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Multilingual websites – why government agencies in particular benefit from translations

In an age when international communication and networking are becoming increasingly important, website translations are also growing in significance. While companies benefit primarily from expanding their target audience, translations of government websites play a vital role in integration and crisis response.

Translations Break Down Barriers

The benefits of translation are manifold. Generally speaking, almost every industry can benefit from having its website translated these days. For government agencies, however, translation plays a particularly important role. They are responsible for specific public duties and must be able to adequately inform all citizens about relevant matters. This primarily involves the issuance of personal documents, municipality-specific regulations, financial and social assistance, and similarly important topics. Especially in times of crisis, it is extremely important that all citizens have as quick and easy access to this information as possible. This means that even immigrants and refugees must be able to find and understand the information. Reliable translations are essential here. 

International communication has become increasingly important in recent years. This is due, on the one hand, to growing globalization and, on the other hand, to the fact that many crises in other countries are forcing people to flee and emigrate. A website that offers important content in numerous languages thus makes a significant contribution to breaking down barriers. Local authorities also have the opportunity to present and promote their location in the best possible way. AI-powered real-time translations also have the advantage of being efficient and cost-effective. 

The Major "Multilingualism" Project

We discuss the various methods for translating websites in our article “Translating Websites.” The bottom line: Only AI-powered real-time translation (such as Conword) is a realistic and affordable way to make a large website available in multiple languages. It is also the only sustainable and fast method.

Many municipalities already use Conword to offer their websites in multiple languages (e.g., the cities of Cologne, Frankfurt, and Dortmund). From the time an order is placed to installation and going live, it sometimes takes less than a week, as Conword is very easy and quick to install.

If you would like a demo or a no-obligation quote for your website or web portal, or if you have any further questions about the product, please feel free to contact us.

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