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Requiring extensive accuracy, expertise, and deep knowledge on religion, religious translations and Hebrew bible translation is a highly specialized field of language services. Translation of religious texts has been a main and core element of spreading religion throughout the ages. But Bible translation and the…
The best way to get people in foreign countries to use your products or services is by localizing the audio in your ads and content. However, audio localization (or sound localization) is not a new concept. In fact, many companies have used the audio localization…
There’s an interesting story behind the flame filled festivals of Las Fallas. Our Day Translations blog can’t wait to ignite the fire and bring the origins and practices of this festival alive. Today we’ve landed in Spain and are traveling to Valencia, the country’s 3rd…
Hire to grow your business or keep growing your business to hire later. This is a common debate among business owners all over the globe. And an easy way to simplify tasks is through the help of virtual assistants! For small businesses just starting out,…
Have you ever wondered where all these ‘strange’ languages come from that you read in books and hear in movies? Truth be told, it’s quite creative and fans from all over the world take on the task to form Facebook and other groups to discuss,…
Digital humanities as a form of information science and scholarly communication seem to speak for themselves. In essence, the digital humanities community is something related to the humanities going digital. And that means anything within the realm of the humanities, whether it be language, history,…
Fashion Weeks are exciting events that draw attention from all corners of the globe. So if your brand is only communicating with your audience in English or your native language, you’re missing out on many potential customers. While English is a global language, most people…
Did you know that over 7,000 languages are spoken around the world? And, roughly 40% of these languages are on the verge of going extinct or at risk of language endangerment? These languages on the verge of extinction are categorized as endangered languages. A language…
There are some amazing benefits that come with localizing your website, many of which are linked to giving you the opportunity to gain visibility, attract more customers, and of course, make more money. But what are the benefits of localizing your fashion website? When you…
The ancient Egyptians used a writing system called hieroglyphics. Egyptian hieroglyphs included elegant pictures (hieroglyphs) instead of letters. But the system has changed a lot since it was first invented. And in today’s post, we take a closer look at the evolution of hieroglyphs, unraveling…
As an experienced interpreter and polyglot, the CEO of Day Translations would like to share some of his best tips to interpret in a hospital! I founded Day Translations many years ago in 2007, but my journey and love for languages didn’t start there. It…
Video game localization is the process of adapting game content designed for one region and making it suitable for another. But did you know that there are certain skills video game localizers need? The video game localization process includes translation and changes to game packaging,…
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The Rainbow Nation of South Africa is a diverse melting pot of cultures and languages, and it takes an expert approach and loads of localized content to approach this market segment. And that’s precisely where business translation for South Africa comes in. Home to some…
Who doesn’t love a holiday filled with heart-shaped cards, balloons, chocolates, and flowers? For most countries, Valentine’s day is fast approaching and it is exciting to once again see business places and homes adorned with beautiful decorations. But how much do you know about Valentine’s…
Whether you’ve already booked your plane tickets or you’re only just thinking about making the move, starting a life in Canada can be a very exciting prospect. But as with moving to any new place, it’s always nice to know what to expect when you…
Today, every business wants its brand to reach global consumers for better revenues and success. A brand does need robust international shipping partners and a more accessible website. But, they also need to focus on combining their global and local marketing strategies. This new approach…
Blending digital technologies like video conferencing, cryptocurrencies, virtual reality, social media, live-streaming, email, and gaming together, the Metaverse is set to change the way we live and work very soon! But what can we expect in terms of multilingualism and language in the Metaverse? Yes,…
If you’re involved in the video game industry, you may have heard the term video game localization. However, many people ask what is video game localization. What does it involve? And does it affect games? In simple terms, localization takes a product initially created for…
Doing business across borders and across hemispheres is no longer something that will take months going into years to do. Thanks to globalization, advances in technology and the high level of productivity coming out of China, doing business in this country is a possibility. Of…
Let’s talk about the love language theory! Earlier last year our founder and CEO Sean Patrick Hopwood shared with us about the 5 love languages of leadership. His perspective on “The 5 love languages of Business Leadership” takes a footing from the love languages we…
Serbia is a beautiful destination that never ceases to fascinate its visitors. One of its most fascinating (and often confusing for foreigners) customs is Christmas. Orthodox Christmas, unlike the Western world’s version, is celebrated on the 7th of January each year. But why don’t the…
Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a process or service that saves your business from any foreseen challenges or difficulty especially where business functions and supporting functions are concerned. At Day Translations we provide multilingual BPO services geared towards strengthening your brand and improving overall…
The Russian Federation offers countless new opportunities for businesses looking to expand their global reach. However, it’s important to keep in mind that there are a few intricacies involved in doing business in Russia. To help you better understand the landscape, here’s a look at…
We all know that China is a huge country. With a population of well over 1 billion people, the Chinese people make up approximately 20% of the world’s population. As the world’s largest economy, the Chinese offer us an abundance of interesting facts! With this…
