common Sense Advisory, Can't Read, Won't Buy: Why Language Matters on Global Websites, 20062Merrill Corporation, How to do Better Multinational M&A Deals, 2008
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