


Why umlauts are a big deal in branding
Though it began as a humble linguistic structure, the umlaut has taken the branding world by storm. Strangely, its appeal seems to be greatest in the English-speaking world. Read on to learn about what the umlaut is, explore its checkered history, and discover how it might be relevant to your branding strategy.
The benefits of a multilingual brain
Did you know that a bilingual speaker's brain may function differently to that of a monolinguist? In this article, we explore the benefits of speaking two (or more) languages.
Let’s get down to business: why Spain is hot for e-commerce
Spain is proving to be a hot area of Europe right now when it comes to conducting e-commerce. Everything from the language to less competitive markets are driving factors.
10 things you probably don’t know about Google Translate
Google Translate only had two languages and a few hundred users when it first launched. Today, it is a cutting edge example of machine translation with over 500 million users. Here are 10 interesting factoids about Google Translate.
How our translations are always consistent
Welcome to Yuqo, a content creation and translation service that strives to produce original, accurate, and top-quality content for every single client.
5 amazing TED talks about language
Language is an integral part of our lives. However, we don't usually spend a lot of time thinking about it in-depth. If you want to learn a thing or two about how language influences human life all over the world, dedicate some time to watch these 5 great TED Talks.
Here’s why translation is still super important
With social media platforms, websites, and education spanning continents, not countries, the need for translation is more vital than ever. An integral part of a successful online presence, quality, concise translations enable new markets to experience your content.
Is the development of language a case of nature or nurture?
Why is it humans cannot speak to animals and vice versa? Is this inability a result of specific genes missing in our DNA, or because we've simply never needed to acquire this skill? The basic premise of nature versus nurture has stirred up arguments regarding linguistic development for decades.
10 global companies who failed at translating
Nothing gets a better reaction than when multinational companies drop the ball on their marketing campaigns. There is a message behind that failure though; informed translation is hugely important to business success.
21 of the worst (and funniest) movie title translation fails
In need of a laugh? Here are the 21 funniest movie title translations from across the globe.