How to Set Up Weglot for Multilingual Website Translation
Weglot seamlessly translates your website into multiple languages, allowing visitors to switch between languages using a dropdown menu in the site's header. This integration helps you reach diverse audiences effectively.
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Pricing & Features
- Free plan: 1 language, up to 2,000 words
- Trial period: 10 days, up to 10,000 words
- Includes translation of customer notification emails
- Paid plans available for higher word counts and multiple languages
Untranslatable Elements
- Email Campaigns
- Acuity Scheduling
- External content blocks (Amazon, maps)
- Member sites and login screens
Setup Process
- Open Site Languages panel (v7.1) or Language and Region panel (v7.0)
- Click Link under "Weglot multilingual feature"
- Create Weglot account or connect existing one
- Set original and target languages
- Save changes
- Test translations in incognito mode
Managing Translations
- Edit translations through Weglot dashboard
- Set languages as public or private
- Control email customer alerts
- Create custom language variants (Advanced plan)
Word Count Management
- Monitor usage in site language settings
- Free plan: Translations stop appearing beyond 2,000 words
- Paid plan: New content remains untranslated when limit reached
- Tips for optimization:
- Delete demo content
- Turn off unnecessary email alerts
- Exclude low-traffic pages
- Remove inactive translations
Language Subdomains
- Recommended for optimal performance
- Format: https://[language-code].yourdomain.com
- Benefits:
- Faster loading
- Proper SEO handling
- Improved search engine visibility
- Prevents duplicate content issues
Customization Options
- Language switcher appearance
- Display options: Text Only, Icon and Text, Flag and Text
- Adjustable flag shapes and sizes
- Option to hide language selector
Unlinking Weglot
- Open Extensions panel
- Select Linked Extensions
- Click ... next to Weglot
- Choose Unlink