How to Translate Pages and Key Options with WPML?

Translating pages and important options in the Xtra WordPress theme using WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) and String Translation involves several steps. Below is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Step 1: Install and Activate WPML

Go to your WordPress Dashboard.

Navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New”.

In the search bar, type “WPML” and install the necessary components:

WPML Multilingual CMS (core plugin)

WPML String Translation

WPML Translation Management

Activate these plugins.

Step 2: Set Up WPML

After activation, WPML will guide you through the initial setup wizard.

Select your default language for the website.

Add additional languages you want to use on your site.

Configure language switcher options to allow users to switch between languages easily.

Step 3: Translate Pages and Posts

Create or Edit a Page/Post:

Go to “Pages” > “All Pages” or “Posts” > “All Posts”.

Choose the page or post you want to translate.

Translate Using WPML:

On the editing screen, you’ll see a WPML language box on the right side.

Click the “+” icon next to the language you want to translate into.

This will duplicate the page/post into the selected language, where you can input the translated content.

After translation, publish the translated page/post.

Step 4: Translate Theme Options Using WPML String Translation

Access Theme Options:

Navigate to “Appearance” > “Customize” or Theme Options if your theme has a specific panel for this.

Identify Strings to Translate:

Look for any text options, such as site title, tagline, footer text, etc., that need translation.

Go to “WPML” > “String Translation”:

Here, you’ll see a list of strings (text elements) used in your theme and plugins.

Search for the Relevant Strings:

Use the search bar to find specific strings related to the Xtra theme options.

Strings are often grouped by domain, such as “admin_texts_theme_mods_xtra” for theme modifications.

Translate the Strings:

Click on the string you want to translate.

Enter the translated text for each language.

Save the translations.

Step 5: Translate Menus

Go to “Appearance” > “Menus”.

Create or Edit a Menu:

After saving the default language menu, switch to other languages using the language selector at the top of the menu screen.

Translate the menu items by creating or adjusting the menu for each language.

Assign the Translated Menus to the correct theme locations.

Step 6: Translate Widgets

Go to “Appearance” > “Widgets”.

Translate Widget Content:

WPML allows you to translate widget content by duplicating widgets and assigning them to specific languages.

Alternatively, some widgets can be translated directly via the String Translation interface.

Step 7: Verify Translations

Preview Your Site:

Use the language switcher to preview your site in different languages.

Check All Translations:

Ensure that all pages, posts, theme options, menus, and widgets are correctly translated and displayed.

• Automatic Translation: WPML offers automatic translation options that can speed up the process if you have a lot of content.
• SEO Configuration: Make sure to configure SEO settings for each language using WPML’s integration with SEO plugins like Yoast SEO.
• By following these steps, you can effectively translate pages, theme options, and other important elements in the Xtra WordPress theme using WPML and String Translation.