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Platform translation and digital content localization

Digital platforms distribute content across interfaces, product pages, help centres and user notifications. Additional languages should remain consistent across these areas for a smooth experience. Sen Vang scopes platform translation around your system, source files and update schedule, from priority pages to phased multilingual releases.

Map the content users encounter

List each content group, its owner and export method. Interface terminology should match help articles and support emails, and product names should stay consistent across listings. This inventory helps prevent important but infrequent messages from being missed.

  • SaaS interfaces, dashboards and user-facing system notifications.
  • Catalogues, product descriptions and e-commerce platform content.
  • FAQs, help articles, emails and onboarding instructions.

Maintain terminology and brand voice

Provide glossaries, feature names, address conventions and target markets. Mark variables and character limits. Legal materials and policies need an appropriate subject approver: language translation does not replace checking policy suitability in a new market. Approved samples establish a consistent direction for later phases.

An update workflow for the product team

Changing digital content needs version and difference tracking. Discuss delivery by string ID, URL, bilingual table or system export. Agree how new, edited and obsolete strings are recorded. Direct integration or platform entry requires separately confirmed access and technical scope.

Review in context before expanding

After implementation, check text overflow, help links and user journeys. Large catalogues can prioritize important pages or flows before expanding in phases. Cost depends on volume, languages, terminology requirements and post-implementation review. Send sample files and release dates so Sen Vang can confirm availability and a suitable quote.

Clear collaboration
Delivery as agreed

01

Send your documents

Share clear scans or original files, your target language and preferred deadline.

02

Confirm the quotation

Agree on scope, cost, certification requirements and delivery time.

03

Translate & review

Translate, compare with the source, and review terminology and formatting as agreed.

04

Delivery & support

Receive your translation through the agreed method and contact us for clarification.

Information before
you begin

How does platform translation differ from website translation?

Platforms often contain more interface strings, dynamic content and version updates. String IDs, variables, terminology and delivery to the product team need to be agreed as well as style.

Can we start with a small content group?

A priority phase can cover a flow, page group or catalogue. Agree scope, format and review criteria to guide subsequent phases.

A better translation
A step further

Send your documents so Sen Vang can advise on an approach that fits your intended use, budget and schedule.