How to Set Up Weglot Integration for Multilingual Websites

How to Set Up Weglot Integration for Multilingual Websites

By Michael Turner

January 3, 2025 at 07:36 PM

Website translation is made simple with Weglot integration, allowing you to create a multilingual site that automatically translates your content into multiple languages. Visitors can switch between languages using a dropdown menu in your site's header.

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Weglot offers a free plan for one language and up to 2,000 words, plus a 10-day trial that supports up to 10,000 words. After the trial, you can either:

  • Subscribe to a paid plan for more words and languages
  • Stay on the free plan by keeping content under 2,000 words

Non-translatable elements include:

  • Email campaigns
  • Acuity Scheduling
  • Third-party content blocks
  • Login screens

To connect Weglot:

  1. Open Site Languages/Language and Region panel
  2. Click Connect and Authorize under Multilingual Feature
  3. Create a Weglot account
  4. Set your original language
  5. Select destination language(s)
  6. Save changes

Key features:

  • Public/private language settings
  • Translated customer email notifications
  • Custom language options (Advanced plan)
  • Language subdomains for better SEO
  • Customizable language selector

Word count management tips:

  • Complete site content before translation
  • Remove demo content
  • Disable email notifications if unnecessary
  • Exclude low-traffic pages
  • Remove inactive translations

Language subdomains improve user experience by:

  • Providing faster translated content
  • Adding automatic hreflang tags
  • Optimizing search engine results
  • Preventing duplicate content issues

The language selector can be customized with:

  • Text-only or icon/flag options
  • Different flag shapes
  • Adjustable icon sizes
  • Display preferences

To maintain translations within limits, regularly monitor word count and adjust content as needed. For advanced features and higher word limits, consider upgrading to a paid Weglot plan.

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