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Learn from the experts at Hansem Global; our blog series delivers insider strategies, tips, and insights on translation and localization to help you excel in Asian markets and beyond.
Human vs Machine Translation – Why Google Translate is Not Enough
The opportunity to serve customers across countries has become accessible in today’s increasingly interconnected business world. Correct translation of languages is one of the important factors in this business globalisation process. Although fast and cheap machine translation solutions like Google Translate seem adequate initially, they have severe drawbacks. Let’s explore why free machine translation is […]
Why Professional Human Translation is Essential for Your Business Growth
Your product or service might be absolutely amazing and ideally suited for diverse cultures in foreign markets. Still, if you are not able to pass your message across, then everything will get wasted. This necessitates the translation of language to the target market to make your business communications familiar to global customers. However, mistranslations of […]
Using Visual Aids for Effective User Documentation
Visual aids significantly enhance the clarity and usability of user documentation. Complex concepts or procedures that are difficult to explain in text can be easily understood through well-designed visual elements. This allows users to grasp information quickly and accurately. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Watch a video on visual […]
UI Text Translation: Key Differences from General Translation and Core Strategies
UI text translation demands brevity, clarity, and precision, distinct from general translation. With limited contextual information and space constraints, it must consider the user experience in foreign markets. Let’s explore the key factors contributing to successful UI text translation and essential strategies to enhance translation quality. What Is UI Text? UI, or User Interface, refers […]
Document Design for User Documentation
When creating user manuals, document design refers to the process of structuring and organizing a document’s layout and visual elements. This involves designing the overall format, selecting fonts, arranging images, and applying colors to ensure that the manual is not only visually appealing but also easy to understand and use. In this article, we will […]
Seven Principles for Enhancing Information Quality for User Manuals Based on IEC 82079-1
When creating user manuals, ensuring the quality of the information is crucial. In this blog, we will introduce seven key principles to improve the quality of information based on the international standard IEC/IEEE 82079-1: 2019, which focuses on best practices for creating user manuals. The Seven Principles:• Completeness• Minimalism• Correctness• Conciseness• Consistency• Comprehensibility• Accessibility 1. […]
Technical Writing Skills for User Manuals: Organizing and Structuring Information for Use
Effectively gathering, organizing, and structuring information is essential for creating user-friendly product manuals. A well-structured manual ensures comprehensive coverage and easy navigation, helping users quickly locate the information they need. This article presents key strategies for structuring your manual’s content to enhance usability and clarity, following the guidelines of the IEC 82079-1 standard. Defining Information […]
A Must-Have Service for Global Companies: Self-Repair Manuals
What is Self-Repair? Self-repair refers to the process where consumers fix their own devices instead of relying on professional service centers. Manufacturers that support self-repair typically provide genuine parts, repair tools, and detailed repair manuals. A prime example is Apple’s announcement of its Self Service Repair program in 2021, allowing consumers to access genuine Apple […]