How to Translate WordPress Website with ConveyThis
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To translate WordPress website, you can use the following steps:
- Install a Translation Plugin: The first step is to install a plugin that will allow you to translate your website. There are several popular options available, including WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) and Polylang. Choose the plugin that best fits your needs and install it on your WordPress site.
- Select the Languages: After installing the plugin, you will need to select the languages you want to translate your website into. The plugin will then create separate language versions of your pages, posts, and other elements.
- Translate the Content: The next step is to use the plugin to translate the content of your website. This may involve manual translation of your pages and posts, or you may be able to use machine translation if the plugin supports it.
- Configure the Language Switcher: The plugin will likely have a language switcher that allows users to switch between the different languages on your website. You will need to configure this to display the appropriate language for each user, based on their location, browser settings, or other factors.
5. Translate Themes and Plugins: Some plugins may also allow you to translate your theme and other plugins, so that everything on your website is available in the desired language.
6. Test Your Website: Finally, be sure to thoroughly test your website to ensure that everything has been translated correctly and that the language switcher is working properly. Check all pages, posts, and other elements to make sure that everything is displaying correctly in each language.
Note: The specific steps for translating a WordPress website may vary depending on the plugin you choose and the complexity of your website. Be sure to consult the plugin documentation for more information.
Best translation plugins for WordPress
- ConveyThis: This plugin allows you to translate your website into multiple languages using the Google Translate API or other translation services. It offers a visual translation editor and support for more than 100 languages.
- WP Google Translate: This plugin adds a widget to your website that allows visitors to translate the content into their preferred language using Google Translate. It supports more than 100 languages and offers a variety of customization options.
- Polylang: This plugin allows you to create a multilingual website with WordPress, with support for more than 40 languages. It offers integration with the Google Translate API, as well as other translation services, and allows you to translate posts, pages, and custom post types.
- TranslatePress: This plugin allows you to translate your website using a simple visual translation editor, with support for more than 100 languages. It also offers integration with the Google Translate API, which can help improve the accuracy of translations.
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Translation, far more than just knowing languages, is a complex process.
By following our tips and using ConveyThis , your translated pages will resonate with your audience, feeling native to the target language.
While it demands effort, the result is rewarding. If you’re translating a website, ConveyThis can save you hours with automated machine translation.
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