Introduction
Expanding your WooCommerce store to support multiple languages can be a game-changer in reaching a broader audience. WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) offers a comprehensive solution for translating WooCommerce sites. In this guide, we\’ll walk you through setting up WPML for your multi-language store.
Step 1: Install and Activate WPML
Begin by purchasing a WPML license and downloading the plugin from the official site. Install it to your WordPress dashboard and activate it. Ensure you have WPML Multilingual CMS, WPML String Translation, and WPML Translation Management installed and activated.
Step 2: Run WPML Setup Wizard
Once activated, WPML will guide you through a setup wizard. Select the default language of your site and choose the additional languages you want to include. The wizard also allows you to choose whether to translate yourself or use the WPML\’s translation services. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
Step 3: Configure WooCommerce Multilingual
With WPML set up, navigate to \’WooCommerce\’ > \’WooCommerce Multilingual\’. Here, you can translate product categories, tags, attributes, and products. This section allows you to manage multi-currency setups and configure any additional settings relevant to your store.
Step 4: Translate WooCommerce Products
In \’WooCommerce Multilingual\’, go to the \’Products\’ tab. You’ll see a list of all products with options to translate their titles, descriptions, and other details into the selected languages. You can either manually translate or use WPML\’s Automatic Translation feature.
Step 5: Translate Other Site Content
WPML makes it easy to translate every aspect of your site. Use \’String Translation\’ to translate theme and plugin texts, and \’Translation Management\’ to handle posts, pages, and any custom post types.
Step 6: Test the Translations
Before making your site live, thoroughly test the translated versions of your store. Ensure that all buttons, widgets, and text display correctly in the selected languages and that the checkout process is seamless for all users.
Conclusion
Setting up WPML for your WooCommerce store can significantly enhance your global reach and customer engagement. By following these steps, you create an inclusive shopping experience for your customers and open the doors to international growth.