Top Languages Used on the Internet
You may also consider the most-used languages on the Internet, although this probably will not be the determinative factor when deciding which languages to localize your website into. English is obviously the top language, followed by German, Russian, Spanish, French, then Japanese. By localizing your website into these most-used languages, you can promote your business as a global and diverse brand, which can give a positive first impression to new customers. At the same time, you can also mitigate the possible risk of receiving negative reviews from people who were frustrated because their language was left out.
The cost of the actual translation depends on various factors, such as how technical your content is, original and target languages, word count, how many qualified translators are available, and where the translators are based. Common languages such as English and Spanish tend to be cheapest to translate, because there is a large pool of qualified translators available. Most African languages, however, tend to be expensive because so few people in the world speak those languages, and even fewer are qualified translators. Where the translators are based also factors into the translation cost because translators who are based somewhere with a high cost of living will usually charge higher prices. Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Finnish, and Korean are some of the most expensive languages to translate, due to the high cost of living in those countries.
Gengo’s translation prices are clear and competitive, and calculated to reflect the volume and content of translation that you need. To receive a free estimate, you can add your content to our online order form or contact our sales team.
