If you would like your website to be available in multiple languages, there are several ways to accomplish this using WordPress. While our websites support multilingual functionality, translation and multilingual setup are not services provided by InflatableOffice.
What We Support
Our websites are built on WordPress and can be translated using manual edits or third-party translation plugins.
Customers are free to:
- Translate website content manually
- Install and configure translation plugins
- Work with a web developer to build a multilingual website
- Maintain separate websites for different languages
What We Do Not Support
InflatableOffice does not:
- Translate website content
- Configure multilingual plugins
- Create translated versions of pages
- Translate graphics or images
- Translate custom third-party integrations
The setup and maintenance of multilingual content is the responsibility of the website owner or their web developer.
Understanding What Needs To Be Translated
When translating a website, it is important to understand that website pages are only one part of the process.
Items commonly requiring translation include:
- Website pages
- Blog posts
- Menus and navigation
- Images containing text
- SEO content
Some content may exist outside of WordPress and may require separate translation or configuration.
Examples include:
- Software-generated forms
- Email templates
- Customer-facing software text
- Third-party widgets and integrations
Common Approaches
Option 1: Translate the Existing Website
The simplest approach is to replace existing website content with content written in another language.
This is appropriate when the website only needs to support a single language.
Option 2: Use a Multilingual Plugin
Many customers use WordPress translation plugins to allow visitors to switch between multiple languages.
Popular options include:
Each plugin provides different features and pricing. We recommend reviewing their documentation to determine which solution best fits your needs.
Alternative Approach: Separate Websites
Some businesses choose to maintain separate websites for each language.
Examples:
-
yourdomain.com/en -
yourdomain.com/fr
This approach provides maximum flexibility but typically requires additional maintenance and technical knowledge.
Additional Resources
For information on multilingual WordPress plugins, refer to the documentation provided by the plugin developer.