WPMRR WordPress Podcast
WPMRR WordPress Podcast
Joe Howard
E106 - Running a team of 20+ translating the web (Augustin Prot, WeGlot)
41 minutes Posted Aug 4, 2020 at 6:00 am.
] Where we met. [00:03:10] What is WeGlot?  [00:05:00] The early days of WeGlot from a javascript library to a plug-in   [00:06:58] Free version has removed the idea that "we only want your money".  [00:09:25] What goes into the Free version and the Premium version? [00:11:45] Why start a translation business? [00:13:25] Frustration on incomplete translation tools. [00:14:39] How did you and your co-founder meet?  [00:16:47] Once there was traction, we registered the company  [00:18:03] WeGlot value: Help people set up multilingual sites. [00:19:32] We provide a layer of automatic translations.  [00:21:32] Manual translations are a lot of work.  [00:22:25] How helpful is the Wordpress community in growing WeGlot?  [00:25:14] It can be a challenge to find balance between marketing and providing community service  [00:27:54] It's also about people getting more for what they do in Wordpress. [00:29:36] We need more premium solutions in the Wordpress space. [00:31:19] Wordpress should offer more premium offerings so they can promote healthier business with more growth. [00:32:02] How do you do support and where is it in the priorities of the company? [00:33:15] We've all been in a situation when we have to pay for anything.  [00:34:16] There are companies that only offer support  for premium licenses. [00:35:45] We have the responsibility to keep improving so subscription continues each month. [00:36:32] WeGlot can be used across different platforms in need of translation.  [00:37:24] Client support is the most important work a company can do.  [00:38:08] What are your plans for the rest of the year and the next? [00:40:05] We are trying to find ways to give back and remain visible.  [00:41:15] WeGlot discount code for new users who wish to upgrade: WPBUFF20
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Online translations have sped up research and business growth, now how about paying for a one-stop shop translation plug-in?     Today on the WPMRR podcast, Joe talks to Augustin Prot on co-founding WeGlot into existence, why premium subscriptions should offer more, and how community support adds value to a business service.   Listen to how the translation business has evolved for a broader mass consumption.   Episode Resources:   Visit WeGlot WeGlot is on Youtube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Wordpress Directory Send questions to [email protected] or [email protected] Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes Binge on past episodes you missed Send your questions to [email protected] Check out our virtual summit   What you’ll learn:   [00:01:10] Where we met. [00:03:10] What is WeGlot?  [00:05:00] The early days of WeGlot - from a javascript library to a plug-in   [00:06:58] Free version has removed the idea that "we only want your money".  [00:09:25] What goes into the Free version and the Premium version? [00:11:45] Why start a translation business? [00:13:25] Frustration on incomplete translation tools. [00:14:39] How did you and your co-founder meet?  [00:16:47] Once there was traction, we registered the company  [00:18:03] WeGlot value: Help people set up multilingual sites. [00:19:32] We provide a layer of automatic translations.  [00:21:32] Manual translations are a lot of work.  [00:22:25] How helpful is the Wordpress community in growing WeGlot?  [00:25:14] It can be a challenge to find balance between marketing and providing community service  [00:27:54] It's also about people getting more for what they do in Wordpress. [00:29:36] We need more premium solutions in the Wordpress space. [00:31:19] Wordpress should offer more premium offerings so they can promote healthier business with more growth. [00:32:02] How do you do support and where is it in the priorities of the company? [00:33:15] We've all been in a situation when we have to pay for anything.  [00:34:16] There are companies that only offer support  for premium licenses. [00:35:45] We have the responsibility to keep improving so subscription continues each month. [00:36:32] WeGlot can be used across different platforms in need of translation.  [00:37:24] Client support is the most important work a company can do.  [00:38:08] What are your plans for the rest of the year and the next? [00:40:05] We are trying to find ways to give back and remain visible.  [00:41:15] WeGlot discount code for new users who wish to upgrade: WPBUFF20