Translating Spectra Content with WPML

In WPML 4.7 takes automatic translation to a whole new level. It allows you to translate your website’s content faster, easier, and more affordably, ensuring that translations are always up-to-date.

Translate Everything Automatically & Review Before Publishing

WPML 4.7 offers a seamless way to translate all your Spectra content, including pages, posts, custom post types, products, taxonomies, and custom fields.

• Translation: Content is automatically translated in the background whenever you publish new content or update existing pages.
• Review Options: You can choose to review translations before publishing or review them after publication. This ensures your translations are accurate while saving time.
• Up-to-date translations: Your Spectra-powered site’s content is automatically updated with translations, reducing manual intervention.

How to Translate Spectra Content Using WPML

Step 1: Install and Configure WPML

1. Download WPML: After purchasing the WPML Multilingual CMS plugin, download the zip file from your WPML account.
2. Install WPML: Upload the zip file to your WordPress dashboard and activate it.

Step 2: Language Setup Wizard

Select Languages: In the WPML setup wizard, choose the languages you want to translate your site into by clicking the + icon. Click the Continue button.

Step 3: URL Format Setup Wizard

Configure URL Format: Choose your site’s URL format for different languages (e.g., subdirectories or subdomains) and click Continue.

Step 4: Register WPML Setup Wizard

Register WPML: Enter your site key from your WPML account to enable automatic updates. Click Continue.

Step 5: Choosing Who Will Translate

When setting up WPML for your WordPress website, you need to determine who will be responsible for translations. WPML provides several options to suit different needs:

1. Only Myself
   • You will be the sole translator for this site.
   • This option is ideal if you prefer full control over translations.
   • You will manually translate all content using WPML’s translation tools.
2. Users of this Site
   • You can select existing users or create new users to serve as translators.
   • This option allows you to build a translation team with different language pairs.
   • You can also assign yourself as a translator.
3. A Professional Translation Service
   • WPML integrates with over 70 professional translation services.
   • You can choose your preferred translation service.
   • This option provides a streamlined process for sending and receiving translations directly within WPML.
4. Set a “Translation Manager”
   • A designated Translation Manager will select and manage translators for the site.
   • Ideal for websites built for clients where the client or a designated user will handle translations.
   • The manager can assign translation jobs to users or external translation services.

Choose the option that best fits your website’s translation needs to ensure smooth multilingual content management.

Step 6: WPML Compatibility Alerts & Support

WPML can send your site’s active plugins and theme details to wpml.org. This helps their support team provide faster assistance and notify you about potential compatibility issues.

• Yes – Shares theme and plugin info for quicker support and compatibility alerts.
• No – Skips sharing this information and disables compatibility alerts.

Step 6: Complete Your WPML Setup

With WPML, your website is now fully multilingual, allowing you to translate content and customize language settings effortlessly.

• Start Translating – Go to the Translation Dashboard to begin translating your content.
• Customize Language Switcher – Adjust settings under WPML → Languages for better user experience.
• Manage Language Options – Configure additional language settings in the WPML Languages section.
• You’re All Set! Your multilingual site is ready—start adding translations!

You’re All Set! Your multilingual site is ready—start adding translations! After the translation is complete, click Finish in the WPML setup wizard.

With WPML’s translating your Spectra content becomes faster and easier, giving your multilingual audience a seamless experience. Start automating your translations today!

Congratulations! Your site is now multilingual with WPML. 🎉