Think Outside the Country: A Guide to Going Global and Succeeding in the Translation Economy - Hardcover

Yunker, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1618220543 ISBN 13: 9781618220547

Publisher: Byte Level Research, 2018

Synopsis

Succeed globally. Passport not required.
You don't need to travel the world to take your company global. What you do need is an open mind and the desire to become a global generalist. This book will help. Based on 15 years of experience helping companies go global, author John Yunker provides:

• A process for creating world-ready products, websites, and software
• Cultural insights into China, Russia, Germany, Brazil, India, and more
• Tips for localizing text, images, icons, and pictures for the world
• New rules of the translation economy

In the information economy, information is power. In the translation economy, translation is power. Thanks to translation and localization, companies like Apple, Nike, and General Electric now make more money from outside the US than from within it.

This book helps marketers, designers, and executives develop sound strategies for going global--and avoid costly and embarrassing mistakes along the way. In addition, you'll find the ultimate globalization checklist that your web, marketing, and product teams can use to make sure you go global the right way.

Who this book is for
This book is for marketing, sales and web teams, PR execs, business development and product managers, localizers, translators and project managers. In other words, this book is for anyone who wants a better understanding of the global internet and how to make the most of it.

About this title

Review:

"Think Outside the Country is a primer for those starting out on their globalization journey and a useful refresher course for those who think they know it all. Crafted by a seasoned copywriter and industry insider, the book is a fun read while providing some serious food for thought." -- Multilingual Magazine

"Websites are 'Born Global' and thus can be accessed instantly worldwide. But this also means that we have no room for cultural blunders, functional errors or mistranslations. The book "Think Outside the Country" by John Yunker is a quick guide to assist readers with fine tuning websites for global audiences. This book is a rich collection of global web design recommendations, best practices and plenty of interesting screenshots to help readers gain a more nuanced understanding of key cultural and user interface issues when connecting with online users worldwide. It is a must read for content marketers, localization professionals and almost anyone interested in global digital media communications and global marketing." -- Dr. Nitish Singh, Associate Professor of International Business, The Boeing Institute Of International Business, St. Louis University

"John Yunker is the quintessential expert on web and content globalization and Think Outside the Country proves it. Wonderfully engaging and packed with practical guidance on how to thrive in the translation economy." -- Laurel Delaney, president, GlobeTrade.com; author of Exporting: The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably

About this edition

• Publisher: Byte Level Research
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1618220543
• ISBN 13: 9781618220547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 248