Greek Localization

In order to attract Greek customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Greek localization. Greek localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Greece. Greek presents a variety of unique challenges to Greek 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 Greek teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Greek localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

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

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

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