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2023 Year in Review: Top Localization Content of the Year

In the ever-expanding landscape of the localization industry, keeping up-to-date is key as new technologies, trends, and applications emerge. Throughout 2023, we shared webinars, eBooks, podcasts, blogs, and social media posts covering a wide variety of topics in the localization space. Recap some of the hottest topics this year, including the relationship between AI and translation, global expansion, internationalization, and more. This summary is designed for localization professionals and enthusiasts alike, so you can stay informed and engaged in the dynamic world of localization.

Let’s dive into some of the most interesting and informative content from 2023:

Top Webinar of 2023

Practical Advice for Global Expansion

This webinar is perfect for marketers looking to learn more about localization and growth strategies for foreign markets. Hosts Hila Shitrit Nissim, CMO at BLEND, and Melisa Sukman Espand, localization expert, will guide you through how to implement successful localization and globalization strategies. 

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Explore our other webinars from 2023:

Top Blogpost of 2023

How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Translation Services Industry?

While AI is not new to the translation industry, rapid developments and mainstream adoption of AI is propelling the industry towards more and more AI possibilities. We don’t know exactly what the future holds, but one thing is certain – localization professionals cannot ignore AI. Learn more about how AI is changing the translation industry in our top visited blog of the year.

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Top LinkedIn Post of 2023

Tips for Global Team Collaboration

With 640+ reactions, 25 comments, and 25 reposts, one thing is clear – being a localization manager can be a tad stressful at times. Working with colleagues, partners, and freelancers across multiple time zones is not uncommon in our digitally connected world, especially in the localization industry. To help ease those pains, we share our top tips for working with people in different time zones on our blog. And the laughter from the meme helps too! 

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Top eBook of 2023

How to Successfully Launch a Multimarket Product

We love sharing insights from our experienced localization team in complete guides to walk you through more complex processes. Our most visited guide this year covers the step-by-step breakdown of the internationalization process, how to prep your product for global users, keys to successful localization, and even a customizable internationalization checklist template!

Access the complete guide or Get a sneak preview on our blog 

Top Localization Leader Interview of 2023

Shopify’s Giulia Greco

Our top Localization Leader interview this year was the episode that kicked off 2023 featuring Shopify’s Head of Localization, Giulia Greco. In our written interview, Giulia shared how she started working at Shopify, how Shopify approaches localization, and how to overcome the challenges of growing into new markets.

Top Talking TMS Interview

Talking TMS with Khrystyna from Crowdin

Translation Management Systems (TMS) are integral to smooth localization processes. That’s why in 2023 we launched our new series Talking TMS, where we speak to experts from the industry’s leading TMS companies to help global businesses make informed decisions and find the right TMS for their needs. In our inaugural episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Crowdin’s Head of Marketing, Khrystyna Humenna.

Learn more about Crowdin

Top Localization Study of 2023

Localization’s Role in Global Gaming Market Success

In 2023, we shared an updated Gaming Localization Study to offer gaming brands insight into how top ranking gaming websites are leveraging localization for increasing web visits and international expansion. 

Discover key findings

What’s coming in 2024?

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Corinne Sharabi

Corinne is the Social Media and Content Lead at BLEND. She is dedicated to keeping global business professionals up to date on all things localization, translation, language and culture.

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