Localization

Expand your channel's reach by delivering content in multiple languages and adapting to regional preferences.

Overview

FrontRow's localization features allow you to customize your channel for different regions and languages, helping you connect with a global audience. From translated interfaces to region-specific content recommendations, our tools make it easy to create a truly international presence.

Supported Languages

FrontRow currently supports over 50 languages for channel localization, including:

• English (US, UK, AU, CA)
• Spanish (ES, MX, LATAM)
• French (FR, CA)
• German
• Japanese
• Korean
• Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
• Portuguese (PT, BR)
• Russian
• Arabic
• Hindi

Channel Localization

Interface Translation

Your channel's interface elements can be automatically translated:

• Navigation menus
• Buttons and controls
• System messages
• Error notifications

Custom Translations

For more precise control, you can provide custom translations:

// Set custom translations for your channel
await frontrow.localization.setTranslations({
  channelId: 'ch_123456',
  language: 'es-MX',
  translations: {
    'channel.welcome': 'Bienvenido a nuestro canal',
    'subscribe.button': 'Suscríbete ahora',
    'membership.tiers': 'Niveles de membresía'
  }
});

Content Localization

Subtitles and Captions

• Automatic Generation: AI-powered speech-to-text in multiple languages
• Manual Upload: Support for SRT, VTT, and other subtitle formats
• Translation Services: Integrate with professional translation services

Multilingual Content

Strategies for managing content in multiple languages:

1. Duplicate Channels: Create region-specific versions of your channel
2. Content Tagging: Tag content with available languages
3. Smart Delivery: Automatically serve content in the user's preferred language

Regional Settings

Time and Date Formats

Automatically display times and dates in the user's local format:

• 12/24-hour time display
• Various date formats (MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, etc.)
• Time zone conversion

Currency Localization

For channels with monetization features:

• Display prices in local currencies
• Support for multiple payment methods by region
• Tax handling for different jurisdictions

Implementation Guide

Basic Setup

1. Enable localization in your channel settings
2. Select your primary and supported languages
3. Configure automatic translation settings
4. Add custom translations for key phrases

Advanced Configuration

// Configure advanced localization settings
await frontrow.localization.configure({
  channelId: 'ch_123456',
  defaultLanguage: 'en-US',
  supportedLanguages: ['en-US', 'es-MX', 'fr-FR', 'de-DE'],
  autoTranslate: true,
  translationProvider: 'google',
  regionSettings: {
    dateFormat: 'auto',
    timeFormat: 'auto',
    currencyDisplay: 'auto'
  }
});

Best Practices

1. Start with Key Markets: Focus on languages that match your target audience
2. Professional Review: Have native speakers review automatic translations
3. Cultural Adaptation: Consider cultural differences beyond just language
4. Consistent Updates: Keep translations updated when adding new content
5. User Feedback: Collect input from international users to improve localization

Testing Your Localization

Preview Mode

Test how your channel appears in different languages and regions:

1. Access your channel dashboard
2. Select "Preview" mode
3. Choose a language and region to simulate
4. Navigate through your channel to verify translations

Automated Testing

// Run localization tests
const testResults = await frontrow.localization.test({
  channelId: 'ch_123456',
  languages: ['es-MX', 'fr-FR', 'ja-JP'],
  testElements: ['navigation', 'content-cards', 'checkout-flow']
});

Next Steps

• Explore Analytics to track audience by region and language
• Learn about Audiences to create language-based user segments
• Set up Channel Content strategies for multilingual content