March 4, 2016
When Bad Grammar Sounds Good
Everyone knows that bad grammar can make or break a piece of writing; in fact, it’s one of the fastest routes to sloppy, unprofessional-looking copy. But why is it that song lyrics don’t adhere to this rule? We happily sing…
August 3, 2015
7 Top Traits of a Translation Reviewer
Finding a translation reviewer in global regions challenges companies of all shapes and sizes. Top-notch, in-country reviewers are hard to find. Most individuals tasked with translation reviews already have full-time jobs, may not be language or subject-matter experts, and often…
August 28, 2013
Pros and Cons of Machine Translation
Machine translation can be fast, cost-effective and relatively simple. However, there are definitely do's and don’ts when considering MT. Below are 3 reasons for and against using machine translation vs human translation. Pros of Machine Translation 1. It’s VERY Fast…
June 12, 2012
Yandex Translate For SEO and Site Content
Yandex Translate is here... Google translate has brought instant online translation to the everyday user. Its quality is varied (at best) but its speed and improvements are ever-impressive. However, does it work for my website in Russian? Yandex now have…
January 20, 2010
Convert HTML to XML: CDATA Encapsulation Explained
The Problem If you've ever needed to convert HTML to XML, you know that the markup can confuse the XML parser when trying to validate or just read text into the intended application. Here's an example of why this is…