Re: Translated web site results

From: Elisabeth Roche <eroche_at_azstarnet.com>
Date: Sun 23 Jan 2000 01:34:27 -0700

ANA PATINO-OSORNO WROTE:
> I am collecting up some statistics on the advantage of
> translating various types of web sites into Spanish.
>
> I am interested in any positive results anyone has had
> after having a web site translated to reach the Spanish
> speaking market.


I have a friend with a site out of Hermosillo, Mexico.
He finds a lot of his customers are using the AltaVista
auto translator to send their messages. Since one of
the first messages sent by all is *How old are you?* he
found this hysterical result occurring.

Translation said: Cuatos anos hay?

Well, this apparently means *how many of *the places
the sun don't shine* do you have? Not exactly what
people meant to say on introduction, say what?

xxxADIOS
Elisabeth Roche
On-line Marketing Plus!
Tucson, AZ (520)623-7616
eroche_at_azstarnet.com
serendipity RULES!





Received on Sun Jan 23 2000 - 02:34:27 CST