International Marketing

Using Foreign Language E-Communication Tools

by on 1 March, 2008

International Web Marketing Mix

iconcatiwm Using Foreign Language E Communication ToolsInternational business expansion can be expensive and laden with risks. Well this is true when companies limit themselves to only using traditional marketing methods in their international business development.

This can also be the case when companies use some internet marketing but rely heavily on traditional marketing methods.

Creating foreign language content for one internet marketing communication medium is a good way to start.

Traditional & Internet Marketing Mix

Today’s best marketing practices are based on implementing both internet marketing and traditional marketing campaigns. Companies rarely rely on both methods to the same extent. One marketing environment is often used more than the other.

The emphasis of either of these marketing methods depends on several factors including the company’s culture and history. It can be said that traditional, long standing companies now have to develop real internet marketing strategies, beyond the brochure website. And it is recognized that internet companies will get better results with some traditional marketing added to their marketing mix.

Internet Marketing Reduces Risk In International Expansion

When considering your international business expansion internet marketing reduces the risk in international expansion. But how can you really develop your business with internet methods? Some companies put up a website and think this opens their doors to international clients. Yes, it may. But the results will be very limited.

An interactive internet marketing campaign must be carried out in each and every foreign market you want to target. Simply having your website written in a way that communicates with you will not get you many international clients.

A Single Foreign Language Blog Can Start Your International Development

Today most businesses understand the value of having a blog. Instead of thinking with traditional marketing mindset, why not use today’s trend in social media and start off your international business expansion with a single communication tool specifically targeting one foreign country.

For example, Abercrombie & Fitch has a blog in French specifically targeting the French market. They are not physically present in France. It is getting recognition.

Creating foreign language content for one internet communication medium will greatly reduce your costs. It would be easier to keep control on from where you are now and reduce a large percentage of the risk involved with your international expansion.

Companies seeking international business development should look at how they can use this to their advantage. Internet marketing can be used as the sole marketing strategy when targeting a foreign market in the beginning.

A Dynamic Foreign Lead Generation System

Once you get some feedback from your foreign market you would be in a position to adjust your offer to fit better with your foreign market and develop your first foreign client base using only internet marketing strategies. Your first clients could finance further foreign language communication to create a more dynamic internet marketing lead generation system.

An effective internet marketing campaign will give your company the knowledge you need to make the international business decisions. You will then be able to choose which traditional marketing you should use to further your expansion. As your international business you will then move towards localized websites in all of your foreign markets. This is how to become a truly international company.

If you follow these tips your web site will be friendlier for all of your international visitors.

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  • http://myfrenchtools.com Sara Malinowsky

    I found an interesting article about european languages and their development. Basically, it says that 4 languages will dominate: English, German, French and Russian. But only French and German can become the official languages. The article explains why.
    http://www.newropeans-magazine.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7264&Itemid=299

  • http://myfrenchtools.com Sara Malinowsky

    I found an interesting article about european languages and their development. Basically, it says that 4 languages will dominate: English, German, French and Russian. But only French and German can become the official languages. The article explains why.
    http://www.newropeans-magazine.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7264&Itemid=299

  • Wendy

    encouragements, almost all those different companies, must so far tend to restrain the industry of the country.

  • Wendy

    encouragements, almost all those different companies, must so far tend to restrain the industry of the country.

  • http://blog.euroasia.co.nz/ Kenneth Leong

    Yes. Starting a foreign language blog is a good idea but we have to be careful that we have similar messages between the various languages. The last thing you want is a situation where the Spanish speaking person representing your company has a different view to the Chinese speaking person. Consistency in branding and values is something important to consider.

    If you’re keen on languages and language learning I think you’ll like our blog. http://blog.euroasia.co.nz/

  • http://blog.euroasia.co.nz/ Kenneth Leong

    Yes. Starting a foreign language blog is a good idea but we have to be careful that we have similar messages between the various languages. The last thing you want is a situation where the Spanish speaking person representing your company has a different view to the Chinese speaking person. Consistency in branding and values is something important to consider.

    If you’re keen on languages and language learning I think you’ll like our blog. http://blog.euroasia.co.nz/

  • http://cindyking.biz Cindy

    Kenneth – I agree, care and good marketing practices have to be given to the foreign content. I checked out your blog – very good! I’m sure it will be a success!

    Wendy – well global economy has sort of hit where I’m standing. I’m not saying its a good thing or a bad thing.
    I have first hand view point on two countries, one big, one small, where the people did not pay attention to the direct implications of the buying and selling for products from other countries, and lost out in the short run.
    ….another blog post coming!

    Sara – thanks for the interesting link!

  • http://cindyking.biz Cindy

    Kenneth – I agree, care and good marketing practices have to be given to the foreign content. I checked out your blog – very good! I’m sure it will be a success!

    Wendy – well global economy has sort of hit where I’m standing. I’m not saying its a good thing or a bad thing.
    I have first hand view point on two countries, one big, one small, where the people did not pay attention to the direct implications of the buying and selling for products from other countries, and lost out in the short run.
    ….another blog post coming!

    Sara – thanks for the interesting link!

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  • http://www.proniit.com/blog/ Dalesh Kowlesa

    I think that your posts are great and I never thought about cross cultural communication could have such a broad spectrum of innovative ideas. After your advice I have made one small addition to my site to allow the content to be translated into other languages. I know its not much but I think it’s a good start!
    .-= Dalesh Kowlesa´s last blog ..SEO in the Real World =-.

    • http://cindyking.biz Cindy King

      Hi Dalesh, I think more people are realizing the value in cross-cultural skills today for a variety of reasons. The demographics in many of the leading countries is changing. The recession meant that companies looked abroad more often. As social media marketing progresses the difficulties in building strong communities across cultures becomes more apparent.

      Please let me know if you see any difference with the translation tool. Did you know that global websites now have over 20 languages? That’s a lot!

  • http://www.proniit.com/blog/ Dalesh Kowlesa

    I think that your posts are great and I never thought about cross cultural communication could have such a broad spectrum of innovative ideas. After your advice I have made one small addition to my site to allow the content to be translated into other languages. I know its not much but I think it’s a good start!
    .-= Dalesh Kowlesa´s last blog ..SEO in the Real World =-.

    • http://cindyking.biz Cindy King

      Hi Dalesh, I think more people are realizing the value in cross-cultural skills today for a variety of reasons. The demographics in many of the leading countries is changing. The recession meant that companies looked abroad more often. As social media marketing progresses the difficulties in building strong communities across cultures becomes more apparent.

      Please let me know if you see any difference with the translation tool. Did you know that global websites now have over 20 languages? That’s a lot!

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