Adding Multi-Language Support to WordPress Websites with WPML (for Blocksy Theme)

WPML be WordPress WPML is one of the most popular multi-language plugins, which can help you quickly realize the whole site translation function. In this article, we will introduce how to install, configure and use WPML plugin to complete the multi-language setup, combined with the Blocksy Relevant support for the theme.

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Installing the WPML plugin

First, you need to download the plugin file from the backend of your official WPML account and upload it for installation. Just follow the prompts during the installation process.

Description of common extension plug-ins

  • If the site contains WooCommerce Store, additional installation required WPML WooCommerce Plug-ins.
  • The Basic Edition (Blog Plan) does not include extended functionality; for more complete support, you may need to upgrade your subscription package.

Register and launch the plugin

After installation, you can click "Configure WPML" at the top of the plugin page to enter the bootstrap process, or you can click the "Register" button in the plugin list to set up manually.

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Language Setting Wizard

Follow the wizard steps to set up:

  • Selecting the language of the website
    Check the target language you wish to support, e.g. English, Spanish, etc.
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  • option URL framework
    Different languages can be selected to be displayed as subdirectories, subdomains or different domains. This setting depends on the server configuration.
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  • Translation options
    • Automatic Translation (Translate Everything): The system automatically translates all new releases or updates.
    • Manual translation (Translate Some): Need to manually translate each article or page one by one.
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It is recommended to choose the automatic translation method for websites with large internal capacity or frequent updates to improve efficiency.

  • Whether to send diagnostic information
    This is optional and does not affect the plugin functionality.
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  • Extension plug-in recommendations
    The system will automatically detect your installed plugins and recommend relevant WPML add-ons to support translating more content.
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Once setup is complete, the plugin will automatically start content translation.

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Checking translation results

After completing the wizard, go to the frontend view page and you should see that the multi-language version is in effect.

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Manual adjustment of translation content

Even if you choose automatic translation, you can go to the "Pages" or "Articles" list in the background at any time and click the "Edit Translation" button on the corresponding page.

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utilization WPML (used form a nominal expression) Advanced Translation Editor (ATE) Fine-tune text, image or structural content.

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Using the String Translation Function

For elements outside of the page content, for example:

  • Site Title
  • button text
  • Contact Information Fields

You can use WPML's string translation(String Translation) tools for translation. This content usually comes from the front-end output of the theme or plugin.

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Blocksy User-Only Enhancements

If you are using the Blocksy The premium version of the theme is also available with the following multi-language enhancement support:

  • Customizable language switcher that can be added to the header navigation
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  • Conditional display module with different headers, footers or pop-ups for different languages
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This type of functionality is ideal for creating multilingual site interfaces that are compatible with local cultures and languages.

summarize

The WPML plugin is easy to use, supports automatic translation and manual editing, and can be used with the Blocksy Advanced Edition enables more flexiblepolyglotDisplay effects. If you are building a globalized website, WPML is one of the preferred tools to consider.

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