Tagalog Localization

In order to attract Tagalog customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Tagalog localization. Tagalog localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Philippines. Tagalog presents a variety of unique challenges to Tagalog localization professionals.

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Tagalog teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Tagalog localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

Tagalog Localization: Web site Issues	Tagalog Localization Requirements
Color scheme	Inoffensive colors for example
Date, time, currency formats	Change to standard Tagalog formats
E-commerce payments	Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers

Tagalog Localization: Software Issues	Tagalog Localization Requirements
Time-to-market	Translation memory tools help speed translation
High user expectations	Testers should be Tagalog speakers

Tagalog Localization: Documentation Issues	Tagalog Localization Requirements
Text length	Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction
Printing Tagalog fonts	Embed fonts in PDF file for printer