Desktop publishing: What it is and why it is important

Desktop publishing is probably a distant term for most people who are not publishers or graphic designers and if you heard it somewhere, you probably disregarded it as it’s something that doesn’t concern you. However, in the realm of translation, desktop publishing plays a vital role as it helps present translated content in an appealing […]

From local to global change: sustainability report translation

To celebrate World Environment Day, along with the one-year anniversary of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive agreement, we would like to dedicate this blog to the importance of sustainability report translation to foster cross-border resilience practices. What is the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)? Since 2014, companies from the European Union have had […]

Website localisation: what it is and why it is important.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduction Nowadays going global no longer requires a company to have a physical presence across the world. The growth of global e-commerce has allowed companies to effortlessly expand into new markets. This, however, requires a digital presence and most importantly, a website. And although it’s relatively easy to create a website, companies need to […]

Are subtitles becoming the norm?

Are subtitles becoming the norm? Subtitles and captions are lines of dialogue or other text displayed at the bottom of the screen in movies, TV shows or other visual media. They can be transcriptions of the screenplay, translations of it, or information to help viewers who are deaf or hard-of-hearing understand what is shown. Subtitling […]

What is a Sworn Translation?

Sworn translation is crucial for individuals looking to take documentation abroad… So, what is it exactly?   A Sworn translation is a document that has been translated by an officially recognised (Sworn) translator; these translations are thus valid within a legal context. The stamp & seal of a sworn translator, therefore, is a guarantee of the […]

The Most Translated Things Ever

The Most Remarkable Feats of Translation in History As a translation company, we are – naturally – very interested in translation and well-acquainted with the process. So, we decided to take a look at the most translated things ever. Read on to find out more! Book Book (non-Religious) Poem Document Website Author   Book: The […]

Translation Technology; Insights

Technology in translation to cut costs – not corners The use of technology to improve efficiencies, increase productivity and improve quality is ‘business as usual’ across all sectors these days. The translation industry is certainly no exception, over the years, the industry has adapted quickly to changes in technology. It is these changes which have […]