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Common Mistakes Global Brands Make When Launching Websites in China
Global brands often underestimate the differences involved in launching websites for mainland China. Performance, hosting, third-party scripts, localisation, ICP/PIPL readiness, CMS/DXP architecture, search visibility and AI-readiness all need practical review.
Read articleLocalisation Is More Than Translation for China Digital Experiences
China localisation is more than translating website copy. Global brands need to adapt content, user journeys, forms, CTAs, search behaviour, trust signals, CMS workflows and AI-readable content for mainland China users.
Read articlePreparing Enterprise Platforms for AI Visibility in China
AI visibility in China requires more than traditional SEO. Global brands need to prepare structured content, metadata, FAQs, knowledge assets, localisation workflows and CMS/DXP integration for China’s evolving AI search and local LLM ecosystem.
Read articleChina Frontend Hosting for Global Websites and CMS Platforms
China frontend hosting helps global organisations improve mainland China website performance by optimising or hosting the frontend layer closer to China users while keeping the existing global CMS, DXP or backend platform in place.
Read articleSearch & Discovery for China-Facing Digital Platforms
Search and discovery in China is not only about SEO or onsite search. Global brands need to consider Baidu, local platforms, website search, structured content, AI search, local LLMs and CMS/DXP integration together.
Read articleICP, PIPL and China Website Readiness: What Global Teams Need to Know
ICP and PIPL are important considerations for China-facing websites, but China readiness is broader than compliance alone. Global teams should also review hosting, data flows, forms, third-party scripts, localisation, CMS/DXP architecture and AI-readiness.
Read articleChina Website Performance: Why CDN Alone Is Not Enough
A CDN can help improve website delivery, but it does not automatically make a global website perform well in mainland China. Hosting, frontend architecture, third-party scripts, localisation, forms, search visibility and AI-readiness all need to be reviewed together.
Read articleExtending Sitecore Into China: Common Challenges and Practical Approaches
Global Sitecore websites need extra planning for mainland China — performance, hosting, frontend delivery, localization, search visibility, and China‑specific AI ecosystem readiness all affect user experience and compliance.
Read articleWhy Global Websites Struggle in Mainland China
Many global websites are not designed for mainland China conditions. Hosting, third-party scripts, localisation gaps, search visibility and platform architecture can all affect performance, accessibility and user experience.
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