diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/_book.yaml b/docs/html/distribute/engage/_book.yaml index ef86a2aec0c75..87e819a8d84db 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/_book.yaml +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/_book.yaml @@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ toc: - title: Encourage Competition path: /distribute/engage/game-services.html +- title: Engage Users in Their Language + path: /distribute/engage/translate.html + - title: Understand User Behavior path: /distribute/engage/analytics.html diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs b/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs index e86623f374fa3..4f3e0af037343 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/engage_toc.cs @@ -36,6 +36,12 @@ Encourage Competition +
  • +
    + Engage Users in Their Language +
    +
  • diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/engage/translate.jd b/docs/html/distribute/engage/translate.jd new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000..3d391a3d4602b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/html/distribute/engage/translate.jd @@ -0,0 +1,91 @@ +page.title=Engage Users in Their Language +page.metaDescription=Use the App Translation Service to maximize the amount of people who can install and engage with your app. +page.tags="app translation service, translation, localization" +page.image=/images/gp-listing-3.jpg + +@jd:body + +
    + +
    +

    + Translating your app's store description, user interface text, and in-app + purchase products into multiple languages maximizes the amount of people + who can install, engage with, and recommend it. +

    + +
    +

    Before You Translate

    +
    + +

    + Translation is one of the final steps in localization. For more detailed + information about the localization process, refer to the following documentation: +

    + +     + +
    +

    How to Translate

    +
    + +

    + While translating your store listing and universal app campaign ads (if you have any) can make + your app more discoverable, providing a translated user interface and in-app purchase products + can maximize user engagement and retention. Depending on your budget, there are several + options available: +

    + + + +

    +

    + +
    + +
    + +
    +
    diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/tools/localization-checklist.jd b/docs/html/distribute/tools/localization-checklist.jd index 1497c36409985..da483ad32da70 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/tools/localization-checklist.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/tools/localization-checklist.jd @@ -530,19 +530,17 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6">

    - Google Play App Translation Service can help you quickly find and purchase - translations of your app. In the Developer Console, you can browse a list of - third-party vendors who are pre-qualified by Google to offer high-quality - translation at competitive prices. You can upload the strings you want - translated, select the languages you want to translate into, and select your - translation vendor based on time and price. + The App Translation + Service can help you quickly purchase translations of your app. In the + Developer Console and Android Studio, you get instant quotes from a list of + third-party translation vendors. Beyond the app UI strings, your order can + include translations for Play Store text, IAP names, and ad text.

    - Once you've purchased translations, you'll receive an email from your vendor. - Your translations are a direct business agreement between you and your - vendor; you'll need to work directly with the vendor to manage the - translation process and deliverables and resolve any support issues. + Your translation order is a direct agreement between you and your chosen + vendor. The vendor will work directly with you to provide clarification and + resolve any issues during the translation process.

    @@ -736,10 +734,12 @@ data-sortorder="-timestamp" data-cardsizes="9x3" data-maxresults="6">

    - You can use the App Translation service on Google Play to translate your - store listing. Prepare an XML file with your store listing information - and upload just as you would upload the strings.xml file (see Purchase professional translations) + You can use the App Translation + Service on Google Play to translate your store listing. You can use + your existing published store listing text as the source or edit it + online before placing your order (see Purchase + professional translations).

    diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.jd b/docs/html/distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.jd index df1a0fb15ab04..26c83c940a362 100644 --- a/docs/html/distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.jd +++ b/docs/html/distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.jd @@ -116,12 +116,20 @@ page.tags="users, growth, global" Localization section of the Localization Checklist.

    +

    + Purchase professional translations through Google Play +

    +

    - Google Play App Translation Service can help you quickly - find and purchase translations of your apps. In the Developer Console, you can browse - a list of third-party vendors who are pre-qualified by Google to offer - high-quality professional translations at competitive prices. + The App Translation + Service can help you quickly purchase translations of your app. In the + Developer + Console and Android Studio, you can + browse a list of third-party vendors who are prequalified by Google to offer + high-quality translations at competitive prices. Beyond the app UI strings, + you can request translations for Play Store text, in-app purchase products, + and universal app campaign ads, all in one go.

    diff --git a/docs/html/guide/topics/resources/localization.jd b/docs/html/guide/topics/resources/localization.jd index afe4611d54faf..a31b07cc2ca80 100755 --- a/docs/html/guide/topics/resources/localization.jd +++ b/docs/html/guide/topics/resources/localization.jd @@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ Providing Resources
    • Layouts
  • Activity Lifecycle
    • +
  • App Translation Service
    • @@ -395,6 +396,20 @@ defined in res/values/strings.xml.

    that Android makes available:

    String locale = context.getResources().getConfiguration().locale.getDisplayName();
    +

    + Use the App Translation Service +

    + +

    + The App Translation + Service is integrated into the Developer Console, and + it is also accessible from Android Studio. It is a + quick and simple way to get an instant quote and place an order with a + translation company. You can order translations into one or more languages + for app UI strings, Play Store Listing text, IAP names, and ad campaign text. +

    Testing Localized Applications

    diff --git a/docs/html/jd_collections.js b/docs/html/jd_collections.js index ecd374b73488e..ef9ac98b5cb46 100644 --- a/docs/html/jd_collections.js +++ b/docs/html/jd_collections.js @@ -387,6 +387,7 @@ var RESOURCE_COLLECTIONS = { "resources": [ "distribute/engage/intents.html", "distribute/engage/widgets.html", + "distribute/engage/translate.html", "distribute/engage/notifications.html", "distribute/engage/deep-linking.html", "distribute/engage/ads.html", @@ -1015,6 +1016,12 @@ var RESOURCE_COLLECTIONS = { "guide/topics/appwidgets/index.html" ] }, + "distribute/engage/translate": { + "title": "", + "resources": [ + "https://support.google.com/l10n/answer/6359997" + ] + }, "distribute/engage/reengage": { "title": "", "resources": [ @@ -1267,7 +1274,8 @@ var RESOURCE_COLLECTIONS = { "distribute/toolsreference/launchchecklist/localization": { "title": "", "resources": [ - "distribute/tools/localization-checklist.html" + "distribute/tools/localization-checklist.html", + "https://support.google.com/l10n/answer/6359997" ] }, "distribute/toolsreference/launchchecklist/graphics": { diff --git a/docs/html/jd_extras.js b/docs/html/jd_extras.js index 9663fd0b2f462..82f19120b13ad 100644 --- a/docs/html/jd_extras.js +++ b/docs/html/jd_extras.js @@ -2737,6 +2737,27 @@ DISTRIBUTE_RESOURCES = DISTRIBUTE_RESOURCES.concat([ "type": "distribute", "titleFriendly": "" }, + { + "lang": "en", + "group": "", + "tags": [ + "marketing", + "engagement", + "translate" + ], + "url": "https://support.google.com/l10n/answer/6359997", + "timestamp": null, + "image": "images/play_dev.jpg", + "title": "Use the App Translation Service", + "summary": "The App Translation Service is a human translation service. It makes it easy to order translations for app UI strings, Play Store text, in-app purchase products, and universal app campaign ads.", + "keywords": [ + "marketing", + "engagement", + "translate" + ], + "type": "distribute", + "titleFriendly": "" + }, { "lang": "en", "group": "", diff --git a/docs/html/jd_extras_en.js b/docs/html/jd_extras_en.js index ad66f79735556..d727b2c31316e 100644 --- a/docs/html/jd_extras_en.js +++ b/docs/html/jd_extras_en.js @@ -2337,6 +2337,27 @@ METADATA['en'].extras = METADATA['en'].extras.concat([ "type": "distribute", "category": "google" }, + { + "lang": "en", + "group": "", + "tags": [ + "marketing", + "engagement", + "translate" + ], + "url": "https://support.google.com/l10n/answer/6359997", + "timestamp": null, + "image": "images/play_dev.jpg", + "title": "Use the App Translation Service", + "summary": "The App Translation Service is a human translation service. It makes it easy to order translations for app UI strings, Play Store text, in-app purchase products, and universal app campaign ads.", + "keywords": [ + "marketing", + "engagement", + "translate" + ], + "type": "distribute", + "titleFriendly": "" + }, { "lang": "en", "group": "", @@ -3545,6 +3566,7 @@ METADATA['en'].collections = { "resources": [ "distribute/engage/intents.html", "distribute/engage/widgets.html", + "distribute/engage/translate.html", "distribute/engage/notifications.html", "distribute/engage/deep-linking.html", "distribute/engage/ads.html", @@ -4120,6 +4142,12 @@ METADATA['en'].collections = { "guide/topics/appwidgets/index.html" ] }, + "distribute/engage/translate": { + "title": "", + "resources": [ + "https://support.google.com/l10n/answer/6359997" + ] + }, "distribute/engage/reengage": { "title": "", "resources": [ diff --git a/docs/html/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages.jd b/docs/html/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages.jd index 098b556314da1..40484b12f7a3d 100644 --- a/docs/html/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages.jd +++ b/docs/html/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages.jd @@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ trainingnavtop=true