Norwegian Localization

In order to attract Norwegian customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Norwegian localization. Norwegian localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Norway. Norwegian presents a variety of unique challenges to Norwegian localization professionals.

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Norwegian teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Norwegian localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

Norwegian Localization: Web site Issues

Norwegian Localization Requirements

Color scheme

Inoffensive colors for example

Date, time, currency formats

Change to standard Norwegian formats

E-commerce payments

Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers

Norwegian Localization: Software Issues

Norwegian Localization Requirements

Time-to-market

Translation memory tools help speed translation

High user expectations

Testers should be Norwegian speakers

Norwegian Localization: Documentation Issues

Norwegian Localization Requirements

Text length

Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction

Printing Norwegian fonts

Embed fonts in PDF file for printer

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