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Prepare your product for customers in Germany.

We help selected product owners adapt their messaging, content and customer journey for the German market. Each project starts with a review of the product, its audience and all materials that need adaptation.

Desk with drafting materials and German typography specimens
Content and customer journey review
Why localization

More than a direct translation

A direct translation may communicate the basic meaning without sounding natural or fitting the expectations of German customers. Localization also considers tone, examples, product information and the wider buying experience.

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Why localization can matter

More than a direct translation.

A direct translation may communicate the basic meaning without sounding natural or fitting the expectations of German customers. Localization considers language, tone, examples, product information and the wider buying experience.

01

Natural German language

Adapt wording and sentence structure so the content reads naturally rather than like a literal translation.

Review focus

Wording, sentence structure and readability.

02

Audience and context

Review examples, terminology and assumptions that may not fit customers in Germany.

Review focus

Examples, terminology and market context.

03

Clear product messaging

Present benefits, limitations, pricing and product information in a direct and credible way.

Review focus

Benefits, limitations, pricing and claims.

04

Customer journey

Review the relevant steps from the landing page and checkout through onboarding and customer communication.

Review focus

Customer-facing information and communication.

Potential scope

Localization shaped around your product.

The scope depends on the product, its current language, the intended audience and the parts of the customer journey that need adaptation. These services are not a fixed package; the actual scope is agreed after the product review.

01

Product and audience review

Initial review

Review the product, its positioning, current materials, and intended audience in Germany.

Product review
02

Language & Tone Adaptation

German communication

Adapt wording, terminology and tone for natural German communication, including decisions such as “Sie” or “du”.

Language and tone
03

Landing pages and marketing content

Customer-facing content

Adapt landing pages, product descriptions, emails and other agreed campaign materials.

Marketing content
04

Visual and content review

Presentation review

Identify visuals, examples, formatting or text-length issues that may need adjustment for the German version.

Visual review
05

Customer Journey Localization

Agreed customer-facing steps

Review agreed customer-facing steps such as checkout information, onboarding messages, transactional emails, and support content.

Customer journey
Working process

A clear review and adaptation process.

We review the source material, agree on what needs adapting, prepare the German version and provide it for client review and approval.

Human review remains part of the process. AI-assisted tools may be used for initial drafts, terminology work or content comparison where appropriate and agreed. Final customer-facing content is reviewed for natural German language, consistency and context before delivery.

STEP 01

Understand the source and audience

Review the original content, product value, intended customers and purpose of each customer-facing element.

Source review
STEP 02

Agree on the scope

Define which pages, messages, assets or customer journey steps will be adapted.

Scope agreement
STEP 03

Prepare the German version

Create the localized content. AI-assisted drafting may be used where appropriate and agreed, but drafts are not delivered without human review.

Content adaptation
STEP 04

Review the language and context

Check the content for natural German wording, consistent terminology and suitability for the intended audience.

Language review
STEP 05

Client review and approval

Provide the content for review and incorporate the agreed feedback before final approval.

Final approval
Responsibilities

Clear responsibilities from the start.

We agree on the scope, source materials, review process and final responsibilities before localization work begins.

What AEY Studios handles

Product and content review

Review the agreed source materials and identify relevant language and market adaptations.

German content adaptation

Prepare the agreed German-language content and maintain consistent terminology and tone.

Agreed revisions

Apply feedback within the revision scope defined for the project.

Delivery of final content

Provide the approved localized materials in the agreed format.

What the product owner handles

Source materials

Provide complete and accurate source copy, product information and supporting documentation.

Product claims

Confirm that product descriptions, results, comparisons and other claims are accurate and can be supported.

Rights and permissions

Confirm the necessary rights for supplied text, images, fonts, trademarks and other assets.

Legal review

Obtain qualified legal advice where required. AEY Studios does not provide legal advice or guarantee legal compliance.

Final approval

Review and approve the localized content before publication.

Frequently asked questions

Localization FAQ

Clear answers about scope, review, approval and the use of AI-assisted tools.

Can you translate my entire product?

The scope is agreed individually. It may cover selected landing pages, product content, emails, onboarding materials or a wider customer journey. We first review what is needed for the intended German audience.

Can you adapt marketing content without translating the full product?

Yes. Depending on the product, localization may focus on customer-facing areas such as the marketing site, sales page, emails, checkout information or onboarding content.

Can AI assist with localization?

Yes, where appropriate and agreed. AI-assisted tools may support initial drafts or terminology work, but customer-facing content is reviewed before delivery.

Who approves the final content?

The product owner or an authorized stakeholder reviews and approves the localized content before it is published.

Do you provide legal advice for the German market?

No. We can identify areas where wording, notices or customer information may require attention, but AEY Studios is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or guarantee legal compliance.

German market localization

Let’s review your product.

Share what you have created, its current language, who it is intended for and which parts you would like to adapt for customers in Germany. We’ll review the material and discuss a suitable scope.

Have a question first?

Get in touch to discuss whether your product fits our approach.