International expansion

Adapt your project for new markets, taking into account linguistic, cultural, and technical standards

Entering foreign markets requires high-quality preparation of your web resource. Regular machine translation (for example, via Google Translate) does not work: it contains grammatical and semantic errors, distorts the essence of your offer, and creates distrust among local buyers. Research shows that **72% of internet users** make purchases exclusively on websites in their native language.

Localization is a comprehensive adaptation process. We don't just translate texts; we involve professional native speaker linguists in the translation. We completely rebuild the interface: adapt date formats, phone numbers, and postal codes, set up price displays in local currencies, and integrate local payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Adyen).

At the technical level, we design a multilingual database architecture, configure correct domain routing (subdomains or subfolders), and implement SEO markup **hreflang** so search engines serve users the required language version of the site.

  • Translation and editing of texts by professional native-speaker translators
  • Deploying multilingual architecture on CMS (WordPress, Bitrix, Laravel)
  • Technical hreflang markup configuration for correct search engine indexing
  • Geo-IP User Location Detection and Automatic Redirection Integration
  • Local payment system integration and adaptation to GDPR / CCPA requirements

72%

Consumers will buy a product only if the description is in their language

2.5x

Average website conversion growth after high-quality interface localization

0

No pessimization risks — proper division of copies protects against content duplication

hreflang

Specification of link tags between language versions for Google crawlers

Cultural adaptation of content (Transcreation)

Simple translation of slogans often sounds ridiculous in another culture. Our translators perform transcreation — adapting slogans, jokes, and terminology to the target market's cultural code while preserving the power of the marketing message.

Our approach

Three lines of quality localization

We carry out linguistic, technical, and legal adaptation of the project.

Linguistic adaptation

We work only with native speakers living in the target country. This guarantees no outdated expressions and the use of up-to-date local slang.

We fully localize currencies, units of measurement (inches/centimeters), and date output formats.

Technical hreflang markup

Without proper markup, Google may consider the English and American versions of pages as duplicates and exclude them from the index. We configure tags `` in the code of each page.

This guarantees the correct delivery of the required language version depending on the user's geolocation.

Legal compliance (GDPR)

Launching a website in the EU or USA without complying with personal data laws risks millions in fines. We adapt privacy policies, set up correct cookie banners (Cookie Consent) and data encryption.

Your website will be completely compliant before European and American regulators.

Process

Website localization stages

Step-by-step process of technical design for multilingual support, translation, and testing.

01

Requirements gathering and structure selection

We determine target countries. We choose the URL structure: subfolders (site.com/de/), subdomains (de.site.com), or national domains (site.de).

02

Text content export

We export all system strings, page content, meta tags, interface elements, and databases into specialized translation systems (Lokalise/Crowdin).

03

Translation by native speakers

We translate the content. A native speaker proofreads texts, adapts marketing messages and terminology to regional cultural nuances.

04

CMS Translation Integration

We integrate multilingual modules or code custom language switchers. We set up links between translated backend pages.

05

Payment and Form Integration

We integrate foreign acquiring services, configure automatic price recalculation based on exchange rates, and adapt delivery address input fields.

06

SEO setup and QA testing

We implement hreflang markup and generate multilingual Sitemap.xml files. We test layout rendering (since translations can be longer than the original) and hand over the project.

Our stack

Localization Tools

We use modern translation management systems and multilingualism modules.

Lokalise & Crowdin

Continuous Localization cloud platforms. They allow connecting repository code with translators, automating string export/import.

WPML / Polylang / Laravel

Language version management modules at the CMS level. They provide high database performance and a convenient translation panel for managers.

MaxMind GeoIP

IP address geolocation database. Used for accurate automatic detection of the visitor's country and switching currency or interface language.

Pricing

Cost of project localization

The price depends on the volume of text content, number of language versions, and interface complexity.

Features Landing Page Localization Translation of a single-page website into 1 language 40 000 ₽ Timeframe: up to 7 days Order Popular Service website localization Multilingual CMS and translation of up to 15 pages 75 000 ₽ Timeframe: up to 15 days Order Multilingual E-Commerce Localization of online store, cart, personal accounts from 130 000 ₽ Timeframe: from 25 days Discuss
Number of translated language versions 1 additional language up to 2 language versions Unlimited (multi-regional structure)
Translation and editing (Native Speaker) Included (up to 3,000 words) Included (up to 10,000 words) Paid separately at a rate per 1000 words
hreflang SEO Tags and Sitemap Setup Complete markup Automatic DB schema generation
GeoIP location determination Basic geo-switching Smart redirection + currency selection
Multicurrency Payment Integration Stripe / Adyen / PayPal connection
Adaptation of legal documents (GDPR) Policy template Cookie Consent Setup + Policy Full GDPR interface compliance audit
FAQ

FAQ about localization

Planning to scale your web product to the markets of Europe, Asia, or Latin America? Write to us — we will suggest optimal technical solutions.

  • What is the difference between website translation and localization?

    Translation is a literal replacement of words from one language to another. Localization is a comprehensive adaptation. It includes: 1) translation taking into account cultural nuances and idioms; 2) technical adaptation (changing text direction, phone input formats, zip codes); 3) currency replacement and integration of local payment gateways; 4) compliance with regional legislation (for example, cookie banners and GDPR policies); 5) optimization for local search engines.
  • Which URL structure is best to choose for a multilingual website?

    There are 3 main options: 1) Subfolders (site.com/en/) — the most recommended option for most projects. It is easy to maintain, and all link equity remains on a single domain; 2) Subdomains (en.site.com) — suitable for large projects with different structures or pricing for different countries; 3) National domains (site.de, site.fr) — ideal in terms of trust from local users, but requires purchasing multiple domains and is more complex to promote. We will help you choose the best option for your budget.
  • Why is technical hreflang markup needed?

    The hreflang tags inform the Google search engine about the relationship between pages in different languages. For example, that the page `/en/about` is the English equivalent of the `/about` page. Thanks to this, Google: 1) does not consider these pages as duplicates and does not exclude them from the index; 2) automatically displays to the user in search the exact version of the page that corresponds to their browser language or location country.
  • Who translates the texts in your team?

    We collaborate with professional translators and editors who are native speakers living directly in the target promotion countries. This eliminates the appearance of "artificial" phrases or grammatical structures that locals do not use. The finished texts sound natural and inspire maximum trust.
New markets

Want to launch a multilingual version of your website and start selling abroad?

Submit a request — our technical specialists and translators will analyze your project, select the architecture, and calculate the cost of turnkey localization.

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