Translating your website offers major business advantages:

• Grow international traffic
• Improve SEO for each language
• Increase conversions & engagement
• Serve local customers in their language
• Comply with localization requirements
• Improve user trust & experience

Most global brands use multilingual websites to expand globally. Let’s create yours.

Top recommended plugins:

• WPML — Most powerful & feature-rich
• Polylang — Free + lightweight
• TranslatePress — Visual front-end translations
• Weglot (Paid SaaS) — Automatic cloud translation

Best For:

• Blogs: Polylang, TranslatePress
• WooCommerce Stores: WPML, Weglot
• Corporate Sites: WPML
• LMS/Directories: WPML, TranslatePress

Step 1 — Install WPML

Install the following WPML modules:

• WPML Multilingual CMS
• String Translation
• Translation Management
• Media Translation
• WPML WooCommerce Multilingual (for stores)

Step 2 — Configure Languages

1. Go to WPML → Languages
2. Add languages (e.g., English, Hindi, Telugu, French)
3. Choose language switcher type:
   • Menu
   • Sidebar
   • Footer
   • Floating switcher

Step 3 — Translate Pages/Posts

You get a translation button next to every page:

• Click + to add translation
• Translate manually, or use automatic translation credits

Step 4 — Translate Menus

Go to Appearance → Menus → Switch Language → Create translated menu.

Step 5 — Translate WooCommerce (Optional)

• Products
• Categories
• Attributes
• Checkout text
• Cart messages

WPML is the best option for large-scale multilingual websites.

Step 1 — Install Polylang

Install the free Polylang plugin from the dashboard.

Step 2 — Add Languages

Go to Languages → Add New Language.

Step 3 — Translate Pages

You will now see language columns on page/post lists.

• Click the “+” icon to add translations
• Each language has a separate version

Step 4 — Translate Menus

Create a separate menu for each language.

Step 5 — Optional WooCommerce Support

Install Polylang for WooCommerce.

Step 1 — Install TranslatePress

Free and premium version available.

Step 2 — Choose Your Languages

Go to Settings → TranslatePress.

Step 3 — Translate Visually

Click Translate Site button.

You will get a front-end editor where you can click any text and translate it directly on the page.

Supports Translation of:

• Menus
• Buttons
• Forms
• Popups
• Sliders
• WooCommerce
• Custom fields (ACF)

Great for beginners and visual designers.

You can display language switchers as:

• Header menu item
• Footer link
• Widget/Sidebar
• Floating dropdown
• Country flag switcher
• Switcher inside mobile menu

Add flags for a more user-friendly experience.

1. Enable hreflang Tags

This helps Google understand language variations.

2. Translate Meta Titles & Descriptions

Rank Math supports language-based titles.

3. Use a Separate URL Structure

• domain.com/fr/
• domain.com/es/
• fr.domain.com
• domain.fr

4. Translate Slugs

Each language should have its own URLs.

5. Avoid Machine Translations for Important Pages

Use human translations for accuracy.

Translate:

• Products
• Product categories/tags
• Attributes (color, size)
• Cart page
• Checkout
• Order emails
• Store messages

WPML WooCommerce Multilingual is the best option here.

1. Language Switcher Not Showing?

• Add switcher manually to menu/footer
• Clear cache
• Disable conflicting plugins

2. URLs Not Translating?

Go to Settings → Permalinks → Save again.

3. Page Not Switching Language?

• Check if page translation exists
• Assign correct languages

4. WooCommerce Strings Not Translating?

Use WPML → String Translation.

5. Elementor Widgets Not Translating?

Use TranslatePress (best for front-end widgets).