Software localization refers translation or adaptation of any software product to the target language. Localized products could transcend the barriers between languages and cultures. Thus, software localization is a significant need in the global market especially for the multinational IT companies.

Software localization requires dealing with the program codes besides the text to be translated. For that reason, software localization projects are conducted with a collective work by a professional team. Software localization process which is operated by translators, graphic artists and programming experts includes source files, graphical user interfaces, help files, user manuals, static and active graphics, symbols and sounds.

Website localization is a method of transcending cultural and lingual barriers by a combination of language and technology. Localization of the products or the websites in which those products are presented provides great adventages for the companies to reach different cultures and languages. According to some researchs, internet users spend more time at the internet sites in their native language and, in general, they shop from the internet sites in their native language. On the other hand, a website in English may not be always sufficient. A website sould be useful in other international languages. Since, according to some researchs, two third of internet users are not English speaking people. Multiple localization of your website demonstrates that you are a truly international player.

Website localization process is composed of translation of the text to the target language and other technical processes. In fact, translation of the text cover just a little portion of this job. For the translation has to be done by protectiong the program codes, website localization process is carried out with the coordination of experienced translators and programming experts. Moreover, in order to keep out the original design of the website, length and coherence of the text bear utmost importance. Thus, website localization process is conducted by using CAT softwares.