Make Your Site Globally Accessible

Foster Fosters   – Raleigh, NC
123Triad: Web Design & SEO Company

Make Your Site Globally Accessible

The beauty of the internet, as a commercial medium, as well as a source of information, is that it is truly a global platform. Whether you’re selling products, or promoting understanding of a personal passion, your site has the potential of reaching billions, in every country on the planet.

That’s a pretty daunting thought if you are designing a site. Most of us know our own little corner of the world pretty well, but far flung destinations remain a mystery. To make your site accessible to global visitors and customers, follow these easy hints.

Translate Your Site

Translating your site into various languages should be your first step. There are many ways to accomplish this, the first of which is to opt for machine translation, using a system such as Babelfish.

The drawback to using machine generated translations is that they very often make direct translations, resulting in grammatical errors that can make your content difficult, or even impossible, to follow.

The best option is to hire a professional to translate your site. This can be done either on or offline. Find a translator in your area if you are opting for the former option, or visit one of the many freelancing sites, such as Elance or Getafreelancer, to choose the latter.

Whether you opt for off or online hiring of your translator, having a human translate your site will certainly improve the quality of the translation, and make your site much easier to follow!

Accepting or Making Payments Globally

If your site is sales oriented, be sure to remember that some countries have different payment methods. For instance, there are many countries where global third party payment processor, Paypal, does not have full functionality. Make sure you include alternative options!

Similarly, make sure your payment details form is user friendly for global customers. Believe me, no one likes to hear that their address is invalid. Postal codes, telephone numbers and many other personal details will vary from country to country, so don’t be too specific!

Making your site accessible to more people around the world can be a great way to boost sales and traffic. If you are serious about online business, it’s not an option, but a necessity, so make sure your web design has international functionality!

123Triad webdesign offers affordable custom website design. Our full service website design company only hires certified website designers. Please contact us today on 1-800-720-0816 for your next web site design project.

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