How to Set Up Weglot for Multilingual Website Translation

How to Set Up Weglot for Multilingual Website Translation

By Michael Thompson

January 3, 2025 at 09:19 PM

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

  1. Open Site Languages panel (v7.1) or Language and Region panel (v7.0)
  2. Click Link under "Weglot multilingual feature"
  3. Create Weglot account or connect existing one
  4. Set original and target languages
  5. Save changes
  6. 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

  1. Open Extensions panel
  2. Select Linked Extensions
  3. Click ... next to Weglot
  4. Choose Unlink

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