Hebrew Web site
localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and
functionality of a Web site for Israel. Hebrew Web site localization projects
should be executed by experienced teams of localization professionals who work
in conjunction with your Web site designers, adhering to proven best practices
for Web site design and development.
If you are
interested in localizing your Web site for Israel, you may also find your
company localizing printed documentation to be available as pdfs, multimedia
products such as FLASH presentations, or Web applications such as online
calculators or surveys. It is important that all components are correctly
localized to offer a complete Web experience to your potential Hebrew users.
Whether your project
is simple (such as a straight HTML-based Hebrew Web site) or complex (such as a
dynamic, database-driven Hebrew Web application), your localization company should
have solid experience and a comprehensive process which includes at a minimum:
- Hebrew glossary and terminology development.
- Hebrew cultural correctness assessment.
- Hebrew translation, editing and proofreading.
- Hebrew localization of graphics.
- Hebrew online quality assurance.
- Hebrew usability testing and Hebrew localization testing.
- Client review and approval.
You will need to
provide your localization company with the following information, collectively
referred to as a "Localization Kit." This information allows them to
analyze your Web site and to determine its Hebrew localization requirements.
This kit includes:
- Your current site URL.
- Summary of site architecture.
- Summary of any technologies and/or development tools used to develop your site.
- All files that make up your site in their original folder/file structure.
- All original graphics used in your site (artwork, background, and navigation buttons).
- All application source files (Word, FrameMaker, Quark, etc.) for any documentation available via your site.
- All application source files (Flash, Director, Authorware, etc.) for any multimedia available via your site.
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