Translate and structure your Squarespace website in multiple languages with this manual approach.

A manual multilingual setup has several limitations to consider:

• Checkout pages display in one language only
• Products can only be sold in one currency
• Cannot use different domains/subdomains per language
• Metadata (like blog dates) remains in primary language

Basic Website Structure

Create a homepage that links to each language version, then either:

• Set up separate pages for each language
• Create one scrollable page with language sections
• Add a language switcher dropdown menu

Setup Instructions:

1. Create Homepage

• Make a blank page
• Move it to "Not Linked" section
• Add language selection buttons/links

2. Set Up Navigation

• Create two language-specific dropdowns (e.g., "Deutsch," "Español")
• Add pages under each dropdown
• Maintain same page order across languages

3. Navigation Options

• Display menus on all pages (default)
• Use content links in "Not Linked" section
• Create separate websites (requires separate billing)

SEO Optimization Tips:

• Implement proper language meta tags
• Create language-specific sitemaps
• Use hreflang tags for language variants
• Follow Google's multilingual content guidelines

Additional 7.0 Website Options:

• Use index pages for scrolling language sections
• Create language selection cover pages
• Utilize template-specific features

For optimal search visibility, ensure proper SEO implementation across all language versions. Consider consulting Google Search Console or SEO professionals for advanced optimization strategies.

Note: For version 7.1 users, the Weglot integration offers automated translation features with better SEO support and language-switching capabilities.

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