Language versions should be planned before designing the website. It is important to have recipients, the scope of translation and later updates, rather than the number of flags in the menu.
Find out who's going to read the site
The company from Krakow can support local and foreign customers, but this does not automatically mean the need for many languages. Check in what language the team conducts talks, prepares an offer and provides support. The website should correspond to the real possibility of service.
In the briefing, write down the most important questions of the recipients of each version. Sometimes the range of services is common and there are different examples and organizational information. These differences will not solve the mechanical translation of the menu.
Prepare a complete translation range
In addition to the descriptions, include form messages, confirmations, photo captions and downloadable materials. The reader should not suddenly find instructions in another language in the middle of sending a query.
The content statement shall indicate:
- the source version and the person approving it;
- sub-pages intended for translation;
- the names of the products remaining unchanged;
- industry vocabulary to be checked;
- documents and elements of the interface;
- the person responsible for subsequent amendments.
Check project on longer texts
For example, a short button in Polish may require more space in translation. Do not immediately reduce the whole typography. First evaluate the natural sound of the label, the width of the element and the possibility of wrapping. The design should endure real content, not only the shortest version.
Use recognisable language names on the switch. Check that the change preserves the context of the page and that the lack of translation is handled in a understandable way.
Plan common updates
When changing your offer, mark all versions that need improvement. In CMS, it is worth seeing the state of translation and the date of the review. One current subpage and several forgotten counterparts make it difficult to service customers. Preparation of such a process connects with content model in CMS i forwarding the ready-made website.
