{"id":29003,"date":"2025-12-02T12:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/?p=29003"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:38:51","slug":"how-to-create-a-multilingual-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/how-to-create-a-multilingual-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Multilingual Website"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbds-post\">\n<div class=\"sbds-shell\">\n<p>  <!-- BG Bubbles --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sbds-bubble b3\"><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-hero\">\n<div>\n      <span class=\"kicker\">WordPress Tutorials &#038; How-To (Advanced)<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>How to Create a Multilingual Website in WordPress<\/h1>\n<p>A multilingual website helps you reach global audiences, increase conversions, and improve accessibility. Whether you&#8217;re building an eCommerce store, blog, LMS, service website, or corporate portal, adding translation support is easier than ever. In this advanced guide, you\u2019ll learn how to create a multilingual website using WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress \u2014 including domain-based languages, SEO optimization, menu translation, and WooCommerce translations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-row\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/readymade-websites\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\">Get Multilingual-Ready Websites<\/a><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/help-docs-faqs\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-ghost\">More Advanced Tutorials<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Why Build a Multilingual Website?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Reach more users, improve UX, boost SEO.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Translating your website offers major business advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grow international traffic<\/li>\n<li>Improve SEO for each language<\/li>\n<li>Increase conversions &#038; engagement<\/li>\n<li>Serve local customers in their language<\/li>\n<li>Comply with localization requirements<\/li>\n<li>Improve user trust &#038; experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most global brands use multilingual websites to expand globally. Let\u2019s create yours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Best Plugins for Multilingual Websites<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Choose one based on your needs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Top recommended plugins:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WPML<\/strong> \u2014 Most powerful &#038; feature-rich<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polylang<\/strong> \u2014 Free + lightweight<\/li>\n<li><strong>TranslatePress<\/strong> \u2014 Visual front-end translations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weglot (Paid SaaS)<\/strong> \u2014 Automatic cloud translation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best For:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blogs<\/strong>: Polylang, TranslatePress<\/li>\n<li><strong>WooCommerce Stores<\/strong>: WPML, Weglot<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate Sites<\/strong>: WPML<\/li>\n<li><strong>LMS\/Directories<\/strong>: WPML, TranslatePress<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 1 \u2014 Create a Multilingual Site Using WPML<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">The most advanced, full-featured solution.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1 \u2014 Install WPML<\/h3>\n<p>Install the following WPML modules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>WPML Multilingual CMS<\/li>\n<li>String Translation<\/li>\n<li>Translation Management<\/li>\n<li>Media Translation<\/li>\n<li>WPML WooCommerce Multilingual (for stores)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2 \u2014 Configure Languages<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>WPML \u2192 Languages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Add languages (e.g., English, Hindi, Telugu, French)<\/li>\n<li>Choose language switcher type:\n<ul>\n<li>Menu<\/li>\n<li>Sidebar<\/li>\n<li>Footer<\/li>\n<li>Floating switcher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3 \u2014 Translate Pages\/Posts<\/h3>\n<p>You get a translation button next to every page:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>+<\/strong> to add translation<\/li>\n<li>Translate manually, or use automatic translation credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4 \u2014 Translate Menus<\/h3>\n<p>Go to Appearance \u2192 Menus \u2192 Switch Language \u2192 Create translated menu.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5 \u2014 Translate WooCommerce (Optional)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Products<\/li>\n<li>Categories<\/li>\n<li>Attributes<\/li>\n<li>Checkout text<\/li>\n<li>Cart messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WPML is the best option for large-scale multilingual websites.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 2 \u2014 Create a Multilingual Site Using Polylang<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">A lightweight free solution.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1 \u2014 Install Polylang<\/h3>\n<p>Install the free Polylang plugin from the dashboard.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2 \u2014 Add Languages<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Languages \u2192 Add New Language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3 \u2014 Translate Pages<\/h3>\n<p>You will now see language columns on page\/post lists.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the \u201c+\u201d icon to add translations<\/li>\n<li>Each language has a separate version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 4 \u2014 Translate Menus<\/h3>\n<p>Create a separate menu for each language.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5 \u2014 Optional WooCommerce Support<\/h3>\n<p>Install <strong>Polylang for WooCommerce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Method 3 \u2014 Create a Multilingual Site Using TranslatePress<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Translate visually on the front-end.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Step 1 \u2014 Install TranslatePress<\/h3>\n<p>Free and premium version available.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2 \u2014 Choose Your Languages<\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 TranslatePress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3 \u2014 Translate Visually<\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>Translate Site<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p>You will get a front-end editor where you can click any text and translate it directly on the page.<\/p>\n<h3>Supports Translation of:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Menus<\/li>\n<li>Buttons<\/li>\n<li>Forms<\/li>\n<li>Popups<\/li>\n<li>Sliders<\/li>\n<li>WooCommerce<\/li>\n<li>Custom fields (ACF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Great for beginners and visual designers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">6<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Language Switcher Options<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Choose your preferred display style.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can display language switchers as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Header menu item<\/li>\n<li>Footer link<\/li>\n<li>Widget\/Sidebar<\/li>\n<li>Floating dropdown<\/li>\n<li>Country flag switcher<\/li>\n<li>Switcher inside mobile menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add flags for a more user-friendly experience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 7 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">7<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">SEO Tips for Multilingual Websites<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Crucial for ranking internationally.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>1. Enable hreflang Tags<\/h3>\n<p>This helps Google understand language variations.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Translate Meta Titles &#038; Descriptions<\/h3>\n<p>Rank Math supports language-based titles.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Use a Separate URL Structure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>domain.com\/fr\/<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>domain.com\/es\/<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>fr.domain.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>domain.fr<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Translate Slugs<\/h3>\n<p>Each language should have its own URLs.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Avoid Machine Translations for Important Pages<\/h3>\n<p>Use human translations for accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 8 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">8<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Translate WooCommerce (Products, Cart, Checkout)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">E-commerce requires deeper translation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Translate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Products<\/li>\n<li>Product categories\/tags<\/li>\n<li>Attributes (color, size)<\/li>\n<li>Cart page<\/li>\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n<li>Order emails<\/li>\n<li>Store messages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WPML WooCommerce Multilingual is the best option here.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- SECTION 9 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-section\">\n<div class=\"sbds-row\">\n<div class=\"sbds-num\">9<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"sbds-title-lg\">Troubleshooting Multilingual Issues<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sbds-sub\">Quick fixes for common problems.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>1. Language Switcher Not Showing?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Add switcher manually to menu\/footer<\/li>\n<li>Clear cache<\/li>\n<li>Disable conflicting plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. URLs Not Translating?<\/h3>\n<p>Go to Settings \u2192 Permalinks \u2192 Save again.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Page Not Switching Language?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check if page translation exists<\/li>\n<li>Assign correct languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. WooCommerce Strings Not Translating?<\/h3>\n<p>Use WPML \u2192 String Translation.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Elementor Widgets Not Translating?<\/h3>\n<p>Use TranslatePress (best for front-end widgets).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  <!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbds-cta-block\">\n<div>\n<h3>Need a Professionally Translated Multilingual Website?<\/h3>\n<p>All SiteCrafted premium websites support WPML, Polylang &#038; TranslatePress with pre-configured SEO, language switchers, and WooCommerce compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/readymade-websites\/\" class=\"sbds-btn sbds-btn-primary\">Get Multilingual Website<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress Tutorials &#038; How-To (Advanced) How to Create a Multilingual Website in WordPress A multilingual website helps you reach global<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1009,"featured_media":28979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3392],"tags":[3599,3595,3597,3598,3596],"class_list":["post-29003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress-tutorials-how-to-advanced","tag-add-multiple-languages-wordpress","tag-multilingual-wordpress-site","tag-polylang-guide","tag-translatepress-setup","tag-wpml-tutorial"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1009"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29003"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29004,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29003\/revisions\/29004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/27templates.com\/27t\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}