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Localization SEO: Best practices
Learn how to optimize your multilingual content for search engines with these practical SEO tips for localization. Optimize your localized content to reach global audiences effectively.
Why localizing your website is key to accessibility
Localization is about making your website accessible to everyone. Learn how language impacts usability and discover best practices for creating accessible, localized content.
URLs in Localization: How to structure and optimize for multilingual websites
Learn how to structure URLs for multilingual websites, optimize for SEO, and improve user experience with practical tips and best practices.
How to make your website accessible
A practical guide to making your website accessible for all users, including those with disabilities. Learn about color contrast, keyboard navigation, and localization.
What are different types of translation
Software translation is a unique blend of technical precision and creative adaptation. Learn how it differs from other types of translation.
Best practices in software localization
Learn the best practices for software localization to ensure your application resonates with users across different regions and cultures.
Introducing: MCP Server
The official SimpleLocalize MCP Server allows you to integrate AI agents like Cursor AI, Claude, or GitHub Copilot with SimpleLocalize for managing translations in your projects.
Custom integrations for SimpleLocalize
Create a SimpleLocalize integration for your custom translation tool. Learn the best practices and tips for building a custom integration that works seamlessly with SimpleLocalize.
Introducing: IntelliJ IDEA plugin
The new SimpleLocalize IntelliJ IDEA lets you manage translations directly in the editor. Explore key features and installation instructions.
How to recover lost translations in SimpleLocalize
Recover lost translations in SimpleLocalize with manual backups, automatic snapshots, uploaded files, or by using Translation Hosting files.
Introducing: Markdown visual editor
Markdown visual editor is a new feature in SimpleLocalize that allows you to edit Markdown files in a user-friendly way, without needing to know the syntax.
How to keep translation keys in order
Learn how to keep translation keys in order in your localization files and why it matters. Explore sorting options and the use case of random order.
Context in Localization
Discover the importance of context in localization and how it can enhance the quality of your translations. Learn how to provide context to translators in SimpleLocalize.
Introducing: Command Assistant
Command Assistant is a powerful tool that enables you to navigate through your projects, manage translation keys, and access statistics with ease.
How to manage shared translation keys across projects
Learn how to efficiently manage shared translation keys across multiple projects in SimpleLocalize to keep translations consistent and easy to maintain.
Introducing: Automated snapshots
Protect your translations with automatic snapshots! SimpleLocalize saves your project before big changes, so you can easily restore it if needed.
The Tofu Symbol: When fonts get confused
The tofu symbol, a blank box in typography, appears when fonts can't display a character. Learn more about Tofu and how to avoid it in your software.
Introducing: Translation memory
Learn how to save time and maintain consistency across your translations with SimpleLocalize's new translation memory feature.
Introducing: Visual Studio Code extension
The new SimpleLocalize VS Code extension lets you manage translations directly in the editor. Explore key features and installation instructions.
Automatic message extraction with AI
Quick message extraction with using npx and OpenAI. Extract messages and auto-create translation keys using AI. Get source translations in seconds from your source code.
Introducing: Public suggestions
Try out the new public suggestions feature and get feedback from your users. Enable public translations and share your project with the community.
Step-by-step localization workflow for developers
Step-by-step guide to setting up a localization workflow for developers. Learn how to extract text for translation, manage translations, and integrate them into your app.
Namespaces in software localization
Namespaces are a great way to organize translations in software localization. Learn what namespaces are, why they are important, and how to use them in your localization process.
Introducing: Statistics
Check your project's translation progress with the new statistics feature in SimpleLocalize. Monitor progress, untranslated keys, review status, and team performance.
Introducing: Translation comments
Communicate with your team members and translators using comments. Learn how to use comments feature in the translation management system.
Introducing: Character limit in translations
Set character limits for your translations to simplify localization management. Keep your translations consistent and within the character limit of your UI.
How to localize React app using i18next
Learn how to localize your React app using i18next and react-i18next. This step-by-step guide will show you each step of React app internationalization from scratch.
How to translate a webpage: User and Developer Guide
Learn to translate webpages: user tips (browser tools, services, extensions) and developer strategies (multilingual content, translation software).
Translation editor: How to translate Markdown files
Learn how to translate and auto-translate Markdown files using SimpleLocalize's Text Editor feature in the Translation Editor.
Simple AI-powered app localization with ChatGPT
Auto-translate your app with ChatGPT and SimpleLocalize to automate the localization process. A step by step guide on how to integrate ChatGPT with SimpleLocalize.
AI-Powered Translations. A Comprehensive Guide
AI translations are revolutionizing the language services industry. Learn how AI translation works, its types, and how it can be used in software localization.
How to control translation quality with review statuses
Manage translation quality with review statuses in SimpleLocalize. Learn how to use review workflows to ensure accurate, consistent, and context-aware translations.
Automate your translation workflow with Automations
Learn how to automate translation changes for faster and more efficient localization workflows. Auto-translate, clear, or change review status with automations.
Organize translation keys with Tags
Organize translation keys with tags in SimpleLocalize. Learn how to create, assign, and filter tags to streamline your localization workflow and team collaboration.
ChatGPT and DeepL translation context in auto-translation
Learn what is context in auto-translation and how to use ChatGPT and DeepL translation context feature to improve the quality of your auto-translation using SimpleLocalize.
AI vs MT: Auto-translation comparison with examples
Check out our comparison of DeepL, Google Translate, and OpenAI for auto-translation with examples, quality check and cost estimation.
Cloudflare Workers and Website Localization (2/5)
In this tutorial, how to extract translation keys and translations from a HTML website and upload them to SimpleLocalize using the SimpleLocalize CLI.
How to translate a website or app using OpenAI?
Learn how to translate your website or app with OpenAI and SimpleLocalize. Explore benefits, limitations, and step-by-step integration setup for smooth translations.
Best practices for creating translation keys
Discover best practices for creating translation keys that are clear, consistent, and easy to manage to improve and optimize your app localization process.
Cloudflare Workers and Website Localization (1/5)
Learn how to localize a static website using Cloudflare Workers and SimpleLocalize, no dependencies required. Works with HTML, React, Vue, and more.
What is a translation key? A guide with examples
Learn what is a translation key, how to create them, and how they look like in your project and SimpleLocalize.
Hosted country flags
Simplify flag management and learn how to keep country flags in sync in your software project with SimpleLocalize.
DeepL Glossary in auto-translation: A guide with examples
Improve auto-translation results with DeepL glossaries. Create preferred translations for your language pairs for a consistent and accurate translation.
How to find and delete unused translation keys
Clean up your translation files by deleting unused translation keys. Find old translation keys and delete them for clear overview of your translations.
Automate translation updates with review statuses
Automate translation updates with review statuses in SimpleLocalize. Keep translations consistent across languages and versions with less manual effort.
Get notified about translation changes with SimpleLocalize Webhooks
Improve your translation updates workflow using SimpleLocalize Webhooks and integrations with Slack, Discord and Microsoft Teams.
Translation management with Figma plugin
Localize your Figma designs effortlessly with the SimpleLocalize plugin. Manage translations, collaborate with teams, and see your design in multiple languages.
How to manage set of translations and keys with Bulk Actions
Simplify translation management with SimpleLocalize's Bulk Actions — delete, update, review, or auto-translate multiple keys at once for efficient localization.
Getting started: Invite team members and translators
Learn how to work together using SimpleLocalize! Invite team members, share access, and make localization easy.
How to share translation keys across multiple apps?
Easily manage translations across multiple apps with SimpleLocalize's key merging feature. Save time, reduce duplication, and keep your localization consistent.
Translation Hosting: How to update translations automatically?
Save time with automatic translation updates. Try SimpleLocalize Translation Hosting to keep your app's translations up to date effortlessly in any environment.
How to auto-translate JSON files
Simplify your localization process by learning how to auto-translate JSON files with SimpleLocalize's translation editor and auto-translation feature.
How to get started with a TMS: An introduction to SimpleLocalize
Start using a TMS for localization of your software project. Learn how to get started and manage your translations.
Keyboard shortcuts for Translation Editor
Learn how to use the Translation Editor keyboard shortcuts to speed up your translation workflow with SimpleLocalize.
Flags in language selectors: should we keep or remove them?
Flags in language selectors often cause confusion and cultural issues. Learn why and explore practical tips for creating inclusive, user-friendly language selectors.
List of country flag icon projects
This is a practical compilation of resources for country flags, which can benefit both designers and developers.
How to create a language selector with Tailwind CSS
Learn how to create a language selector for your website easily using Tailwind CSS. Follow our step-by-step guide for seamless localization.
SimpleLocalize: Tips & Tricks
Learn our tips for using SimpleLocalize. Take advantage of the i18n editor's capabilities, automate the translation process and localize your software.
What is ICU? Our guide for ICU message formatting and syntax.
ICU message format is the most widely used format for Unicode strings. Learn more about ICU message formatting and syntax for plurals, numbers, dates and time and more.
Java 21: Internationalization
Learn how Java 21 handles internationalization and localization using `Locale`, `ResourceBundle`, and formatting for dates, numbers, and currencies.
Spring Boot 3.2: Internationalization
Learn how to implement internationalization in your Spring Boot application. This tutorial will show you how to use Spring Boot to create a simple application with messages.properties.
How to translate your app without hiring translators?
Learn how to translate your app without hiring professional translators. Save time, money and provide your users with accurate translations with just one click.
12 Most Popular Acronyms in Software Localization
L10n, TMS, i18n. Are those terms familiar to you? Learn the most popular acronyms used in software translation and localization.
What is CORS?
Article explains what is CORS, popular among web developers CORS, what are the common problems and how to fix them.
How to optimize your website for AI translation
Learn how to translate your website with AI translation services like OpenAI ChatGPT, DeepL or Google Translate and optimize your website for translation.
7 not obvious benefits from translating your application
Discover 7 surprising benefits of translating your app, from cleaner code to faster development and better UX. Perfect for developers and product teams!
What is SimpleLocalize? Localization and Translation Management for your project
SimpleLocalize is a simple and user-friendly solution for translation management which helps in localization process and translation files management.
How to translate NextJS app with next-i18next?
Localize your NextJS app with next-i18next framework. Manage and synchronize localization files with ease. Add new languages in your application.
The Complete Guide to Software Localization
Learn what is software localization and how to localize your website or app efficiently with SimpleLocalize translation management help.
How to translate NextJS app with next-translate?
Next-translate is a great choice for managing your translations in your NextJS application. Check how to install it and integrate with SimpleLocalize software.
Translation Editor Explained
Explore features and functionalities of SimpleLocalize translation editor, learn how to use them and get started with translation management for your project.
CLI 2.0 with multi-file support
Learn how to upload and download translations from complex project structures. Split translations into multiple files to improve loading speed.
How to use auto-translation?
Auto-translation is a powerful feature which helps you translate your app, website, game or other digital content to multiple languages with just one click.
Product Update: Better Language Management
See what's new in SimpleLocalize and learn how to use new features. This update focuses around language management and export menu.
The complete guide to managing translation projects with Excel
This complete guide will teach you how to manage translations with Excel spreadsheets. Start translating your project efficiently with Excel and our Excel auto-translation option.
GitHub Actions available!
GitHub Actions integration for Continuous Localization is available on GitHub Market! Connect your GitHub repository to SimpleLocalize i18n editor for free!
Number formatting in JavaScript
Discover the power of 'toLocaleString' functions in JavaScript. Format numbers, currencies, and units without any 3rd party localization library.
Localization: Tips & Tricks
Avoid common problems with localization by following these practical tips. These insights will help you save time, avoid UX issues, and improve your i18n strategy.
Top language selector UX examples
Discover 10+ of the best language selectors used by global brands like Duolingo, Canva, and Shopify. Get UX inspiration for your multilingual website.
How to create a multi-language website in GatsbyJS?
Create a multi-language GatsbyJS website with a few simple steps. A multi-language website is a great way for your company to reach a wider audience.
How to use code splitting with JSON files in React application
Lazy load JSON resource with language translations to speed up your React application. Use built-in code-splitting feature to load JSON files.
How to translate app automatically?
Auto-translate your app using ChatGPT, Google Translate, or DeepL with SimpleLocalize. Speed up localization and deploy translations quickly and easily.
How to keep translations up to date with every release?
Keep software translations in sync with each release. Learn to manage, update, and clean up translation keys for a smooth and scalable localization process.
Language vs Locale: What's the difference?
Language and locale are often used interchangeably but refer to distinct concepts. Learn the differences and how to use them in software localization.
What is translation management?
Translation management is a process of managing texts in different languages. It is a set of tools and solutions that help manage the translation process.
Customer-specific translations management
Manage your customer translations with SimpleLocalize. Change translation just for a specific customer with ease directly from the translation editor.
Why translation matters in modern software projects
Imagine using software you can't understand. Translation and localization make apps usable, relatable, and successful for global audiences.
List of i18n libraries for React, React Native, and NextJS
Best i18n libraries for React web, React Native, Expo and all other React apps. Check how react localization should look like.
What is 'hreflang' and how to use it
Learn about the hreflang attribute, its importance for SEO, and how to implement it correctly to serve the right language version of your content.
7 tips to make your localization work more productive
Are you struggling with the localization process? Read how to overcome all obstacles and handle i18n easier
4 app categories that need multi-language support
See examples of apps that need translation management to reach a global audience. Learn why travel, eCommerce, SEO, and business apps need multi-language support.
Introducing: Project API Keys
Check out the newest naming convention. Learn more about API keys, which are replacing project upload tokens, upload tokens, and API tokens.
FormatJS and React application localization
FormatJS - add more languages to your React app. Zero configuration required. Simple setup with 2-minute guide.
i18next and React application localization in 3 steps
How to localize ReactJS application with i18next internationalization library. Learn how to manage localization in software project
Start with software project localization
Modern localization goes beyond translation. With SimpleLocalize, deliver personalized, multilingual experiences at scale through automation and collaboration.
Internationalization tool for yahoo/react-intl
FormatJS - quick guide for localizing React apps and translation files management. Simple setup with 2-minute guide.