Foreign Translations Globalization Blog
Welcome to the Globalization Blog from Foreign Translations, Inc., a Global Translation Services provider has launched is new blog. We are looking forward to publishing content relating to globalization, website localization, international search engine optimization, translation, global economic conditions, international business and general information about Foreign Translations, Inc. We look forward to your input and comments.
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Blogging for Business: Why Do It and Successful Tips for Business Blogging
Companies are always encouraging greater website visitor numbers. At the same time, most internet users search through a search engine, such as Google or Yahoo, instead of inputting a specific site name. Creating a business blog is a sure-fire way to expand and impact search engine results.
By Michelle Offik
on Aug 31, 2011 -
Tumblr Becomes More Popular With the Media Companies
Tumblr is also a great means for media companies, such as magazines and newspapers, to interact with readers. Viewers to a tumblog can “heart” a posting, similar to the “like” feature on Facebook, except that once a post is assigned a “heart” it is saved and easily accessible for future use.By Michelle Offik
on Aug 31, 2011 -
Liza Rutledge: A Girl of Many Skills
Liza is constantly involved with groups and clubs located on campus. She learned scuba when she was in Thailand and enjoyed it so much that when she returned to the U.S. she earned certification and joined the campus scuba club.
By Brittany Whittaker
on Aug 30, 2011 -
Internship Profile: Michelle Offik
Though guitar is still a passion for Michelle, her interest in all things international eventually took over and determined her academic career. Michelle still enjoys playing jazz and bluegrass guitar in the vein of her two favorite guitar players, John Scofield and Bob Dylan.
By Andrew Thompson
on Aug 30, 2011 -
Olympic 2012 Logo Causing a Country’s Boycott of the Games
The logo was a year in the making and the London Olympic Committee was surprised that only now there was a complaint about it. The IOC stated, “The London 2012 logo represents the figure 2012, nothing else.”By Brittany Whittaker
on Aug 29, 2011 -
Harry Potter Tourism Spikes UK Economy
Tourism focused on celebrating Harry Potter is to thank for the spike in England’s tourism volume. Harry Potter related locations are the top tourist attractions in the UK such as Alnwick Castle which boasted a 120% rise in visitors and brought in almost USD $12 million in tourism revenue to the region.By Brittany Whittaker
on Aug 29, 2011 -
Banking on 2014 Brazil World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics: Increasing International Economic Welfare
Because of the excitement over these upcoming world class sporting events, the 2014 Brazil World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics , travel agencies around the globe are offering specialized World Cup 2014 travel packages.By Michelle Offik
on Aug 26, 2011 -
Intern Spotlight: Amanda Pilcher
She said that studying abroad made her feel more aware of global culture and increased her interest in international business. Although interning for just a few months, she feels that she has learned a lot.By Michelle Offik
on Aug 25, 2011 -
iPhone Apps for Today’s Business Traveler
Apple’s iPhone significantly changed the ease and convenience for people who travel. Especially in the business world, there are innumerable great apps available to make travel more efficient and convenient. Here’s a list of ten apps that the business traveler will appreciate on the iPhone:By Michelle Offik
on Aug 24, 2011 -
Brittany Whittaker: Marketing Intern Extraordinaire at Foreign Translations Inc.
During her time at Foreign Translations, Inc. Brittany has learned a lot. In fact, the most interesting tools she’s learned include the “Google Keywords” tool through Ad words, Google analytics, and Visistat.By Michelle Offik
on Aug 24, 2011 -
How to create an iPhone app and how it could benefit your company
Many of today’s major companies offer an iPhone app. For your company to keep up with trends it’s almost essential to offer a mobile app.
By Amanda Pilcher
on Aug 23, 2011 -
Andrew Thompson – International Affairs Expert, Conflict Resolution Specialist
With a B.A. in History/Political Science from Coastal Carolina University, Andrew Thompson is in pursuit of a Master of Science degree in Global Studies & International Affairs from Northeastern University.By Amanda Pilcher
on Aug 23, 2011 -
From the City of Lost Angels, Foreign Translations, Inc. finds its own Marketing Angel, Jennifer Mo
A graduate of Riverside High School in Greenville, SC, Jennifer Mo ventured to the city of Los Angeles to pursue a degree in International Business at the University of Southern California. A passion for her Chinese heritage and studies of other cultures made L.A. a perfect fit.By Amanda Pilcher
on Aug 18, 2011 -
Top Restaurants in China
When you’re looking for ideal places to eat and also to conduct business meetings, here’s my list of the top 10 authentic and fine dining Chinese restaurants in the international business cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Qingdao.
By Tony Oliva
on Aug 11, 2011 -
Chinese Business Dining Etiquette
According to Chinese business etiquette, to give a good impression and to maintain the best relations with Chinese business clients, it is vital to be aware of and practice Chinese etiquette when dining in a Chinese restaurant.By Tony Oliva
on Aug 11, 2011