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llegent
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« on: June 28, 2006, 11:09:49 AM »

Hi everyone, I need some guide here :-
As I analyze my site's stats log, I found that there is a good portion of its traffics are coming from Asia countries. After analysing it further, I found out that some of these visitors are using chinese language browser.

It spark of the tought that it would be good if I am able to provide a different language version for my site, especially the Chinese Language version.This is of corse to cater that particular group of visitors. I don't wanna lose out the sales potential in them  Grin

So, how do i go about it? Like the google translation where visitors have the option to easily translate the content of my site into their language? Anyone can point me a good resource for this?

Thanks again.
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2006, 02:50:10 PM »

Why not look into a translation service or freelance translator? You might even find a service inside China which will develop a mirror-like site for you.

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« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2006, 04:39:17 PM »

OK, a site in Chinese seems to be a good idea. But what if you really get emails from your Chinese clients. Are you going to hire a translator? Do you have all the funds?
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2006, 02:56:35 PM »

emm...good point indeed! Fortunately I can read and write chinese language. It just that I do not know how to input chinese character using my computer. Looks complicated though Shocked

I tried to search online for free tools or software for such input ability. Hopefully I could pick up this new knowledge as soon! Grin
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2006, 03:56:34 PM »

Is this something that you'd be better off leaving until your business has grown some more?

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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2006, 06:17:29 PM »

err...but the chinese speaking membres are actually representing about 35% of my total membres. I think they still an important part of my overall success at this very moment.

Meanwhile, I am working hard on getting more english speaking members in order to made the communication process easier  Grin

Note:- No offence to chinese speaking members, just that majority of major ads network are not payng for traffic from chinese speaking  region...my apology. Cry
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2006, 02:44:06 PM »

Wow. Have you considered learning Chinese?

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« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2006, 09:40:45 AM »

Well, I do understand chinese and able to read chinese. Just that I do not know how to input chinese character using my computer. But after much research, I found this free tool :- Microsoft Pinyin IME 3.0 . I am learning to use the tool.

It is kind of slow for me to input those chinese character. A simple paragraph with 50 words cold takes me about 45minutes to complete! Sad I need to practise more!
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