SEO translation vs. SEO localization

Lisa Kubatzki, SEO Specialist at GetResponse, discusses the nuances between SEO translation and SEO localization. She explains how understanding these differences can significantly enhance the global reach of digital content. Lisa emphasizes the importance of cultural nuances in localization to ensure content resonates with local audiences.
About the speaker

Lisa Kubatzki

GetResponse

 - GetResponse

Lisa is SEO Specialist at GetResponse

Show Notes

  • 00:00
    Differences between SEO translation and SEO localization.
    The conversation begins with an exploration of how translation and localization differ in the context of SEO, emphasizing the importance of cultural nuances and local search behaviors.
  • 05:00
    The impact of AI on SEO localization strategies.
    Discussion centers on how advancements in artificial intelligence have influenced the approach to SEO localization, making it crucial to consider user location, culture, and language more deeply.
  • 10:00
    Challenges of understanding linguistic nuances in different markets.
    The guest shares insights on the complexities of capturing linguistic and cultural nuances when localizing content, using examples like differences between German used in Austria and Berlin.
  • 15:00
    The role of local SEO managers in multinational SEO strategies.
    Explains the importance of having dedicated local SEO managers who understand specific markets to ensure the content resonates well with local audiences.
  • 20:00
    Importance of A B testing in different geographic locations.
    The conversation highlights how A-B testing is crucial for determining the effectiveness of content formats across different geographic locations, ensuring optimal engagement and relevance.

Quotes

  • "In the rise of AI and the importance of content quality and so on, it also becomes even more important to take user location and their culture, their search behavior, into account when localizing websites and content. " - Lisa Kubatzki

  • "We do A-B tests for each market because not every content format works for each geographic location. So yeah, A-B testing, pilot testing, that's really something we put a high emphasis on." - Lisa Kubatzki

  • "It's difficult to do customization, except if you have dynamic elements, for example, pricing pages." - Lisa Kubatzki

  • "It really pays off to spend enough time on localization, to also have enough resources like financially and people wise to spend for localization. " - Lisa Kubatzki

About the speaker

Lisa Kubatzki

GetResponse

 - GetResponse

Lisa is SEO Specialist at GetResponse

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