Basque Localization

In order to attract Basque-speaking customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Basque localization. Basque localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or website for Basque-speaking regions in Spain and France. Basque presents a variety of unique challenges to Basque-speaking localization professionals.

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

Some examples of localization issues:

Basque Localization: Website Issues

Basque Localization Requirements

Color scheme

Inoffensive colors, for example

Date, time, currency formats

Change to standard Basque formats

eCommerce payments

Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers

Basque Localization: Software Issues

Basque Localization Requirements

Time-to-market

Translation memory tools help speed translation

High user expectations

Testers should be Basque speakers

Basque Localization: Documentation Issues

Basque Localization Requirements

Text length

Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction

Printing Basque fonts

Embed fonts in PDF file for printer