Enterprise Localization Toolkit

Enterprise Localization Toolkit is a handy tool for making your website fit different cultures. When we talk about localization, we usually think about two main things: how the site looks and what information it shows to users.

Understanding Website Localization

First up, let’s chat about page layout and presentation. This is mostly about the static content on your site—stuff that doesn’t change often. Then there’s the data localization, which is all about making sure the info given to users matches their culture.

What Does Enterprise Localization Toolkit Do?

The Enterprise Localization Toolkit focuses mainly on localizing that static content. But here’s a catch: it doesn’t handle data localization. That part needs to be sorted out where the data comes from—not just how it looks on the page. For that, tools like Microsoft Commerce Server and Microsoft Content Management Server are super helpful.

Ways to Localize Presentation

You can localize your presentation in several ways! One option is to create separate pages for each culture or use a database that stores resources based on culture. This gives you flexibility in how you want your site to look for different users.

The Power of Microsoft .NET Framework

The Microsoft .NET Framework really shines when it comes to localization too! It uses resource files that make everything easier to manage and maintain. The toolkit builds on what you find in the Resources and Localization Using the .NET Framework SDK topic, which is pretty cool!

Try It Out!

If you're curious, why not get Enterprise Localization Toolkit? Give it a shot and see how well it works for you!