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Polhus, used Crowdin’s AI and DatoCMS integration to localize their website. 75% of translations were AI-generated and ready for publication, saving $80,000 and hours of work. With AI and human review, they achieved high-quality translations for 1.6 million words in 7 languages. Curious about how they did it? Read the full story in the post.

Meeds is a decentralized platform that uses blockchain technology to manage communities and incentivize engagement. The platform’s mission is to reward community contributions fairly and transparently, enhancing global collaboration and inclusivity. Patrice Lamarque, Community Lead at Meeds DAO, shared insights into their localization journey and the significant improvements achieved through integrating Crowdin (creating Meeds app). <table> <thead> <tr> <th>SUMMARY</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th>Company</th> <td>Meeds DAO</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Industry</th> <td>Decentralized Community Management Platform</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="text-nowrap">Translation Approach</th> <td>Translation by Community Contributors</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li>Translation Memory</li> <li>Automated Content Delivery</li> <li>Crowdin API</li> <li>Screenshots and WYSIWYG Views</li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/github-action" target="blank"> GitHub Crowdin Action </a> </li> <li>Community Contributors</li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/meeds" target="blank"> Meeds app </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li>Enabled translations into multiple languages</li> <li>Reached a diverse global community</li> <li>Streamlined translation process</li> <li>Enhanced community engagement through incentivization</li> <li>Created Meeds - Crowdin app</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Localized Content</th> <td> <ul> <li>White papers</li> <li>Software User Interface</li> <li>Resources</li> <li>Community-generated content</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Linearity, the leading marketing design platform, has elevated its localization game by seamlessly integrating Crowdin and Storyblok. This strategic alliance has not only streamlined their content localization process but has also significantly enhanced efficiency and user experience. <table> <thead> <tr> <th>SUMMARY</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th>Company</th> <td>Linearity</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Industry</th> <td>Marketing design platform</td> </tr> <tr> <th>Headquarters</th> <td>Berlin, Germany</td> </tr> <tr> <th class="text-nowrap align-baseline">Translation Approach</th> <td> Linearity employs a robust translation approach, utilizing a combination of Crowdin and Storyblok for efficient content localization. Storyblok serves as the Content Management System (CMS) for website content, while Crowdin seamlessly integrates with Storyblok, streamlining the translation process and ensuring linguistic accuracy. </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li> <a target="blank" href="https://store.crowdin.com/storyblok"> Storyblok app </a> </li> <li> <a target="blank" href="https://crowdin.com/blog/2021/08/25/translation-memory"> Translation memory </a> </li> <li> <a target="blank" href="https://store.crowdin.com/storyblok#auto-content-synchronization" > Auto-synchronization </a> </li> <li> <a target="blank" href="https://store.crowdin.com/partners"> Freelance translators </a> </li> <li> <a target="blank" href="https://crowdin.com/blog/2023/12/14/mt-translation-ajax-systems" > Machine translation engine (Amazon Translation, DeepL Translation) </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Key Results</th> <td>Chinese and Spanish localization – 2 times faster localization process</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

In the fast-changing global business world, making your message clear in different languages is crucial. Ajax Systems, a tech company, is an excellent example of how smart tech can make this process easier and cheaper. Ajax Systems used to do translations using another localization tool. But then, they decided to try something new and found Crowdin. They started using machines to help with translations, making things much faster and cheaper without losing the quality. In this case study, we'll examine how Ajax Systems changed its translation process using Crowdin integrated with DeepL Translate, Reverso, and OpenAI. So, come along as we explore how Ajax Systems' localization team made the translation process, more innovative and more efficient. <table> <thead> <tr> <th>SUMMARY</th> <td></td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th class="text-nowrap align-baseline">Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/enterprise/groups/" target="blank"> Crowdin Enterprise Projects Groups </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/enterprise/workflows" target="blank"> Workflows </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/enterprise/translation-memory/" target="blank"> Translation Memory </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/enterprise/machine-translation/#deepl-translator" target="blank" > DeepL Translate </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/enterprise/crowdin-enterprise-glossary/" target="blank" > Glossary </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/reverso" target="blank"> Reverso Context app </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li> Translated to 11 languages: marketing content (email campaigns, slogans, presentations, blog), Ajax Academy, and technical documentation </li> <li>2 times faster localization thanks to automation (MT, TM)</li> <li>3 times less costly while upholding high standards</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Wildlife Studios, a leading mobile gaming company headquartered in Brazil, embarked on a comprehensive localization journey to expand its player base globally. With Crowdin localization platform, Wildlife Studios successfully localized 27 projects into 12+ languages, resulting in rapid translation, optimized costs, and increased player satisfaction. Let's explore how they achieved these results. <table> <thead> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">SUMMARY</th> <td></td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Translation Approach</th> <td> <ul> <li> Translation by an agency (a vendor from{" "} <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/partners" target="blank"> Crowdin Marketplace </a> ) </li> <li>An internal team of translators</li> <li>A localization manager and proofreading by the transparent reporting system</li> <li> For urgent issues – a Slack channel for the project manager and the game development team </li> <li>Feedback about localization from users by dedicated Community Manager</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li> <a href="https://developer.crowdin.com/api/v2/" target="blank"> Crowdin API </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/project-reports/" target="blank"> Reporting system </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/versions-management/" target="blank"> Version management </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://crowdin.com/blog/2021/08/25/translation-memory" target="blank"> Translation Memory </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://crowdin.com/ai-localization" target="blank"> Crowdin AI Assistant </a> <br />(<strong>Note:</strong> AI Assistant application is deprecated. We highly recommend switching to the native <strong>Crowdin AI</strong> for a better and more seamless experience.) </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/zendesk-guide" target="blank"> Zendesk - Crowdin integration </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li>27 localization projects.</li> <li> Rapid translation and release of localized game content into 12+ languages, speeding up time-to-market. </li> <li> Optimized costs by leveraging translation memory and reusing previously translated content. </li> <li> Received positive player feedback, reflecting high customer satisfaction with localized experiences. </li> <li>Increased the overall player-base of Romanian region by 25%.</li> <li> The number of issues being solved directly through translated self-service means (FAQs, Bots, etc) increased by 30%. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Welcome to the case study with Ethereum.org, a website that provides information and resources about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. The translation team employs a strategy of translation by community volunteers and proofreading by a translation agency. Let's delve deeper into how with the help of this approach, Ethereum.org were able to add 48 languages to their website, with over 3,800 translators participating in the effort and translating more than 2.9 million words in 2021 and 1.9 million words in 2022 (as of September). <table> <thead> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">SUMMARY</th> <td></td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Translation Approach</th> <td> <ul> <li>Translation by Community</li> <li>Proofreading by a Translation Agency</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li> <a href="https://blog.crowdin.com/2021/08/25/translation-memory/" target="blank"> Translation Memory </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blog.crowdin.com/2018/05/18/using-glossary-to-keep-translations-swift-and-consistent/" target="blank" > Glossary </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/preview-video" target="blank"> Video Preview app </a> </li> <li>Translation agency</li> <li>Crowdsourcing</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li>48 languages added</li> <li>5 localization projects</li> <li>3,800+ translators</li> <li>2.9 million words translated in 2021</li> <li>1.9 million words translated in 2022 (as of September)</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Localized Content</th> <td> <ul> <li>Website</li> <li>Educational Videos</li> <li>Ethereum Foundation Blog</li> <li>Ethereum Staking Launchpad</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Localization is essential for businesses looking to expand into foreign markets, but it can also be a significant burden for developers, designers, and content marketers. In this blog post, we'll explore how Chainels, a B2B SaaS company based in the Netherlands, used the Crowdin and HubSpot integration to streamline their localization efforts, automate content delivery, and establish a faster workflow with minimal developer involvement. We'll also be discussing the various features and functionalities that Chainels utilized within Crowdin, including machine translation, translation memory, Crowdin plugin for Figma and more. <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Summary</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Translation Approach</th> <td> <ul> <li>Translation by MT</li> <li> <a href="https://blog.crowdin.com/2022/03/30/mt-post-editing/" target="blank"> MTPE </a>{" "} and Proofreading by native speakers (freelancers) </li> <li>Review by native speakers (team members)</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Functionality Used</th> <td> <ul> <li> <a href="https://developer.crowdin.com/api/v2/" target="blank"> Crowdin API </a> </li> <li> Crowdin{" "} <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/hubspot-cms-connector" target="blank"> HubSpot CMS </a>{" "} integration for Web pages </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/hubspot-cms" target="blank"> Crowdin HubSpot integration </a>{" "} for blogs, forms, and emails </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/figma" target="blank"> Crowdin plugin for Figma </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/versions-management/" target="blank"> Version management </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blog.crowdin.com/2021/08/25/translation-memory/" target="blank"> Translation Memory </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/categories/machine-translation" target="blank"> Machine translation </a>{" "} ( <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/crowdin-mt" target="blank"> Crowdin MT </a> ,{" "} <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/google-translate" target="blank"> Google Translate </a> ,{" "} <a href="https://store.crowdin.com/deepl-translator" target="blank"> DeepL Translator </a> ) </li> <li> <a href="https://support.crowdin.com/tasks/" target="blank"> Tasks </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://blog.crowdin.com/2018/05/18/using-glossary-to-keep-translations-swift-and-consistent/" target="blank" > Glossaries </a> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="align-baseline">Key Results</th> <td> <ul> <li>New website available in 5 languages</li> <li>The product available in 10 languages</li> <li>Automated content delivery</li> <li>Faster workflow with no need for developer’s help established</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

In simple words, Intento provides tools to help companies evaluate, customize, and connect best-fit MT to existing software. With Intento, companies can also monitor translation performance to continuously improve their entire machine translation program. Read on to find out how Intento was one of the first companies to make a Crowdin App and how it increased the list of machine translation engines to make it easier for customers to translate content.

Systemair is a global company actively operating in 52 countries around the world. They manufacture ventilation, heating, and cooling products for almost 50 years. The company first started localization in spreadsheets, a common approach at the time. Soon, handling over 40 target languages started to take too much time. That’s why they decided to migrate everything to Crowdin. Right now, they describe their localization process as “We upload our files, and then it just works.”

TYPO3 is a free and open-source, professional CMS offering services and solutions for the whole team across industries, organizations sizes, and use cases. TYPO3 is written in PHP with a lot of plugins created by their community. By utilizing a combination of translation memory pre-translation, community translation, and content delivery automation via GitHub integration, TYPO3 has been able to scale its growth while and localize their content management system and 100+ extensions. In this article, we’ll cover the story of how TYPO3 uses Crowdin to grow their business.

At Tomedes, a translation services agency, Crowdin has been one of the most useful tools for all translation and localization projects. It has allowed the company to work efficiently with our ever-growing community of 20,000 native translators to provide 120+ languages and 950+ language pairs. This article will focus on how to onboard new vendors in using Crowdin and what features are most helpful when conducting QA management.

Peter Kovacs is the Director of Global Expansion at Kinsta, a managed WordPress hosting platform operating at the top end of the market, providing fast and stable website and e-commerce platform hosting for over 24,400 companies across the world, with guaranteed uptime. In this blog, Peter talks about building a global footprint from scratch, being a localization outsider, and how, for Kinsta, it’s tech-enabled humans that rule all the way.