Ensure your translations are the highest quality

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Brandon C.
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Have you ever read a direct translation that does not sound right? At OneSky, we believe that for each word and sentence, there is always an underlying context. Thus, providing translators (whether OneSky's or your own) with that context is vital for beautiful translations that sound and feel... local. That is why it’s called localization.

Translators do not always have enough contextual information for an accurate translation. To tackle that issue, OneSky has features where you can:

  1. Add descriptive notes to phrases. 
  2. Specify the tone and add descriptions to projects to provide general guidelines on the project level for translators.
  3. Attach screenshots and "Facebook-tag" them to corresponding strings. 
  4. Define a list of glossary terms to ensure consistent translations for key terminology that may be industry or company-specific. 
  5. Add notes to your placeholders to provide even more contextual info. 
  6. We understand that word length can be an important issue, as some translations that are too long may break your UI. You can set length limits to your strings.

 To see if you have fully utilized our quality assurance features, refer to the Quality Assurance Checklist located on the top right corner of your Dashboard. You can also select from the drop-down menu to view the checklist for individual projects.

 
 

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    Hoehn148
    • Choose the right translator(s) for every project. First of all, make sure you choose a professional translator who is a native speaker.
    • Use advanced translation support technology.
    • Get help with managing your translation projects.
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    Noah Scott

    Thanks for information. 

     

     

     

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    Noah Scott (Edited )
    1. Choose a professional translator. Not all companies use professional translators. ...
    2. Provide the translator with information. ...
    3. Factor in sufficient time. ...
    4. Use of language technology. ...
    5. Don't forget about your source text.   TigerIsHome
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    That is all the helpful information I needed. I appreciate you sharing.  

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    1. Add Descriptive Notes to Phrases:

      • Ensure that every phrase has detailed notes explaining its context, usage, and any specific nuances. This helps translators understand the intended meaning and tone.

    2. Specify Tone and Project Descriptions:

      • Clearly define the tone of your project (e.g., formal, casual, technical) and provide comprehensive descriptions. This helps translators align their translations with the overall feel and objective of the project.

    3. Attach Screenshots and Tag Strings:

      • Use the screenshot feature to visually convey the context. By tagging specific strings in screenshots, translators can see exactly where and how the text will be used, leading to more accurate translations.

    4. Define Glossary Terms:

      • Create and maintain a glossary of key terms specific to your industry or company. This ensures consistency across all translations and helps new translators quickly get up to speed with preferred terminology.

    5. Add Notes to Placeholders:

      • Provide additional context for placeholders, which are often tricky to translate correctly without sufficient information. Specify what the placeholder represents and any constraints it might have.

    6. Set Length Limits:

    Quality Assurance Checklist:

    • Utilize the Quality Assurance (QA) Checklist:
      • Regularly review the QA Checklist available on your Dashboard to ensure all quality assurance steps are being followed. You can also view the checklist for individual projects to address specific issues and maintain high standards.
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