What tools should be used for productive content localization?

Tools like Trello, Asana, Jira, and more can help manage the localization process, distribute tasks among all team members, and track progress.

These are localization management platforms containing tools usually include features such as machine translation, memories, glossaries, to help translators work faster and more accurately. Can integration with other tools and systems, such as CMS and development platforms.

These are used to store previously translated text, allowing translators to easily reuse translations for repetitive or similar text. Due to this, reduces the amount of work of the translator and the localization process. A lot of the CAT tools now offer this tool as part of their service.

These tools use artificial intelligence and machine learning to automatically translate content. Although they are not perfect and require human editing and proofreading, they can help speed up the process of localizing large amounts of content.

These tools are used to manage the terminology used in a specific industry or area. They can help ensure content consistency and accuracy, and improve translation efficiency.

This is a list of terms and phrases, which helps ensure that terminology is consistent and that the correct terms are used in translation. For a glossary to be effective, it must be developed and agreed upon prior to starting work on a localization project. The glossary is usually used in conjunction with terminology management software. Many CAT tools will allow to upload glossary to their platform for translation project.

This document contains instructions for the translators of different languages to help them maintain a consistent style when translating a language. Ideally, each language has its own style guide which outlines the brand voice, image, language peculiarities, and what/how to translate the content.

Such as WordReference, Linguee, Multitran and others, are tools that can help translators find correct translations of words, idioms, and expressions.

Such as Country Insight, Cultural Atlas etc., are tools that can help translators study the cultural characteristics of local audiences, learn about mentalities, and temperaments.

These allow you to test translations for errors, cultural characteristics, and verify that localized content looks and works correctly in all languages.