Why is localization important?
Making websites accessible to as many people as possible is a goal I strive to achieve. I know that many people are unable to read or consume certain content because it is not available in their language. This is why I am learning how to localize using the i18n standard to create international websites that everyone can access and read.
Accessibility is important.
Localization is the process of adapting a website's content to meet the cultural, linguistic, and other requirements of a specific locale. One of the challenges of localization is translating every piece of content, which can be tedious and time-consuming. Currently, my blog is only available in English because translating every blog post manually is a daunting task. Additionally, my CMS, Notion, does not have an easy way to access or translate my blog. However, I am exploring ways to make this possible.
To make my website more accessible to non-English speaking individuals, I have started internationalizing or localizing my websites. This allows my friends and others who do not speak English to access my site and read the content. I am learning i18n, which is the de-facto way of localizing websites. There are plugins, libraries, and packages available for all major frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, Django, Laravel, Node, and Next.
Localized Projects
I am currently working on localizing several projects. You can view some of my translation work on Pixel-Wealth and my old personal site, as well as my cinematography work.
Personal Site
Spanish
English
Pixel-Wealth
Spanish
English
French
Localization is an important aspect that should not be overlooked when creating websites, as it allows for a wider audience to access and interact with your content.