We've just launched our “Translation Box” - an API that allows you to order and receive high-quality human translation directly within any application. We're making the announcement simultaneously in English and Japanese.
Here's more info - but head over to these pages to get the full scoop:
Developers: http://mygengo.com/services/api
Non-technical people: http://mygengo.com/services/api/translation-box
What is an API?
An API creates a direct link between a website and myGengo. Websites already use APIs to display things like maps, Twitter feeds, stock quotes or payment processing. Now you can use an API to get on-demand human translation within your existing systems - rather than copying and pasting text into an order form, or constantly emailing translators.
Example uses of the Translation Box (API)
- E-commerce website owners will use the API to automatically send myGengo product descriptions to be translated, and automatically insert translations into their site, attracting foreign customers.
- Intranet site owners can automatically send articles for translation within the system, the moment they are published - fostering internal communication across countries.
- Community sites can re-sell human translation to their users, and earn a revenue share.
For more information about the Translation Box (API), visit http://mygengo.com/services/api/translation-box
Connecting to the API is free. Translation prices are best-in-industry
There is no license fee for using the API. Customers only pay when they order human translation - at myGengo's prices which start at $0.05/word. Switching to the API from a traditional agency solution could save a business as much as 70%, with additional benefits in efficiency, speed and volume. Website owners can also receive machine translation through the API for free if they choose.
Our API opens up a huge new revenue model
Websites using the API may re-sell translation on to their users, earning a markup. This is an exciting, non-advertising-based revenue model. For example, sites that display user-generated content can offer human translation to their users, so that they can publish in other languages.
Our API offers capacity and quality
Unlike many other online translation providers, myGengo insists on pre-testing translators before they can work for the service. myGengo has a team of 800+ translators - all who have passed the company's proprietary qualifications. myGengo does not offer time guarantees, but normally turns around short jobs within a couple of hours - far faster than traditional services.
Our API is launching with code libraries for all major programming languages
To give developers a head-start, code libraries for PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, Perl and Python are provided for free. Any programmer will be able to use the API within their app without outside assistance.
Any questions? Send us a mail at support@mygengo.zendesk.com
